Paper Options for Continuous-feed Inkjet
In a presentation at the Inkjet Summit in April, Mitsubishi's Bell explained that the coating holds the ink on the surface, while allowing the water to disperse into the sheet. Although the water evaporates over 24 hours, the sheet immediately feels dry to the touch, and is ready for finishing without any offsetting or smearing. Bell cited a study by Canon Solutions America (formerly Océ) that showed that at 25 percent ink coverage, paper cost is equal to ink cost. Above 25 percent ink coverage, it may well make sense to use better paper that allows the use of less ink.
Jack Miller is founder and Principal Consultant at Market-Intell LLC, offering Need to Know™ market intelligence in paper, print and packaging. Previously, he was senior consultant, North America, with Pira International.
Known as the Paper Guru, Jack is the former director of Market Intelligence with Domtar, where he also held positions as regional sales manager, territory sales manager and product manager. He has presented at On Demand, RISI’s Global Outlook, PRIMIR, SustainCom World and at various IntertechPira conferences. Jack has written for Printing Impressions, Canadian Printer, Paper 360, PaperTree Letter and Package Printing, along with publishing a monthly e-newsletter, MarketIntellibits.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from The College of the Holy Cross and has done graduate studies in Statistics and Finance.
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