TackThe adhesive quality of inks.
TagA dense, strong paper stock.
Tensile StrengthA paper's ability to withstand pressure.
TextA high quality printing paper.
ThermographyA printing process whereby slow drying ink is applied to paper and while the ink is still wet, it is lightly dusted with a resinous powder. The paper then passes through a heat chamber where the powder melts and fuses with the ink to produce a raised surface.
Through DrierA slower drier that dries the ink throughout without forming a hard crust.
Ticket EnvelopeEnvelopes used mostly for theater tickets, with no other particular usage.
TintA halftone screen that contains all the same sized dots.
Titanium OxideA bright white pigment (opaque) used for printing on metal and flexible packaging.
Toluidine RedA red pigment with poor bleed resistance.
ToothThe rough surfaced finish of papers such as vellum or antique.
TransparentInks that do not block out the colored inks that they print over, but instead blend with them to create intermediate colors.
TrappingThe process of printing wet ink over printed ink which may be wet or dry.
Trim MarksMarks placed on the sheet to indicate where to cut the page.
Twin Wire MachineFourdrinier papermaking machines with two wires, instead of a wire and felt side. This assures higher quality when two sides are used for printing.
Two-sidednessThe difference in feel and appearance of either side of a sheet of paper due to the papermaking process having a felt and wire side.