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Printing Terminology: What is CMYK?
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.
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Laminated Printing: What Options are Available?
If you are planning to laminate a print project, there are a variety of options from which to choose. Here is an overview of the laminate options to consider.
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Printing Terminology: Recto and Verso
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.
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Book Printing: How to Provide an Accurate Page Count
The number of sheets (a.k.a. leaves) within a book is often listed as the page count when submitting a book's specifications. However, this is incorrect and will result in an inaccurate quote.
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Printing Terminology: What is Paper Grain?
Wood pulp fibers align during the paper manufacturing process. This gives paper a directional grain, which can affect certain folding and binding operations.
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What does Collate mean in Printing?
Collating refers to how printed documents are organized. Collated printing is arranged in a specific order. Uncollated printing is not arranged in any particular order.
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