Printing Knowledge Center

A Proof is an essential component of the printing process because it ensures the client and printer are in total agreement about the desired outcome.

The terms Embossing and Debossing refer to finishing techniques that add a three-dimensional effect to paper and cardstock.

Printing specifications include the ink colors as well as the ink placement. These two specs can be easily conveyed using terms like 4/4, 4/1, and 4/0. 

CMYK is an abbreviation for the four ink colors used to create full-color printing. By using just these four inks, approximately 16,000 color variations can be produced.

Originating from Latin, Recto and Verso are terms used within the printing and publishing industries to indicate the relative placement of content on a sheet.

Wood pulp fibers align during the paper manufacturing process. This gives paper a directional grain, which can affect certain folding and binding operations.