Glossary: Print Lingo & Vocabulary

This is an envelope which usually takes the shape of a square. This envelope would normally be used giving announcements.

This refers to a paper that has already been manufactured but also has to undergo further processes. These processes could lead to the lamination of […]

This refers to a color which is first used on the sheet. Its function is to provide a background or foundation that allows for subsequent […]

This is the normal size of the sheets that are used. It usually differs depending on the grade that is in use.

This refers to a line which is largely invisible. This line can mostly be found in typesetting situations.

This refers to the weight of the basic sized paper which is calculated in inches. The weight would be measured per ream. It is also […]

This refers to a machine which is similar to a blender. Its function is to crush pulp. It is also used to mix certain additives […]

This refers to the procedures involved in the addition of sizing materials into the beater. Most times, the procedures are aimed at mixing these sizing […]

This refers to the folding, reduction and the piercing of a printed paper. In some context, it could also include the binding of the printed […]

There can be two meanings to this word;

It can refer to a part of the book, usually, book edges that have been bound or bonded It can also mean the sheets that […]

This refers to the black plate which is generally used to give more detail to the tones that are neutral. It is usually used in […]

This word can have two meanings; It can be another word for shell It can also be used to define or describe a group of […]

The word is usually used in relation to offset lithography. It refers to the fabric which clings to the blanket cylinder. This fabric is usually […]

This refers to waste that has attached itself to the offset blanket. Because of this attachment, it would usually disrupt and cause the printing process […]

This refers to all changes or movements on the surface of the blanket. The part of the surface where movement occurs must have the likelihood […]

This refers to the cylinder that is used in the printing press. This is the same cylinder where the blanket would most likely be set […]

This refers to the middle (tack) that can be found between the paper and the blanket.

This refers to a substance which is usually chemical or chlorine. It is usually used to add the whitening effects to the pulp.

This refers to using certain chemicals to treat the pulp fiber. The aim would usually be to refine, whiten or improve its purity.

This word can have two meaning; When it is used in the context of printing, it may refer to running off of the printed images […]

This refers to a method in which a design which is based on bas-relief is used without the aid of ink or foil.

This refers to printed sheets shearshim. This is usually frequent in piled ones that have the presence of wet ink.

This is the removal of certain parts of the negatives. It is usually achieved by making the image opaque.