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Imposition

25/02/2016

The pages of the artwork are arranged such that after printing, cutting and folding, the pages will be in the correct order. Sometimes seen when an imposition proof is supplied electronically, the pages will not be in chronological order.
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Kiss Cut

25/02/2016

To die-cut the top layer but not the backing of a two layered sticker/label.
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Laminating

25/02/2016

Where a thin plastic film is fixed to one or both sides of the paper. This can create a silky matt or a high gloss finish, depending on the intended purpose and personal preference. It also acts as a protective barrier if the print needs to be more durable or is likely to encounter a...
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Landscape

25/02/2016

Where a document is oriented so the long edges are at the top and bottom. As opposed to portrait.
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Make-ready

25/02/2016

All work associated with setting up the print press before production.
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Origination

25/02/2016

The files to be printed which make up the artwork Usually a print ready PDF.
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Page

25/02/2016

One side of a sheet of paper. For example, an A4 sheet has 2 pages. An A4 sheet folded in half to A5 has 4 pages.
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