an undesirable effect that can occur post-printing when one printed sheet transfers ink to the sheet next to it on the stacker (also called off-set)

1.) the result of ink from a newly printed sheet leaving an impression on the back of the sheet placed on top of it; 2.) the result of ink accidentally applied to the roller of a printing press being picked up by the next sheet to be printed. These freaks are sometimes misleadingly called offsets. 7-1-71 - the date of issue for the 1971 US Postal Service stamp, Scott 1396. This stamp was issued at every post office in the country, thus creating a specialty in the field of First Day Cover collecting.

The transfer of ink from one sheet or part of a sheet to another, occurring when the two sheets touch each other. Set-off may be caused by pressure points, over-inking, the finish of the stock or the incorrect ink being run.

An unwanted reversed image that appears during printing, from the back of one envelope to the face of the preceding. Due to inadequate drying, set-off is a significant problem with coated envelopes usually avoided by printing flat sheets or using a coating process.

The unwanted transfer of printing ink from a print to a facing surface.

The unwanted transfer of ink from a substrate to parts of the press or other parts of the substrate, etc

When ink from a printed sheet marks the underside of the sheet above it.

Undesirable transfer of wet ink from the top of one sheet to the underside of another as they lie in the delivery stack of the press. Also called offset.

In presswork, when the ink of a printed sheet ghosts on the next sheet

When ink from a printed sheet rubs off and marks the next press sheet as it is being delivered. Also called offset.

The undesirable transfer of ink from freshly printed sheets of paper to another. Also called off-set.

The transfer of wet ink from one sheet to another.

The accidental transfer of the printed image from one sheet to the back of the sheet above it.

When the ink of a printed sheet rubs off or marks the next sheet as it is being delivered. Also known as offset.

Term for the unwanted transfer of printing ink from a printed sheet to a surface facing it.

Improperly dried or cured inks or coatings that transfer to the back of the liner material either in roll form or sheet form. Refer NS, LM & IM.

Wet ink transferred to the back of the sheet above in stock of just-printed sheets.

The transfer of wet ink to another sheet. Typically occurs at the delivery end of the printing press. Precautions can include the use of an anti set-off spray.

Transferring or smearing of ink from freshly-printed sheets of paper to another surface. (Also called off-set).

The unintended transfer of ink from one sheet to an adjacent sheet. Smudging the back of prints can be prevented by drying the prints thoroughly in a special frame so that they don't come into contact with each other, or by using protective sheets between the prints.

When the ink of a sheet that has already been printed rubs off onto the next sheet.

Where undried ink is passed from the image on one sheet to the reverse of the next sheet in the pile See offset.

An agreement established between the client and his customer, whereby in certain circumstances the customer may be entitled to deduct a portion of the amount otherwise owed to the client; in which case the factor may have advanced sums against an invoice which it is unable to recover directly from the customer.

a process established within government by ministries that are owed money by a debtor external to government. Where the debtor is owed money by the government for some purpose; section 38 of the Financial Administration Act provides that the amount owed to the government can be deducted in deciding the final amount to be paid to the debtor. Part II - 7.3.8

Rrefers to situations where the claim of a creditor in an insolvent bank (for example, a deposit) is deducted from a claim of the bank against the creditor (for example, a loan).

A claim a debtor is entitled to make against a creditor that reduces or eliminates the amount the debtor owed the creditor.

the ability to discharge or reduce a debt by applying a counter claim between the same parties. For example, a bank which has lent money to a debtor may attempt to satisfy some or all of the loan by seizing the debtor's deposits at the bank.

In law, a set-off is a statutory defence to the whole or to a portion of a plaintiff's claim. It had no existence under the English common law, being created by 2 Geo.'II. c. 22 for the relief of insolvent debtors, although set-off was recognised in equity. Such a defence could be pleaded only in respect of mutual debts of a definite character, and did not apply to cases in which damages were claimed, nor to equitable claims or demands.