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Glossary of Printing Terms

Contrasting specks or matter that is alien which is unintentionally present in the paper.

Contrasting specks or matter that is alien which is unintentionally present in the paper.

The capability of sheets of paper to maintain the original dimension during production. This is also used in humid climates that are bad for papers.

The capability of sheets of paper to maintain the original dimension during production. This is also used in humid climates that are bad for papers.

A pressure vessel where cooking of the wood chips is done. This is done to aid the removal of undesirable particles and for the separation of fibers

A pressure vessel where cooking of the wood chips is done. This is done to aid the removal of undesirable particles and for the separation of fibers

For cutting out paper or board, dies for the female and male help achieve that in any shape.

For cutting out paper or board, dies for the female and male help achieve that in any shape.

Letters, designs and pattern cut in the metal used for embossing, stamping. Die-cutting is also another alternative.

Letters, designs and pattern cut in the metal used for embossing, stamping. Die-cutting is also another alternative.

Defects in printing which occurs when a solid print area is surrounded by unprinted areas.

Defects in printing which occurs when a solid print area is surrounded by unprinted areas.