| Term |
Definition |
| Laid finish |
Finish on paper and board whereby parallel lines simulate hand made paper. Often used for letterheads and business cards. |
| Laminate |
Thin transparent plastic sheet (gloss or matt) applied to board stock giving protection to the sheet. Often used on covers, cards, menus ect. |
| Landscape |
Artistic style where the width is greater than the height. The opposite being portrait. |
| Laser bond or Laser paper |
Paper specifically made for use with laser printers. Laser paper contains less moisture than normal bond paper. |
| Lay edge |
Edge of a sheet of paper as it feeds into the press. The sheet is pushed against this edge to ensure it feeds into the press correctly. |
| Letter fold |
Double fold creating three even sized panels to allow the sheet (usually a letter or letterhead) to fit into a business envelope. Most often used to fold an A4 sheet so it will fit into a DL size envelope. |
| Letterpress |
Method of printing from raised surfaces using either metal type or plates. |
| Linen finish |
Embossed finish on paper or board which simulates the look of linen cloth. |
| Lithography |
Common method of printing which uses plates whose image areas attract ink and non image areas repel the ink. Also called litho printing. |
| Logo |
A design which is specific to a business or company. Logos are used on company stationery, literature, products ect to create a brand for that company. |
