Term - Paper characteristic curve

Paper characteristic curve

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Paper characteristic curve

Usually describes a graphical relationship between exposure values and image density of a printing paper. Each brand of paper may have a different initial characteristic curve. The shape of the curve can be altered by different developers, development times, temperatures, and toning.

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