Printing professionals, use terminology which you may not be familiar with. We\u2019re always happy to explain the various definitions and meanings but we thought it\u2019d be useful to provide a glossary of some of the most common printing terms and phrases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are the industry standard of paper sizes. Most countries follow this system so most paper sizes (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7) are universal. Folding a larger A size in half along it’s longest edge will result in the next A size down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To accommodate any slight movement in paper during printing, it is standard to add 3mm around the edge of an artwork. This means that solid colours or photographs don’t show a white edge if the print moves fractionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Branding is a term which encompasses a wide range of elements which have been designed to promote a company or product. They come together to form a ‘feel’ or aesthetic which is desired to convey.
Branding includes, but isn’t limited to: logos, fonts, colours, illustrational style, photograph style, graphics and copywriting elements (terms and phrases which convey a ‘tone of voice’).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To reduce the risk of ink smudging after printing, a special liquid coating can be applied to the paper..<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Refers to the moving or shift that happens to the margins in a document when pages are folded during the finishing process of a booklet. The higher the number of pages being printed, the larger the amount of creep will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lines put onto the pages to show where the document or print will be trimmed. Also known as ‘Tick Marks’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A die refers to a precise, steel blade that allows multiple pieces of the same shape to be cut in a uniform manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital printing is a fast printing method using lasers. It is commonly used in offices and at home. It\u2019s ideal for faster, small-scale jobs that would be uneconomical using lithographic methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rather than putting colour onto the stock, dye-sublimation changes the colour of the material instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
he process of creating raised relief images on paper and other materials. The design will bulge out of the paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is the typographic process of adjusting the visual spacing between characters to achieve a more aesthetically uniform result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A transparent, plastic sheet applied to stock to provide a glossy protective layer against liquid and heavy use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The image is placed on the lithography plate, inked and then printed onto the paper. It’s more expensive and time-consuming than digital print, but the quality of the result is extremely high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A personalised graphic, produced specifically for a company or product. <\/strong>A logo is a single part of a company’s branding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The quality of the paper defines the opaqueness of it. If it isn\u2019t opaque enough, your design might show through to the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A universal colour language that designers, printing companies and brand owners use. This helps the right colour to be achieved again and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pixels per (square) inch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The process colours are C<\/span>yan<\/strong>, M<\/span>agenta<\/strong>, Y<\/span>ellow<\/strong> and black<\/strong> (or K<\/span>ey)<\/strong>. The printer combines these base colours to create different colours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Proofing refers to ‘checking’ the proofs you receive to ensure the design, copy and colour has no errors. Also called ‘proof reading’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A fine mesh is used to transfer an image onto another material. It\u2019s commonly used when printing logos onto clothes and printing fabric banners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is achieved by actually mixing ink into the desired colour you want in your print project, as opposed to using the CMYK process to achieve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is what\u2019s receiving your printed images and content. It can be paper, card, foil or whatever. It can also massively alter the impact of printed pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The process of adding the colour white to another colour. So, when printed, the colour is lighter and more white shines through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This refers to images or text that aren\u2019t completely opaque. Just make sure to flatten your transparency and spot colour to CMYK to avoid issues when printing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the line cut to produce the finished size. The trim cuts through the bleed area to ensure a continuous and sharp edge around a design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A spelling mistake in text. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Everything related to the text on the printed product. Your printer will want to know the layout of your text, along with colour and style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A thin coating which is applied to a printed sheet for protection and appearance which is dried by UV light.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Printing professionals, use terminology which you may not be familiar with. 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Pantone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
PPI:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Process Colours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Proofing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Screen Printing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Spot Colour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Stock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tint<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Transparency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Trim<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Typo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Typography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
UV Varnish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n