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The Quality Attributes

For additional information on GPO’s Quality Assurance Through Attributes Program visit http://www.access.gpo.gov/printforms/pdftap/qatap.pdf.

 

Attribute

Description

P-1

Hickles and Spots

P-2

Extraneous Marks

P-3`

Moire

P-4

Register

P-5

Text and Illustration Image Position

P-6

Newton’s Rings

P-7

Type Quality and Uniformity

P-8

Halftone Match

P-9

Solid or Screen Tints Color Match

P-10

Process Color Match

P-11

Rub Resistance of Printed Image

Quality Assurance Finishing Attributes

Attribute

Description

F-1

Trim Size

F-2

Misplacement and Misalignment of Cover Image

F-3

Cover Position

F-4

Folding Position and Skewness

F-5

Perfect-Bound Durability

F-6

Loose Cover, Pages and Binding

F-7

Excess Glue

F-8

Damaged Pages

F-9

Damaged Edges

F-10

Warpage of Case-Bound Books

F-11

Damaged Covers

F-12

Missing Pages

F-13

Upside Down Cover

F-14

Upside Down Pages

F-15

Blank Pages – Other Than Specified

F-16

Wrong Pagination

F-17

Loss of Information

F-18

A Serious Shift in Process Color Match

CT1

Contract Terms

NPS

Not Per Specs

FFS

Failed to Follow Specs

PAP

Paper

CSP

Conspicuous Single Page Defect

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