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.
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Darkroom
A room where actinic rays of light have been excluded used for manufacturing, handling, and developing light sensitive materials. -
Developing sink (darkroom sink)
A fixture resembling a household sink, especially designed for developing photographic film with trays and/or partitions for solutions, water mixing faucet with or without temperature controls and some are designed with built-in light table for visually examining results. -
Process camera (darkroom camera)
a camera designed to accurately photograph line, solid, halftone, colored copy and other objects to be reproduced by means of a printing method; also called gallery camera, darkroom camera