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Embossing Quality: subjective perception of an embossing quality

perfect centered embossing

very good centered embossing

good
centered embossing

slightly
off centre embossing

somewhat
off centre embossing

clearly
off centre embossing

Embossing Quality Grades: subjective perception of an embossing quality in different grades and conditions

Faultless Embossing: embossing without conditional of manufacturing or wrong handling originated quality defect

Contaminated Embossing: embossing contaminated with undesirable material components

Flattened Embossing: embossing with reduced relief depth caused by bad storage

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