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Lacquer
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A clear gloss coating applied to printed material for strength, appearance and protection.
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Laid Finish
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Finish on bond or text paper on which grids of parallel lines simulate the surface of handmade paper. Laid lines are close together and run against the grain; chain lines are farther apart and run with the grain.
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Laminate
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(1)A thin transparent plastic sheet (coating) applied to usually a thick stock (covers, post cards, etc.) providing protection against liquid and heavy use, and usually accents existing color, providing a glossy (or lens) effect.
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Landscape
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Artist style in which width is greater than height. (Portrait is opposite.)
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Lap Register
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Register where ink colors overlap slightly, as compared to butt register.
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Laser Bond
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Bond paper made especially smooth and dry to run well through laser printers.
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Laser Engraving
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A paper cutting technique whereby laser technology is utilized to cut away certain unmasked areas of the paper. The cutting is a result of the exposure of the paper to the laser ray, which actually evaporates the paper.
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Laser-Imprintable Ink
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Ink that will not fade or blister as the paper on which it is printed is used in a laser printer.
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Lay Edge
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The edge of a sheet of paper feeding into a press.
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Lay Flat Bind
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Method of perfect binding that allows a publication to lie fully open. (Also known as Lay Flat Perfect Binding.)
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Layout
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A rendition that shows the placement of all the elements, roughs, thumbnails etc., of the final printed piece before it goes to print.
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Leading
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Space between lines of type; the distance in points between one baseline and the next.
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Leaf
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One sheet of paper in a publication. Each side of a leaf is one page.
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Leaf Stamping
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A metal die, either flat or embossed, created from the image or copy, which is then heated to a specific temperature allows the transfer of a film of pigmented polyester to the paper.
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Ledger Paper
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Strong, smooth bond paper used for keeping business records. Also called record paper.
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Legend
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Directions about a specific matter (illustrations) and how to use. In regard to maps and tables, an explanation of signs (symbols) used.
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Letter Fold
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Two folds creating three panels that allow a sheet of letterhead to fit a business envelope. Also called barrel fold and wrap around fold.
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Letter Paper
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In North America, 8 1/2' x 11' sheets. In Europe, A4 sheets.
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Letterpress
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Method of printing from raised surfaces, either metal type or plates whose surfaces have been etched away from image areas. Also called block printing.
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Letterspacing
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The addition of space between typeset letters.
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Lightweight Paper
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Book paper with basis weight less than 40# (60 gsm).
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Line Copy
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Any high-contrast image, including type, as compared to continuous-tone copy. Also called line art and line work.
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Linen
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A paper that emulates the look and texture of linen cloth.
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Linen Finish
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Embossed finish on text paper that simulates the pattern of linen cloth.
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Lines Per Inch
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The number of rows of dots per inch in a halftone.
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Logo (Logotype)
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A company, partnership or corporate creation (design) that denotes a unique entity. A possible combination of letters and art work to create a "sole" entity symbol of that specific unit.
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Loose Proof
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Proof of a halftone or color separation that is not assembled with other elements from a page, as compared to composite proof. Also called first proof, random proof, scatter proof and show-color proof.
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Looseleaf
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Binding method allowing insertion and removal of pages in a publication (e.g., trim-4-drill-3).
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Loupe
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Magnifying lens built into a small stand. Used to inspect copy, film, proofs, plates and printing. Also called glass and linen tester.
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Low Key Photo
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Photo whose most important details appear in the shadows.
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