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Printing paper and industry terms.

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Winder

Printing & publishing; Paper

Unit at the end of the paper machine that takes the paper web from the reel, trims it, winds it into rolls and slits it to make smaller rolls if desired.

Debossing

Printing & publishing; Paper

The process in which the image is recessed into the paper.

Basis weight

Printing & publishing; Paper

The weight in pounds per ream of paper cut to its basic size in inches. A metric system is used outside of North America.

Grey level

Printing & publishing; Paper

The number of grey values that can be distinguished by a colour separation filter-usually 28 or 256.

Water fountain

Printing & publishing; Paper

The metal trough on a lithographic press which holds the dampening solution.

Sheeting

Printing & publishing; Paper

The process of cutting a roll or web of paper into sheets.

Rule weight

Printing & publishing; Paper

Thickness of lines; hairline rule; medium rule (1/2 point); heavy rule (1 point).

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