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Whether you want to bedazzle a client with lingo, decipher a technical term or just stay one page ahead of the competition, our comprehensive glossary of paper terms can help. Use our alphabetical index to find an explanation for even the most obscure paper terminology.

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      i-Tone
      Image setter
      Imposition
      Impression
      Impression cylinder
      Ink fountain
      Insert
      Integrated Mill
      Inxwell
      IR Coating/Drying
      ISO
      ISO 14001
      ISO 9706
      Italic

i-Tone: is a surface treatment developed in Mohawk Papers' labs to offer optimized performance of ElectroInk on the HP Indigo press.  i-Tone papers guarantee exceptionally consistent HP ElectroInk transfer and adhesion, resulting in better performance, higher productivity, and reduced cost.

Image setter:  In computer imaging, a device that outputs type line art and photos in position on film.

Imposition:  The arranging of pages in a press form to ensure the correct order after the printed sheet is folded and trimmed.

Impression:  In printing, the pressure of type, plate or blanket as it comes in contact with the paper.

Impression cylinder:  In printing, the cylinder on a printing press against which the paper picks up the impression from the inked plate in direct printing, or the blanket in offset printing.

Ink fountain:  In printing presses, the device which stores and supplies ink to the inking rollers.

Insert:  A printed piece prepared for insertion in to a publication or other printed piece.

Integrated Mill: A production plant combining both wood pulping and paper manufacture.

Inxwell: Inxwell is a patented process that dramatically improves the ink holdout and opacity of uncoated papers.  The Inxwell treatment is applied in very small quantities, through a unique, proprietary process.  This allows Inxwell-treated papers to retain the natural feel of premium uncoated papers - while achieving high ink holdout for crisp dot definition.  Ink and toner sit on top of the sheet for better colour, greater detail, and outstanding performance in all popular printing.

IR Coating/Drying:  The use of infrared rays to dry an ink film, often used on the last deck of a multi colour press to aply a coating that enhances gloss, provides a high level of protection and gives a "dry" result off the machine.

ISO: The International Organisation for Standardisation based in Switzerland.

ISO 14001: The International Organisation for Standards (ISO) promotes the development and implementation of voluntary international standards.  ISO 14001 has established performance objectives and environmental management systems to prevent pollution, ensure compliance with regulations and achieve continual improvement.

ISO 9706

ISO 9706 is the international standard that guarantees paper for archiving. Paper accredited with the ISO 9706 logo has been manufactured to remain in good condition for many years, making is particularly suitable for financial, legal and other important documents

Italic:  The style of letters that slant, in distinction from upright, or roman, letters. Used for emphasis within the text.

 
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