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Researched and compiled by the Replica Printing Reference editorial team · First published · Revised

Summary: Sourced definitions of the printing, paper, drawing-size, mailing and tax terms used across this reference, from “Arch D” to “wide-format printer.”[1][16]

About this page: ReplicaPrinting.wiki is an independent record compiled from replicaprinting.com, the company’s Google Business Profile, USPS publications and general references. It is not operated by Replica Printing Services and does not take orders. Hours and prices change; confirm with the company at (858) 549-5380. Sourcing rules: editorial policy.

Terms used on this site

Short definitions written for this reference, each tied to the source it depends on. Trade terms follow how Replica Printing Services uses them on its pages; postal and tax terms follow the Postal Service and the California tax regulation.[1][16][21]

Arch D
An architectural drawing sheet of 24 × 36 inches; the size Replica calls “D size.”[1][2]
Arch E
An architectural sheet of 36 × 48 inches; Replica’s “E size.” Arch E1 is 30 × 42, which Replica calls “Architectural 30.”[1][2]
Basis weight
The weight in pounds of 500 sheets of a paper grade at its basis size; see paper weight conversions.[3]
Bleed
Artwork extended beyond the trim line, usually 1/8 inch, so that no white edge shows after cutting.[4]
Blueprint
A historic contact-print copy of a drawing with white lines on blue; now used loosely for any plan print.[5][1]
Caliper
Paper thickness, measured in points (thousandths of an inch).[6]
CMYK
Cyan, magenta, yellow and black: the subtractive ink set of process printing.[7]
Coated paper
Paper with a clay or polymer surface layer for sharper, brighter print.[8][9]
Coil binding
A plastic spiral spun through punched holes; lets a document lie flat.[10]
Comb binding
A plastic comb inserted through rectangular holes; pages can be added or removed.[10]
Digital printing
Printing directly from a file without plates, by toner or inkjet.[11]
DPI
Dots per inch, the print-resolution measure; 300 DPI is the company’s target.[4]
EDDM
Every Door Direct Mail, a USPS service delivering to every address on chosen routes without a list.[12]
Flat
A USPS large envelope: bigger than a letter in at least one dimension, up to 12 × 15 inches and 0.75 inch thick.[13]
GSM
Grams per square meter, the metric paper-weight measure.[3]
Mail merge
Filling a template from a list so each printed piece is personalized.[14][15]
Metering
Applying postage with a postage meter rather than stamps; metered letters cost 4 cents less at retail in 2026.[16][15]
Mylar print
A plan print on durable polyester film, listed among Replica’s oversize products.[1]
Nonmachinable surcharge
An extra $0.49 on letters that cannot be processed by machine, such as square or rigid pieces.[16]
Offset lithography
Printing from metal plates via a rubber blanket; economical for long runs.[17]
Pantone
A standardized system of named spot-ink colors.[18][19]
PDF/X
ISO standards for print-ready PDFs that require embedded fonts and images.[20]
Printed sales messages
In California tax law, advertising catalogs, letters, circulars, brochures and pamphlets; exempt from sales tax when printed to order and mailed free to recipients.[21]
Reprographics
Reproduction of plans and specifications, in Replica’s definition; more broadly, document copying and printing.[1][22]
Vellum print
A plan print on translucent vellum, listed among Replica’s oversize products.[1]
VeloBind
Binding with plastic strips riveted through holes; the company calls it the most secure of the common types.[10]
Wide-format printer
A printer taking rolls roughly 18 to 100 inches wide; Replica’s prints up to 36 inches.[23][24]

How the glossary relates to the rest of the site

Several terms here cover ground that has its own page. Paper terms (basis weight, GSM, caliper) are expanded on paper weight conversions and coated and uncoated paper. Mail terms (EDDM, flat, metering, nonmachinable) are expanded on USPS mailing prices, 2026 and direct mail. Plan sizes (Arch D, Arch E) are set out in full on reprographics.[3][16][2]

A few terms are used differently in different places. Replica’s “B size” is 12 × 18 inches (Arch B), while ANSI B is 11 × 17 inches. Its resolution guide calls CMYK additive, but CMYK is a subtractive model. This glossary follows the standard meaning and notes the company’s usage where it differs.[1][2][4][7]

Not in this glossary

Terms the official pages use only as marketing language, such as “HD imaging,” are not defined here, because the pages do not explain what they mean in technical terms.[24] Names of specific press models are left out because the company does not publish them.

Common questions

What is a bleed in printing?

Artwork extended about 1/8 inch beyond the trim line so no white edge shows.

What is EDDM?

Every Door Direct Mail, a USPS service for mailing every address on a route without a list.

What is Arch D?

A 24 × 36 inch architectural drawing sheet.

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References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Reprographics. Replica Printing Services (replicaprinting.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d Paper size (ISO 216, ANSI and architectural sizes). Wikipedia. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  3. ^ a b c Paper density (grammage and basis weight). Wikipedia. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  4. ^ a b c Resolution and the perfect print (2019). Replica Printing Services (replicaprinting.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  5. ^ Blueprint. Wikipedia. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  6. ^ Choosing the right paper weight for your business cards (2023). Replica Printing Services (replicaprinting.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  7. ^ a b CMYK color model. Wikipedia. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  8. ^ Coated paper. Wikipedia. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  9. ^ What is the difference between coated and uncoated paper? (2026). Replica Printing Services (replicaprinting.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  10. ^ a b c Binding books doesn’t have to be complicated (2019). Replica Printing Services (replicaprinting.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  11. ^ Digital printing. Wikipedia. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  12. ^ Every Door Direct Mail. U.S. Postal Service. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  13. ^ Mailing Standards (DMM 201: physical standards for commercial letters, flats and cards). U.S. Postal Service, Postal Explorer. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  14. ^ Mail merge. Wikipedia. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  15. ^ a b Direct mail San Diego. Replica Printing Services (replicaprinting.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  16. ^ a b c d e Price List, Notice 123 (effective 4 October 2026). U.S. Postal Service, Postal Explorer. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  17. ^ Offset printing. Wikipedia. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  18. ^ Pantone. Wikipedia. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  19. ^ How to set up a Pantone spot color (2026). Replica Printing Services (replicaprinting.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  20. ^ PDF/X. Wikipedia. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  21. ^ a b Regulation 1541.5, Printed Sales Messages. California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  22. ^ Reprography. Wikipedia. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  23. ^ Wide-format printer. Wikipedia. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  24. ^ a b Digital printing. Replica Printing Services (replicaprinting.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.