W - Printing Terminology and Facts

WEB FED PRESS

Presses, which are fed by paper from a reel as distinct from separate sheets.  They are normally used for low quality, high run work.

WET PROOFS

Colour proofs produced using the same printing plates, paper and ink that will be used to print the final job.

WIRE-O BINDING

Method of binding loose leaves (most commonly found on calendars) where a pre-formed double strand of wire is looped through holes punched on the binding edge of the leaves and then clenched to form a closed circle.  Should not be confused with spiral binding.