Glossary of Printing Terms

What is: D.T cover ?

An extra stiff sheet made by laminating papers (usually two) that are thick.

What is: D.T cover ?

An extra stiff sheet made by laminating papers (usually two) that are thick.

What is: Cyan-process blue ?

This is one of the four process colors.

What is: Cyan-process blue ?

This is one of the four process colors.

What is: Cutter dust ?

This is paper dust which is a result of the cutting and trimming of the paper which can lead to printing blankets and can lead to a problem when the...

What is: Cutter dust ?

This is paper dust which is a result of the cutting and trimming of the paper which can lead to printing blankets and can lead to a problem when the...

What is: Cut to register ?

A term used to describe watermarked letterhead paper to indicate if the watermark would be cut so it can be found on a predetermined position of a finished sheet. It...

What is: Cut to register ?

A term used to describe watermarked letterhead paper to indicate if the watermark would be cut so it can be found on a predetermined position of a finished sheet. It...

What is: Cut size ?

Papers cut 8 x7 or 8x 14 or whichever size between 11 x 14 or smaller.

What is: Cut size ?

Papers cut 8 x7 or 8x 14 or whichever size between 11 x 14 or smaller.

What is: Curl ?

A distortion or heaviness that takes place because of too much moisture and humidity.

What is: Curl ?

A distortion or heaviness that takes place because of too much moisture and humidity.

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