Explain tone value increase (TVI) and its effect on printed materials.

Explanation should include the compensation for increased dot sizes (i.e., dot gain) on a press.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How does the press operator take substrate into account for possible dot gain?
  • What prepress steps could help manage dot gain?
  • How do color bars help the press operator monitor quality?
  • How does the substrate affect dot gain?