Set Off
25/02/2016
This is where the ink from one sheet is transferred on to the reverse of the sheet above. Leaving ample time for the ink to dry and applying a sealer helps to prevent this.
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Silk Coated Paper
25/02/2016
Silk papers have a low surface shine, a smooth finish, but not glossy.
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Sheet-fed
25/02/2016
A sheet-fed printing press uses individual sheets, instead of continuous rolls of paper used on web offset presses.
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Spot Colours
25/02/2016
Refers to solid colours which are found in commercially obtainable colour ranges such as Pantone®, these are mostly used in addition to CMYK where CMYK is not available e.g. Printing gold or silver. When using Pantone colours, it is worth bearing in mind for future jobs that should you want to print in CMYK, the...
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Spot Gloss UV Varnish
25/02/2016
A high gloss finish applied to specific areas of print. This differs from gloss laminating which has to cover the whole sheet.
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Uncoated Paper
25/02/2016
Paper which has not been coated, not gloss or silk.
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Web Offset
25/02/2016
A method of printing which uses a continuous roll of paper. They are very fast presses and are only suitable for large print runs on relatively thin paper stocks.
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Wet Proof
25/02/2016
This is a fully made up, printed proof. The same machine and materials will be used as for the finished product. Whilst this is quite expensive, it does leave you with an exact mock up of what is to be printed. This is suitable for colour checking. Only recommended for large runs and specialist items.
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