Definitions for "Tympan"
A frame covered with parchment or cloth, on which the blank sheets are put, in order to be laid on the form to be impressed.
In lithography printing, a flat greased sheet used to transfer the pressure of the scraper bar across the sheet of paper
Used on letterpress printing presses by packing between platen and printed sheet. The sheet is characterized by high tensile strength, resistance to oil, ink and chemicals.
Keywords:  drum
A drum.
Keywords:  panel
A panel; a tympanum.