Glossary of Terms for
Paper and Printing
"U"
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UNCOATED PAPER
Paper that has been treated with starch, or at most a very light pigr/m2ent formula to make its surface compatible with printing inks.
UOM
Unit Of Measure - the standard by which an item is measured.
UV COATING
A very glossy, slick coating applied to the printed paper surface and dried on press with ultraviolet (UV) light. UV coating can cause slight variations in match colours, so consult an ink manufacturer or printer for best results.
UV INK
An ink specially formulated to dry quickly with ultraviolet light while still on press. Fast UV drying eliminates the need to wait for the first side to dry before printing the second side.
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