Printing & publishing

Printing & publishing

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

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right-angle fold

Printing & publishing; Paper

Term used for two or more folds that are at 90 degree angles to each other.

cut to register

Printing & publishing; Paper

Term used for watermarked letterhead papers to indicate the watermark will be cut to appear in a predetermined position on the finished sheet. Also referred to as a localized ...

grain long

Printing & publishing; Paper

Term used to designate that the grain of the paper is parallel to the longest measurement of a sheet of paper. The fibers are aligned parallel to the length of the sheet.

vellum

Printing & publishing; Paper

Term usually applied to a paper finish that exhibits a toothy surface which is very similar to eggshell or antique finishes. A vellum finish is relatively absorbent to provide ...

sheet

Printing & publishing; Paper

Term which may be applied to a single sheet, a grade of paper, or a description of paper, i.e. Coated, uncoated, offset, letterpress, etc.

paper standards

Printing & publishing; Paper

Terms used to indicate the manufactured specifications of a paper. Includes color, basis weight, sheet dimensions, and grain direction.

tearing strength

Printing & publishing; Paper

The ability of a paper to resist tearing when subjected to rigorous production demands of manufacturing, printing, binding and its conversion from flat sheets into envelopes, ...