To vibrate a stack of completed pages so that they are tightly aligned for the last trimming or binding.

A series of metal fingers which hold each sheet of paper as it passes through a printing press.

Encapsulated Post Script. A standard file format which is used to transfer postscript formatting information between applications.

A term, which describes that portion of lower case letters that extends below the main body of the letter, as in “p”.

For printing, the procedures of separating the primary color components (CMYK).

Hardboard (case) covers are used for books bound.

Basis or basic weight relates to the weight, in pounds, of a ream (that is 500 sheets) of paper cut to a given standard size for that particular paper grade.

This stock is finely coated with a non-gloss finish. It renders an excellent opaque base for easy to read, crisp typography. Standard Uses: Catalog Inserts, Brochures, and Flyers, etc.

A finish of paper, which is somewhat bulky and is slightly rough.

A type of binding where a plastic or metal wire is spiraled through holes drilled along the binding side of a document.