Print Dictionary

Printing

Collating Marks

Printing

Collating Marks

Collating marks refer to specific symbols, numbers, or indicators strategically placed on printed materials, serving as visual cues to aid in the a...

Printing

Collate

Collate refers to the arrangement and organization of printed or copied pages into a specific sequence or order. This process involves gathering an...

Finishing

Coating

Coating refers to the application of a specialized layer onto printed materials or paper stocks to enhance specific properties such as appearance, ...

Design

Coated Paper

Coated paper refers to paper stock treated with a coating layer, typically composed of clay or other compounds, applied to one or both sides of the...

Printing

CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black)

In print, "CMYK" represents the primary color model used for color printing processes. It consists of Cyan (C), Magenta (M), Yellow (Y), and Key (K...

Design

CMY (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)

In the printing industry, "CMY" refers to the primary color model used for color printing, consisting of Cyan (C), Magenta (M), and Yellow (Y). Thi...

Printing

Closed Loop System

A "Closed Loop System" refers to an automated control mechanism that continually monitors and adjusts various parameters within the printing proces...

Printing

Chalking

In the context of printing, "chalking" refers to a printing defect or issue that occurs when the ink on the printed material appears dusty, powdery...

Printing

Caliper

Caliper, in the context of paper, refers to the measurement of the thickness of paper or paperboard. It is typically expressed in thousandths of an...

Printing

Backing Up

Backing up in printing refers to printing on the reverse side of a sheet that has already been printed on one side. This technique is commonly used...

Binding

Backbone

In bookbinding and print finishing, the "backbone" refers to the spine of a bound book or document. It is critical in providing structural support,...

Finishing

Aqueous Coating

Aqueous coating is a water-based, protective finish applied to printed materials as a final step in the printing and bindery process. This clear, f...

Finishing

Antique Finish

An antique finish, in the realm of printing and binding, refers to a specialized surface treatment or texture applied to paper, materials, or print...