Glossary of Printing Terms

What is: Felt Side ?

The right side of the paper which is the top part, opposite from the wire side or underneath.

What is: Felt Side ?

The right side of the paper which is the top part, opposite from the wire side or underneath.

What is: Felt Finish ?

A finish of a paper where felts of distinctive weaves were used instead of the conventional or standard wove felts.

What is: Felt Finish ?

A finish of a paper where felts of distinctive weaves were used instead of the conventional or standard wove felts.

What is: Felt ?

A belt made of cotton, wool or synthetic materials which are used in transporting the paper during the manufacturing process. It acts as a conveyor which also removes water from...

What is: Felt ?

A belt made of cotton, wool or synthetic materials which are used in transporting the paper during the manufacturing process. It acts as a conveyor which also removes water from...

What is: Feet-Per-Minute ?

Usually Abbreviated as FPM, it is used to refer to the speed of a papermaking machine.

What is: Feet-Per-Minute ?

Usually Abbreviated as FPM, it is used to refer to the speed of a papermaking machine.

What is: Feel ?

The general impression of the finishing of a paper.

What is: Feel ?

The general impression of the finishing of a paper.

What is: Feeder ?

The area of a printing press that distinguishes the sheets and then keeps them in their printing position.

What is: Feeder ?

The area of a printing press that distinguishes the sheets and then keeps them in their printing position.

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