The whole range of Conqueror papers, text 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%.

Offset litho printing

• For optimum results on textured and embossed papers, increase the blanket pressure or use a softer blanket to achieve consistent ink lay down.

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 I stay fresh I duct-stable inks (This is essential for Contour, CX22 and Iridescent, where fully oxidising inks are recommended).
• 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

• Paper and board inks can be used, but when ink opacity is necessary vinyl inks give good results.
• UV inks can be used.
• For accurate ink placement the screen requires intimate contact with the substrate. Consequently some image detail will be compromised when silk screen printing on to Conqueror textured papers. It may be necessary to remove the paper texture from the image area to improve print clarity.

Blind embossing

• All finishes can be blind embossed.
• For subsequent laser printing, we recommend a shallow embossing.