Bleed

Bleed — Printing that extends to the edge of a sheet or page after trimming. The file should be set up so that there is at least 1/8" bleed all around, and the trim area clearly marked.

• An extra amount of printed image, which extends beyond the trim edge of the sheet or page.

References:

• Printernational: What is Bleed?
• Wikipedia: Bleed
• About.com:Desktop Publishing/Bleed