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Fibre orientation
Printing & publishing; Paper
Refers to the alignment of the fibres in the sheet. The degree of alignment can be controlled in the paper making process.
Scanning
Printing & publishing; Paper
Point-by-Point electronic scanning of colour separations under computer control.
Spot varnish
Printing & publishing; Paper
Press varnish applied to a portion of the sheet, as opposed to an overall application of the varnish.
Stamping
Printing & publishing; Paper
Pressing a design onto a book cover using metal foil, coloured foil, or ink, applied with metal dies.
Impression
Printing & publishing; Paper
Pressure of type of blanket as it comes in contact with paper.
Digester
Printing & publishing; Paper
Pressure vessel in which wood chips are cooked to separate fibres from each other and to remove detrimental particles.
