Jargon buster
Print terminology can be confusing and intimidating. It's one of the reasons you'll always be able to speak to someone over the phone at Bishops to help you.
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Embed
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Implies the inclusion of elements and data into a computer file necessary to maintain or change the elements when used remotely.
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Embossing
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A process performed after printing to stamp a raised (or depressed) image into the surface of paper, using engraved metal embossing dies, extreme pressure and heat. Embossing styles include blind, deboss and foil-embossed.
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EPS
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An acronym for Encapsulated PostScript, a computer file format widely used by the printing and graphics industries.