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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.

 

 

Print Terminology Guide A-Z:

 

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

 

Varnish

A clear shiny material used to add gloss to printed pieces. (Also available in satin or dull)

 

Vellum

A finish of paper that is rough, and has a degree of tooth

 

Vignette

Fade to white of illustration (A photo or illustration etc., in which the tones fade gradually away)