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GIF: The Graphic Interchange Format is a compression format for images. Pictures and graphics you see on Web pages are usually in GIF format because the files are small and download quickly.

Gutter: The inside margin of a bound page or the line or fold at which facing pages meet.

GSM: Paper weight is measured in grams per square metre.

Greyscale: Shades of grey ranging from black to white; in printing, greyscale uses only a black halftone plate.

Grippers: Metal fingers which hold paper and carry it through printing impression to the delivery end of the press.

Gusset: Expandable portion of a pocketed folder or envelope.

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