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AAbrasion ResistanceThe ability of printed material to resist wear or damage caused by rubbing, scraping, or scuffing.Accent Colour An additional colour used in addition to the primary colours (CMYK) in a printing job, such as Pantone or metallic ink.Acid-Free Paper manufactured with a neutral or alkaline pH, which prevents it from yellowing or deteriorating over time. This type of paper is ideal for archival purposes, as it has a longer lifespan and is more resistant to environmental damage.Accordion Fold A fold that is used in brochures, booklets, and other print materials. It is made by folding the paper into several parallel folds that open like an accordion.Acetate A thin and flexible sheet of transparent paper that%u2019s often used to make overlays. Alley The spaces between columns of type or images on a printed page.Airmail PaperPaper with a basis weight of about 30gsm. It is used for airmail communications.Anodized PlateA metal printing plate coated with a thin oxide layer that increases the printability and durability of the image.Anti-AliasThe smoothing effect used to reduce jagged lines in digital images and text.AlkalinePaper which have a pH value above seven, may be referred to as acid-free. These do not contain acid which causes premature aging.AntiqueAntique finish paper has a toothy, open texture created by felts or dandy rolls that leave a hand-crafted look.Art PaperQuality mineral coated paper with full fibre coverage, has good smoothness, high brightness and opacity with even ink absorption.Aqueous CoatingA clear coating used to protect printed pieces to create a high-gloss surface that improves durability. BBaselineThe imaginary line on which letters, characters, or images sit.BackboneThe central fold of a folded printed piece.BandingLines or bands that appear on a printed piece as a result of incorrect printing settings.Bank PaperPapers used for stationery forms and other documents with basis weight of more than 45gsm and less than 60gsm.BedThe base on which a printing press holds the paper as it is being printed.Bible PaperA thin low-grammage paper, with basis weight of about 40gsm. It has good opacity and is used for bibles, hymn books or other books of high pagination.BindingThe process of attaching several pages together to form a book or booklet.Bindery EquipmentBindery equipment is used for post-printing operations like cutting, folding, inserting, and stitching.BlanketOn a lithography printing press, the interior cylinder used for printing is covered by a rubber blanket. It%u2019s used to help transfer the print onto the paper.BleedA term used to describe when an image extends beyond the edge of the paper. It is important for any artwork that has a background colour or element that touches all edges of the page, as it ensures that there is no white border around the final product. Blind EmbossingThe process of creating a raised image on paper without the use of ink or foil.Blow UpTo enlarge an image or text to a larger size than their original size.BoardA general term for paper with a basis weight of more than 200gsm.BondUncoated paper used for stationery, forms etc., having a base weight of above 50gsm.TERMINOLOGY64