Glossary of Printing Terms

What is: Decurler ?

An instrument used in removing paper curl. It is present on a sheerer or web press.

What is: Decurler ?

An instrument used in removing paper curl. It is present on a sheerer or web press.

What is: Deckle Edge ?

Paper with a feathered edge which is produced when there is a flow of fiber. This would usually happen at the edges of the web. Intentionally created by a stream...

What is: Deckle Edge ?

Paper with a feathered edge which is produced when there is a flow of fiber. This would usually happen at the edges of the web. Intentionally created by a stream...

What is: Deckle ?

It can usually be found on the paper machine (towards the wet end). Deckle rulers or straps used in preventing overflow of fiber. This usually takes place on the sides....

What is: Deckle ?

It can usually be found on the paper machine (towards the wet end). Deckle rulers or straps used in preventing overflow of fiber. This usually takes place on the sides....

What is: Debossing ?

A process involving an image or print being depressed. It usually takes place on the paper

What is: Debossing ?

A process involving an image or print being depressed. It usually takes place on the paper

What is: De-Inking ?

The removal of ink, coatings, toners and other forms of fillers from a recovered paper in a process that is designed to be chlorine-free.

What is: De-Inking ?

The removal of ink, coatings, toners and other forms of fillers from a recovered paper in a process that is designed to be chlorine-free.

What is: Dot Etching ?

Its main duty to correct values in the tones. It can either be colored engraved or lithographic works or white and black.

What is: Dot Etching ?

Its main duty to correct values in the tones. It can either be colored engraved or lithographic works or white and black.

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