Plike

Printing and Converting Processes:

• Offset
• Letterpress
• Thermography
• Engraving
• Silk Screen
• Foil Stamping
• Embossing
• UV Varnish Die cutting
• Folding
• Laminating

Printing/Handling Tips:

• Plike is sensitive to humidity and should be stored in a dry place.
• Keep paper wrapped in original moisture proof barrier paper a minimum of 24 hours prior to processing and slightly longer during cold weather.
• Paper should be allowed to acclimate to pressroom conditions of 70° – 75° F with 50% relative humidity.
• Fan paper prior to printing.
• Run in short lifts, no higherthan 8 inches is recommended.
• Use fully oxidizing inks (high solid/low solvent) with a maximum of 3% grafo drier.
• Run water at a minimum with a pH of 6.0 or below.
• Add specific water-soluble drier to the fountain solution.
• Use a 20/30 micron spray powder for two sided printing and 40/50 micron for single sided printing. This helps prevent set-off and allows oxygen to enter the stack.
• Spray nozzles should be tested to insure even coverage.
• Run ink film density and water at minimums.
• Drying times may be slightly longer.
• The use of an IR oven often helps drying time.
• For heavy ink coverage wait 24 hours minimum between press runs.
• Heavy ink coverage will affect the tactile feel of Plike but not the performance.
• Consult with your ink manufacturer for varnish or aqueous coating applications.
• Re-wrap product in original moisture proof barrier paper between applications.
• We do not recommend stacking pallets of this paper.
• Water based adhesives should not be used.
• Always score before folding. With multiple folds, the primary fold should be in the grain direction.
• When Foil Stamping remove any excess foil dust and particles. Slip sheeting the final pieces at every stage is recommended.
• Loose shrink wrap when required is recommended.