Glossary
RAW, clean, redraw, typesetting, QC — scanlation terms in plain language.
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RAW — The Untranslated Source Chapter
The untouched source chapter. Where it comes from, what resolution works, why it stalls.
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Cleaning — Preparing the Art for Typesetting
Removing the original text from the art. What it covers and how long it takes.
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Redraw — Rebuilding What the Text Was Covering
Reconstructing art after removing text. The least predictable step in the chain.
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Typesetting — Putting the Translation Back on the Page
Placing translated text on the art. Fonts, line breaks, overflow, and the merge point.
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Quality Check (QC) — The Last Step Before Release
The final read before release. What to check, who should do it, what skipping costs.
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Proofreading — What Happens After Translation
Making the translation read naturally. How it differs from QC and who covers it.