Laser papers are made to the exact requirements of modern copiers and laser printers. They are manufactured with less moisture content than offset paper.

To ensure trouble-free running, adhere to these guidelines:

Wire side

Print on the wire side first. This side is often indicated with an arrow (ream end side of wrapper).

Storage

Store the wrapped paper in the press room, at least 24 hours prior to printing, to allow for temperature adjustment.

Climate control

The paper must be kept in their climate protective wrappers until immediately before printing. To avoid moisture ingestion, wrap paper in ream wrapper or moisture proof protection immediately after printing or trimming.

Fountain solution

When offset printing, water fount should be kept to minimum levels, in order to avoid moisture pick-up by the paper. If possible, use alcohol dampening systems or dry litho process.

pH-level

The pH-level of the dampening system should be between 5.2 and 5.7.

Ink type

Use thermo-resistant inks (heat proof) or fully oxidising inks.

Drying time

Printed sheets should be left for 7 days (for TCF papers, ideally 2 weeks) prior to copying or laser printing to allow the ink to set.

Trimming

Care should be taken to prevent edge burr and the papers should only be trimmed with a sharp cutting knife with an angle of 19-20 degrees.

Paper conversion

When converting folio sheets to A4, grain direction must be long grain.

The above instructions are a guide only and testing prior to running the job is always recommended. Please contact Stockman Paper Merchants if further details are required.