Jargon buster (Q-Z)

Recycled Paper Paper made all or in part from recycled pulp.

Register The accurate positioning of images on a sheet relative to one another.

Register Marks A set of fine line crosses added to original artwork to provide refernce points for multi colour printing or finishing processes.

Reversed out Printing This is to print a solid block of colour while leaving the text to be read as unprinted areas on the paper.

RGB (Red Green Blue) Default colour mode used by computer application. Artwork in RGB must be converted into CMYK before it can be printed, which results in the appearance of some colours to change on-screen.

Run-on A sentence continued in the same line as the previous one, not a distinct paragraph. Chapters starting below the previous one on the same page are said to run-on.

Scanning Method of turning photographs, transparencies, artwork into a form suitable for print (e.g Screen dots).

Score

Self Adhesive Used essentially for labelling purposes

Set-Off The unwanted transfer of printing ink from a printed sheet to a surface facing it. Not to be confused with Offset.

Show Through The degree to which printing is visible through paper due to the low opacity of the paper.

Spot Colour A specified colour to be mixed specifically (see Pantone Matching System)

Spot UV An ultra violet reflective varnish, screen printed onto printed material to create a glossy effect on specified areas of the page.

Stock Unprinted paper (material).

Tint (%) A weaker version of a specified colour 5% - 100% (solid).

Trapping Used in connection with printing a sequence of colours one upon another.

Trim Mark Position guide for items to be trimmed to size.

Typeface Different lettering styles (font).

Typesetting Text produced suitably for reproduction.

Typography The graphic use of words and space.

Visuals An artistic representation of the Art Director’s perception of the finished item.

Watermark A deliberate design or pattern in paper which is visible when viewed by transmitted light or contrasting background.

Work and Tumble Printing one side of a sheet, then turning the sheet over, retaining the same side lay edge but reversing the front and back edges and using the same printing plate.

Work and Turn Printing one side of a sheet, then turning the sheet over, retaining the same front edge but moving the side lay edge of the sheet to the other side of the press, and using the same printing plate.

Wove Paper produced using a plain woven dandy roll and therefore without laid lines.