Printing Knowledge Center

Unlike Full-Color images that are created from multiple colors of ink, the Grayscale technique creates detailed images using varying shades of gray.

When referring to the specifications of a paper stock, the thickness of a single sheet is known as the paper’s “Caliper.”

Rich Black adds percentages of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow to Black ink. Using all four CMYK ink colors creates a deeper and darker tone than using Black ink by itself.

Each category of paper has a basic size from which a paper’s basis weight is figured. The basis weight of a paper is based on the weight of 500 sheets in its basic size.

Blind Embossing is a creative finishing technique that presses images or text into a paper substrate, without the use of any ink, metallic foil, or spot clear coat as an enhancement.

Saddle Stitching is one of the most widely used binding methods. Though simple and inexpensive, it adds a very professional appearance and function to printed books.