Glossary of Printing Terms

What is: Watermark ?

A term which is used to refer to the impression of a pattern, design, or symbol in a sheet of paper while the paper is being produced in the paper...

What is: Watermark ?

A term which is used to refer to the impression of a pattern, design, or symbol in a sheet of paper while the paper is being produced in the paper...

What is: Waterless Plate ?

A plate used in plate making that has no dampening system.

What is: Waterless Plate ?

A plate used in plate making that has no dampening system.

What is: Water-in-ink ?

A press condition when there is a breakdown of ink as a result of too much water.

What is: Water-in-ink ?

A press condition when there is a breakdown of ink as a result of too much water.

What is: Wet-end Finish ?

Finishes such as vellum, antique, or eggshell applied to a wet paper web by machine rolls and the web presses found at the wet end of the machine.

What is: Wet-end Finish ?

Finishes such as vellum, antique, or eggshell applied to a wet paper web by machine rolls and the web presses found at the wet end of the machine.

What is: Wet-end ?

The beginning of a paper machine where the moving wire, head-box, and press section are located. Here, the paper is still a suspension of water and fiber.

What is: Wet-end ?

The beginning of a paper machine where the moving wire, head-box, and press section are located. Here, the paper is still a suspension of water and fiber.

What is: Wet Strength ?

The strength of a sheet of paper when it is completely wetter with water. It is also the tensile strength of the paper.

What is: Wet Strength ?

The strength of a sheet of paper when it is completely wetter with water. It is also the tensile strength of the paper.

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