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Glossary of Printing Terms

Facing pages found in the center of signatures of bookbinding.

Facing pages found in the center of signatures of bookbinding.

This refers to the remaining fiber that is left after bleaching and the separation of fibers from woods used in the production of paper.

This refers to the remaining fiber that is left after bleaching and the separation of fibers from woods used in the production of paper.

For the manufacturing of paper, cellulose is the main component of the walls of the wood fiber.

For the manufacturing of paper, cellulose is the main component of the walls of the wood fiber.

Bars of ink color is used to track a printed image. It shows the amount of ink applied by the press or the densities.

Bars of ink color is used to track a printed image. It shows the amount of ink applied by the press or the densities.

In the process of binding, getting sectors together in a sequence.

In the process of binding, getting sectors together in a sequence.

A bluish color.

A bluish color.