Paper Grades and Finishes
Get the right quality of paper for your project. Explore paper grades and finishes and how the thickness, paper texture, finishing process, and coating affects cost, ink absorbtion, and appearance of your printed projects.
Choosing Paper Grades Based on the Project - Paper Grades for Desktop Publishing Print Projects
You've designed the perfect printed piece. But now you need to put it on paper. Which paper? Hopefully you considered the kind of paper you needed before even starting your design project. If not, or if you are just getting started, here's a look at your primary paper options, regardless of the color, size, or finish for your printed masterpiece.
You've designed the perfect printed piece. But now you need to put it on paper. Which paper? Hopefully you considered the kind of paper you needed before even starting your design project. If not, or if you are just getting started, here's a look at your primary paper options, regardless of the color, size, or finish for your printed masterpiece.
Coated vs. Uncoated Stock
My Design Primer offers an explanation of the differences and how each type of paper stock is used in design.
My Design Primer offers an explanation of the differences and how each type of paper stock is used in design.
Paper Grades Chart by Project
Chart lists typical desktop publishing projects (primarily for commercial printing) and suggested grades of paper for each project. Links to definitions for each paper grade.
Chart lists typical desktop publishing projects (primarily for commercial printing) and suggested grades of paper for each project. Links to definitions for each paper grade.
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Coated Paper
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