50 x A4 Sheets White Hammered Paper Textured 120gsm Suitable for Inkjets and Laser Printers

Product Information

As litho and digital are two different printing technologies, it will come as no surprise that they both handle printing on textured paper differently. Let's take a closer look at colour printing with both digital printing and offset litho printing: It’s important to note that while adding a linen texture is a fantastic way to elevate your project, it can also impact your artwork – specifically when used in conjunction with metallic ink. The reflective quality of both the linen texture and the metallic ink on small text hurts the legibility. This is a rare combination, but something to keep in mind if you plan on using any of these options. In the examples below the metallic ink on the text alone poses no issue, but in combination with the linen texture it becomes a struggle to read in certain lights. The paper is slightly more expensive than some other options on the market, but the quality is well worth the investment. This can be original paintings, pre-scanned files, digital artwork or photographic. This is the best method for artists, photographers, illustrators and creatives looking to create edition prints and copies of their original work on paper or canvas. Giclée printing offers the highest archival (fade resistant) printing with the greatest colour rendition. The key differences between Giclee printing and commercial printing or Lithographic printing are the use of pigment inks versus latex or wax based inks and wider ink colour sets (allowing colour spaces such as Adobe RGB rather than CMYK). Giclée printing also allows us to use higher quality archival Fine Art and Photographic papers.

Some users have reported issues with the paper jamming in their printers, so it’s important to be mindful of this when using the product.We have the widest range of paper types and colours including pearlescent paper,Kraft, ColorCore and Conqueror and ColourCore. Kraft Business Cardshave arusticfeel and they are made from 100% recycled material. Conqueror Business C ards have 3 differenttextured patterns debossed into the paper.

The only real problem with litho is cost. Litho machines have to be set up prior to each print job, so unless you want to pay a full setup charge just to look at a couple of test prints, you most likely won't know what the finished result will look like until they’re all done. While all of the finishes above feel smooth to the touch, smooth paper is designed to be as smooth and seamless as possible. Many people think that it feels like the paper is texture-free. It can be valuable for a variety of purposes and make a great impression thanks to the remarkably smooth feel. It supports most media like watercolors, ink, paint, and pencil, making it a great option for crafts, placecards, wedding announcements, invitations, and more. The vast majority of printing is done onto smooth white paper, be it gloss, silk or uncoated. This is perfectly fine for most types of printing, and since many different paper weights are available there is usually sufficient choice for most applications. It’s when creativity comes into play that other kinds of paper are considered and paper with a textured finish is often one of the first that comes to mind. Especially if you want to design a flyer,business card or leafletthat stands out from the competition. The most commonly requested paper we print onto is a pale cream “watercolor” type paper, which is usually used for invitation printing. In fact, we'd say that the vast majority of textured paper enquiries we receive are for exactly this purpose! With that in mind, we’ll use this as an example as we go along and look at the pros and cons of using textured papers.If you’re looking for more of an olde-worlde look, it's possible that the issues with digital printing in this area could actually make your prints look better. As ever, you’ll need to run some print tests, and at least with digital print you can do this cheaply. (This can be great for digital poster printing, for example.) We also have an article about printing onto colored paperIt covers digital printing, but the effect is the same for litho printing too. Digital printing may not be suitable for many types of textured paper, but some people do like the mottled effect it can give!