Saddle stitching
The method of binding the pages of a section where the folded pages are stitched through the fold from the outside, using a wire staple.
Satin finish paper
Paper that has had a smooth finish applied.
Scaling
The process of calculating the amount of enlargement or reduction necessary to get an image to fit into an area of the layout.
Scoring
Scoring is the term applied to the process that places a crease in paper stocks and other substrates allowing the material to be folded. A score may be used to crease the cover of a publication, provide areas for folding a document allowing insertion into an envelope, create heavy creases in shipping cartons to allow easy assembly of the carton, and numerous other applications.
Screen printing
Screen printing has been used for centuries and although there have been many improvements with the technology, the process still consists of forcing ink through a stencil covered fabric or wire mesh which has been mounted in a sturdy frame. The ink goes through only the open areas of the stencil and is deposited onto a printing surface positioned below the frame. Screen printing is very versatile and it is often the only printing process capable of handling certain applications.
Screen ruling
The number of lines of dots per inch, both vertically and horizontally, on a screen tint or halftone screen.
Set off
The transfer of ink from one side of the printed sheet to the back side of the sheet on top of it due to the ink not properly drying before the sheets come in contact with each other.
Shadow
The darkest area in a photograph or illustration
Short Grain
When the fibres in paper run perpendicular to the long dimension of the paper. For 8 1/2" x 11", short grain would mean the grain runs the 8 1/2" direction. Also referred to as grain short.Show through
When the printing from the other side of the paper can be seen through the paper. This problem can be reduced if a paper with more opacity is used.
Silk Screen Printing
Printing process that uses a stencil that is mounted on stretched silk. Ink is pressed through the silk in the open areas of the stencil to create an image on the substrate being printed.
Slit Back
A slit in the liner of a pressure sensitive label, used to assist in the removal of the face stock from the liner. Also referred to as split back and back slit.
Smoothness
A smooth finish is the result of the paper passing through sets of rollers during the papermaking process. This process is known as calendaring.
Specs
Specifications, a complete description of the features of a product, such as type size and style, ink colours, paper type, quantity to be produced, and other special features.
Spiral binding
Book binding that consists of a spiral wire or plastic that is wound through holes. Also referred to as coil binding.
Supercalendered
An additional papermaking process where the paper runs through a set of alternating steel and fibre covered rollers. Supercalendering produces a very smooth thin sheet.
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