E to B (Emulsion to Back) Film contacting sequence to make a duplicate film or a reverse film when detail transfer was not a major concern.

E to E (Emulsion to emulsion) Film contacting sequence so as not to lose any image detail or to reverse emulsion side of film.

E-commerce Web-based retail operations.

Electronic printing In digital printing, any technology that reproduces pages without the use of traditional ink, water, chemistry, or plates. Also known as plateless printing.

Electrophotography Image transfer systems used in copiers and digital printers to produce images using electrostatic forces and toners.

Elliptical dot Elongated dots that give improved gradation of tones particularly in middle tones and vignettes - also called chain dots.

Em In composition, a unit of measurement exactly as wide and high as the point size being set.

Embedded profile A coded tag at the end of the image file data. It allows a Color Management Module to translate the data correctly

Embossed finish Paper with a raised or depressed surface resembling wood, cloth, leather, or some other textured pattern.

Embossing Impressing an image in relief to achieve a raised surface; either overprinting or on blank paper (called blind embossing).

EME (Electromechanical Engraver) In gravure, machine used to make gravure printing cylinders.

En In composition, one-half the width of an em.

Enamel A term applied to a coated paper or to a special coating material on a paper.

End papers The sheets that connect the inside cover to the text block.

English finish A grade of book paper with a smoother, more uniform surface than machine finish.

EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) In digital prepress, a file format used to transfer graphic images (primarily line art) within compatible applications. A file containing structured PostScript code, comments, and a screen display image. EPS images can be sized without loss of quality at different resolutions. PDF files may be used for the same purpose.

Etch In offset lithography, an acidified gum solution used to desensitize the non-printing areas of the plate; also, an acid solution added to the fountain water to help keep non-printing areas of the plate free from ink.

Expanded type A type whose width is greater than normal. Also called extended type.

Exposure The step in photographic or photomechanical processes during which light or other radiant energy produces the image on the photo-sensitive coating. Light exposes; lasers image.