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JARGON BUSTER - The A to Z of Print Terminology
Making sense of baffling printing terms.
You know everything there is to know about your business. Yet, when it comes to dealing with print suppliers you're probably not clued up on the intricate details. Like every other industry, the Printing industry has its very own language and terminology.
To help keep things simple, we have created a Jargon Buster Guide where you can familiarize yourself with typical print terms and what they actually mean.
M Weight
The actual weight of 1000 sheets of any given size of paper
Magenta (M)
Also one of the primary colors (CMYK)
Make Ready
Process of adjusting final plate on the press to put work in register
Match Print
Photographic proof made from color flats to form a composite proof showing color quality this is now done digitally.
Matte Finish
A coated paper finish that has very little reflection of light or dull finish
Mechanical
A term used to describe finished artwork that is camera ready for reproduction, including all type, photos, illustrations
Moiré
An undesirable halftone pattern produced by the incorrect angles of halftone screens
Mottle
A term used to describe spotty or uneven ink absorption
