Printing Instructions
AstroSilver   Bakri   Canaletto   Dali Dore  
Malmero Perle   Plike   Stardream   Strike  

AstroSilver

Astrosilver is laser guaranteed and acid free
Printing and Converting Processes:
Offset, Letterpress, Thermography, Engraving, Silk Screen, Foil Stamping, Embossing, UV Varnish, Die-cutting , Folding, Laminating
Printing/Handling tips:
Paper should be fully acclimated in its original wrapping to pressroom conditions of 65º-75º F with 50% relative humidity. Twenty-four hours is recommended and slightly longer during cold weather.
Use fully oxidizing inks adding a maximum of 3% Grafo Drier
Add specific water-soluble drier to the fountain solution.
Run water at a minimum with a pH of 5-6.
Use a spray powder (particle size 20+ microns) when printing both sides. When only printing one side use a particle size of 30+ microns. This prevents set off and allows oxygen to enter the stack.
For aqueous coating, please consult with your ink manufacturer.
Small lifts are recommended
The use of an IR oven helps drying time.
Always score before folding. With multiple folds, the primary fold should be in the grain direction.
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Bakri

Bakri is laser guaranteed
Printing and Converting Processes:
Recommended: Offset, Thermography, UV Varnish, Blind Embossing, Die-cutting and Folding, Laser Printing
Suitable: Letterpress, Silk Screen, Foil Stamping, Lamination, Poly-Lamination and Engraving
Printing/Handling tips:
Paper should be fully acclimated in its original wrapping to pressroom conditions of 70º-75º F with 50% relative humidity. Twenty-four hours is recommended and slightly longer during cold weather.
Conventional Low-tack inks are recommended.
For aqueous coating, please consult with your ink manufacturer.
Small lifts are recommended
The use of an IR oven helps drying time.
Always score before folding. With multiple folds, the primary fold should be in the grain direction.
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Canaletto

Canaletto is ink-jet guaranteed
Printing and Converting Processes:
Recommended: Offset, Letterpress, Thermography, Engraving, Silk Screen, Foil Stamping, Embossing, UV Varnish
Suitable: Poly-Lamination
Printing/Handling tips:
Paper should be fully acclimated in its original wrapping to pressroom conditions of 70º-75º F with 50% relative humindity. Twenty-four hours is recommended and slightly longer during cold weather.
Conventional Low-tack inks are recommended.
For aqueous coating, please consult with your ink manufacturer.
Small lifts are recommended
The use of an IR oven helps drying time.
Always score before folding. With multiple folds, the primary fold should be in the grain direction.
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Dali Dore

Dalì Doré is laser guaranteed
Printing and Converting Processes:
Offset, Letterpress, Thermography, Engraving, Silk Screen, Foil Stamping, Embossing, UV Varnish, Die-cutting , Folding, Laminating
Printing/Handling tips:
Paper should be fully acclimated in its original wrapping to pressroom condtions of 70º-75º F with 50% relative humindity. Twenty-four hours is recommended and slightly longer during cold weather.
Use fully oxidizing inks adding a maximum of 3% Grafo Drier
Add specific water-soluble drier to the fountain solution.
Run water at a minimum with a pH of 5-6.
Use a spray powder (particle size 20+ microns) when printing both sides. When only printing one side use a particle size of 30+ microns. This prevents set off and allows oxygen to enter the stack.
For aqueous coating, please consult with your ink manufacturer.
Small lifts are recommended
The use of an IR oven helps drying time.
Always score before folding. With multiple folds, the primary fold should be in the grain direction.
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Malmero Perle

Malmero Perle is ink jet and laser guaranteed
Printing and Converting Processes:
Recommended: Offset, Letterpress, Thermography, Engraving, Silk Screen, Foil Stamping, Embossing, UV Varnish, Die-cutting , Folding
Suitable: Polylamination
Printing/Handling tips:
Paper should be fully acclimated in its original wrapping to pressroom condtions of 65º-75º F with 50% relative humindity. Twenty-four hours is recommended and slightly longer during cold weather.
Conventional inks.
For aqueous coating, please consult with your ink manufacturer.
Smaller lifts are recommended
The use of an IR oven helps drying time.
Always score before folding. With multiple folds, the primary fold should be in the grain direction.
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Plike

Plike is laser guaranteed and acid free
Printing and Converting Processes:
Offset, Letterpress, Thermography, Engraving, Silk Screen, Foil Stamping, Embossing, UV Varnish, Die-cutting , Folding, Laminating
Printing/Handling tips:
Paper should be fully acclimated in its original wrapping to pressroom condtions of 70º-75º F with 50% relative humindity. Twenty-four hours is recommended and slightly longer during cold weather.
Use fully oxidizing inks adding a maximum of 3% Grafo Drier
Add specific water-soluble drier to the fountain solution.
Run water at a minimum with a pH of 5-6.
Use a spray powder (particle size 20+ microns) when printing both sides. When only printing one side use a particle size of 30+ microns. This prevents set off and allows oxygen to enter the stack.
For aqueous coating, please consult with your ink manufacturer.
Small lifts are recommended
Drying times may be slightly longer
The use of an IR oven helps drying time.
Always score before folding. With multiple folds, the primary fold should be in the grain direction.
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Stardream

Stardream is laser guaranteed and acid free
Printing and Converting Processes:
Offset, Letterpress, Thermography, Engraving, Silk Screen, Foil Stamping, Embossing, UV Varnish, Die-cutting , Folding, Laminating
Printing/Handling tips:
Paper should be fully acclimated in its original wrapping to pressroom conditions of 65º-75º F (65º-75º F for Stardream Dual sheets) with 50% relative humidity. Twenty- four hours is recommended and slightly longer during cold weather.
Use fully oxidizing inks adding a maximum of 3% Grafo Drier
Add specific water-soluble drier to the fountain solution.
Run water at a minimum with a pH of 5-6.
Use a spray powder (particle size 20+ microns) when printing both sides. When only printing one side use a particle size of 30+ microns. This prevents set off and allows oxygen to enter the stack.
For aqueous coating, please consult with your ink manufacturer.
Small lifts are recommended
The use of an IR oven helps drying time.
Always score before folding. With multiple folds, the primary fold should be in the grain direction.
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Strike

Strike is laser guaranteed and acid free
Printing and Converting Processes:
Offset, Letterpress, Thermography, Silk Screen, Foil Blocking, Blind Embossing, UV Varnish, Die-cutting , Folding, Laminating
Printing/Handling tips:
Paper should be fully acclimated in its original wrapping to pressroom conditions of 65º-75º F with 50% relative humidity. Twenty-four hours is recommended and slightly longer during cold weather.
Use fully oxidizing inks adding 3% Grafo Drier or soy-based inks.
Add specific water-soluble drier to the fountain solution.
Run water at a minimum with a pH of 5-6.
Use a coarse spray powder (particle size 15-20 microns) when printing both sides. When only printing one side use a particle size of 30 microns. This prevents set off and allows oxygen to enter the stack.
Small lifts are recommended
The use of an UV oven helps drying time.
Always score before folding. With multiple folds, the primary fold should be in the grain direction.
Screen: 70/80 lines (180/200dpi)
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