CMYK |
4 Colour Process Printing (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) |
300 dpi |
Image Resolution Measurement – best setting for high quality print |
Embedded Fonts |
Fonts that are embedded while creating PDF |
Outlined Fonts |
Fonts that have been outlined in the design software |
4 Colour Black |
10%C 10%M 10%Y 100%K Rich Black |
Dieline |
A dieline is the blueprint for a layout to be cut out |
Digital Printing |
Our on demand method of printing from a digital-based image directly to a variety of media. Ideal for small-run jobs and quick turn arounds. |
Gusset |
A gusset creates two folds instead of a single fold in a presentation folder. A gusset is applied to a presentation folder’s flaps, which increases the pocket size. As a result more space is available to insert the documents. |
Variable Data |
A form of digital printing, in which elements such as text, graphics and images may be changed from one printed piece to the next, without stopping or slowing down the printing process and using information from a database or external file. |
Trim Size |
Finished size of the printed product |
Gusset |
A gusset creates two folds instead of a single fold in a presentation folder. A gusset is applied to a presentation folder’s flaps, which increases the pocket size. As a result more space is available to insert the documents. |
Gusset |
A gusset creates two folds instead of a single fold in a presentation folder. A gusset is applied to a presentation folder’s flaps, which increases the pocket size. As a result more space is available to insert the documents. |
Gusset |
A gusset creates two folds instead of a single fold in a presentation folder. A gusset is applied to a presentation folder’s flaps, which increases the pocket size. As a result more space is available to insert the documents. |
Bleed |
Extra image or text that is outside of the trim area |
Trim Marks |
Corner marks to indicate where the trim is |
Finishing |
All processes that follow the sheets being printed |
Imposition |
Layout of artwork on the printed sheet |
Offset Printing |
Method that transfers image on plate to the stock |
Resolution |
Number of pixels in an image |
RGB |
Colours made from emitting light (Red, Green, Blue) – not suitable for printing |
Creep |
Refers to the moving or shift that happens to the margins in a document when pages are folded during the finishing process of a booklet. The amount of creep can vary depending on the thickness of paper and the number of pages. |
Opacity |
The quality of the paper defines the opaqueness of it. If it isn’t opaque enough, your design might show through to the other side. |
Ream |
500 sheets of paper. |
Spot Colour |
This is achieved by actually mixing ink into the desired colour you want in your print project, as opposed to using the CMYK process to achieve it. |
Gang Run |
The process of putting together a number of clients jobs to get a |