Glossary of Printing & Technical Terms
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Kerning:
The adjustment of spacing between letters.
Kettle Stitch:
The stitch at the top and bottom of a spine that connects the two strands of stitching together.
Kiss-cut:
To die-cut but not all the way through the paper - commonly used for peel off stickers.
Knocking up:
To shake a stack of papers, either on a machine or by hand, so that the edges line up.
Knockout:
A shape or object printed by eliminating (knocking out) all background colours.
Kraft paper:
A tough brown paper used for packing.
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