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Perfecting press

Printing & publishing; Paper

(Commonly referred to as Perfector) Press which prints both sides of the sheet of paper at the same point. On the offset press, each cylinder serves as the impression cylinder for the other.

Plastic comb binding

Printing & publishing; Paper

A binding made of plastic in the shape of a comb.

Accordion fold

Printing & publishing; Paper

A binding term describing a method of folding paper. When unfolded it looks like the folds of an accordion.

Bleed

Printing & publishing; Paper

(1) In printing, printed image that runs off the edges of a page. (2) The migration of ink into unwanted areas.

Dimensional stability

Printing & publishing; Paper

Characteristic of paper to retain its dimensions in all directions under the stress of production and adverse changes in humidity.

Tooth

Printing & publishing; Paper

Characteristic of paper. A slightly rough paper which permits acceptance of ink readily.

Calcium sulphite

Printing & publishing; Paper

Chemical composition: CaSo3. It's often used used as a filler.

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