| E |
| Electronic Proof |
A process of generating a prepress proof in which paper is electronically exposed to the color separation negatives and passed through electrically charged pigmented toners, which adhere electrostatically, resulting in the finished proof. |
| Embossing |
The molding and reshaping of paper by the use of special metal dies and heat, counter dies and pressure, to produce a raised image on the paper surface. |
| Enamel |
Another term for gloss coated paper. |
| F |
| Felt side |
The smoother side of a sheet in the paper. The wire side is the rougher side of the paper. The difference happens in the papermaking process. The differences are eliminated when papers are gloss or matte coated. |
| Finish |
The surface quality of a paper. |
| Fit |
The registration of the different colors on a printed sheet. |
| Flexography |
A printing method using flexible plates where the image to be printed is higher than the non-printing areas. The inked areas are then contact the material to be printed, transferring the ink from the raised areas to the material. Fast drying inks are usually used in this process. Common uses are the printing of cans and bottles and other non-flat items. |
| Foil |
Then metal that is applied to paper using the foil stamping process. |
| Font |
The characters which make up a complete typeface and size. |
| Free sheet |
Any paper that is free from wood pulp impurities. |
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