Metallic Ink

Particular kind of ink made with powdered metal or pinks, so that it looks metallic once printed. The most common colours used are gold and silver.

Magenta

One of the four process colours – indicated with the letter M in CMYK.

Mock-up

A reproduction of the printed matter which simulates the outlook of the product after production.

Male die

Die that applies pressure during embossing or debossing. Also called force card.