Crop Marks

/ˈkrɒp mɑːrks/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Lines or marks printed on the corners or edges of a printed sheet to indicate where the paper should be trimmed or cut.
    The printer used crop marks to ensure precise trimming of the legal documents.

Forms

  • crop mark

Commentary

In legal printing, crop marks help maintain document integrity by guiding accurate cutting, especially for official forms and contracts.

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