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Glossary of Printing Terms
What is: Antique finish ?
Refers to a finish used for papers. You can usually find these finishes in cover papers or books. These finishes would usually come with a tactile surface and can be...
What is: Antique finish ?
Refers to a finish used for papers. You can usually find these finishes in cover papers or books. These finishes would usually come with a tactile surface and can be...
What is: Announcement Cards ?
These refer to matching envelopes paired with cards of paper. You could usually find them when there are weddings or important announcements.
What is: Announcement Cards ?
These refer to matching envelopes paired with cards of paper. You could usually find them when there are weddings or important announcements.
What is: Basis Weight ?
This refers to the weight of the basic sized paper which is calculated in inches. The weight would be measured per ream. It is also measured in pounds. However, in...
What is: Basis Weight ?
This refers to the weight of the basic sized paper which is calculated in inches. The weight would be measured per ream. It is also measured in pounds. However, in...
What is: Baseline ?
This refers to a line which is largely invisible. This line can mostly be found in typesetting situations.
What is: Baseline ?
This refers to a line which is largely invisible. This line can mostly be found in typesetting situations.
What is: Base size ?
This is the normal size of the sheets that are used. It usually differs depending on the grade that is in use.
What is: Base size ?
This is the normal size of the sheets that are used. It usually differs depending on the grade that is in use.
What is: Base ?
This refers to a paper that has already been manufactured but also has to undergo further processes. These processes could lead to the lamination of the paper, creating a duplex...
What is: Base ?
This refers to a paper that has already been manufactured but also has to undergo further processes. These processes could lead to the lamination of the paper, creating a duplex...