UCR:В For areas of heavy, layered ink coverage, consider the use of UCR (under color removal) in scanning. It is always advisable to consult with your printer to determine the appropriate line screen for your project. Line Screen:В In general, line screens ranging from 150-200 are used for printing on CT. Using CT as a wrap-around cover is recommended, as this will stabilize the sheet in the event of changes in temperature or humidity. Where this occurs, the rate of shrinkage tends to be greater for natural translucent papers than for other types of printing papers.Д¬over Use:В If using CT as a cover, to minimize the potential for curl due to changes in atmospheric conditions, it helps to wrap or seal the sheet. When exposed to dry conditions, all papers will tend to shrink, especially in the cross-grain (short-grain) direction. CT Clear Cover 105# is not recommended for folding as it is a pasted sheet. Folding and binding CT in the long-grain direction will always provide better results. In some cases, binding CT against the grain direction may cause curling and rippling of the paper. Natural translucent paper fibers are super-refined this gives them translucency, but it also means that the fibers are more delicate, and more prone to shrinking and breaking than conventional coated and uncoated papers. For natural translucent papers, like CT, it is essential that this recommendation be followed when binding. For all papers, binding and folding parallel to the grain direction is recommended. Grain Direction:В Our paper stock charts list all sheet sizes with grain direction last. CT with platinum/palladium is an ideal pairing for archival reasons, and also because the paper renders an almost grain-free image. Because digital print technology is changing so rapidly, we invite you to contact usВ with specific questions and requirements, and to request sample sheets for digital print tests.ДЄlternative Photographic Processes: CT Clear is compatible with alternative photographic processes, and especially for platinum/palladium printing using both developing-up and print-out methods. This strip is intended to be cut off after this paper is printed.Д¬T is also used in other various toner based digital printers. These papers not only have a special surface enhancement providing for better ink adhesion, they also have a one half inch printed strip on both the leading and trailing edge of the sheet to register with the optical sensors. As printers vary greatly in how they perform, we recommend you test sample sheets before ordering.Дigital:В CT Clear Digital HP 30# and 48# are certified for use on HP Indigo digital presses. Most other CT sheets are suitable for single-color ink jet printing (such as text for correspondence and invitations), with the exception of Platinum. Ink Jet: CT Clear Ink Jet isВ designed for multi-color ink jet printing. If this occurs, stop printing until machine cools down, or adjust heat setting on laser printer. Unlike resin-impregnated translucents, our paper will not smoke or melt when laser printed however, excess heat may cause the sheet to curl.

CT Clear Cover 105# is not recommended for laser printing. While various basis weights may be used successfully, we recommend 24# and 30# for optimum toner adhesion.

As with all papers, performance may vary from one printer to another. Laser:В CT is suitable for use in most laser printers, but pretesting is essential, as laser printers differ in the amount of heat generated. Hydroactive drying agents may be added to the ink or fountain solution, as recommended by the ink supplier, but dryers containing wax should not be used where varnish or lamination is subsequently required. Alternatively, UV-curing inks may be used these will provide faster drying results than fully-oxidizing inks. Use hard-drying, fully-oxidizing inks, as used for printing on plastics and foils. Inks:В CT will not absorb ink, so conventional inks must not be used to print on this specialty paper. CT Clear 17# can easily be folded, creased and stapled. Your paper merchant may contact us to inquire about web-roll size parameters, pricing, and delivery.Д¬old Set Web:В CT Clear 17# has been successfully printed Cold Set Web and used as newspaper wraps. Heat-Set Web:В CT Clear 24#, 30# & 36# basis weights are fully qualified for heat-set web printing, and frequently used for magazine inserts, automobile catalogs, and other large web jobs. Drying times for translucent papers are longer than for conventional printing papers, and this should be factored in to the production schedule. Conventional printing inks are not suitable for printing on CT. Offset:В CTвЂ™s natural translucency is achieved through super-refining the fibers, which results in an extremely dense sheet and nonporous surface.

Projects with translucent paper