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printing unit

 

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Noun printing unit has 1 sense
  1. printing unit - a unit of measurement for printing
    --1 is a kind of
    unit of measurement, unit
    --1 has particulars: milline

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Printing Unit

Definition: A printing unit refers to a component or device used in printing technology that performs a specific task during the printing process.

Sense 1: In the context of offset printing, a printing unit refers to a combination of cylinders that are responsible for transferring ink from the plate onto the paper.

Example sentence: The offset printing press has four printing units, allowing for full-color prints.

Sense 2: In the context of digital printing, a printing unit refers to a single mechanism that applies ink or toner onto the printed material.

Example sentence: The digital printer has six printing units, enabling precise color reproduction.

Sense 3: In the context of newspaper production, a printing unit refers to a section of the printing press that prints a specific portion of the newspaper, such as one side of a broadsheet.

Example sentence: The printing unit responsible for the sports section of the newspaper encountered a technical issue, delaying the distribution.

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