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SOHO Paper Demands
Cut size stock for SOHO printing
environments can be split into four main
types:
- Glossy coated paper is ideal for photo-
realistic imaging, but often considerably
more expensive due to the PE coating,
the binding systems, the different
pigments, namely special pigments
which allow high transparence and high
absorption and/or the fixation agent.
- Matt coated paper typically has a silica-
based coating, but still holds good colour
graphics quality.
- Lightly coated multi-function papers are
becoming increasingly popular due to the
added imaging flexibility they allow at a
comparatively low sheet cost, making
them ideal for multi-purpose print
environments.
- Uncoated surface papers for
monochrome printing where colour
quality is not even an issue.
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Presentations
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Reports
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Promotional documents
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Leaflets
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Flyers
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Charts
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Direct mail
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Posters
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Letterheads
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Business cards
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Photographs
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Proofs
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CD Covers and labels
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Greeting cards
Cut size Applications
Broadly speaking then, paper demands
for SOHO inkjet printing include:
• Excellent print quality (good fixation of
the ink on the substrate)
• Fast ink drying time
• Good light stability
• High dimensional stability (i.e. low or
no cockling/curling)
• High ink absorption capability
• Adequate surface friction to enable
better feeding
• Good printed opacity (particularly in a
duplex printing environment)
