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GlossGloss is the surface reflectance value at a given angle.Gloss InkQuick drying oil-based inks with low penetration qualities, used on coated stock. A type of ink that is formulated to produce a glossy finish.Grain DirectionPredominant direction in which the paper fibres become aligned during manufacturing.GrammageThe basis weight of the paper expressed in grams per square meter (gsm).Gravure PrintingA printing method that uses etched plates and a cylinder to transfer ink.Grey BalanceAdjusting the levels of cyan, magenta and yellow inks, so they blend together to appear as neutral grey on paper.Grey Component Replacement (GCR)A technique used in digital printing that helps reduce the amount of ink used by replacing some colours with black.Grey LevelsThe various shades of grey that can be printed in a halftone image when heated.GripperMetal fingers or a metal bar on a printing press that holds the paper in place while it%u2019s being printed.Groundwood paperPaper made from pulp created when wood is ground mechanically, rather than refined chemically.GuillotineA sharp blade used to cut and trim printed paper accurately.GummingThe application of an adhesive to the back side of a printed piece for binding or mounting purposes.GutterThe blank area between columns of type or illustrations that are used to separate the elements and keep them aligned.HHairline RegisterThe exact alignment of two or more colours that are printed very close together.HalftoneA technique used to reproduce continuous-tone images (such as photographs) using only dots in varying sizes and spacing.Halftone PrintingThe process of converting a continuous tone image into a series of dots for printing.Halftone ScreenA pattern of dots used to represent images when printing, which can vary in size and angle depending on the desired effect.Halftone Screen AngleThe angle at which the halftone dots are printed, ranging from 0 to 90 degrees.Head to Tail RegisterRegistering two or more colours, so they align perfectly along their top and bottom edges when printed.Heat Set PrintingA printing method that uses heat and pressure to dry inks quickly and give them a glossy finish.Helioscript PrintingA process for printing engraved metal plates using a lightsensitive film and exposure to ultraviolet light.Hexachrome PrintingA six-colour printing process that utilizes the CMYK plus two spot colours for a more vibrant range of colour reproduction.HickeyAn unintended dot or imperfection in a printed piece, usually caused by dirt on the printing plate.High-Fidelity ColourA printing term used to describe colours that closely match the original design. They are usually produced using a process like CMYK or Pantone.Hot Foil StampingA process in which a metal die is heated and pressed onto paper, creating an imprint on the page.Hinge BindA type of binding where folded sheets are bound together using metal rings punched into the spine of the book.IImage ResolutionThe amount of detail included in an image, often measured in dots per inch (DPI).ImpositionThe arrangement of pages into their proper order for printing, usually done by computer software or a plate maker.ImpressionA single pass of the printing press when producing a printed piece.67