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title: "What do the terms 'first surface' versus 'second surface' mean in printing?"
description: "First surface and second surface describe which side of a clear material the ink sits on, relative to the person looking at it. Term Where the art sits Fir"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# What do the terms 'first surface' versus 'second surface' mean in printing?

First surface and second surface describe which side of a clear material the ink sits on, relative to the person looking at it. Term Where the art sits Fir

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