Papermaking Basics

Papermaking Basics

There are hundreds of text and cover papers, but most digital printers rely on a few favorites—usually choosing white and smooth papers. But there are a host of fine paper qualities that can make or break a job on press. The more you understand these, the better able you are to make the right choice. [more]

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Looking Below the Surface

It’s obvious: Poor toner or ink adhesion can cost you time and money — even customers. Your success depends on making sure every word, every image, is as clear and precise as possible. Now look a little closer: New technologies now allow papers to be engineered with special surface treatments for digital presses, assuring you dependably high quality results, page after page. [more]

DigitalDNA

Digital DNA

Let’s talk paper. Digital papers to be specific. They’re an entirely different animal than papers for offset printing. And why shouldn’t they be. The printing equipment used is totally different as well—ranging from small office copiers to high volume, high heat color production machines. [more]