Paper production

Paper production

Paper manufacturing and production terms.

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surface sized

Printing & publishing; Paper

Term applied to paper that has been sized by applying a sizing agent when the web of paper is partially dry. Purpose is to increase resistance to ink penetration.

Term describes the finish imparted by a dandy roll which features wires parallel to its axis that impress the paper during manufacture to produce a permanent watermark. The wires which produce the ...

feel

Printing & publishing; Paper

Term expressing an individual’s impression of a paper’s finish and stiffness or suppleness.

sealed

Printing & publishing; Paper

Term often applied to cut size sheets which are packaged "ream sealed", 500 sheets to the package.

underrun

Printing & publishing; Paper

Term refers to an order produced or delivered that is less than the quantity specified by the customer. Allowances are permitted in trade practices for under-runs.

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 good ink penetration.