Image Area definitions

Image area

Portion of a negative or plate corresponding to inking on paper; portion of paper on which ink appears.
Found on http://www.e-printing.co.uk/glossary.htm

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image area

Portion of paper where ink appears.
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

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Image Area

The actual area on the printed matter that is not restricted to ink coverage.
Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20631

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Image Area

That portion of the printing plate that carries the ink and prints on paper.
Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22539

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