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Glossary of Printing Terms
What is: Back cylinder Pressure ?
It refers to the extent of the pressure which is put on to make sure that the image which is to be transferred to the press sheet is done correctly...
What is: Back cylinder Pressure ?
It refers to the extent of the pressure which is put on to make sure that the image which is to be transferred to the press sheet is done correctly...
What is: Ascenders ?
These are the letters in lower case. This would specifically refer to the tops of those letters.
What is: Ascenders ?
These are the letters in lower case. This would specifically refer to the tops of those letters.
What is: Artwork ?
This is used to generally refer to every item or material which is being used, customized or made ready for the process of printing.
What is: Artwork ?
This is used to generally refer to every item or material which is being used, customized or made ready for the process of printing.
What is: Artificial parchment ?
Paper that has been poorly formed or has a very weak formation
What is: Artificial parchment ?
Paper that has been poorly formed or has a very weak formation
What is: Archival Paper ?
Refers to a paper which is acid-free and that is resistant to forms of disintegration. Its function is to make paper documents to last longer.
What is: Archival Paper ?
Refers to a paper which is acid-free and that is resistant to forms of disintegration. Its function is to make paper documents to last longer.
What is: Apron ?
Refers to space which is created at the edge of a foldout (usually used in binding). You would usually find this on French folds. Their function is to make it...
What is: Apron ?
Refers to space which is created at the edge of a foldout (usually used in binding). You would usually find this on French folds. Their function is to make it...