A digital print job is only as good as the paper used. To ensure you are getting the most out of your digital print jobs, IPG spoke with industry suppliers, who shared some important tips. Identifying Quality Paper Formation, which is the uniformity of fiber distribution, affects a paper’s strength, runnability, consistency in caliper and print performance. Hold a sheet of paper up to the light and observe the uniformity. Paper with poor formation will have an inconsistent, splotchy appearance. Copy paper should be lightweight with a degree of opacity so that it will move through the photocopier rollers easily, and neither curl nor become brittle
Wausau Coated Products
Dan Reeves has joined Wausau Paper as western regional sales manager and David Shelton has joined the company as eastern regional sales manager. They will each be responsible for managing sales efforts within their designated regions. Daniel Hoffman has joined Wausau Paper as business development manager, responsible for creating demand for Wausau products in targeted market segments.
All four of Wausau Paper’s Printing & Writing segment facilities are now certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). FSC certification recognizes products and processes that support the responsible management of the world’s forests and forest resources. Newly certified are the paper manufacturing and converting facilities in Brainerd, Minn., and Groveton, N.H., as well as a converting facility in Appleton, Wis. The Brokaw, Wis., paper manufacturing and converting location was certified previously.