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Flatbed scanner

Printing & publishing; Paper

A device that scans images in a manner similar to a photocopy machine; the original art is positioned face down on a glass plate.

Yankee dryer

Printing & publishing; Paper

A device that dries paper as it comes off the wet end of the papermaking machine by pressing one side against a cylinder that steam-heats it and imparts a glazed finish at the same time.

Decurler

Printing & publishing; Paper

A device on a web press or sheeter used to remove paper curl.

Packing gauge

Printing & publishing; Paper

A device for determining the relationship between the height of the plate or blanket, and the cylinder bearers.

Die

Printing & publishing; Paper

A design, letters, or pattern cut in metal for stamping, embossing or for diecutting.

Type face

Printing & publishing; Paper

A design of letters of the alphabet intended to be used in combination.

A dandy roll made for the purpose of imparting a laid finish to paper. It is composed of wires running parallel to the roll's axis and attached to the frame by evenly spaced chain wires that encircle ...