A term used to describe a continuous length of paper in its journey through the manufacturing process.

Paper containing only chemical pulp, and is free of all mechanical fibre (see mechanical paper). It does not mean that the paper is not made from wood.

Deformation of a sheet caused by excessive tack.

All the measures aimed at reducing water pollution. In industry, water conservation means reducing the emissions by closing the processes and efficient treatment of effluent. Community water conservation means the effective treatment of waste water, and reduction of the spread load by, for example, reducing emissions from agriculture and airborne acidifying pollution.

Waterless printing eliminates the water or dampening system. Using silicone rubber coated printing plates, special inks, and temperature control, the process is more environmentally friendly than other technologies as it saves on water, chemicals and paper. DI presses are generally waterless.

A deliberate design or pattern in paper that is visible when viewed by transmitted light or against a contrasting background, made by a dandy roll at the wet end of the papermachine.

Those presses/printers that run paper from a roll or web rather than sheets.

An automated online system that controls all administration, print management and production files for a print job and allows customers to process their print requirements over the Internet.

The first stages of a papermachine, before the drying process, where much of the high percentage of water in the stock is eliminated by drainage, suction and pressure. A web of paper is left, which then passes to the drying cylinders.

Paper treated to decrease its loss in strength on wetting.

A form of binding where wire loops are inserted through punched holes. There are many methods of wiro binding such as standard binding, Full Canadian (square backed with hidden binding); Half Canadian (half cover bind partially hiding the binding), or cased in.

Paper that is part mechanical in furnish.

A pulp or paper that contains no mechanical wood pulp. In commercial practise, a small percentage of mechanical fibre is usually acceptable. It does not denote a paper or pulp made from materials other than wood, neither is it a paper made without wood fibres.

Paper first made as early as 1754 by forming it on a mould with a cover made from woven wire cloth, hence the name. The paper has an even opacity and is a type in common use today. The term is usually applied to stationery grades that are usually either ‘wove’ or ‘laid’.

The printing process from production and pre-press, through to press and finishing.

Creases in paper that are caused by uneven moisture absorption.