Experts give pointers on how to get the most out of digital printing’s critical element: paper.

—Kelly Kubisiak, Wausau Paper

Buy papers which have been specifically developed for digital color printing. Look for papers that offer proven performance in your specific equipment and are widely accepted as specialized for digital printing.

—Chris Harrold, Mohawk Fine Papers

Ask your supplier whether the paper has a particular manufacturing process specifically intended for color digital machines, not just regular paper that is packaged differently. The entire manufacturing process is modified from that of offset product to ensure that the product works flawlessly in digital machinery. This is an important question to ask so you may ensure your equipment does not get damaged by paper not designed to work in the complicated digital environment.