Printing Glossary - Letter K

In print practice, kerning means A process in the composition of changing type spacing. It is a method of producing printed images.

Key Plate can be defined as The plate used in color printing to guide the register of other colors. It mostly contains more details. It is a standard concept in printing. Usage varies with process and material.

Keyline — An outline drawing in the artwork of finished art used to indicate the position, shape, and size of line sketches, halftones and so much more. It belongs to file preparation and imaging before printing. Correct setup reduces errors on press.

Kiss Impression is A normal quality printing procedure which includes the use of slight pressure. It is equipment used for production or quality control.

Within the trade, kiss pressure refers to The minimum pressure required for proper ink transfer. It affects drying, adhesion, and print appearance.

Kiss-Cut is A partial cut through. It is a standard concept in printing.

Within the trade, kraft process refers to A pulping process is done chemically which coins down the tree in order to remove lignin while retaining the fivers to make papers. It is common in free sheet papers. It concerns the properties or grades of the paper stock. Selection affects stiffness, opacity, and printability.