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M Weight - The actual weight of 1000 sheets of any given size of paper. Machine Coated - An alternate term for grain direction. Machine Finish - A paper finish that results from the interaction of the paper with the Fourdrinier process as opposed to post machine embossing. Reference, Fourdrinier. Magnetic Black - Black pigments containing black iron oxides, used for magnetic ink character recognition. Make Rready - Process of adjusting final plate on the press to fine tune or modify plate surface. Margin - Imprinted space around edge of page. Mark-up - To write up instructions, as on a dummy. Mask (1) - The blocking out of a portion of the printing plate during the exposure process. Mask (2) - A photo negative or positive used in the color separation process to color correct. Reference, PRINTING, mask. Match Print - Photographic proof made from all color flats and form composite proof showing color quality as well as accuracy, layout, and imposition before plates are made. Matte Finishg - A coated paper finish that goes through minimal calendaring. Reference, calendaring. Measure - The width of type as measured in picas. Reference, picas. Mechanical - A term used to describe finished artwork that is camera ready for reproduction, including all type, photos, illustrations etc. Metropolitan Service Area - A group of ZIP codes usually in close proximity defining a large metropolitan area (e.g. New York City or Los Angeles). Midtone Dot - Commonly taken as the area between highlight and shadow area of a subject's face in halftone image. Moire - An undesirable halftone pattern produced by the incorrect angles of overprinting halftone screens. Molleton - A cotton fabric used on the dampening rollers of a printing press. Molybdate Orange - An ink pigment made from precipitating lead molybdate, lead sulfate and lead chromate. Mottle - A term used to describe spotty or uneven ink absorption. Mull - Coarse muslin glue placed on the back of book or pads for strengthening. Mullen Testing - A specific test of tensile paper strength; an important factor if web presses are used for printing.

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