| Term |
Definition |
| Wash Up |
Cleaning of ink and solutions from printing press rollers and other press areas. |
| Watermark |
Translucent logo or image in paper created during the papers manufacturing stage. |
| Web Press |
Printing press using large rolls of paper which are cut into sheets after the printing process. Web presses are mainly used in the production of newspapers and magazines as they are able to print at much higher speeds than sheet fed presses. |
| Woodfree paper |
Paper produced using chemical pulp only. |
| Work & tumble |
Method of printing where pages are assembled together. The sheet is then printed on one side with the sheet being turned or tumbled from front to rear to print the opposite side. |
| Work & turn |
As above. One side is then printed and the sheet is then turned over and printed from the other edge using the same form. The finished sheet is then cut to produce two complete copies |
| Wove |
Paper manufactured to give a fine textured finish. Often used for stationery. |
