Glossary of Printing Terms

What is: Book paper ?

This is a term which is used generally when referring to some types of paper that would be well suited to the production of books.

What is: Book paper ?

This is a term which is used generally when referring to some types of paper that would be well suited to the production of books.

What is: Bonding strength ?

This refers to the resistance of paper fibers to tear or to the presence of pickings during the process of offset printing.

What is: Bonding strength ?

This refers to the resistance of paper fibers to tear or to the presence of pickings during the process of offset printing.

What is: Bond paper ?

This refers to a paper which is made from a stronger and more durable material. These materials could include cotton, wood or a combination of both. It is mostly used...

What is: Bond paper ?

This refers to a paper which is made from a stronger and more durable material. These materials could include cotton, wood or a combination of both. It is mostly used...

What is: Boldface ?

This is a thicker type which is also quite heavier. It is sometimes known as the dark type and is fundamentally different from the thin light type

What is: Boldface ?

This is a thicker type which is also quite heavier. It is sometimes known as the dark type and is fundamentally different from the thin light type

What is: Blueprint ?

Refers to a form of photo-print. It plays the role of proof and shows how the final product would look when folded.

What is: Blueprint ?

Refers to a form of photo-print. It plays the role of proof and shows how the final product would look when folded.

What is: Blowup ?

This refers to enlarging an image size

What is: Blowup ?

This refers to enlarging an image size

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