Continuous-feed Inkjet: The Web Paper Challenge
RR Donnelley has tested more than 300 sheets, and has printed on coated and uncoated stocks ranging from 17# to 9-pt. Schneider notes that, "generally, what works on Prosper and HP T400 works on ProteusJet." The ProteusJet platform also uses on-press coatings that enable traditional offset papers.
Finch Paper has worked closely with several OEMs and printers to develop two different inkjet papers, each one optimized to produce the best color quality for the ink system being deployed. Finch dyeJet is specifically engineered for dye-based systems where the colorant has a tendency to flow with the water into the core of the sheet. Pigment inks contain particles designed to stay on the surface and, for those systems, Finch Inkjet Pi is recommended. Phil Hart, director of product marketing, points out that dye-based inks are less expensive and often used for transactional printing, while pigment inks have a larger color gamut and are more often used in direct mail and book applications.
Jack Miller is founder and Principal Consultant at Market-Intell LLC, offering Need to Know™ market intelligence in paper, print and packaging. Previously, he was senior consultant, North America, with Pira International.
Known as the Paper Guru, Jack is the former director of Market Intelligence with Domtar, where he also held positions as regional sales manager, territory sales manager and product manager. He has presented at On Demand, RISI’s Global Outlook, PRIMIR, SustainCom World and at various IntertechPira conferences. Jack has written for Printing Impressions, Canadian Printer, Paper 360, PaperTree Letter and Package Printing, along with publishing a monthly e-newsletter, MarketIntellibits.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from The College of the Holy Cross and has done graduate studies in Statistics and Finance.
