Saddle stitch
A method of binding using staples in the seam or spine of a book or booklet where it folds
Scanner
An instrument used to make color separations; also an instrument to scan images or photos in desktop publishing
Score
A mark or crease pressed on paper to make folding easier
Scoring
The process of pressing a sheet of paper to create a groove or line for folding
Screen angles
The angles at which halftone screens are positioned to avoid unwanted patterns
Self-cover
The paper used as cover is the same as that used in the inside pages
Shadow
The darkest areas of a photograph or image
Side stitch
To bind by stapling sheets along one side of a sheet
Signature
Term for a printed sheet after folding
Specifications
A precise description of features of a print order such as paper stock and quantity
Spine
The back edge of a bound book or publication that connects the 2 covers
Split Run
Printing of a book or booklet that has copies bound in different ways
Spoilage
Planned paper waste
Spot varnish
Varnishing a specific part of a sheet
Stamping
Pressing a design or image onto paper with a metal die
Step-and-repeat
Technique of repeatedly exposing the same image on the plate in different places
Stock
The paper or material to be printed on
Stripping
The process of positioning film negatives for plate making
Substrate
Any surface or material on which printing is done