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Glossary of Terms for
Paper and Printing

 

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JACKET

The paper cover sometimes called the "dust cover" of a hardbound book.

JAGGIES

Jagged edges or lines; unsmooth caused by the limitation of pixel size in digital printing.

JDF (Job Definition Format)

JDF is a comprehensive XML-based file format designed to act as an industry standard for end-to-end job ticket manipulation and processing. It is intended to enable the entire industry, including media, design, graphic arts, on demand and e-commerce companies, to implement and work with individual workflow solutions.

JOG

Shaking a stack of papers by machine or hand to align the stack and get rid of any dust particles.

JPEG

Joint Photographic Experts Group. A

JPEG

JUSTIFICATION

The spacing of words to fit a specific width grid, with straight margins on both sides. Opposite of ragged.


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