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Printing & publishing

The industry concerned with the preparation and distribution of printed material to the general public.

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cockle finish

Printing & publishing; Paper

A rough, uneven, hard paper finish. Most frequently manufactured in bond papers.

against the grain

Printing & publishing; Paper

A right angle to which the fiber direction of a piece of paper lies. Folding with, not against, the grain is recommended.

water ball roller

Printing & publishing; Paper

A roller which runs in the fountain solution pan.

making order

Printing & publishing; Paper

A quantity of paper manufactured to custom specifications such as special weights, colors, or sizes usually not available as standard stocking items. Paper mills offering this ...

lap register

Printing & publishing; Paper

A register achieved by overlaying a narrow strip of the second color over the first color, at the points of joining.

chromalin proofs

Printing & publishing; Paper

A proofing process used in printing. This process utilizes photosensitized clear plastic which is exposed to the image and processed in layers of color to simulate the final ...

silverprint

Printing & publishing; Paper

A proof print made from single negatives that are used to produce the final proof prior to printing.