Glossary

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Impose or Imposition

To arrange pages so that when the sheet is folded the text will read continuously.

Impression Cylinder

A cylinder of a printing press which supports one surface of the sheet or web while the other surface receives its printed image from the blanket cylinder.

Ink Duct

The fountain supplying the ink to the printing press.

Inking Roller

A printing machine roller that carries ink from the fountain to the plate.

Ivory Board

High quality board made in white or colours with a bright, clear appearance particularly used for invitations and other quality printed material.