
Varnish | A finishing process in which a coating, or varnish, is applied over the |
| printed area (or whole page) to protect it or enhance its visual appeal. |
Vector | An image file that uses mathematical formulae to describe lines and |
| curves. |
Versioning | A form of variable information printing. Several versions of a document |
| are created based on certain target criteria (such as demographics or |
| purchase history). Document appears personalised but is identical to |
| that produced for other recipients with the same profile. See |
| customisation, personalisation. |
Vignette | An image in which colours blend smoothly and gradually from one to |
| another (usually from a lighter tone to a darker tone). |
VIPP | Short for |
| for printing variable data. |
VPS | Short for Variable Print Specification. A variable print file format. |
Web press | A printing press, either digital or offset, that prints on roll (or web) fed |
| paper. |
Weight | The weight of paper or stock, measured in gsm (grams per square |
| metre). |
| To print one side of a sheet of paper on an offset press, then turn it |
| over from gripper to back using the same side guide and plate to print |
| the second side. |
| To print one side of a sheet of paper on an offset press, then turn it |
| over from left to right and print the second side using the same gripper |
| and plate but opposite side guide. |
Wrinkles | The uneven surface than can be caused by the drying of inks. Also, |
| paper creasing that occurs during printing. |
Xerography | Another term for electrophotography. Derived from Greek for “dry |
| writing” and associated with Xerox. |
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