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• Producing Casebound Books (Hardcover Books) 2014-02-24

  The sequence of steps in binding hardcover books is shown in Figure 6-1. These steps remain the same whether books are bound by hand or by machine. FOLDING SIGNATURES AND ENDSHEETS. Large printed sheets are first folded to form signatures. A signature is a single sheet of paper folded to a certain number of pages. For ...

• The Thickness of Printing Paper List 2013-09-05

  Name Thickness/mm Name Thickness/mm 80gsm art paper 0.065 105gsm matt coated paper 0.09 105gsm art paper 0.085 128gsm matt coated paper 0.12 128gsm art paper 0.105 157gsm matt coated paper 0.16 157gsm art paper 0.135 200gsm matt coated paper 0.19 200gsm art paper 0.17 210gsm matt coated paper 0.21 210gsm art paper 0.19...

• Perfect Binding - for booklet, catalog, book, magazine, etc. 2013-09-04

  Perfect Binding Process Sewn Binding Process Perfect binding is often used, and gives a result similar to paperback books. National Geographic is one example of this type. Paperback or soft cover books are also normally bound using perfect binding. They usually consist of various sections with a cover made from heavier...

• Saddle Stitch Binding - for booklet, catalog, magazine 2013-08-30

  Fold the impression (cut or uncut) into several folds according to page number and sequence. The fold with multi-pages is called a signature of book-block. After collocating the folded signatures into volumes by order and combine them, it is called saddle stitching. Impression→folding→collating→wrappering→saddle st...

• Glossy Art Paper - for booklet, catalog, flyer, poster, postcard, etc. 2013-08-29

  Quality and rather heavy two-side coated printing paper with smooth surface. The reproduction of fine screen single- and multicolor pictures ("art on paper") requires a paper that has an even, well closed surface and a uniform ink absorption.

• How to Effectively Present Embossing & Debossing Effects in Print Design 2025-11-11

  In print design, embossing and debossing (also known as relief or raised printing) are special techniques that can significantly enhance the tactile and visual quality of printed materials. However, many designers focus solely on the visual aspect of embossing, neglecting specific production requirements. This often le...

• Causes and Solutions for Irregular Small Dots After Plate Baking 2025-11-07

  Problem Description: Before baking, the printing plate appears clean with almost no stains. However, after baking, many small and irregular dirty spots appear. These spots are often invisible to the naked eye until the plate is mounted on the press and printing begins. Possible Causes and Solutions: Excessive washing p...

• How to Solve Graininess Issues When Using EFI Linearization 2025-11-06

  ncrease Precision During Linearization When performing linearization, try setting a higher precision level. This helps achieve smoother gradients and reduces visible graininess in printed results. Understand the Difference Between EFI and OEM Drivers At the same resolution, if you’re used to printing with the original...

• Printing terms explained: Knockout, Overprint, Four-color Black, and RGB Images 2025-11-03

  1. Knockout If blue text is placed on a yellow background, the area where the blue text appears must be left empty (knocked out) on the yellow plate. Likewise, the same area should be removed from the cyan/blue plate. Otherwise, the blue ink will be printed directly over the yellow, causing a color shift — the blue te...

• Principles and Precautions for Flexographic Image Adjustment 2025-10-29

  a. Be aware of highlight dropout. b. Use complementary (opposite) colors carefully — it’s best to use only one complementary color if possible. c. Ensure the total ink coverage does not exceed the paper’s ink absorption capacity. Application of spot colors The use of spot colors should be analyzed on a case-by-case ...