Hickey – Printing Terms Glossary

The effect that happens when a speck of dust or debris (frequently dried ink) adheres to the printing plate and produces a spot or imperfection in the printing.

 

Blocking – Printing Terms Glossary

When ink or coating causes printed sheets of paper in a pile to stick together, when they are separated that cause a damage. This is usually caused by not enough anti-offset powder or too much ink, and normally ruins the printed task.

 

10-point C1S

Used for Greeting Cards. A bristol stock, gloss coated on the outside and uncoated on the inside.