An array of several positive photographic images combined onto a single transparent sheet. Prepress operators use these assemblies to expose positive-working lithographic plates or to create screens for screen printing. Grouping the images ensures they remain in perfect alignment during the exposure process and allows a single large plate to print multiple items at once.
Heard on the job
Tape those color separations into a multipositive so we can burn the cyan plate in one go.
Related terms
Photolithography
The process of creating printing plates by exposing light-sensitive coatings to photographic negatives.
Multinegative
A composite film sheet containing multiple negative images arranged for platemaking.
Imposition
The arrangement of pages on a press sheet to ensure correct order after folding and trimming.