The difference between stone paper and ordinary paper printing

Material properties:

Stone paper: Made of calcium carbonate and polymer, it has a smooth surface and is resistant to water and tearing.

Ordinary paper: Usually made of wood pulp, it has relatively high water and ink absorption.

Ink selection:

Stone paper: Due to its low ink absorption, it usually requires the use of specially formulated inks, such as water-based or UV-curable inks, to ensure good adhesion and color vividness.

Ordinary paper: Widely uses traditional inks, such as oil-based or water-based inks, and has strong adaptability.

Printing equipment:

Stone paper: You can use offset printing, digital printing, screen printing, etc., but the printing settings and parameters need to be adjusted.

Ordinary paper: It can be used on almost all types of printing equipment and has strong adaptability.

Drying time:

Stone paper: The drying time may be longer, and it is necessary to ensure that the ink is fully dried to avoid blurring.

Ordinary paper: The drying time is relatively short, and the processing method is more mature.

Environmental protection:

Stone paper: Reduce tree felling during the production process, and the environmental protection characteristics are obvious.

Ordinary paper: Usually involves wood felling, which has a greater impact on the environment.

In summary, when printing on stone paper, its unique material properties need to be considered and corresponding adjustments should be made to ensure the best printing effect.