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Glossary of Printing Terms
What is: French Fold ?
A sheet printed at one side and folded vertically firstly and horizontally secondly in producing a four-page folder
What is: French Fold ?
A sheet printed at one side and folded vertically firstly and horizontally secondly in producing a four-page folder
What is: Free-Sheet ?
A paper made with pulp which is created in a process where the lignin has been removed. They usually have more longevity.
What is: Free-Sheet ?
A paper made with pulp which is created in a process where the lignin has been removed. They usually have more longevity.
What is: Fourdrinier ?
A paper machine which produces a continuous web of paper.
What is: Fourdrinier ?
A paper machine which produces a continuous web of paper.
What is: Four-Sided Trim (trim 4) ?
After a printed and folded job is done, a trim of all four sides would be taken to remove any registration marks or references while giving it a clean edge.
What is: Four-Sided Trim (trim 4) ?
After a printed and folded job is done, a trim of all four sides would be taken to remove any registration marks or references while giving it a clean edge.
What is: Four-Color Process ?
The four common colors of ink which are black, yellow, cyan and magenta which is used in producing a full-color photograph.
What is: Four-Color Process ?
The four common colors of ink which are black, yellow, cyan and magenta which is used in producing a full-color photograph.
What is: Fountain Solution ?
A solution of water, synthetic or natural gum and other chemicals in a lithography process, which is used to make plate damp. It keeps non-printing areas from collecting ink.
What is: Fountain Solution ?
A solution of water, synthetic or natural gum and other chemicals in a lithography process, which is used to make plate damp. It keeps non-printing areas from collecting ink.