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Introduction: A Brief History of Printing

PrePress: Planning and Strategy; Design Tips; Color Management; File Submission; Proofing; Materials and Stocks; Inks; Platemaking

Types of Printing: Offset Lithography; Digital Printing; Screen Printing; Gravure; Thermography; Flexography; Letterpress; Large Format

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Types of Finishes: Coatings; Binding; Folding; Scoring; Die Cutting; Embossing; Foil Stamping; Perforations

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Term: Calender Rolls

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A set or stack of horizontal cast-iron rolls at the end of a paper machine. The paper is passed between the rolls to increase the smoothness and gloss of its surface.