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Printing paper and industry terms.
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Laid paper
Printing & publishing; Paper
The closely "lined" appearance in the finish of writing and printing papers created during manufacture by a dandy roll.
Palette
Printing & publishing; Paper
The collection of colours or shades available to a graphic system or program.
Spectrum
Printing & publishing; Paper
The complete range of colours in the rainbow, from short wavelengths (blue) to long wavelengths (red).
Cotton linters
Printing & publishing; Paper
The cotton fibres that adhere to the cottonseed used to produce pulp for cotton fibre papers.
Vellum
Printing & publishing; Paper
Term usually applied to a paper finish that exhibits a toothy surface which is very similar to eggshell or antique finishes. A vellum finish is relatively absorbent to provide good ink penetration.
Sheet
Printing & publishing; Paper
Term which may be applied to a single sheet, a grade of paper, or a description of paper, i.e. Coated, uncoated, offset, letterpress, etc.
Paper standards
Printing & publishing; Paper
Terms used to indicate the manufactured specifications of a paper. Includes color, basis weight, sheet dimensions, and grain direction.
