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LaminationThe process of coating paper or other materials with plastic film to preserve them and make them more durable. It is often used to protect printed products from dust, moisture, and other environmental factors.Laser BondBond paper made especially smooth and dry to run well through laser printers.Laser ProofingA type of proof created using a laser printer or imagesetter to generate a digital proof that is similar in quality to a press proof.LayoutThe arrangement and placement of elements on a printed piece, including text, images and other graphical elements.LetterfoldA type of folding that results in a piece of paper with three panels, each containing a single page. It is usually used for brochures and other printed materials.Letterpress PrintingA traditional method of printing that involves pressing inked type or plates onto paper to create an impression. It is often used for fine art prints, business cards and wedding invitations.LigninSubstance in trees that hold the cellulose fibres together.LinearizationThe process of arranging a document so that it can be printed correctly in a linear format, such as on a web press.Line ArtAn illustration composed of black and white lines and shapes, usually in vector format. It is commonly used for logos and other graphics that need to be printed at a high resolution.LithographyA process where ink is applied to a printing plate and then transferred onto paper using a press. It is the most common type of printing used for books, magazines and other mass-produced printed materials.Linen PaperPaper that has been embossed with a pattern resembling linen.Lock BoundOften used for publications that need to be durable, an adhesive is pushed between the perforations during the binding process. It%u2019s a stronger way to bind a book to ensure longevity.LogotypeA personalised design specifically for a company or product. Long GrainPaper whose fibres run parallel to the long dimension of the sheet.MMachine CoatedPaper or board that is pigment coated as a continuous operation at the end of the paper-making machine. Usually low-quality grades with light coating weight.Marble PaperInks are added to the paper during the paper making process to resemble marble.MaskingThe process of blocking out certain areas of an image or document so that they are not printed. It is often used to create a drop shadow or a vignette effect.Matt FinishPaper that has not been calendared.Mechanical PulpingThe process of reducing wood to its component parts, fibres and fibre bundles, by mechanical means - done either by griding wood against an abrasive stone or, as is the more recent development, refining wood chips in a specially designed refiner.Metallic InkMade with powdered metal or pigments that reflect to make text look metallic. The most common colours used are silver and gold.Machine Finish (MF)Uncoated paper calendared on the end of the paper machine with a stack of metal rolls. Has good bulk but is not particularly smooth.Machine Glazed (MG)Paper that is dried on the papermaking machine with a single very large drying cylinder. The side of the paper in contact with the cylinder is given a high gloss finish, the reverse side remains rough.Moir%u00e9 PatternAn optical effect that occurs when two patterns are overlaid on top of each other, creating an interference pattern that appears as a wavy or distorted image. It is commonly caused by printing photographs or halftones onto newsprint or other low-grade paper.MonochromeAn image in black and white or varying tones of only one colour (for example, different shades of green - green, lime, pear, pine, etc.)Mottle PaperPapers with variegated effects achieved by a mixture of dyeing fibres or drip colour on the wet pulp.69