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Digital Paper - An entire page dedicated to digital papers
The Paper Projects - The Paper Project is dedicated to exploring one of the earliest technologies and art forms, papermaking. Using a scanning-laser confocal microscope, new and exciting images have been revealed.
Pulp Universe - Pulp and paper research and directory from theEuniverse.com, financial and Internet advisory for the pulp and paper industries in Asia
Pulp and Paper Online - Premier sourcing site for the pulp and paper industry.
PaperOnWeb - Your ultimate Pulp & Paper resource and also one of the most visited paper site on the web.
PIRA - Business resource for the printing, packaging, publishing & paper industries
Paper Expert - A paper and printing resource for magazine and catalog publishers.
Paper Fiber - Categorised company directory for the pulp and paper, and the printing and packaging industries. Manufacturers and recyclers, wholesalers and distributors, resources, educational links and publications.
Paper Industry - Directory of suppliers, manufacturers, associations and publications related to the paper industry.
Paper Web - The new world of paper industry.
Paper Online - Paper is all around us and the demand for paper is increasing. With hundreds of final uses, paper satisfies many important human needs - paper is a part of everyday life.
Paper University - Where students and teachers explore the world of paper
Recycler's World - Waste Paper Recycling - Directory of companies involved in recycling, and trade of recycled waste paper. Also, paper recycling machinery and equipment, and associations and publications related to the recycling industry
Better World - Great info on environmentally friendly papers.
LINKS TO PAPER MANUFACTURERS - LIST OF PAPER MANUFACTURERS
PAPER ARTICLES - ARTICLES ABOUT PRINTING, PREPRESS, AND PAPER
Paper Checklist - Sappi Fine Paper offers these 6 items to check before making your final paper decision.
Specifying Paper for Printing - The more you know about the characteristics of paper, the better able you will be to save money when specifying paper for your printing jobs In fact, if you specify the qualities you require in your paper, rather than a specific name brand, your printer may be able to offer several acceptable options.
Suiting The Paper To Your Designs - Sometimes the paper it’s printed on can make all the difference in your designs. Here are some options to consider.
What Color Paper Should I Use? - if you've ever visited a paper store, you've probably noticed that there are dozens of shades of white paper. Some white paper has a soft creme coloring while others are a soft gray, soft blue or even a soft pink. Viewed separately, these papers each appear to be white but, viewed next to other white papers, it's easy to see the vast color difference.
What's the Difference Between Coated and Uncoated Stock? - You can probably guess that one stock has a coating of some kind and that the other paper doesn't. But, what does that mean in terms of your printing job? What should someone be aware of? Here's the difference.
What Does a Paper's Weight Mean? - The standard weight of a paper is defined by the weight of 500 standard-sized sheets (such as 17.5" x 22") in pounds. Some different paper weight categories are...
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