Printing Glossary - Letter D

Dusting means Small size paper particles being accumulated on the non-image area on the surface area. It concerns the properties or grades of the paper stock.

Dye can be defined as A soluble ink colorant. It affects drying, adhesion, and print appearance.

Within the trade, dye transfer refers to When colored photographs have similar characteristics but are differentiated due to the presence of different dyes of color that is printed with them. It is a standard concept in printing. Usage varies with process and material.

In print practice, dylux means A stable print specially used for two-sided papers for proofing. It is a normal print. It is particularly used for proofing papers that are two-sided. It concerns the properties or grades of the paper stock. Selection affects stiffness, opacity, and printability.