papers and boards Flashcards
(19 cards)
what is bleedproof paper?
paper with a special coating to reduce absorbency and resist bleeding
what is cartridge paper?
A thick, quality paper with a slight texture used particularly for pencil and ink drawings and paintings
what is grid paper?
Grid paper has printed faint squares or isometric grids used to draw graphs and diagrams, plot mathematical functions or add scientific data
what is layout paper?
for planning for painting or designs with high opacity
how is tracing paper made?
passed through a bath of acid which partially dissolves the paper
what is corrugated card?
made up of one or two outer flat layers and a corrugated middle layer which helps protect against impact used for delivery boxes
what is duplex board?
a rigid card made up of two layers of paper with the exterior often coated in a glossy, waxy finish to make it more water-resistant.
it is typically printed on and used on food packaging
what is bleached card?
a chemically treated card to brighten the surface to make it more suitable for high quality printing.
what is foil lined card?
card with aluminium foil on one side making it food safe
what is moulded paper pulp?
Recycled paper pulp that is moulded when wet and dried to a specific shape.
what is lithography?
The most common method for printing for high volume, commercial print runs which uses rollers of paint and water to print on the paper
what is another name for lithography?
offset printing
What happens if the colours are not properly aligned in offset printing?
If the colours are misaligned, the image or text will appear fuzzy or out of register, resulting in poor image quality.
What is the role of the rubber blanket in offset printing?
The rubber blanket in offset printing helps transfer the inked image from the plate to the printing surface, allowing it to conform to the texture of the paper for sharper results.
What is the purpose of registration marks in offset printing?
Registration marks are used to check if the prints are properly aligned, ensuring the colours and images are correctly positioned during printing.
What is the difference between offset printing and digital printing?
Offset printing is best for high-volume jobs and offers high-quality results at a low cost per unit, but requires more setup time and cost. Digital printing has lower setup costs and is ideal for small runs or customized prints.
What are the main components of the offset printing process?
The main components are the printing plates, rubber blanket, and press that transfers the ink onto the printing surface.
what is screen printing?
printing technique where ink is forced through a mesh screen onto a surface using a squeegee
what is digital printing?
printing process that doesnt use a printing plate and prints straight onto a substrate using digital files
