In printing, as in other industries, there are many abbreviations and terms that we take for granted and expect everyone else to know too!
This month we are looking at the letter B to help you cut through the jargon.
If we miss any out, or you have any questions, please let us know.
B
Border
The decorative design or rule surrounding matter on a page.
The decorative design or rule surrounding matter on a page.
Bounce
(1) a repeating registration problem in the printing stage of production.
(2) Customer unhappy with the results of a printing project and refuses to accept the project.
(1) a repeating registration problem in the printing stage of production.
(2) Customer unhappy with the results of a printing project and refuses to accept the project.
Bristol Paper
General term referring to paper 6 points or thicker with basis weight between 200-500 gsm. Used for products such as index cards, file folders and displays.
General term referring to paper 6 points or thicker with basis weight between 200-500 gsm. Used for products such as index cards, file folders and displays.
Broadside
The term used to indicate work printed on one of a large sheet of paper.
The term used to indicate work printed on one of a large sheet of paper.
Bromide
A photographic print created on bromide paper.
A photographic print created on bromide paper.
Bronzing
The effect produced by dusting wet ink after printing and using a metallic powder.
The effect produced by dusting wet ink after printing and using a metallic powder.
Bulk
Thickness of paper relative to its basic weight.
Thickness of paper relative to its basic weight.
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