Unlike traditional printing substrate paper, PaperTyger is manufactured by a patented, solvent-free laminating process. Therefore, all PaperTyger papers are designed to be durable. The following reference for processing PaperTyger is based on our current knowledge and will be subject to continuous updating.
PaperTyger can be printed using most digital presses from Kodak to Xerox.
PaperTyger substrate readily accepts aqueous inkjet images, the sheet is optimized for inkjet printability and yields photo-realistic images and prints as standard copy paper would.
PaperTyger can be made available in the appropriate roll and sheet configuration for digital printers. PaperTyger is digital and laser guaranteed. PaperTyger is optimized for laser and toner printability without the need for an expensive coating like many synthetic printing substrate papers.
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation curable coatings, Water-based or aqueous coatings, Oleo resinous (oil-based resin) coatings. Overprint varnishes (OPV’s) are coatings applied to an already printed sheet or web. The primary reasons for applying an OPV are gloss enhancement, stain resistance, edge fusion resistance, burnish or scuff resistance and resistance to discolouration from absorption of impurities in the environment. There are three basic types of OPV’s; oil-based, water-based, and radiation curable. Overprint coatings/varnishes set and dry quickly on PaperTyger. Therefore, offsetting or blocking is not a problem when applying them to PaperTyger. The amount of press varnish required is typically equal to that required for the paper.
PaperTyger should be handled as comparable papers. Due to the product’s ability to absorb water as standard paper would, both solvent-based and water-based flexography inks work well. Ovens and dryers should be operated at a rate comparable to paper with normal airflow rates.
PaperTyger is compatible with screen printing due to its excellent lay flat and ink holdout; drying temperatures are typical of that of paper.