Glossary of Printing Terms

What is: Softcover ?

Another name for paper bound books or paperback.

What is: Softcover ?

Another name for paper bound books or paperback.

What is: Soft ink ?

This is a term that is used to describe how consistent a lithographic ink is.

What is: Soft ink ?

This is a term that is used to describe how consistent a lithographic ink is.

What is: Soft dot ?

This is a term used in camera to describe a fringe or a halation around the edge of a dot which is numerous most likely equals the area containing the...

What is: Soft dot ?

This is a term used in camera to describe a fringe or a halation around the edge of a dot which is numerous most likely equals the area containing the...

What is: Soda pulp ?

This is a chemical pulp that is gotten from woodchips (both hardwood and softwood) and digested in a solution of caustic soda.

What is: Soda pulp ?

This is a chemical pulp that is gotten from woodchips (both hardwood and softwood) and digested in a solution of caustic soda.

What is: Smyth Sewing ?

This is the process of placing signatures close to each other and connecting them with a thread. In Smyth-sewn, the stitching is done on the back of the fold.

What is: Smyth Sewing ?

This is the process of placing signatures close to each other and connecting them with a thread. In Smyth-sewn, the stitching is done on the back of the fold.

What is: Spot Varnish ?

This is press varnish that is applied to just a portion of the sheet. A spot varnish is the opposite of the overall application of the varnish.

What is: Spot Varnish ?

This is press varnish that is applied to just a portion of the sheet. A spot varnish is the opposite of the overall application of the varnish.

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