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Astrolite Brilliant White Paper - 8 1/2 x 11 in 80 lb Text Smooth 500 per Ream

by Monadnock Paper Mills

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About this Product

Monadnock Paper Mills has set the standard for crafting premium quality uncoated text and cover papers. Astrolite premium text and cover papers, available in three classic surface finishes; Wove, Smooth and Silk, illustrate perfection with its flawless; fiber formation, surface structures, high opacity and bright white (98 brightness) shade resulting in outstanding print quality unmatched in the industry. Astrolite s brilliant white shade provides for maximum color contrast and brilliant image impact with an exquisite surface and superior fiber formation that will give greater dimensional stability and distinction to any printed work. When you use Astrolite papers for your projects you will discover the versatility and quality of one of the world s finest papers which are engineered to be pH neutral (acid free) and are buffered for maximum longevity. A wide variety of sizes are available to accommodate a broad range of digital and small conventional presses making Astrolite the perfect choice for many projects large and small.

Product Uses

  • Annual Reports
  • Booklets
  • Brochures
  • Business Proposals
  • Corporate Identity Communications
  • Direct Mail
  • Flyers
  • Inserts
  • Letterhead
  • Newsletters
  • Reports
  • Sell Sheets
  • Stationery

Specs

Mill Monadnock Paper Mills
Brand Astrolite
Product Type Paper
Size 8 1/2 x 11
Printer Compatibility Copiers (B&W) Copiers (Color) Inkjet Printers Laser Printers Offset Printing
Finish Smooth
Coating Uncoated
Grain Direction Grain Long
Eco Features
Carbon Neutral FSC Certified Green-e Certification Lignin Free Processed Chlorine Free
Paper Weight
80 lb Text 118 G/M2 Caliper 5.7 350 PPI
Brightness 98
Paperator™ Color Value
CMYK C = 10, M = 3, Y = 2, K = 2
RGB R = 233, G = 233, B = 226

Monadnock Astrolite®

Astrolite® Papers are easy to print on when following these simple hints. It is recommended to pretest all printing procedures prior to press time to ensure the desired results are achieved.

OFFSET INKS:

Print Astrolite like any conventional uncoated paper. We recommend heat resistant, wax free ink if you plan to follow lithography with xerographic or laser printing technologies. The very smooth surface might require extra drying times and short lifts are recommended.

HANDLING:

Keep Astrolite products wrapped until the moment of printing. It is essential to let the paper acclimatize, for a minimum of 24 hours – longer during cold weather – in the press room while still wrapped in mill packaging. Keep Astrolite products covered during drying, between passes and prior to any finishing work. Pressroom conditions should be as close as possible to 68 degrees, and 45-60% relative humidity.

VARNISH:

Varnish is optional as a surface protector and tinted varnish can be used to achieve creative effects. A 50-50 mix of dull and gloss varnish will match the gloss level of most printing inks. Gloss varnish is not recommended as it could result in enhanced mottle or galvanization effects

FOLDING AND SCORING:

To properly score Astrolite, use a 2 point rounded channel score. For the backing channel, it is recommended to use a minimum width of 2.5 times the caliper of the sheet to be scored, plus 28/1000”. Very heavy weights should be scored with a 2-3 point bull nose channel score. Always pretest any procedures prior to production.

BINDING:

Astrolite is suitable for all standard binding processes. It is important to plan for proper grain direction in all binding applications. Grain direction should run parallel to the spine for optimum results.

LASER AND INKJET GUARANTEED

on 60 lb Text up to 65 lb Cover items. The 80 and 100 lb cover will also work, subject to printer restrictions. We recommend pretesting these heavier weights.

DIGITAL PRINTING:

17 x 11, 18 x 12 and 18 1/8 x 13 3/8 are appropriate sheet sizes for a wide variety of devices such as the NexPress 2100, Xerox DocuColor iGen3 and the Heidelberg Quickmaster DI.

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