Manfred Breede

This handy collection is ideal for every member of the industry—from the novice encountering offset printing theories and mathematics for the first time to the expert seeking an inclusive reference. Theory and practice come together in the Handbook of Graphic Arts Equations, Second Edition, which outlines the theories, presents the equations used to calculate them, and gives concrete, real-life examples.

Finally, the essential equations used in the graphic communications industry to calculate the fundamental principles of paper, print, type, and prepress are collected in one comprehensive guide. Dozens of key concepts are covered, including:

Basis weight and grammage

M, ream, hundred, and equivalent weight

Bulk determination

Apparent density

Sheet optimization

Print contrast

Hue error and grayness

Reflectance/opacity

Paper surface efficiency

Color difference (DE)

CIELAB and CIELUV coordinates

International paper sizes

Telecommunication transfer speeds

Scanning resolutions

Paper price

Skid volume

Roll length and weight

Dot gain

Ink trap

Density

Ink absorption

Image length

Chroma and hue angle

The point system

Impression squeeze

Ink consumption