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Glossary of Printing Terms
What is: Mullen tester ?
A device that measures the strength of a paper. It is referred to as the pop test or pop tester.
What is: Mullen tester ?
A device that measures the strength of a paper. It is referred to as the pop test or pop tester.
What is: Mottled finish ?
A finish that shows high or low spots or glossy or dull areas on a printed paper.
What is: Mottled finish ?
A finish that shows high or low spots or glossy or dull areas on a printed paper.
What is: Montage ?
Several photographs come together to form an illustration in artwork
What is: Montage ?
Several photographs come together to form an illustration in artwork
What is: Monotone ?
A paper that is printed in just one color.
What is: Monotone ?
A paper that is printed in just one color.
What is: Monochromatic ?
It refers to shades and tints of a single color.
What is: Monochromatic ?
It refers to shades and tints of a single color.
What is: Offset press (sheetfed) ?
This refers to the plate cylinder rotary press. This usually occurs indirect and would also include the blanket and impression cylinders.
What is: Offset press (sheetfed) ?
This refers to the plate cylinder rotary press. This usually occurs indirect and would also include the blanket and impression cylinders.