Print Glossary
Listed below in our Print Glossary are the common terms used within the printing industry in everyday speak as well as a few definitions and explanations that will be of great help to you. If you ever wondered what is meant when a job 'bleeds' or when a 'dummy' is needed, then here is your chance to wise up on printers' jargon.
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Laminating |
The application of transparent plastic film, usually with a high-gloss finish, to the surface of printed matter to enhance its appearance and to increase its durability |
Leading |
Space between the lines of text |
Letterpress Printing |
This is a printing method using a protruded printing surface which is in contact with both paper and ink |
Lines Per Inch (LPI) |
The number of rows of dots per inch in a halftone; The LPI is an indicator of the quality of the resolution |
Lithographic Printing |
This is a printing method using a flush printing and non-printing surface which is in contact with paper. The non-printing areas are treated to attract water which prevents ink from attaching |
