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MACHINE FINISH
A paper with a glazed surface finish created by cast iron rollers
with chilled, hardened surfaces.
MACHINE INSERTABLE
An envelope configured to be used with various kinds of machines
that automatically insert its contents.
MACHINE READABLE
The scanning of bar code symbols by a laser scanner or similar device.
MAKE READY
The "building-up" of a printing plate so that the heavy
and light areas print with the correct impression.This also refers
to all operations before production.
MANILA
A semi-bleached chemical sulphate paper. Not as strong as kraft,
but with better printing qualities.
MATTE FINISH
Coated papers with little or no gloss, ranging from 0-20 on the
gloss scale.
MOIRE
An undesirable pattern on printed material that occurs when screens
are out of register or the wrong screen is used.
MOISTURE CONTENT
Refers to the amount of moisture found in a sheet of paper. Average
amount ranges from 4-7%. This figure varies from sheet to sheet
since paper will emit or absorb moisture according to the condition
of the surrounding atmosphere. It is affected by both the drying
conditions when made and the relative humidity environment in which
it is used. The amount of water in a sheet of paper affects basis
weight, printability, physical strength, and runnability. Moisture
loss is realized in the form of shrinkage which begins at the edges
of the paper and moves across the grain causing the sheet to tighten,
wrinkle and curl.
MONARCH ENVELOPES
Envelopes that are the same size as a #7-3/4 envelope, but have
a larger (sometimes pointed) flap. Often used for formal personal
correspondence. See our Commercial Regular
page for more detail.
MOUNTING
Placing plates on the cylinders so colors line up correctly.
MULTI-TAK
A special seal that allows for an unlimited amount of sealing and
re-sealing of an envelope.
M WEIGHT
The weight of one thousand pieces—either a specific type of
envelope or sheet of a grade of paper in its basic size.
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