Glossary of Printing Terms

What is: Short-grained paper ?

This is a paper in which the shortest sheet dimension is parallel to the dominant fiber orientation.

What is: Short-grained paper ?

This is a paper in which the shortest sheet dimension is parallel to the dominant fiber orientation.

What is: Shives ?

Wood particles that were not properly cooked and are removed from the pulp before the manufacturing process begins. Where it is not removed, it would appear as imperfections in the...

What is: Shives ?

Wood particles that were not properly cooked and are removed from the pulp before the manufacturing process begins. Where it is not removed, it would appear as imperfections in the...

What is: Sheridan saddle stitcher-trimmer ?

This is a machine that is used to gather, stitch, cover and trim saddle stitch books.

What is: Sheridan saddle stitcher-trimmer ?

This is a machine that is used to gather, stitch, cover and trim saddle stitch books.

What is: Shell ?

This is a slipcase used for holding bound volumes of a set. The nickel (or copper) duplicate of engravings produced in the playing tanks during the process of impressions in...

What is: Shell ?

This is a slipcase used for holding bound volumes of a set. The nickel (or copper) duplicate of engravings produced in the playing tanks during the process of impressions in...

What is: Sheetwise ?

Printing two sides of a sheet of paper with, same gripper, different plates, and an opposite side guide.

What is: Sheetwise ?

Printing two sides of a sheet of paper with, same gripper, different plates, and an opposite side guide.

What is: Slitter ?

A sharp disc that can cut a paper in already determined widths.

What is: Slitter ?

A sharp disc that can cut a paper in already determined widths.

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