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Glossary of Printing Terms

These are runner wheels which transport sheets of paper from the feed pile and into the grippers on a printing press.

These are runner wheels which transport sheets of paper from the feed pile and into the grippers on a printing press.

When an ink image spreads with a fuzziness that looks feather-like.

When an ink image spreads with a fuzziness that looks feather-like.

An ink which dries fast when printing is over.

An ink which dries fast when printing is over.

Paper discarded after any finishing operations.

Paper discarded after any finishing operations.

The physical appearance and texture of a paper's surface. It could be laid, linen, felt, etc.

The physical appearance and texture of a paper's surface. It could be laid, linen, felt, etc.

The various types of premium papers which are used for printing, writing, and other purposes.

The various types of premium papers which are used for printing, writing, and other purposes.