DTP

DTP

An acronym for “Desktop Publishing” – the creation of documents using page layout software on a computer to produce professional-looking publications, from corporate stationery to newsletters, reports, books and banners. This also includes the layout...
Loupe

Loupe

A Loupe (pronounced loop) is a small magnifying glass used by printers for a number of reasons. Offset printers use them to analyse how ink lies on paper. They are also used for registering film separations to one another. Other uses include checking registration of...
EPS File Extension

EPS File Extension

The EPS file extension is a common file format for exporting vector files, such as those produced in Illustrator, Freehand or CorelDraw. EPS stands for Encapsulated PostScript. Files exported as .eps contain a bitmap preview of what’s in the file as well as printing...
CMYK Colours

CMYK Colours

The CMYK Colour Model aka Process Colour The CMYK colour model is made up of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black (or Key). Unlike RGB (Red, Green, Blue) which are what your computer and TV screen colours are made up of, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black are the colours a...