Edge Staining
Coloring the trimmed edges of a finished book; may be the top only or thumb edge or all three edges. Staining is done by brushing, spraying, or sponging with dye. If the top only is colored, it is called Top-Staining.
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Edit
To modify or revise existing text or to prepare a manuscript for publication; also called Redact.
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Edition Binding
See: Casebinding.
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Educational Material (EM)
A special mailing rate for books; the lowest possible rate. See: Book Rate.
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Effective Resolution
A calculated value that takes into consideration the actual resolution of an image and any image scaling. The effect of the scaling up will decrease the effective resolution
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EFT
Acronym for Electronic File Transfer. The transfer of files by digital means (telecommunication, etc.). Normally EFT's consist of modem transfer, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), e-mails, etc.
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Eggshell Finish
A relatively rough finish given to uncoated paper; resembles the surface texture of an eggshell.
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EM Dash
A line that is one em long (an abbreviation for the unit of measure equal to the width of the capital letter M of a given font {now standardized at 12 points})
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Em Space
A typesetting unit of measurement, equal to the space of the largest letter in the alphabet of the type face and size being used.
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Embedded Files
Files that were created in one program and inserted into another. If a file is embedded, a complete copy of the embedded file is included into the file in which it is imbedded. Not to be confused with the external linking of files. In PageMaker, embedded files are "stored in the publication".
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Embossing
(1) Impressing an image in relief, to achieve a raised or depressed surface; either over printing, or on blank paper, for decorative purposes.
(2) The swelling of the image on an offset blanket, due to its absorbing of solvents from the ink.
(3) A finish on paper or cloth.
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EN Dash
A line that is one en ling (an abbreviation for the unit of measure equal to the width of the capital letter N of a given font {now standardized at 6 points})
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En Space
One-half the width of an em space; the width given to a numeral.
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Encapsulated PostScript
See: EPS.
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End Matter
See: Back Matter.
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Endleaf
See: Endsheets.
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Endpoint Densities
In halftone photography, the densities that yield the desired highlight and shadow dot sizes at the ends of the halftone range.
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Endsheets
Four pages each at the beginning and end of a casebound book, one leaf of each being solidly pasted against the inside board of the case. Stock is stronger and heavier than text stock; may be white or colored stock, printed or unprinted; also called Endpapers, End-leaves or Lining Papers.
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Engraver's Negative
The negative from which stamping dies are made; a right-reading, emulsion down negative; also called Die Negative.
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Enlargement
A reproduction larger in size than the original; also called Blowup.
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EPS (Encapsulated PostScript)
A high-resolution, electronic file format used to transfer PostScript image information from one program to another. The file includes PostScript code and a low resolution (PICT) representation of the image.
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Erasable Optical Disk
(Also called rewritable optical disk). Optical disk that can be rewritten a large number of times at the user's workstation.
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Errata
An acknowledgement of a printing error.
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Errata Sheet
A loose page with revised text to correct technical, typographical or other errors. Inserted loose in books prior to distribution, or sent later to be inserted.
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Estimate
A price provided to a customer, based on the specifications outlined on the estimate form; it is normally sent prior to entry of an order and prices may change if the order specifications are not the same as the estimate specifications.
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Expanded Type
See: Extended Type.
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Exposure
A step in photographic processes during which light produces an image on the light-sensitive coating on film or plates; in photography, called Shot; in platemaking, called Burn.
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Extended Type
Type with a wider face than normal type, which permits less copy to be set in a given measure; also called Expanded Type.
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Extract
A passage taken from another book or another author's writing; usually set in smaller type than the main text, or differently indented.
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