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PorosityThe rate at which ink penetrates a substrate, directly affecting print density, print gloss and ink strike-through.PreflightingThe process of ensuring that all necessary elements are present in a digital file before it is sent to the printer. This includes checking that all fonts, images and other elements are included in the file and that they are of a suitable resolution for printing.PrepressThe process of preparing a printed piece for printing, which includes layout, pagination and colour proofing.PrintabilityPrint performance of paper with respect to its appearance, including the ease with which the quality is obtained.Printing PlateA thin metal plate used on an offset press to transfer ink onto paper or other substrates. The images and text are etched into the plate through a chemical process before being mounted on the press.Process ColoursThe process colours are cyan, magenta, yellow and black. The printer combines these base colours to create different colours.Print BlemishingIf printed using an unsuitable or outdated printing technique, materials can feature small marks of flaws which spoils the overall appearance or quality.ProofingThe best way to avoid expensive mistakes in printing. It%u2019s important to pay close attention to the proofs you receive to ensure the design, copy and colour has no errors. PUR BindingThis refers to a softcover book binding method that uses Polyurethane Reactive (PUR) adhesive, which creates clean and perfect edges.QQuarkXPressA desktop publishing program used for creating layouts and designs for print and digital media. It is commonly used by graphic designers and prepress professionals.Quick PrintingPrinting using duplicators, which are tiny sheetfed presses. Duplicators cut different-sized portions of offset paper and bond. With this process, plastic paper or rubber plates are fabricated from camera-ready copy, as opposed to commercial printing%u2019s metal plates that require creating film beforehand.QuireTwenty-five sheets in fine paper and twenty-four in wrapping.RRGBThe colour space of Red, Green and Blue which computers use to display images on your screen. An RGB computer file must be translated into CMYK in order to be printed accurately.Rag ContentThese are high quality papers made from stock containing at least 25% rag. Rag contains cotton and /or linen fibres which makes the paper strong and durable.Reader SpreadAs opposed to printer spreads, these mechanicals are designed in 2-page spreads as a reader would see the pages. For instance, an 11 x 17-inch mechanical for an 8-page newsletter might have pages 2 and 3 opposites to one another.Real ArtTop quality coated paper with at least 30gsm coating per side. Many coating pigments are used, not only clay.Ream500 sheets of paper.Recycled PaperNew paper made entirely, or part from wastepaper.RegisterThe act of placing printing properly with regard to the paper%u2019s edges. This type of printing is known as being %u201cin register.%u201dRegister MarksMarks or symbols that are printed onto each sheet of paper during a print job, usually near the edges, to help ensure that the printed image is properly aligned when it is trimmed.ResolutionThe amount of detail contained in an image or graphic, measured in dots per inch (dpi). A higher resolution generally produces a sharper and more detailed image.Reverse PrintA printing technique in which text or images are printed in a colour that contrasts with the background. It is often used to make text or images stand out from the background, such as white text on a black background.Rotogravure PrintingThis printing process uses an engraved rotating roll that rolls the image onto the paper. Rotogravure is used for printing magazines and newspapers.71