Which of the following is NOT a part of the intaglio printmaking process?
A. The plate is transferred to the press bed, where damp paper is aligned over the plate.
B. The stone or plate is dampened with water, and oil-based ink is rolled onto the surface.
C. Heavy pressure pushes the softened paper into the grooves on the plate and transfers the inked image.
D. Ink is applied to the surface using a squeegee-like card to push it into the crevices.
E. The excess ink is wiped from the surface, while making certain to preserve the ink in the image area.