Inuit papers and boards give excellent printing results with all major print processes.  To optimise your print results, we offer some recommendations:

Design and pre-press

• A screen of 133 -150 lpi should be used.
• Finer screens up to a maximum of 200 lpi can also give very good results with careful ink density control.
• For dark 4 colour images with high ink density, under colour removal may be required depending on the visuals.
• Aim for the total ink film weight of 260%.

Printing inks

• Conventional, positive drying inks should be used with or without infra-red drying assistance.
• UV inks may also be used.
• Avoid using overnight / stay fresh / duct stable inks 
• Always allow sufficient drying time.
• Use laser stable inks for subsequent laser printing.
• It is always advisable to consult your ink supplier about specific projects to ensure ink suitability. 

Paper handling

• To help avoid marking and set-off when printing multiple colours, 35micron anti set off spray for boards and 20micron for paper weights are recommended.
• It may also be helpful to turn off the delivery stack joggers and restrict the delivery pile height particularly when printing boards.
• Always protect paper from environmental humidity and temperature changes by using stack covers or stretch wrap. 

Sealers and coatings

• Sealers and press coatings can be used to help reduce marking for further operations. 
• Ensure the inks are suitable and best results are achieved when the inks are dry before sealing.

Varnishing

• To achieve a gloss varnish, it is essential to pre-seal the surface with Silk screen applied matt UV varnish, followed by subsequent applications of gloss UV varnish to achieve the desired effect.
• Ensure suitable inks are used prior to varnishing and that the inks are completely dry before varnish application.
• Not recommended for paper weights. Consider a clear hot foil as an alternative.

Screen printing

• All finishes can be successfully screen printed. 
• Paper and board inks, vinyl inks and UV inks can be used.