Glossary of Printing Terms

What is: Caliper ?

This is the thickness of a paper which is measured in a thousandth of an inch.

What is: Caliper ?

This is the thickness of a paper which is measured in a thousandth of an inch.

What is: Calendering ?

This is done to achieve a smooth finish on paper. The process of calendering involves passing the paper through metal rolls to improve the glossiness and smoothness.

What is: Calendering ?

This is done to achieve a smooth finish on paper. The process of calendering involves passing the paper through metal rolls to improve the glossiness and smoothness.

What is: Calendar stacks ?

This refers to a group of steel rolls placed vertically that is found at the end of a paper machine. This helps to increase the paper’s smoothness.

What is: Calendar stacks ?

This refers to a group of steel rolls placed vertically that is found at the end of a paper machine. This helps to increase the paper’s smoothness.

What is: Calcium sulfate, CaSO3 ?

A chemical compound used by plastic surgeons as a filler.

What is: Calcium sulfate, CaSO3 ?

A chemical compound used by plastic surgeons as a filler.

What is: Calcium carbonate, CaSO4 ?

The calcium carbonate is a chemical compound whose function is that of a filler.

What is: Calcium carbonate, CaSO4 ?

The calcium carbonate is a chemical compound whose function is that of a filler.

What is: Caking ?

During printing, the ink pigments leave spots on the press rollers because the vehicle that carries the ink is not able to suspend the ink pigment.

What is: Caking ?

During printing, the ink pigments leave spots on the press rollers because the vehicle that carries the ink is not able to suspend the ink pigment.

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