Laid finish
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A parallel lined paper that has a handmade look. |
Laminate
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A thin transparent plastic sheet (coating) applied to usually a thick stock (covers, post cards, etc.) providing protection against liquid and heavy use, and usually accents existing color, providing a glossy (or lens) effect |
Lamination
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Applying thin transparent plastic sheets to both sides of a sheet of paper, providing scuff resistance, waterproofing and extended use. |
Landscape
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A document layout where the width is greater than the height. (the opposite of Portrait) |
Laser Bond
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Bond paper made especially smooth and dry to run well through laser printers |
Laser-imprintable Ink
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Ink that will not fade or blister as the paper on which it is printed is used in a laser printer |
Lay Flat Bind
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Method of perfect binding that allows a publication to lie fully open. (Also known as Lay Flat Perfect Binding.) Lay Edge The edge of a sheet of paper feeding into a press |
Layout
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A rendition that shows the placement of all the elements, images, thumbnails etc., of a final printed piece. |
Leading
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Space between lines of type. The distance in points between one baseline and the next. |
Leaf
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One sheet of paper in a publication. Each side of a leaf is one page |
Ledger Paper
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Strong, smooth bond paper used for keeping business records. Also called record paper |
Legend
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Directions about a specific matter (illustrations) and how to use. In regard to maps and tables, an explanation of signs (symbols) used |
Letter fold
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Two folds creating three panels that allow a sheet of letterhead to fit a business envelope. Also called barrel fold and wrap around fold |
Letter Paper
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In North America, 8 1/2′ x 11′ sheets. In Europe, A4 sheets |
Letterpress
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Printing that utilizes inked raised surfaces, usually type, to create the image. |
Letterspacing
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The addition of space between typeset letters. |
Lightweight Paper
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Book paper with basis weight less than 40# (60 gsm) |
Lignin
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Substance in trees that holds cellulose fibers together. Free sheet has most lignin removed; groundwood paper contains lignin |
Line copy
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Any copy that can be reproduced without the use of a halftone screen. |
Line Negative
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Negative made from line copy |
Linen
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A paper that emulates the look and texture of linen cloth. |
Linen Finish
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Embossed finish on text paper that simulates the pattern of linen cloth |
Lithography
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The process of printing that utilizes flat or curved inked surfaces to create the printed images. |
Live Area
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Area on a mechanical within which images will print. Also called safe area |
Logo (Logotype)
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A company, partnership or corporate creation (design) that denotes a unique entity. A possible combination of letters and art work to create a “sole” entity symbol of that specific unit |
Logotype
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A personalized type or design symbol for a company or product. |
Loose Proof
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Proof of a halftone or color separation that is not assembled with other elements from a page, as compared to composite proof. Also called first proof, random proof, scatter proof and show-color proof |
Looseleaf
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Binding method allowing insertion and removal of pages in a publication (e.g., trim-4-drill-3) |
Loupe
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A small magnifier used to observe the details on a printed sheet. |
Low Key Photo
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Photo whose most important details appear in the shadows |
