camera-ready copy

British

noun

Also called: mechanical. printing type matter ready to be photographed for plate-making without further alteration

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camera-ready copy

Once printed out it can be disseminated by photocopying or any inexpensive printing method that uses "camera-ready" copy.

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Imagine not having to figure out how to keep your camera-ready copy dry on a rainy day or having to rush across town minutes before your deadline!

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