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K (Kilobyte) - 1024 bytes, a binary 1,000.
K - Abbreviation for black in four-color process printing. Hence the 'K' in CMYK.
Keep Standing - To hold type or plates ready for reprints.
Kerning - The adjustment of spacing between certain letter pairs, A and V for example, to obtain a more pleasing appearance. Not all DTP systems can achieve this.
Key - (1) The screw that controls ink flow from the ink fountain of a printing press. (2) To relate loose pieces of copy to their positions on a layout or mechanical using a system of numbers or letters.
Keylines - Lines on a mechanical or negative showing the exact size, shape and location of photographs or other graphic elements. Also called holding lines.
Key Negative or Plate - Negative or plate that prints the most detail, thus whose image guides the register of images from other plates. Also called key printer.
Kill Fee - Charge made by writers and photographers for work done on assignment, then not used.
Kiss Die Cut - To die cut the top layer, but not the backing layer, of self-adhesive paper. Also called face cut.
Kiss Impression - Lightest possible impression that will transfer ink to a Substrate.
knock Out - Alternate term for Mask out.
Knockout Film - Alternate term for Masking material such as Rubylith.
Kost-Kut: Like Bang Tail, but has single tear-off flap for insertion in envelope. After tear-off a small glued flap remains for sealing.
Kraft Paper - Strong paper, usually brown, used for wrapping and to make grocery bags and large envelopes.
Kraft Process - The predominant method used for converting a wood chip into wood pulp. It produces a strong pulp needed for high-speed paper machines, presses and converting equipment.
Kromekote - Champion Paper Company trade name for a high-gloss, cast-coated paper.