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Accordion Fold - Two or more
parallel folds that open like an accordion.
Backer - The imprint on backside of a check. Usually an
endorsement line area and/or security features list.
Bangtail Envelopes- A special coupon that hangs off the flap
of an envelope, usually imprinted with a coupon or special
information. Done to have your customer see the
information/promotion you are printing.
Bleed - Where the image extends on all four sides of the
pages. The purpose is to ensure that after a page has been
printed and trimmed, the image will still continue to the
edge.
Bleed-through Numbering - Where the continuous numbering of
a check/form actually bleeds through onto the backside of
the document. Difficult to reproduce on copiers and
scanners. A standard security feature.
Blind embossing - stamping without metallic leaf or ink,
giving a bas-relief effect.
Card Stock - A heavier grade of stiffened paper. Usually
found in business cards, higher quality brochures.
Coated Paper - Paper with a layer of coating applied to one
(C1S) or both (C2S) sides, such as gloss, dull and matte
finish. Due to decreased dot gain, coated papers provide
sharper images and are used frequently in 4 color process
work as well as in black and white halftones.
Crash Numbering - continuous numbering done in line on the
press, done so that all parts in a set are in alignment.
Crimping - Mechanical binding of continuous forms to help
hold the form together.
Custom Window- Special size and/or placement of an envelopes
plastic window.
Deboss - To press an image into paper so it lies below the
surface. The opposite of Embossing.
Die-Cutting - The process of cutting special shapes from
paper stock. A custom die, such as for a uniquely shaped
pocket or cutout, is a special feature will be priced
separately in your quote.
Embossing - An impression pressed into the paper to give a
raised effect. The embossed impression may be printed over
in ink, or left unprinted, which is called blind embossing.
Envelope construction - Diagonal or sideseam, affects how
the back of the envelope looks, usually not important except
on wraparound color envelopes.
Four Color Process (CMYK or 4C) - A method of printing that
uses dots of cyan, magenta, yellow and black to recreate the
continuous tones and variety of colors in a color image.
Halftone - A photo where continuous tone is converted by a
screen into dots of various sizes and equal spacing between
their centres.
Hologram - A 3-D image applied most commonly to checks as a
high level of fraud security.
Integrated Forms - Where a form (continuous or cut sheet) is
combined with a card, commonly used for employee ID card
distribution, membership cards, frequent buyer/customer
programs. Available with barcoding.
Laid Finish - Finish on bond or text paper on which grids of
parallel lines simulate the surface of handmade paper.
Line Glue - a special application of glue to help hold
continuous forms together through the printer.
Linen Finish - Embossed finish on text paper that simulates
the pattern of linen cloth.
MICR - Magnetic Ink Character Recognition: special inks used
in financial institutions for processing of checks.
Marginal Words - Department or routing information usually
printed in the margins of a form (i.e. Accounting, Sales,
File, Customer, etc...
Matte Finish - coated paper finish without gloss or luster.
NCR (National Cash Register) - Another name for carbonless
forms, where the chemicals normally found in carbon sheets
are instead processed into the paper at the mill.
PDF or Portable Document Format - An electronic proof format
which can be used across different platforms. It is commonly
used on the Web. We can e-mail PDF files to show you full
colour versions of their work at the proof or final stage.
All elements are fixed in a PDF file they can t be adjusted
in any way in PDF format.
PMS - Pantone Matching System, how printer s identify the
myriad of ink colors. Industry and internationally
standardized.
Pantograph - The colored/patterned background area on the
face of a check, usually containing a VOID copy protection
feature.
Perfect Binding - To bind sheets that have been bround at
the spine and are held to the cover by glue.
Prepress - Camera work, color separations, stripping,
platemaking and other prepress functions performed by the
printer prior to printing. Anything that must be typed,
edited, or laid out before actual printing is done here.
Press Proof - is when an actual printed item sample is
produced from the press equipment; generally with extra cost
and production time. Since ink colors can vary from computer
screens to actual imprint, a press proof is suggested when
color accuracy is of the utmost importance.
Proof - A method of checking for errors prior to printing an
order; the main line of defense against typos, bad
formatting, wrong colors, etc... Proofs can be in several
forms, depending on the project., including paper,
electronic, and press proofs.
Registration - How accurately the colors are aligned in a
multi-color item, aka hairline and tight.
Screen - A printers technique involving the creation of
lighter shades of a ink color. Can be used very effectively
to create the appearance of multi-color work for less money.
Usually measured in LPI (Lines Per Inch), with the higher
the number being a finer screen.
Thermochromic Ink - Special ink that disappears when a high
heat source is applied. Found in check printing when a
higher level of security is desired. The bulk ink is only
available to select printers for fraud control, like
Printing Services II.
Thermography ( Raised Ink ) - Special method of printing
where the surface of the imprint is slightly raised, very
classy effect on business cards, stationery, etc...
Tinting - The color tint or pattern commonly found inside
envelopes as a security feature.
Watermark - refers to the image the paper mill impresses in
paper,usually noticed when held up to a light source. |
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