Cover – Printing Terms Glossary

A term describing a general type of paper that is used for the covers of books, pamphlets, etc., And used for business cards and postcards as well.

 

Against the Grain – Printing Terms Glossary

Running a sheet of paper through a printing press at right angles to the grain direction of the paper, while opposed to with the grain. This is normally suboptimal for both press operations as well as registration of the 4 color process inks and sometimes called cross grain.

 

10-point C1S

Used for Greeting Cards. A bristol stock, gloss coated on the outside and uncoated on the inside.