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Icograda
Icograda (International Council of Graphic Design Associations) is the world body for professional communication design. Founded in 1963, Icograda promotes communication designers' vital role in society and commerce.
Image setter
In computer imaging, a device that outputs type line art and photos in position on film.
Imposition
The arranging of pages in a press form to ensure the correct order after the printed sheet is folded and trimmed.
Impression
In printing, the pressure of type, plate or blanket as it comes in contact with the paper.
Impression cylinder
In printing, the cylinder on a printing press against which the paper picks up the impression from the inked plate in direct printing, or the blanket in offset printing.
Ink fountain
In printing presses, the device which stores and supplies ink to the inking rollers.
Insert
A printed piece prepared for insertion in to a publication or other printed piece.
Integrated Mill
A production plant combining both wood pulping and paper manufacture.
IR Coating/Drying
The use of infrared rays to dry an ink film, often used on the last deck of a multi colour press to aply a coating that enhances gloss, provides a high level of protection and gives a "dry" result off the machine.
ISO
The International Organisation for Standardisation based in Switzerland.
Italic
The style of letters that slant, in distinction from upright, or roman, letters. Used for emphasis within the text.