oil-based inks, the paper may be dry, in which case the image has more contrast, or the paper may be damp, in which case the image has a 10 percent greater range of tones.

Monotyping produces a unique print, or monotype; most of the ink is removed during the initial pressing. Although subsequent reprintings (called ghost prints) are sometimes possible, they differ substantially from the original and are generally considered inferior. A print made by pressing a new print onto another surface, effectively making the print into a plate,