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Halftone frequency

Meaning in graphic design, with examples

nounAdvanced term

In graphic design, halftone frequency means: The number of repeating halftone screen lines per unit distance.

In Turkish: tram sıklığı

How it is used

Usually expressed in lines per inch; distinguish it from image pixels per inch.

Example sentences

  1. The printer selected a lower halftone frequency for the absorbent paper.

    Screen fineness is matched to the reproduction conditions.

  2. Increasing image resolution did not change the halftone frequency.

    Image sampling and print screening are separate settings.

Common collocations

  • halftone screen frequency
  • screen ruling
  • DPIDots per inch: a measure of print resolution showing how many dots of ink fit into one inch. About 300 dpi at final size is the usual standard for sharp printed images.
  • offset printingA common commercial printing method in which ink is transferred from metal plates to a rubber blanket and then onto paper. It is cost-effective for large quantities.

More terms: Print Production

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