Packaging and printing cartons are widely used, and the comprehensive use of printing technology and paper is formed in the overall creative concept of color paper boxes and color boxes. Excellent printed works are good graphic design, suitable printing carriers, excellent craftsmanship and post-printing processes, which are integrated into one artistic crystal. What are the common printing papers?

Art Paper

Coated paper is made by coating a layer of white chemical raw materials on a base paper made of bleached wood pulp and then calendering. Therefore, the coated paper has two types: single-coated and double-coated, referred to as single copper and double copper, and is divided into two types: bright copper and matt, which are called copper and matte for short. Paper is characterized by high smoothness and whiteness of the paper surface, uniform thickness and small stretchability, and is mainly used for printing picture books, posters, postcards, product catalogs, and color cards. The weight ranges from 70-350g / ㎡. Flat paper is the main type and there is less roll paper. Conventionally, coated paper with a thickness of more than 300g / ㎡ is called coated paper. The specifications of flat paper are 787mmx1092mm, 787mmx870mm, and 889mmxl194mm.

Woodfree Paper
Offset paper is glued on the surface of the base paper made of bleached wood pulp. It absorbs printing ink uniformly and has good smoothness. The surface smoothness, density, and printing effect of the paper are worse than those of coated paper. Face offset paper. Mainly used in albums, publications, posters, letterhead, envelopes, etc. Offset paper is divided into three types: special, No. 1 and No. 2 with a weight of 50-180g / ㎡ according to the ratio of paper pulp. There are flat paper and roll paper. Flat paper specifications are 787mmx1092mm, 850mmx168mm, 880mmx1230mm.

Protruding Paper
Letterpress paper is made of bleached stalk-like fiber pulp. The surface can be sizing-free or micro-sized. It is the main paper used for letterpress printing books and magazines. Letterpress paper is divided into four grades: No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4. The number represents the quality of the paper. The larger the number, the worse the paper quality. The letterpress paper is characterized by uniform texture, lint-free, slightly Flexible and opaque, suitable for writings, books, academic journals, teaching materials, etc., weight: 50 ~ 80g / ㎡. There are flat paper and roll paper, as well as some special size letterpress paper.

White Paperboard
White card is also called white paper, which has two types of single-sided and double-sided. It has two types: gray background and white background. It has strong initial characteristics and is not easy to break when folded. It is mainly used for high-end packaging box, hardcover spines and promotional cards and elevators. The weight ranges from 220 to 400g / ㎡.

Newsprint Paper
Newspaper is a white newspaper with good ink absorption and light paper. It is the main paper used in newspapers and popular books (such as comic books printing ); however, due to the use of papermaking materials, the newsprint will yellow and harden after long-term storage. It is easy to crack. The weight is generally around 50g / ㎡, and there are flat paper and roll paper. Flat paper specifications are 787mmx1092mm, 850mmx1168mm, 880mmx1230mm.

Fancy Paper
Special paper is also called fancy paper, which is made of different materials and belongs to decorative paper. The surface of the paper is embossed, and some have been specially treated. Due to the different materials and papermaking processes, there are many types of special papers, and the colors are also very rich. . However, the price is generally higher than ordinary paper, and special attention must be paid to the problem of color reproduction when printing.