Friday, October 9, 2009

Printing terms explained
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.
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.
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.

Broadside
The term used to indicate work printed on one of a large sheet of paper.
Bromide
A photographic print created on bromide paper.
Bronzing
The effect produced by dusting wet ink after printing and using a metallic powder.
Bulk
Thickness of paper relative to its basic weight.

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