selecting paper stock
COVER (continued)
Application | High quality covers, greeting cards, point of sale, posters, | ||
| postcards, business cards, menus, high quality advertising | ||
Xerox equivalent | Colotech Imaging Supergloss 135, 160 gsm | A4, A3 | |
| Colotech Imaging Supergloss 210 gsm | A4, A3, SRA3 | |
| Colotech Imaging Supergloss 250, 275 gsm | SRA3 | |
Comment | Oil streaks can be highlighted with these stocks. Edge quality is | ||
| important in order to avoid contamination within machine and | ||
| cross contamination to high coverage image areas. Scoring required | ||
| for stock 160 gsm and above. |
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Definition | • Lower priced uncoated heavyweight stock. |
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Weights | 150 – 350 gsm |
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Standard sizes | Folio sheets | 450 x 640, 640 x 900, 510 x 635, 650 x 910 mm | |
| Cut sizes | A4, A3 |
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Finish | Smooth, matt, ivory |
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Application | Reply paid cards, business cards, postcards, folders, covers, menus, | ||
| tabs, tags, tickets. |
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Xerox equivalent | Green Wrap Cardstock 150, 200 gsm | A4 | |
| Symphony Cardstock Tints 120, 160 gsm | A4 | |
| Pastel Cardstock 150, 200 gsm | A4 | |
Comment | Offset index grades not ideal for digital printing because they’re | ||
| usually too thick for the equipment to handle. Always consider | ||
| scoring. Poor formation likely to cause mottle and poor lightweight | ||
| tones. Toner adhesion on offset grades can be an issue. | ||
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