Definitions for "Dry Trap"
Keywords:  sharper, dilute, trap, wet, damp
A layer of wet ink being applied over a previous layer of dry ink in a separate run of the printing press. Dry trapping usually produces sharper images than wet trapping because subsequent layers of ink aren't diluted by prior wet or damp layers. Dry trapping is also more expensive because the paper travels through the press more than once.
A layer of wet ink being applied over a previous layer of dry ink in a separate run of the printing press. Dry trapping usually produces sharper images than wet trapping because prior wet or damp layers don't dilute subsequent layers of ink. Dry trap- ping is also more expensive because the paper travels through the press more than once.
To print over dry ink, as compared to wet trap. Dual-purpose Bond Paper Bond paper suitable for printing by either lithography (offset) or xerography (photocopy). Abbreviated DP bond paper.