Text Paper

Text paper, also called book stock, is a type of paper stock that provides more flexibility than cover paper stock. The 25" X 38" sheets are defined by weight in pounds per ream (500 sheets). The # symbol is used in place of the pound (lb.) symbol, 80# text for instance. Text paper can be coated ... Read More

Thermography

A printing process that uses heat and resin to produce a raised surface is called thermograghy. The process involves the following steps: The document is printed with normal inks. While the inks on the document are still wet, a resin is powdered over the ink. The resin only a ... Read More

Tracking
In typography, tracking is the distance between all letters. This space is increased or decreased to increase or reduce the white space on a page. “Kerning” is a similar term, but refers to how specific letters are spaced. Tracking refers to all letters. Entire blocks of text can be tracked o ... Read More

Trapping

The term trapping refers to overlapping colors that are intended to be adjoining on a page. This technique is used to prevent white paper from showing through on a print. The printing process is one of subtractive colors, meaning that colors are added to white paper to prevent reflection. Since t ... Read More

Tri Fold or Trifold
The tri-fold is a common paper fold style in which both outer panels fold in towards the center panel.  Typically the right panel folds first leaving the left panel as the cover.  Advertisers use this format when they need to create a visual division between elements on their printed ma ... Read More