Accordion fold
A bindery term for two or more parallel folds that result in a sheet that opens like an accordion
Against the grain
Perpendicular to the direction of the paper grain
Aliasing
A defect which occurs when a graphic file does not have enough resolution to reproduce image detail and causes visible jagged lines along the edges
Anti-aliasing
Technique of filling the edges of an object with pixels to eliminate jagged lines and make it appear smoother
Aqueous Coating
A fast-drying, water-based coating that is applied after printing that gives a glossy finish and protects the print’s surface.
Artwork
In printing, this is the original copy which includes all text, graphics, photos and illustrations