Paper 101

Paper Properties and Their Impact on the Printing Process

There is more to paper than may first appear.  Paper is a fascinating medium from sourcing the fiber to the final application.  This informative slideshow is sure to inform you about paper's properties and their impact on the printing process.  Here are a few of the topics that you will learn about in this presentation of Paper 101:

  • Paper Knowledge
  • Paper Manufacturing
  • Paper Making Kit
  • Length of Paper Machines
  • Key Properties of Paper
  • Wood Fibers in Paper
  • Grain and Grain Direction
  • Formation
  • Surface Sizing
  • Optical Properties
  • Opacity
  • Brightness
  • Silk / Dull Finished Surface
  • Velvet Finished Surface
  • Global Coated Papers
  • Uncoated vs Coated Papers
  • Uncoated Surface
  • Smoothness

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