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\u2018A\u2019 Sized Paper<\/strong> \u2013 Common paper sizes from A8 (smallest) to A0 (Largest). Basis Weight<\/strong> \u2013 The weight of paper in grams per square metre (GSM). CMYK<\/strong> \u2013 The four tones used in printing: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Key (Black). Digital Printing<\/strong> \u2013 The process of applying artwork directly from a digital file without the use of plates or film. Embossed Paper<\/strong> \u2013 A type of paper which has a raised or depressed design, produced by pressure during the printing process. Folio<\/strong> \u2013 The number of pages to be printed. Gb<\/strong> \u2013 An abbreviation of \u2018Gigabyte\u2019 \u2013 the measurement of computer file size. Half Perf<\/strong> \u2013 A perforated line stretching only halfway across a sheet\u2019s width. IBC<\/strong> \u2013 Inside Back Cover Justified<\/strong> \u2013 The alignment of text in the centre of a page.<\/p>\n Kerning<\/strong> \u2013 The adjustment of space between set letters.<\/p>\n Lamination<\/strong> \u2013 The process of strengthening paper or changing its properties. Manilla<\/strong> \u2013 A light brown paper made of wood pulp. NCR<\/strong> \u2013 No Carbon Required<\/p>\n OBC<\/strong> \u2013 Outside Back Cover Pantone Colours<\/strong> \u2013 Premixed ink colours on the Pantone Scale. Can be developed by mixing colours on the CMYK scale. Ream<\/strong> \u2013 500 sheets of paper. Saddle Stich<\/strong> \u2013 A function of some multifunction printers: the binding of printed copy through the centre fold using saddle wire. Tint <\/strong>\u2013 A tonal area of printed copy used to lighten the density of the colour being used.
\nAbsorption<\/strong> \u2013 The drying capabilities of ink printed on porous material.
\nAcid-Free Paper<\/strong> \u2013 Paper developed to contain no acid, helping increase longevity.
\nAdhesion<\/strong> \u2013 The bond between the material and printed ink.
\nArt Paper<\/strong> \u2013 Generally referring to wood-free papers of high quality.<\/p>\nB<\/h3>\n
\nBinding<\/strong> \u2013 The process of fixing paper sheets together.
\nBond<\/strong> \u2013 A paper grade often favoured in business correspondence.
\nBleed<\/strong> \u2013 The section of a printed image outside of the area to which the finished sheet will be printed and cut.
\nBlend<\/strong> \u2013 Also known as \u2018Graduated Tint\u2019, the smooth transition between printed colours.
\nBulk<\/strong> \u2013 The thickness and substance of paper.<\/p>\nC<\/h3>\n
\nContinuous Stationery<\/strong> \u2013 Paper supplied on a continuous reel, ready for folding or perforation.<\/p>\nD<\/h3>\n
\nDot Grain<\/strong> \u2013 The amount each dot within a print increases when it is printed.
\nDPI<\/strong> \u2013 Short for \u2018Dots Per Inch\u2019, indicating print quality.<\/p>\nE<\/h3>\n
\nEPS<\/strong> \u2013 Short for \u2018Encapsulated PostScript\u2019 a computer file type widely used in the printing industry.<\/p>\nF<\/h3>\n
\nFonts<\/strong> \u2013 Styles of letters, numbers and punctuation marks following unified rules. Also known as typeface.
\nFour-Colour Process<\/strong> \u2013 The process of printing using the CMYK scale.<\/p>\nG<\/h3>\n
\nGhosting<\/strong> \u2013 A printer fault wherein the density of ink is inconsistent due to uneven capacity on the printers rollers.
\nGrain<\/strong> \u2013 The direction of the paper\u2019s fibres.
\nGSM<\/strong> \u2013 An abbreviation of \u2018Grams per Square Metre\u2019.<\/p>\nH<\/h3>\n
\nHatching<\/strong> \u2013 The irregular patterns printed on top of text to make contents unreadable for confidentiality reasons.<\/p>\nI<\/h3>\n
\nIFC<\/strong> \u2013 Inside Front Cover
\nInkjet Printer<\/strong> \u2013 A type of printer which prints using a spray of ink droplets.<\/p>\nJ<\/h3>\n
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\nLaser Printing<\/strong> \u2013 A method of printing which uses an intense laser to draw the image or text on a drum.
\nLayout<\/strong> \u2013 The appearance of the printed output.
\nLeading<\/strong> \u2013 The space between lines of text.
\nLine Perf<\/strong> \u2013 A perforated line stretching across the width of the sheet.<\/p>\nM<\/h3>\n
\nMatt Paper<\/strong> \u2013 Sheets of paper with a dull even finish.<\/p>\nN<\/h3>\n
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\nOFC <\/strong>\u2013 Outside Front Cover<\/p>\nP<\/h3>\n
\nPMS<\/strong> \u2013 Abbreviation for Pantone Mixing System \u2013 the system by which registered Pantone colours are developed.
\nPPI <\/strong>\u2013 Pixels per Inch<\/p>\nR<\/h3>\n
\nResolution<\/strong> \u2013 The number of printed DPI (Dots per Inch) in an image.
\nRGB <\/strong>\u2013 An abbreviation of Red, Green, Blue \u2013 a common colour scale used by computer monitors.<\/p>\nS<\/h3>\n
\nSatin Finish<\/strong> \u2013 Smooth paper with a reflective exterior.
\nScore<\/strong> \u2013 A mark or cut in paper designed make folding simpler and more accurate.
\nSolid<\/strong> \u2013 An area which has been completely covered in ink.
\nSpread <\/strong>\u2013 Two or more adjoining sheets of paper.<\/p>\nT<\/h3>\n
\nToner<\/strong> \u2013 A chemical used in laser printing and photocopying.<\/p>\nW<\/h3>\n