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Laid paper

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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.

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