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The Manager's Handbook to Printing.

Term GlossaryB

Backing: Refers to the carrier sheet of material in a pressure sensitive lamination as opposed to the face material. Usually has a release coating applied so that the adhesive will not stick too tightly to it. Also referred to as release liner, backing paper, carrier, etc.

Bleed: When the printed image extends beyond the trim edge of the package.

Bleeding: The diffusion or migration of an ink component or dye into an area where it is not wanted. The spreading or running of a pigment color by action of a solvent. It is also, the diffusion of an adhesive component into the face material.

Box Tag / Box Label: Supplier identification label on the outside of the corrugated box or unitized pallet.