Inkjet paper: characteristics and selection criteria

Presentable type of document and high-quality printing directly depends not only on the level of printing technology, modern inkjet printers, but also on the type of paper used. That's why the selection of an important consumable requires attention and knowledge of the features.

The choice of print media directly depends on its external characteristics. White paper for an inkjet printer will be its main advantage. The printout on these sheets will look bright and crisp. In addition, she must meet the criteria for density, evenness, opacity, stiffness and size.

Therefore, leading manufacturers of equipment produce printers immediately with the recommended types paper with the optimum weight - about 90 g / m². On the packaging you can find special inscriptions or badges, they emphasize the purpose. Higher indicators of this parameter indicate excessive hardness, its sheets can jam in the printer and even break the cartridges. The paper also differs in the type of coating:

• matte;
• glossy;
• semi-gloss;
• super glossy.

Each type of paper has its own application and different nuances. On matte the surface of the sheets will not be glare from light, their surface layer is more resistant to minor scratches, but will fade quickly enough. Images of this workmanship are advised to be laminated. Glossy paper shows good resistance to light and moisture, is more dense. The disadvantages include the appearance of glare from lighting and the visibility of fingerprints. On super glossy varieties, very rich images and photographs are obtained.

To transfer images to cotton fabric, use transfer paper. In addition to the inkjet printer, an iron and a heat press are additionally used. Also, this type of sheet is used to create labels.

The process itself does not require large production or material costs. A varnish acrylic coating is applied over the decal for decoration. The decal method is reliable, pictures and inscriptions last for several years, withstanding thermal and mechanical stress. Also, decal paper is used to decorate porcelain or glass items, sometimes with this technique, drawings are applied to household appliances and sports equipment.

Plain paper that has gone through the process of applying several layers of chalk or kaolin is called coated... It is in demand because of its smoothness, density and whiteness. Used in printing houses for printing glossy magazines, flyers and brochures. When printing on coated paper, the paints do not spread, they are well absorbed.

Printing on a printer using transparencies has been around for a long time. With some high cost, such printing is in demand. Synthetic plastic paper made of polypropylene film. Stain-free printing. The sheets are slightly deformed, even, and allow you to obtain accurately detailed and colorful images. Properties of this type are suitable for business cards that retain their presentation qualities for a long time.

Professional 2-sided paper has top matte finish, several types of layers. It is often used for the production of promotional items and banners.

The capabilities of an inkjet printer and the purpose of printed products determine formats of sheets used.

The universal and popular size is A4. For promotional items the sizes 15x21 and 10x15 are also used. Professional printers print A3 formats... There is also roll paper for printing.

Photo paper must meet the requirements of a specific color rendering, moisture resistance and optimal resolution... Therefore, the selection criteria are based on what type of printing needs to be released.

Photo paper has the following modifications, differing in the degree of glossy gloss:

• semi gloss
• satin
• super gloss.

For color photo printing, paper with satin finishproviding a subdued shine.

For postcards the version with an imitation of a matte texture will be optimal, without an emphasis on a strong gloss. For flyersfor image and advertising purposes, it is better to use coated paper with a glossy finish for greater brightness presentation.

Along with the popular white paper, in the manufacture of postcards, colored, often use design, with various types of textures.

For information on how to choose paper for an inkjet printer, see the following video.