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Grey component replacement (gcr)

Printing & publishing; Paper

Contrary to under colour removal, the CMY values that add to grey all along the tone scale can be replaced with black ink. grey component replacement only adds black to the CMY equivalent of what ...

Flush cover

Printing & publishing; Paper

Cover of a book that has been trimmed to the same dimensions as the text papers.

Bagasse

Printing & publishing; Paper

Crushed sugar cane or fibre used in two ENVIRONMENT® Papers: Tortilla and Mesa White.

Slitting

Printing & publishing; Paper

Cutting printed sheets into two or more sections by means of cutting wheels on a folder.

Shrinkage

Printing & publishing; Paper

Decrease in the dimensions of a sheet of paper or loss incurred in weight between the amount of pulp used and paper produced.

Acidity

Printing & publishing; Paper

Degree of acid found in a given paper substance measured by pH level. From 0 to 7 is classified acid as opposed to 7 to 14, which is classified alkaline.

PH value

Printing & publishing; Paper

Degree of acidity or alkalinity measured on a scale from 0 to 14 with 7 the neutral point. Measurement of pH is important to quality control in making paper and pigments and in the preparation of ...