glossary r

Rag paper: Papers with a complete or partial content of cotton fibers. Ragged Left: The term given to right-justified type that is uneven on the left. Ragged Right: The term given to left-justified type that is uneven on the right. Railroad Board: A thick, coated paper used for signs; usually

glossary m

Machine Finish: A paper finish that results from the interaction of the paper with the Fourdrinier process as opposed to post machine embossing. Reference, Fourdrinier

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Graphic Arts Online Posted: 10/12/2009 WOA_B6 Coated vs. Uncoated paper, Title: Le Blanc's Grand Opening, Client: Associated Grocers, Printer: Southeast Media, Paper: Abitibi, Ink: Hostmann Steinberg, Press: Harris NC-400 Average Rating: (5) Featured Gallery « First | ‹ Previous | Next › | Last »

glossary t

Thermography: A printing process whereby slow drying ink is applied to paper and while the ink is still wet, it is lightly dusted with a resinous powder. The paper then passes through a heat chamber where the powder melts and fuses with the ink to produce a raised surface.

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Produced using UV inks on uncoated paper ( other than newsprint, bound or unbound), Title: Long Island Summer, Client:LI Summer, Printer Expedi Printing, Inc.

a.htm

Abrasion Resistance: The resistance to scratching of a surface of paper by other paper surfaces or other materials. Absorbency: The ability of a material to take up moisture. AC: Author's Correction.

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Produced using UV inks on coated paper ( bound or unbound), Title: Macy's Choose Your Own Sale Day Mailer, Client: Macy's West, Printer: Wright Graphics, Inc.

glossary c

Calendar Rolls: A series of metal rolls at the end of a paper machine; when the paper is passed between these rolls it increases its smoothness and glossy surface.

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Graphic Arts Online Posted: 10/12/2009 WOA_C3 Produced using heatset printing 4/color on uncoated paper ( other than newsprint, bound or unbound), Title: UBC Reports Dec 4/08, Client: UBC Public Affairs, Printer: Teldon Print Media, Paper: Boise, Ink: Hostmann Steinberg, Press: Miller Halfweb

glossary b

Background: That portion of a photograph or line art drawing that appears furthest from the eye; the surface upon which the main image is superimposed.