Glossary

The PRINTING United Alliance Glossary serves as an excellent industry terminology resource. It is the language by which we all communicate. Without it, universal understanding would be impossible.

To keep our constituents well informed about changes to the increasingly complex industry terminology, PRINTING United Alliance has developed this glossary of terms. Definitions are for general reference only. Usage may vary between companies, individuals, or national and country customs. The information presented is as accurate as the authors and editors can ascertain and PRINTING United Alliance assumes no responsibility for the use of information presented herein.
  • Dam
     A barrier placed on the squeegee side of the screen to hold the print ink in a confined area.
  • Damar (dammar)
    A fossil resin used as an ingredient in screen printing varnishes and lacquers.
  • Rhodamine red
    A class of clean organic bluish red pigments with excellent light fastness, good resistance to acid, poor resistance to alkali, often called magenta when used in color process screen printing inks.