K
In four color process work, the common symbol for black.
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Kerning
Altering the space between two characters (either taking space away or adding space between) to achieve a more pleasing and readable result
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Key
(1) To code copy to a dummy by means of symbols, usually letters.
(2) The principal or master layout for a flat that is used as a guide for stripping up other flats.
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Key Plate
In color printing, the plate used as a guide for the register of other colors. It normally contains the most detail.
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Keyboard
In phototypesetting, the input mechanism which records onto paper or magnetic tape. It is usually separate from the typesetting unit.
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Keyline
In artwork, an outline drawing of finished art to indicate the exact shape, position and size for such elements as halftones and type.
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Keyline Rules
Rule lines to indicate the exact position of halftones on a page; unless specified otherwise, keyline rules will be dropped from the printed page.
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Kilobyte
An electronic unit of measure equal to 1,024 bytes. Kilobytes are abbreviated as k.
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Knockout
A printing term that refers to the technique of preparing a color separation to produce a transparent area on the film. This typically occurs when one process color overlaps a second causing the bottom color not to print.
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K-Pack Bag
A corrugated mailing bag, available in various sizes.
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Kraft
Paper or board made from un-bleached woodpulp by the sulfate process; it is brown in color.
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Kraft Paper
Used to wrap books, usually journals, for individual copy mailing.
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