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What Happens When Dry Ink Meets Paper
How dry ink interacts with a paper’s surface directly influences how ideas are translated into the tones and values that make up an image. This section takes a look at the how dry ink, paper properties and the optical characteristics of paper impart certain qualities in finished documents.
Printed images are actually an optical illusion created from a pattern or screen of dots.
When dry ink meets paper
Dry ink is a dry powder used in xerographic processes that is heat- fused onto paper fibers. Fusing permanently adheres the dry ink so that it won’t flake, scratch or peel. Rough paper stocks may be less desirable for xerographic use as their texture may prevent dry ink from adhering to the paper’s surface.
In xerography, dry ink is
heat fused onto paper fibers.
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