Glossary of printing terms.
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A2 - Paper size 420 x 594mm.
A3 - Paper size 420 x 297mm.
A4 - Paper size 210 x 297mm.
A5 - Paper size 148 x 210mm.
A6 - Paper size 105 x 148mm.
Artwork - The creation of a computer generated file.
 
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DL - Paper size 99 x 210mm.
Double side printing - When there is print on both sides of the stock.
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Embossing - A method of paper finishing whereby a pattern is pressed into the paper during manufacturing.
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File type - The type of file the artwork will be supplied in e.g. PDF, Photoshop, Corel
Finished size - The size of the job when all processes are finished.
Foiling  -
A metallic or pigmented coating on plastic sheets or rolls used in foil stamping and foil embossing.
Folding - Folded into a specific size or way.
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Paper weight GSM - Is how the thickness of paper is measured (Grams per Square Meter)
Perfing -
A line of intermittent ruptures placed in paper by a perforation rule. Used to assist the separation of one part of a sheet/page/form from the other.
Press Ready File - An artwork file that is formatted & of a type that can be sent to pre-press.
Pre Press - Where an artwork file is converted into either film/s or a metal plate/s that is fitted to the printing press.
Printed Pages including Self Cover - The pages & cover are the same paper weight & type.
Printed Pages + Cover - The pages are a different weight and/or type to the cover.
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Roll Fold - When folded the first & last section folds over the middle section.
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Saddle Stitched - Stapling where the wire staples pass through the spine from the outside.
Single side printing - When there is only print on one side of the stock.
Stock - Paper, board or other material to be used to be printed on.
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Z-Fold - When a sheet has been folded & partially opened creates a "Z" shape.
 
   
 

 

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