Fanfold
Zigzag type of fold in which a sheet of paper has two or more parallel folds that open in the manner of an accordion; also known as accordion fold and zigzag fold.
Printing Glossary
Baffled by the jargon some printers use? Let us explain what all those terms mean...
Fastness
Resistance of colour to fading.
Felt Finish
A soft woven texture of an uncoated paper.
Fifth Colour
Ink colour used in addition to the four needed by four-colour process.
Film Laminate
Thin sheet of plastic bonded to a printed product for protection or increased gloss.
Finish
The general surface properties of paper, including its lustre or texture.
Finished Size
Size of product after it has been folded and trimmed.
Finishing
Post-press operations such as binding or folding.
Flat Colour
Printing using only one colour ink.
Flat Size
Size of product before it has been folded.
Flexography
A method of printing that can be applied to irregular surfaces such as aluminium cans, coffee mugs, or corrugated cardboard.
Flood
To completely cover a printed page with ink, varnish, or plastic coating.
