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Glossary of Printing Terms

This refers to a method in which a design which is based on bas-relief is used without the aid of ink or foil.

This refers to a method in which a design which is based on bas-relief is used without the aid of ink or foil.

This word can have two meaning; When it is used in the context of printing, it may refer to running off of the printed images on the edges of the...

This word can have two meaning; When it is used in the context of printing, it may refer to running off of the printed images on the edges of the...

This refers to using certain chemicals to treat the pulp fiber. The aim would usually be to refine, whiten or improve its purity.

This refers to using certain chemicals to treat the pulp fiber. The aim would usually be to refine, whiten or improve its purity.

This refers to a substance which is usually chemical or chlorine. It is usually used to add the whitening effects to the pulp.

This refers to a substance which is usually chemical or chlorine. It is usually used to add the whitening effects to the pulp.

This refers to the middle (tack) that can be found between the paper and the blanket.

This refers to the middle (tack) that can be found between the paper and the blanket.

This refers to the cylinder that is used in the printing press. This is the same cylinder where the blanket would most likely be set or positioned.

This refers to the cylinder that is used in the printing press. This is the same cylinder where the blanket would most likely be set or positioned.