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Glossary of Printing Terms

The opposite side of a grain paper.

The opposite side of a grain paper.

Changing the size of a photograph or illustration.

Changing the size of a photograph or illustration.

These are marks that have been placed specifically and are joined to artworks to show the area that is to be printed.

These are marks that have been placed specifically and are joined to artworks to show the area that is to be printed.

Heavier durable papers which are available in different varieties of colors are used to cover pamphlets, business cards, etc.

Heavier durable papers which are available in different varieties of colors are used to cover pamphlets, business cards, etc.

This is a cover stock that is made up of two sheets of cover stock joined together. Most times, 65lbs equals 130lbs.

This is a cover stock that is made up of two sheets of cover stock joined together. Most times, 65lbs equals 130lbs.

On the machine that makes paper, the tool that helps get rid of excess water from the moving paper before it gets to the wet segment of the machine.

On the machine that makes paper, the tool that helps get rid of excess water from the moving paper before it gets to the wet segment of the machine.