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NCR Form
A form which produces copies of typed, handwritten or dot-matrix printed information without the use of carbon paper. NCR stands for "No Carbon Required." NCR forms cannot be used with xerographic (including laser) or ink-jet printing. See also Carbonless.

Newsprint
Unsized, low quality, absorbent paper used for printing newspapers. Over time, the color of the paper and the ink may change dramatically.

Nipping
A stage in book binding where after sewing the sheets are pressed to expel air.

Non-Repro Blue
A light blue color that is often used to make crop marks and/or notes. In one and two color printing, the non-repro blue will usually not be reproduced on the actual printing job. However, in full-color work, the blue is reproduced just as any other color.

Notch Binding
Similar to Perfect Binding except that after the spine is ground down, notches are cut into the spine to improve adhesion.