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Keep standing - to hold type or plates ready for reprints.

Kerning - the adjustment of spacing between certain letter pairs, A and V for example, to obtain a more pleasing appearance. Not all DTP systems can achieve this.

Keyline - in artwork, an outline drawing of finished art to indicate the exact size, shape, and position for such elements as photographic art, line sketches, and other page elements.

Kiss die cut - To cut the top layer of a pressure sensitive sheet and not the backing.

Knock out - To mask out an image.

Kraft paper - a tough paper containing unbleached (brown) wood pulp used for packing.