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When it comes to
choosing the right paper for the job, you have to consider two key factors; the
type of document you plan to create and the technology you plan to
use.
Image and overall
document quality depend on using the correct paper for the type of document you
wnat to produce.
Multi-Purpose Papers
Multi-use or
multi-purpose papers are the workhorses of papers. They are ideal for a broad
range of general uses, performing reasonably well in all areas.
Characteristic
Checklist:
- Less expensive than specialty
papers
- Performs adequately on all types
of rquipment
- Reasonable inkjet print
quality
- Reasonable toner adhesion for
laser printers and photocopiers
- Reasonable ink absorption for
offset printing
- Available in various
weights
- Acceptable inage quality for
monochrome and draft-quality colour printing
Laser
Papers
Laser papers
feature a number of unique qualities. First, laser paper must be able to
withstand the high heat and toner formulations associated with the
electrophotographic process (laser printing). Paper performance can also be
affected by the equipments paper (the path through which the paper passes
during the imaging process). A number of product characteristics are built into
laser-guaranteed products to prevent jamming and curling. You will often find
laser paper in higher brightness (90+) and heavier basis weight ranges than
less expensive multipurpose sheets.
The demands of
colour laser printers are different than those of black and white printers.
This is because with colour printing you're subjecting the paper to four layers
of toner as opposed to the one layer with monochrome printing. For this reason,
high-quality colour printing papers have a different set of product
specifications.
Characteristic
Checklist
- Withstands high heat and toner
demands
- Anti-jamming
qualities
- Anti-curling
qualities
- High brightness
(90+)
- Heavier basis weight
Inkjet Papers
Inkjet papers are custom designed
for inkjet applications, particularly full colour applications. They are
surfaced-treated to ensure good text defination, low colour mottle
(non-uniformity in the image colour), and minimal feathering. The surface
treatment also acts as a barrier to control ink drop penetration. This
maximises the brightness of the colours. It also enhances the sheets
smoothness, which affects image quality as well.
Characteristic
Checklist
- Specifically for inkjet
use
- Particularly good for full
colour
- Good text definition
- Low colour mottle
- Minimal feathering
- Maximum colour
brightness
- Smooth finish
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