Saddle-stitched books will lie flat when open, but may contain only a limited number of pages, as determined by the thickness of the paper used and its ability to fold. Bleed is an image or printed color that runs off the trimmed edge of a page. Bleeding one or more edges of a printed page generally increases both the amount of paper needed and the overall production cost of a printed job. Bleeds are created by trimming the page after printing. Blind Embossing is stamping raised letters or images into paper using pressure and a die, but without using foil or ink to add color to the raised areas.
Braille is an example of blind embossing.
Blueline Copy composed of blue lines on a white background. The blueline is the absolute final opportunity to make corrections before a piece goes to press. Bond Paper is a type of office reprographic paper, widely used for letterheads and business forms. Bond papers are characterized by strength, durability, and performance during electronic printing. Camera Ready is the completed paste-up from which the printing plate is made.