Paper Progressions

"Many printers want the convenience and cost savings of using one product for multiple uses," Spangler says. "However, they may not achieve optimal print quality if the paper was not specifically formulated for that particular equipment use."

New Printers, New Paper

Hieronymus, of Georgia-Pacific, says that the release of products such as the Xerox DocuColor 40 and Canon CLC 1000 have driven up the demand for "premium laser papers." Also, the introduction of the Xeikon engine and the Indigo digital press has resulted in new paper products.