Glossary of Printing Terms

What is: Lightfastness ?

This is the degree that a printed piece would resist a color change on exposure to light.

What is: Lightfastness ?

This is the degree that a printed piece would resist a color change on exposure to light.

What is: Lift ?

This is the highest number of sheets that an operator can handle by the paper handler or guillotine cutting machine.

What is: Lift ?

This is the highest number of sheets that an operator can handle by the paper handler or guillotine cutting machine.

What is: Library binding ?

This is bound that agrees with the code that the American Library Association sets. It comes with a strong endpaper, a reinforced end signature, cotton flannel back linings and sewing...

What is: Library binding ?

This is bound that agrees with the code that the American Library Association sets. It comes with a strong endpaper, a reinforced end signature, cotton flannel back linings and sewing...

What is: Levelness ?

A paper evenness that is caused by a fiber distribution.

What is: Levelness ?

A paper evenness that is caused by a fiber distribution.

What is: Letterpress printing ?

It makes use of designs that are engraved or cast in relief on different surfaces that are capable of handling surfaces like metal or wood. It is the opposite of...

What is: Letterpress printing ?

It makes use of designs that are engraved or cast in relief on different surfaces that are capable of handling surfaces like metal or wood. It is the opposite of...

What is: Length ?

An inks ability to flow.

What is: Length ?

An inks ability to flow.

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