Printing Glossary

International standard sizes where each step divides the previous sheet in half. A4 (210 ×...

The defined canvas area in a design file that represents the final printed size of your pr...

Sturdy, heavyweight cardboard used for postcards and presentation folders, offering durabi...

An automated or manual inspection of your PDF before printing to verify that it meets tech...

The structural base and support system for a pull-up banner, typically a silver-coloured r...

A folded brochure with one central crease, creating four pages (two leaves) when opened. A...

Extra space extending beyond the trim line on artwork to ensure colour or images reach the...

Opaque vinyl fabric that blocks light transmission completely. Used for pull-up banners an...

A lightweight, laser-safe uncoated paper (typically 100gsm) suitable for printing letterhe...

CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) is the standard colour model for printing. Combines in...

A small area of printed colour adjacent to your design used as a reference to verify that...

Corrugated plastic sheet material with a fluted (wavy) interior structure. Lightweight, du...

Thin lines printed at the corners and edges of artwork to show the printer exactly where t...

Standard delivery is free Australia-wide on print products such as business cards, flyers...

Using a custom metal shape (die) to cut printed material into precise, non-rectangular for...

A digital preview of your printed product showing layout, trim and safe area before produc...

DL (Dimensional Letter) measures 99 × 210 mm—one-third of A4, a popular standard size for...

Printing on both the front and back of a page or card in a single production run, maximisi...

DPI (dots per inch) measures image resolution. Aim for 300 DPI at final size for quality b...

A faster, dearer production option. At Down Under Print, Express is dispatched the next bu...

Metal grommets (reinforced holes) punched around the perimeter of banners and signs to sec...

The orientation of the internal ribs or channels within corflute material—vertical or hori...

A process applying metallic or coloured foil to card surfaces using heat and pressure, cre...

A shiny, reflective protective coating applied after printing that makes colours vivid and...

Grams per square metre—a standard measurement of paper weight and thickness. Higher GSM me...

A reinforced border or binding sewn along the edges of a PVC banner to increase durability...

A cutting technique that cuts through the top material without cutting the backing sheet,...

A protective plastic coating applied to printed card surfaces to increase durability, redu...

A non-reflective protective coating applied after printing that reduces glare and fingerpr...

The smallest number of items you must order of a single design; ordering fewer than the MO...

The price shown on Down Under Print is the total you pay. We're not registered for GST, so...

Converting fonts to vector shapes (outlined) or including font files in the PDF (embedded)...

A pre-mixed ink colour printed as a separate colour run, not built from CMYK. Ensures exac...

The choice of whether the internal pocket on a presentation folder is positioned on the le...

The back of a mailable postcard must divide the address side into two sections: the left h...

A PDF that meets all technical specifications for print production: correct size, CMYK col...

Polyvinyl chloride fabric—a heavy-duty, water-resistant vinyl material. Flexible, durable,...

Printing costs are divided across more items when you order larger quantities, reducing th...

Raster is pixel-based (like photos); vector is maths-based (like logos). Vector scales inf...

A portable display stand with a rolled banner that retracts into its base. Ideal for trade...

RGB is light-based colour for screens; CMYK is ink-based for print. They produce different...

A finishing option some printers offer that cuts the four corners of cards into gentle cur...

The region where text and important logos should sit to remain fully visible after trimmin...

Single-sided printing uses only the front of a product, while double-sided printing uses b...

A textured protective coating that feels velvety and warm to the touch, providing a premiu...

The width of the centre strip on a presentation folder that connects the front and back co...

UV varnish applied to specific areas of a card to create glossy, tactile highlights that c...

One sheet folded twice, with both folds tucking inward, to make six panels (three a side)....

The final dimensions of your printed product after cutting. For example, a business card i...

The number of business days from when your artwork is approved until your printed order is...

Paper or cardstock without a protective coating, featuring a natural, matte texture that f...

A vector logo is a scalable graphic file (AI, EPS, SVG, or PDF) that maintains crisp edges...

Printing products larger than standard page sizes—typically 450×600mm and above—on special...