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PITA
Abbreviation for Pain In The Ass (yes, these exist in prepress as well)
pixel
Abbreviation for Picture Element,the smallest discrete element of an image or picture on a computer screen; the smallest image-forming unit of a video display; a single element of a raster image.
pixelation
A special image effect created by averaging and reducing the number of pixels in an image. The result is that much of the detail of the original object is lost.
plate layout form
A drawing or diagram showing the position of all images to be printed by the plate, together with margins, fold and trim marks, and all other dimensions necessary to print the sheet
plate-ready flat
A film flat having all its images in position, ready for proofing or platemaking
platesetter
A device used to output pages at high resolution onto printing plates.
play
Uncontrolled movement caused by loose-fitting mechanical parts..
plotter
A device that exposes photographic film or paper, printing plates or cylinder in a sequential manner, one line at-a-time.
plug-in
An add-on to a software application that gives it additional functionality.
PMS
Abbreviation for Pantone Matching System, a popular system for describing specific ink colors.
PMT
Abbreviation for PhotoMultiplier Tube, a color-sensing device used in high-end drum scanners. Photomultiplier tubes convert light into electrical impulses which can be interpreted by a computer. PMTs are much more sensitive and offer much greater resolution and detail-resolving ability than the cheaper competitive CCD technology.
PnP
Abbreviation for Plug and Play - on Windows systems sometimes refered to as ‘Plug and Pray’
POD
Abbreviation for Print On Demand - Printing a limited number of new copies of a book or other document only after receiving an order (sometimes called publish on demand, sometimes the run lenght is limited to a single copy).
PODi
Consortium of companies in digital printing. PODi has developed PPML, a specification for a print language for documents that have reusable content.
point
A unit of measure in page layout. There are 72 PostScript points in an inch. Type sizes and line thicknesses are usually measured in points. Check this page for more information.
port
A connector or electrical plug on a computer or peripheral device for input and/or output of data.
portrait
An adjective describing a vertical orientation of a page format, as opposed to landscape, which is a horizontal orientation. Ñ A
position proof
Color proof used to verify that all the elements for the reproduction (text, graphics and picture) are in the correct location and in register with each other. Usually, a position proof does not contain the correct colors strengths or hues for color judgment. Common types of position proofs are IMPRINT, Recoprint and Double-check.
position readout
Method to determine position after each movement.
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