#Printpress paper types manual
#Printpress paper types professional

SHOP MATTE COLLECTION SHOP NATURALS COLLECTION Also suitable for Letterpress, Thermography, Lithography, Offset, Silk Screening, Embossing, Debossing, Laminating, Foil Stamping, Engraving, Die / Laser Cutting, Scoring and Folding. Matte papers are uncoated and offer a high-quality performance for laser and ink jet digital printers as well as copiers, provided the proper test runs have been made for paper thickness.

Lithography - Offset - Silkscreen - Embossing - Debossing - Laminating - Foil Stamping - Engraving - Die / Laser Cutting - Scoring and Folding Thermography is commonly used on luxury paper items and works with almost all paper types. Thermography- In thermographic printing, powder ink and heat come together to create a raised, embossed finish. (Note that letterpress printing works best on papers 100# or higher.) Letterpress is the oldest form of printing and is the height of luxury when it comes to paper goods.

Letterpress- In letterpress printing, an inked metal plate with the raised text/design is mechanically pressed into the paper to create an impression in the paper. Laser-When viewed at an angle, you can see how the inkjet ink soaks into the paper, while the laser ink leaves a very thin plastic-like coating on top. Words will not be raised.) Unlike inkjet ink, laser ink does not soak into the paper, so it is dry right away and allows for printing on some surfaces that inkjet cannot print on such as metallic, pearlescent, and reflective paper. Laser- Laser printers use a toner cartridge filled with powder and heat to create a virtually waterproof, plastic-like ink that sits on top of the paper.

Inkjet printers are especially successful at printing on textured card stocks. Inkjet is the most common form of home printer, and responds well to most paper types, but may not work, or work as well, on certain coated and reflective papers where ink is not readily absorbed and can easily smear and smudge. This liquid ink will soak into the paper and may need some time to dry to avoid smudging. Inkjet- Inkjet printers use tiny nozzles to spray ink onto the paper. We are more than happy to help you find the perfect paper for your project and help you throughout your design process, To help with testing, we offer paper samples of all of our paper products.

We strongly recommend that you test your paper(s) of choice prior to purchasing.

#Printpress paper types professional

Do not assume that a professional or big box printer can print on any paper as they are also limited by the type of printing equipment they have available. Keep in mind that you may or may not be able to successfully print all paper types in any printer.įor professional printing, consult with your print shop and have them run test prints before purchasing a large amount of paper and ordering a print job.

#Printpress paper types manual

Not all printers can successfully accommodate all printing projects.įor DIY projects, start by consulting your printer manual and making sure your printer settings are adjusted for the type of paper you wish to use. It is important to take into consideration many factors when choosing paper for a print project, including but not limited to: paperweight, paper material and coatings, paper grain, moisture, heat, ink, speed, the printer’s paper path and printer settings. Not all paper weights and types are suitable for all printers, especially home printers. Whether you plan on DIY (do it yourself) printing or professional printing, carefully consider the printing information provided for the paper you are interested in using.