Offset stock is uncoated paper which is most commonly used for 1-color pages in books, reports, letters and business forms. Offset stock is usually less expensive than coated stocks which are described in 1. above.

Matte stock is a coated paper that has a dull finish. It is often used to make pages easier to read that are text intensive or that contain numerical charts. Gloss stock is a coated paper with a shiny or highly reflective finish. It is most often used in 4-color printing to help full color photographs; images and graphics appear more vivid, real and appealing. See similar questions...

Matte canvas is a clean canvas surface that has no glare or reflection which will give a print an artistic feel. Gloss canvas has a gloss coating on the canvas that resembles the appearance of a photograph which does have a reflection in light. See similar questions...

Coated stock is super-shiny paper produced by pressing the paper against a polished metal drum while the coating is still wet. Uncoated stock has more of a matte or dull finish and will abosrb the inks printed on the paper , and make them appear slightly duller. See similar questions...

Gloss paper is shiny and reflective, reproducing photography in a brighter, snappier way, while matte paper is much more dull and flat. Matte is generally recommended for applications and mailers. Gloss paper is best used for brochures and flyers. (back) See similar questions...

Paper is coated to improve the surface for printing or other functional uses. The coating provides a better background for ink contrast and holdout. The visual aspects of graphics on a printed surface are greatly enhanced by the coating resulting in more print definition and appeal, as well as improvements in print press functionality. Packaging is printed to provide point of purchase advertising on a store shelf. See similar questions...

Matte-finished paper (not glossy) provides better binding of the ink to the paper, resulting in longer lasting prints. Using Epson archival matte paper with Epson inks, the print could last 200 years if taken care of (according to manufacturer's claims). Epson premium lustre paper, and premium semi-gloss paper, have shorter lifespans - about 140 years. I also offer Watercolor Paper, which has a beautiful textured matte surface suitable for fine portraits. See similar questions...

The prime coat (or a "primed" door) is the first coat of ToughShell™ U.V. coating applied to a plywood dryfrieght overhead door. The panels are then ready to accept a second coat, or top coat, in the color of your choice. See similar questions...

Color laser printers produce a vivid, natural sheen image on quality paper (both matte & glossy). However, the glossy has a distinct shine even where the label remains white. It's usually a matter of personal preference as to which will work for your chips. However, glossy is recommended for actual photos or intricately detailed designs with multiple colors. See similar questions...

Matte surface is a dull surface. The tin has not been re-melted (reflowed). Reflowed surface is very shiny and reflective. The tin coating has been given a flash heating process at a temperature just above the melting point of tin, wherein the tin melts and refreezes very rapidly, resulting in a reflective surface. See similar questions...

The Satin finish is a matte finish and the easiest to maintain. Because it has a low sheen, it is very forgiving insofar as showing scratches, dents, and wear and tear over time. The Semi Gloss finish has some shine and is a little harder to maintain in that it will show scratches, dents and wear and tear sooner. The High Gloss finish is the hardest to maintain in that it shows everything - dust, dirt, scratches, dents, and wear and tear in general the quickest. See similar questions...

Lip gloss is healthy for your lips and so is lipstick, both are great moisturizers. Most recognized brands meet FDA standards, or the standards of the country they are made in. Safety is important to all cosmetic companies. Lip gloss is obviously more liquid and this is because they contain more oils. Lipsticks usually contain wax and petroleum jelly-like ingredients. Colos? has added Vitamin E to all of their lipsticks to help reduce wrinkles and improve skin texture. See similar questions...

Read offsets occur on reading (extracting). Write offsets happen on writing (burning) a CD-R. Most CD record programs do not support write offsets (as EAC perhaps do not support your writer for burning). So, to create an exact (offset corrected) copy of your CD, you would have to compensate the write offset already on reading. So instead of specifing the read offset as sample offset for extraction, you would rather use the combined read/write offset. See similar questions...

No, the nature of cartridge paper means that the ink dots will spread more (Dot Gain). This has the effect of darkening images and colours especially colours which are dark to start with. See similar questions...

A glossy finish will have a much more shiny finish. The matte finish will not be as shiny. The resolution of the photos is the same for both options. See similar questions...

Climate Care has online CO2 calculators to let you work how your key activities impact on the climate. Using the flights calculator Tribe members can simply enter their destinations and find out the CO2 emissions from that journey and the cost to offset it. A return trip from London to Fiji generates around 4.5 tonnes CO2 & equal to a years worth of energy use by an average UK home. See similar questions...

Ceramic coating offers both thermal insulation to keep the heat of the exhaust inside the pipe and also corrosion resistance. Keeping the heat inside the pipe reduces under hood temepratures and keeps exhaust gas velocity high, both of which enhance the engine's ability to produce more power. Corrosion resistance protects the product from rust and makes it last longer. For headers and down pipes, we recommend the ceramic coating to protect your valuable investment and protect it from corrosion. See similar questions...

First of all, Silkscreen and Offset printing do not refer to the same colour guides. Silkscreen printing is done refering to the Pantone (or HKS) color reference. On the other hand, Offset printing refers to the CMYK color reference. See similar questions...

We print all business cards, bookmarks and post cards on 14 pt. thick "Cornwall" stock, which is coated on both sides and UV coated on the front. UV coating the front prevents ink from rubbing off and gives See similar questions...