Xerox 12 manual Optical paper qualities that influence image quality

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Optical paper qualities that influence image quality

The performance of dry ink is affected by the following paper characteristics: Shade - Opacity - Brightness - Reflectivity

•Shade – Paper shades may change the appearance of color images because dry ink is applied in dot patterns (or screens) which allow a certain amount of the paper color to show through. Paper shade can also vary significantly among brands.

Hint: Select a true white paper for truer color and more natural looking skin tones.

•Opacity – Two-sided printing requires paper that is more opaque so that show-through isn’t a problem. A paper with low opacity allows show-through of images and text from one side of the sheet to the other (e.g., newsprint). Opacity affects legibility, attractiveness, and quality.

Hint: For better results on documents with large amounts of dry ink or ink coverage, use paper with higher opacity.

•Brightness –A paper’s ability to reflect light is called brightness. When dry ink is applied to brighter papers, images have higher contrast which improves printability and quality.

Hint: For best results, use brighter papers when copying or printing documents that contain photographs or complex graphics.

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