EVV Print Graphics Glossary

An over laminate is a thin adhesive film that can be added over your digitally printed graphics. They come in a number of thicknesses, colours and finishes for different applications. A laminate is primarily used to protect the underlying ink layer from abrasion and UV fading. Since they are available in different sheens, they can turn a standard print into either a rich gloss or matte finish. Over laminates also add additional thickness which reduces stretch and can aid in the installation and removal of material.

A printer that prints on large sheets or rolls of material, which can range from 24 inches to 16 feet in width (by almost any length). Often found in the signage industry, large format printers produce oversized graphics for digital wallpaper and murals, trade shows, retail storefronts, special events, reception areas, feature walls, window and vehicle wraps, banners, POP displays and other big and bold applications.

An inkjet printing process using pigmented, water-based inks. The water-based formulations of Latex Inks reduce the impact of printing on the environment by eliminating harmful solvents and instead using heat for the drying / curing process. Latex inks can be used with a wide variety of materials and offer good durability and fade resistance.

The overall plan or design of a document or document page.

An image that is made up of elements that have sharp edges and high contrast between areas where there is ink and where there is not ink. These images must be printed at a higher resolution to create the necessary sharpness.

A logo is a stylized name of a company or organization set in a unique way and often accompanied by an illustration or icon. A successful logo should be reproducible in its original colour design and a black and white version.

An image or screen in relatively coarse detail. In raster-oriented printing or displays, low resolution has to do with the number of pixels or dots used to reproduce the image. The fewer the pixels per inch, the lower the resolution.

This formulation of paint has become the standard for interior applications because it is less dangerous to human health and the environment. VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compounds which are organic chemicals that can evaporate into the surrounding air at room temperature, especially during the curing process. Low VOC paints can be challenging for some adhesive vinyl products to bond well.

Noncapital letters, such as a, b, c, and so on. The name is derived from the practice of placing these letters in the bottom (lower) case of a pair of type cases. Compare uppercase.