Paper and Other Supports

This book presents the technological aspects of printing paper making and printing. Choosing the type of paper according to the graphic product to be produced is a fundamental aspect and this must be known by the graphic technician. The main topics discussed are:

- manufacture of paper;

- the optical, mechanical and printability characteristics of the paper;

- classification of papers (different criteria);

- working on the paper surface;

- non-paper media (features for printing).