Printing Glossary - Letter J

Jog can be defined as The aligning of sheets of paper into a more compact file. It concerns the properties or grades of the paper stock.

Joint means Also known as Hinge, The flexible part of where the cover of a case bound book meets the spine, therefore making it easy for cover to open without breaking apart the signature or the spine of the book. It relates to book assembly and durability. It influences section alignment and page longevity.

Jordan is A name was given to the beater on the paper machine. It is where the pulp is pulverized making water and pulp to form a uniform mix. It concerns the properties or grades of the paper stock. Selection affects stiffness, opacity, and printability.

Junior Carton describes A packaging of cut sized ream sealed paper packed into 8-10 reams per carton. It concerns the properties or grades of the paper stock.

Justify refers to The process of fitting a line of type to both margins. It is a method of producing printed images.