Acclimating Paper for the Pressroom

Acclimating Paper for the Pressroom

The chart above indicates reasonable times to acclimate paper to the pressroom’s temperature prior to unwrapping the product for printing. Extremes in relative humidity may cause paper to curl or develop tight or wavy edges, depending on whether the relative humidity is high or low. Monadnock Paper Mills will not accept responsibility for these problems […]

That Perfect Fold

That Perfect Fold

A sheet of printing paper is essentially a matted web of microscopic cellulose fibers. Due to the nature of the papermaking process, they are generally aligned in one direction. This is called the grain direction. When folding the sheet, fibers must bend. Folding paper with the grain creates a smoother edge than against the grain, […]

A Journal of Best Practices in Print Design

A Journal of Best Practices in Print Design

Single Image As social media and online marketing continue to fill the inboxes and browsers of consumers, companies are recognizing that print communications have never been more valuable.  Design firms, agencies and premium printers are helping enlightened corporations and nonprofits succeed through well-crafted and highly-targeted print campaigns. Single Image, a cornerstone of Monadnock’s  effort to […]

Dot Gain – Measurable, Predictable and Controllable!

Dot Gain – Measurable, Predictable and Controllable!

Dot gain is inevitable in printing on uncoated papers. Monadnock’s high-quality papers, however, have a surface and formation optimized for fidelity in image reproduction. To closely approximate the color, brightness and detail present in your approved color proofs, be sure your printer’s prepress department is experienced at adjusting color curves to compensate for dot gain. […]

Introducing New Fine Printing Papers Sample Book

Introducing New Fine Printing Papers Sample Book

Bennington, NH – February 9, 2015 – Monadnock announced a new sample book showcasing beautiful, environmentally-friendly uncoated Marketing Impact Papers . The book of full-sized swatches makes the paper specification process easier and more inspirational for designers, printers and other Monadnock customers. The new sample book features rich print demonstrations on Monadnock’s FSC®-certified fine printing […]