Paper’s Role in the Production Inkjet World

Inkjet papers have come a long way since production inkjet began. And as the technology has continued to evolve, so have the substrate offerings.

Paper manufacturers continuously review the equipment developed, the customer base printers are trying to serve and the paper needs required to deliver a printed piece that can compete against offset. As the production inkjet market continues to develop and mature, more and better substrate solutions will be available.

Printers can almost expect to experience a culture shock when they transition from conventional offset paste inks to water-based inkjet inks. Paper plays a critical role, and not every paper works the same.

“There are many different types of inkjet papers, manufactured by multiple paper mills, and many of these papers will interact differently from one another based on the OEM press, OEM ink, press drying capacity, printer’s ink density setting and press speed,” said David Field, senior business manager, inkjet technologies, Midland Specialty Paper & Films. “Selecting the right paper can make or break the printer’s operation and boost overall customer satisfaction.”

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