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What is coated paper?
Coated paper, unlike uncoated paper, has a treated surface. This surface is polished with chalk. Coated...
What is bleed/crop?
Bleed indicates the extra mm that graphics, color etc. should go beyond the finished format. If there is color or photos that go all the way to the edge, let...
What is bookbinding, finishing and finishing?
There are many different processes involved in the development of a printed product such as a booklet or book. The finished printed sheets go through a finishing...
What are fire retardant materials?
For materials used indoors, it is important that they are fire retardant. Products with this label are certified and thus approved for indoor use.
What is Cradle to Crade Certified®?
The Cradle to Crade Certified® Products Program is the world's most demanding standard for the production and use of materials that are safe, recyclable and...
What is CSR?
CSR or corporate social responsibility is when a company takes into account various macro issues such as the environment, human rights and the environment.
What is CTP?
Computer to plate or CTP refers to the process that takes place when graphic designers transfer data from their computers to the printing plates used...
What is digital printing?
Digital printing is a much faster process than offset printing, and at the same time, digital printing can be made in such high quality that it can be on par with offset...
What is a bend line?
To prevent the paper from splitting and/or tearing when bending/folding, a groove is added to the paper. It is primarily used for thicker paper, such as...
What is fabrication paper?
Engineered paper is paper that is custom-made for a specific print job. It is typically used for very large print runs where, for one reason or another, there is ...
What is folding?
After printing, the printing sheets need to be folded when making brochures, booklets, catalogs, magazines or books. Creasing is a term used to indicate that the sheets ...
What are flex and adhesive binders?
There are several types of binding. When producing printed matter with many pages, such as books and catalogs, you can choose glue binding if you want the...
What is FSC certified material?
FSC certification ensures that the paper comes from responsibly managed forests. FSC is also a guarantee that animal and plant life is protected and that the people who use the paper...
What is FSC?
FSC is an acronym for Forest Stewardship Council; an international non-profit labeling scheme for wood and paper. The FSC label can be found on products...
What is gram weight?
The thickness of paper is given in grams. The gram weight shows the weight of 1 m² of the current paper quality. Letterhead is typically thin paper, which is why you see a...
What is GreenPrint by Johnsen?
GreenPrint by Johnsen is our product line of printed materials including flag garlands, postcards and flyers that have achieved Cradle to Cradle Certified® B...
What is hardcover?
Hardcover is what the majority would call a "real book". As the name reveals, this refers to a book with a hard cover - that is, where there is a...
What are full, half and dutchbind?
There are three different ways to bind your book.
Full binding: Full binding gives you an identical cover over the entire volume.
Half binding: If you want to...
What is caching?
To give the paper a smooth and clean surface, a thin layer of plastic is applied to the paper. The plastic (coating) can be matte, glossy or soft touch. ...
What are core competencies?
It's important for you and your business to define your core competencies, as these are what you can compete on. Your core competencies apply...
What is lacquer?
Varnish is used in printing for both visual and practical reasons: it brings out the colors and gives the final printed matter a nice finish and gloss. In addition, it gives ...
What is offset printing?
If you want your printed matter to be of the highest quality, you should choose sheet offset printing. Offset is a printing method in which you transfer images and text to a sheet...
What is partial varnish?
Partial varnish is a method of applying varnish to selected areas of the printed matter. This way you can emphasize certain elements, such as a logo. With partial...
What is perforation?
Perforation is a series of small holes punched in the paper so that smaller parts can be neatly torn off a larger sheet. For example, like stamps where you have...
What are personas?
While segmentation is used to divide populations into homogenous groups based on various set segmentation criteria, segmentation is used to ...
What is pre-flight check?
Before the actual printing, the pre-flight check takes place. This is the first step in the prepress process, where it is checked that the graphic file is correct and...
What are PVC-free materials?
PVC-free materials are just as durable as the more old-fashioned materials - but are a more environmentally friendly alternative as it reduces the release of ...
What is rotational pressure?
Rotogravure printing essentially uses the same technology as sheetfed offset, where text and images are transferred onto a metal plate (CTP). This is then inked...
What is showrooming?
Showrooming is a growing trend where customers visit a store to take a closer look at or try out a product, after which they can ask for more information...
What is softcover?
A softcover is characterized by a soft cover, typically made of paper or cardboard. Usually it will be a bit thicker than the book's content pages. E...
What is Nordic Swan Ecolabel material?
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel is on the entire product journey and ensures environmentally friendly paper and inks, recycling of printed matter, and minimization of waste and...
What are trends?
Trend is a term used to describe positive and negative movements and developments in the world around us. For this very reason, trends are seen as ...
What is trend spotting?
Trendspotting is a method used to predict trends and tendencies in society. You can trendspot in different industries and other businesses...
What is uncoated paper?
Uncoated paper is paper with an untreated surface, most often seen in postcards or letterhead. Precisely because the uncoated paper...
What is deferral?
Graphic imposition is done before printing. This is where you define how the print itself should be placed over the entire printing sheet. In other words, this is where you d...
What is waterborne paint?
Water-based varnish adds a more delicate and fine effect to your printed matter, which also protects the printed matter. When choosing water-based varnish, you can choose between...
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