Glossary of Printing Terms

What is: Stabilize ?

This is the name given to an already seasoned paper. After seasoning, the paper becomes moisturized and its moisture content aligns with the air surrounding it.

What is: Stabilize ?

This is the name given to an already seasoned paper. After seasoning, the paper becomes moisturized and its moisture content aligns with the air surrounding it.

What is: Square sheet ?

A tear-resistant paper.

What is: Square sheet ?

A tear-resistant paper.

What is: Square halftone (square-finish halfton...

A halftone with four straight sides which perpendicular to each other.

What is: Square halftone (square-finish halfton...

A halftone with four straight sides which perpendicular to each other.

What is: Spray powder ?

It is also known as an anti-offset spray. It is a powder that is used while printing to prevent set-off.

What is: Spray powder ?

It is also known as an anti-offset spray. It is a powder that is used while printing to prevent set-off.

What is: Spotting out ?

This is opaquing which is removing all forms of transparent defects and other pinholes.

What is: Spotting out ?

This is opaquing which is removing all forms of transparent defects and other pinholes.

What is: Stitching ?

The use of fastenings made of wire as a permanent fastening continuously.

What is: Stitching ?

The use of fastenings made of wire as a permanent fastening continuously.

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