Usually means: Removes excess ink in printing.
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▸ noun:  (printing) A metal blade used in printing for scraping off excess ink or toner from the printing roll.

Similar:
scraper, bleed, blanket, bleed edge, bite, blotting paper, shell, blade, paper knife, bioprinter, more...

Types:
steel, ceramic, zirconia, tungsten carbide, chromium carbide, more...

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Similar:
scraper, bleed, blanket, bleed edge, bite, blotting paper, shell, blade, paper knife, bioprinter, more...

Types:
steel, ceramic, zirconia, tungsten carbide, chromium carbide, more...



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