Glossary of Printing Terms

What is: Tumble ?

A printing of head to foot.

What is: Tumble ?

A printing of head to foot.

What is: Tub-sized ?

Also referred to as surface-sized, it refers to the added sizing to a paper surface by passing a web through a bath or tub of sizing, removing the excess paper...

What is: Tub-sized ?

Also referred to as surface-sized, it refers to the added sizing to a paper surface by passing a web through a bath or tub of sizing, removing the excess paper...

What is: Vellum Paper ?

A strong, cream-colored natural paper of good quality which is made to feel like a calfskin parchment. This term is also used to describe the finish of a paper and...

What is: Vellum Paper ?

A strong, cream-colored natural paper of good quality which is made to feel like a calfskin parchment. This term is also used to describe the finish of a paper and...

What is: Vellum ?

A term used to describe a finish with a surface similar to antique finishes or an eggshell. A vellum finish is quite absorbent such that it provides good penetration of...

What is: Vellum ?

A term used to describe a finish with a surface similar to antique finishes or an eggshell. A vellum finish is quite absorbent such that it provides good penetration of...

What is: Vehicle ?

Refers to the liquid component of ink that lets it flow, such that it can be applied to the surface of a sheet of paper.

What is: Vehicle ?

Refers to the liquid component of ink that lets it flow, such that it can be applied to the surface of a sheet of paper.

What is: Varnish ?

A thin, protective coating that is usually applied to a printed sheet to protect it and to improve its overall appearance.

What is: Varnish ?

A thin, protective coating that is usually applied to a printed sheet to protect it and to improve its overall appearance.

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