Printing Magazine Covering

The advertiser faces a dilemma is when he is filling up an online quotation form requesting a quotation either to get a brochure, flyer or post card etc printed and does not know which type of paper to use. The basic though that hovers’ his mind is about saving on the printing cost.

A little insight about the quality of paper will help the advertiser in getting the correct quotation plus also make the printed advertising media more effective.

The differences in the 2 types of papers are described below:

Uncoated paper

a) It has an unfinished rough texture
b) It is more porous
c) Uncoated paper is cheap priced
d) Used for low quality printing
e) Uses more ink
f) Mostly used in News papers, photocopiers and computer printouts

Coated paper

a) It is a smoother finished paper
b) Can be dull or glossy
c) Uses less ink
d) It is expensive than the uncoated paper
e) Can be used in printing brochures, catalogs, magazines
f) Coated papers are often confused with varnish and lamination

Lamination and varnish can both be done after the printing has been completed and is best suited in coated papers. Laminations done on uncoated paper lead to wastage of money as varnish soaks into the uncoated papers and it effect vanishes.

You can get all your answers through the interactive web sites of printers. They classify all sorts of paper, printing materials, coating, lamination etc. www.printpelican.com and www.digitalroom.com are website that provide low cost printing services and also provides complete information to guide thier customers.