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Papers & finishes
Finishes, cores, weight and inks: understand your paper before choosing it.
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Luster paper: finish and printer choice
Understand Luster’s satin finish, its two faces and the checks to make before your first sheet.
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Matte Black Core paper: 300 or 330 gsm
Choose between the two matte weights by distinguishing surface, black core and thickness.
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Holographic paper: reflective front, matte back
Understand the two faces of holographic paper and prepare artwork with reflections in mind.
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Surge Foil paper: prepare its wave effect
Choose artwork, check feeding and preserve front/back orientation on Surge Foil.
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Semi-Gloss paper: check ink before sheen
A double-sided semi-gloss paper whose coating requires dye inks.
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Gloss A4 and A3 paper: shine and dye inks
Choose a Gloss size, check inks and prepare sheets at the correct scale.
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Silver and Golden papers: understand metallic media
Metallic faces and a transparent core: prepare a test without confusing these papers with Black Core.
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Matte, Luster, Semi-Gloss or Gloss: which finish?
Compare reflections, printable faces and accepted inks before choosing your cards’ appearance.
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Black Core, White Core and blue core: the differences
Distinguish the middle core from finish, weight and observed opacity.
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300 or 330 gsm: distinguish weight and thickness
Compare the two Matte Black Core products without inferring feeding from weight alone.
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Dye or pigment inks: choose the paper
Identify each cartridge’s ink and understand coating restrictions before printing.
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Choose paper for your printer and budget
A three-question method: feeding, desired appearance and the cost of a usable batch.
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