Improving the performance of InkJet and laser printing through paper modification

Abstract

Digital Printing, including inkjet and dry electrophotography (laser), is rapidly increasing while most analogue processes are flat or declining. This growth is driven by the increase in speed and quality of digital prints enabling new uses for consumer and business users. However, both inkjet and laser printing suffer from issues that could be easily addressed by paper improvements. Hewlett Packard, working with International Paper, incorporated some of these improvements into the HP Everyday papers. Everyday paper performance was improved giving: • Faster drying time • Darker blacks • Vivid colors We achieved these improvements through the addition of color locking technology. These improvements and other improvements that improve inkjet and laser performance are available to the paper industry. Hewlett Packard, and other printer manufacturers, would like to see the paper industry incorporate these improvements and allow further growth in digital printing.