Most other CT sheets are suitable for single-color ink jet printing (such as text for correspondence and invitations), with the exception of Platinum. Ink Jet: CT Clear Ink Jet is designed for multi-color ink jet printing. If this occurs, stop printing until machine cools down, or adjust heat setting on laser printer. Unlike resin-impregnated translucents, our paper will not smoke or melt when laser printed however, excess heat may cause the sheet to curl. CT Clear Cover 105# is not recommended for laser printing. While various basis weights may be used successfully, we recommend 24# and 30# for optimum toner adhesion. As with all papers, performance may vary from one printer to another. Laser: CT is suitable for use in most laser printers, but pretesting is essential, as laser printers differ in the amount of heat generated. Hydroactive drying agents may be added to the ink or fountain solution, as recommended by the ink supplier, but dryers containing wax should not be used where varnish or lamination is subsequently required. Alternatively, UV-curing inks may be used these will provide faster drying results than fully-oxidizing inks. Use hard-drying, fully-oxidizing inks, as used for printing on plastics and foils. Inks: CT will not absorb ink, so conventional inks must not be used to print on this specialty paper. CT Clear 17# can easily be folded, creased and stapled. Your paper merchant may contact us to inquire about web-roll size parameters, pricing, and delivery.Ĭold Set Web: CT Clear 17# has been successfully printed Cold Set Web and used as newspaper wraps. Heat-Set Web: CT Clear 24#, 30# & 36# basis weights are fully qualified for heat-set web printing, and frequently used for magazine inserts, automobile catalogs, and other large web jobs. Drying times for translucent papers are longer than for conventional printing papers, and this should be factored in to the production schedule. Conventional printing inks are not suitable for printing on CT. Offset: CT’s natural translucency is achieved through super-refining the fibers, which results in an extremely dense sheet and nonporous surface.
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