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DIC
The brand name of a colour matching system produced by Dainippon Ink & Chemicals, Inc. A range of inks are specified and identified by number to produce standard results across the industry.

Digital Printing
A recent development has entered the market in the shape of digital printing. These systems work directly from electronic data and avoid the intermediate stage of films. They are very cost effective for short runs. The quality obtainable is not yet up to lithography standards but is improving steadily and is adequate for many purposes. Because these systems use an inherently four colour process there is no cost saving to be made from using one- or two-colour designs. Two popular digital machines are the Indigo E-Print and Heidelberg Quickmaster.

Drilling
Making the holes in paper for use in a ring binder. Drills can neatly perforate a much greater thickness of paper than can the kind of hole punch you have in the office.


Dummy (1)
A plain white mock-up of a booklet or brochure - Not printed but made up using the intended stock. Most printers will make up a dummy if you ask nicely. This is the best way to get a feel for the finished product.

Dummy (2)
A mock-up produced by the designer to show how the finished job will look. This will usually involve colour prints from various sources and will therefore not be on the intended stock.

Duotone
A two-colour halftone sometimes used in Two Colour Printing. Produces a tinted effect using a black & white original.







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