16 Graphic Communications
Qualities of Paper 396
Color 396
Smoothness 396
Strength 397
Brightness 397
Opacity 397
Academic Link: Acid-Free Paper 397
Envelopes 397
Plastic Substrates 398
Polyester 399
Copolyester 399
Polycarbonate Film 399
Rigid Vinyl 399
High-Impact Polystyrene 399
Cellulose Acetate 399
Clear-Oriented Polyester 399
Kimdura 399
Reemay 399
Tyvek 399
Environmental Issues 399
Chain of Custody 400
Standards 400
Chapter 22
Ink 402
Ink Ingredients 403
Ink Properties 403
Color Strength 404
Ink Body 404
Ink Stability 404
Ink Length 404
Ink Tack 405
Ink Drying 405
Other Ink-Related Terms 406
Ink Types 407
Relief Inks 407
Gravure Inks 407
Screen Printing Inks 407
Lithographic Inks 408
Specialized Inks 408
Vegetable Oil–Based Inks 409
Sheet-Fed Inks 410
Laser-Proof Inks 410
Hexachrome Inks 410
Proofing Inks 410
Metallic Inks 410
UV-Curable Inks 410
Waterless Inks 410
Hybrid Inks 410
Solid Inks 410
Think Green: Volatile Organic
Compounds (VOCs) 411
Mixing, Matching, and
Proofing 411
Mixing and Matching Procedures 412
Ink Mileage 412
Ordering Ink 413
Ink-Related Challenges 413
Setting and Drying 413
Chalking 413
Strike-Through 413
Setoff 414
Ink Sticking 414
Plate Wear 414
Off-Color Problem 414
Specking 414
Process Ink Analysis 414
Color Diagrams for Ink Evaluation and Color
Correction 416
Ink Impurities 417