Lexmark International inkjetprinting Printer User Manual


 
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SOHO Paper Demands
Cut size stock for SOHO printing
environments can be split into four main
types:
- Glossy coated paper is ideal for photo-
realistic imaging, but often considerably
more expensive due to the PE coating,
the binding systems, the different
pigments, namely special pigments
which allow high transparence and high
absorption and/or the fixation agent.
- Matt coated paper typically has a silica-
based coating, but still holds good colour
graphics quality.
- Lightly coated multi-function papers are
becoming increasingly popular due to the
added imaging flexibility they allow at a
comparatively low sheet cost, making
them ideal for multi-purpose print
environments.
- Uncoated surface papers for
monochrome printing where colour
quality is not even an issue.
Presentations
Reports
Promotional documents
Leaflets
Flyers
Charts
Direct mail
Posters
Letterheads
Business cards
Photographs
Proofs
CD Covers and labels
Greeting cards
Cut size Applications
Broadly speaking then, paper demands
for SOHO inkjet printing include:
• Excellent print quality (good fixation of
the ink on the substrate)
• Fast ink drying time
• Good light stability
• High dimensional stability (i.e. low or
no cockling/curling)
• High ink absorption capability
• Adequate surface friction to enable
better feeding
• Good printed opacity (particularly in a
duplex printing environment)