Paper Options for Continuous-feed Inkjet
"We are testing new papers every week, and can handle coated papers, depending on the level of gloss," Herold adds.
A Leading Producer
At Glatfelter, Dennis Betz, senior business development manager, says that Glatfelter has been a leading producer of production inkjet papers since the inception of the market. Glatfelter offers a range of papers for high-volume statement printers, as well as direct marketing and book publishing. Glatfelter treated papers (uncoated) include 20# and 24# Engineering Bond and 20#, 24# and 32# Bond HiBrite for dye- or pigment-based inks, plus Pixelle Book 50# and 60# text for pigment-based inks in both white and natural shades. Glatfelter also offers coated grades: Pixelle Restorecote and Pixelle Superior Duo Matte which are available in treatments for dye- or pigment-based inks, plus Pixelle Duo Gloss for pigment-based inks. Glatfelter also offers 7 pt. and 9 pt. inkjet stock, on both treated and coated.
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.