Against the grain
at right angles to direction of paper grain. Opposite of paper grain direction
Cover weight
heavier-weight (thicker/more-rigid) paper consisting of various grades
Flush cut
cut to the edge
Gloss finish
shiny, reflective, smooth finish on paper or laminate
Halftone
converting a continuous tone to dots for printing
Head-to-head
right reading sheets with head on top, that, when duplexed, heads run together on front and back of sheet. The back sheet is right-side up
Head-to-toe
right reading sheets with head on top, that, when duplexed, heads run opposite on front and back of sheet. The back sheet is upside down
HH
head-to-head (see head-to-head definition)
Hickey
reoccurring unplanned spots that appear in the printed image from dust, lint, dried ink
Highlight
the lightest areas in a picture or halftone
HT
head-to-toe (see head-to-toe definition)
Matte finish
dull paper, ink, or laminate finish
Pantone Matching System
(PMS) Industry standard for ink mixing
Punch
typically 44 hole (on 11" sheet of paper) on the binding-edge of a sheet of paper, created by punching the paper using a die that punches out the holes
Right-Angle fold
two folds at right angles to each other
stitch
Stitch is a staple added to a printed packet or book, commonly in the upper left corner or along the left side of a booklet.
Text weight
lighter-weight (thinner/pliable) paper consisting of various grades
Varnish
clear ink-like substance that is applied to printed surfaces for appearance and protection
With the grain
folding or feeding paper into the press or folder parallel to the grain of paper