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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Decide On The Paper Type Before You Print Your Magazine

By Elsa Noel


Printing jobs are not easy tasks. It needs enough knowledge and experience regarding the types of papers and printing service providers to achieve excellent results. Speaking of papers in the field of printing industry is a difficult portion in preparing for prints. Papers are grouped or classified into its texture or finishings, types, colors, weights, and grades.

The first question for printing is what type of paper suitable for printing business. The answer to this question would vary to the experiences and opinions. Some would say that this paper type is better than the other or the other way around. It is quite frustrating especially to the beginners in this industry. Before you print your magazine, determine first what special finishing you desire and the paper type for the print project.

Let us focus first with the paper finishing. Finishings refer to the paper coat which is applied in the reproduction process. The common paper finishings are matte sheets, glossy type, and the uncoated paper. Cast coated papers have the highest gloss effect both on papers and boards perfect for covers, labels, and cards.

For the magazines, use the popular lightweight coated papers. It is well-known for printers due to its thin, light weight, and well coated surface. Most publishers use this paper for brochure making and printing catalogues. Its weight usually is forty grams.

Matte finished paper is another type of finishings or texture. It is known for its roughness and a surface that can prevent the light's reflection. This paper is either uncoated or coated. Due to its roughness, it can produce top notch quality of colors.

The paper types are composed of the coated paper, uncoated, and recycled sheets. The first one contains enamel coating permitting it to appear glossy and shiny especially when colored pictures are printed. The ink is not absorbed by the paper and applying the UV coat would enhance its durability. But this paper is unrecyclable and expensive.

Uncoated papers look flat and not shiny. The paper fibers absorbed the ink easily making it not recommendable for colored magazines that prints high-resolution photos. However, this type is recyclable. The third one is recycled paper. It is very popular among printers since it is healthy to the environment and capable of producing quality printing outcomes but it is not economical.

The last consideration to ponder is the paper weight. This refers to the physical weight of the paper itself. You must choose a paper weight that is light and handy for readers. Imagine reading a magazine that is too heavy. For sure, no one will buy it again. Typical magazines use fifty-, sixty-, or seventy- pounds paper while the interior paper pages, eighty- or one hundred- pounds will do.

For paper grades, the paper is able to react with light reflections. Paper grades can either be five will be ultra-bright, four will be extra-bright, and three as bright. With these things in mind, you will avoid loses and just enjoy high daily sales.




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