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Glossary of Printing Terms
What is: Aluminum ?
A press plate made from metal. This is usually used when dealing with offset lithography. It is often used in long or moderate runs. These runs would help lift the...
What is: Aluminum ?
A press plate made from metal. This is usually used when dealing with offset lithography. It is often used in long or moderate runs. These runs would help lift the...
What is: Alcohol ?
Refer to fluids which the printing press would utilize to make sure that the surface tension of the water is reduced. Alternatives to alcohol would also suffice in this situation.
What is: Alcohol ?
Refer to fluids which the printing press would utilize to make sure that the surface tension of the water is reduced. Alternatives to alcohol would also suffice in this situation.
What is: Air-dried Paper ?
Paper that has dried off through the use of hot air. Hot air is blown into the paper with nothing holding back the piece of paper. The end result is...
What is: Air-dried Paper ?
Paper that has dried off through the use of hot air. Hot air is blown into the paper with nothing holding back the piece of paper. The end result is...
What is: Against the grain ?
The right location or position of fiber in the paper. It is important to fold with the grain and not against the grain. It comes highly recommended.
What is: Against the grain ?
The right location or position of fiber in the paper. It is important to fold with the grain and not against the grain. It comes highly recommended.
What is: Acidity ?
The level or extent of acid that is found in any paper or its substance when compared with the pH level. Getting a 7 to 14 pH is normally classified...
What is: Acidity ?
The level or extent of acid that is found in any paper or its substance when compared with the pH level. Getting a 7 to 14 pH is normally classified...
What is: Acid-free Paper ?
Papers which are completely free from the presence of acid. This type of paper is usually alkaline in nature. This gives it the ability to stay for a long period...
What is: Acid-free Paper ?
Papers which are completely free from the presence of acid. This type of paper is usually alkaline in nature. This gives it the ability to stay for a long period...