
The process by which sheets are fastened together which include cutting, trimming, collating, perforating, and folding to form the finished product.
To fasten sheets or sections into brochures or booklets with the use of wire, thread, glue, staples, etc.
To print the reverse side of a sheet already printed on one side.
Positioning printed pages so they will fold in the proper order.
A highly reflective clear finish applied to the paper of a printing process to aide in the readability of images and writing on the page. There is also a semi-gloss for half the shine and matte finish with minimal shine; a shiny look reflecting light. ; Consider the light reflecting on various objects in the printing industry (e.g., paper, ink, laminates, UV coating, varnish); Shiny coating applied to paper.
Economical way of printing by printing multiple images on the same sheet using the maximum sheet size; Getting the most out of a printing press by using the maximum sheet size to print multiple images or jobs on the same sheet. A way to save money.
The process of printing using the combination of four basic color inks (cyan, magenta, yellow and black) to produce a range of colors and create a color image; Technique of printing that uses black, magenta, cyan and yellow to simulate full-color images. Also, called color process printing, full color printing and process printing; the process of combining four basic colors to create a printed color picture or colors composed from the basic four colors.
Size of product after production is completed, as compared to flat size. Also called trimmed size.
General term for trimming, folding, binding, and all other post press operations.
A technology that enables transfer of digital data directly to a metal plate for printing, eliminating the use of conventional films.