Coated vs. Uncoated Paper

Kohler says "toothy stock" will use more ink, but dry quicker because the oil is going to absorb into the open structure of the sheet.

"With a very smooth sheet, it's going to take a longer time for those oils to saturate in the sheet, so drying time is extended," he says.

Tips for Using Uncoated

Kohler offers the following tips for switching from coated to uncoated for a digital job: "Make sure your stock is digitally qualified. If you see a sheet that says 'digital guarantee,' you assume it can run on all digital equipment, and that's not necessarily true. Some are designed more for ink jet, some are designed for lasers and ink jets."