Hardcover book printing Introduction

The types of paper typically utilized in hardcover book printing encompass inner pages, ring liner paper, mounting boards, mounting board paper, outer cover paper, and dust jacket paper, among others.

Hardcover Printing - Text Paper

Text paper refers to the paper used for the main content of a hardcover book. The following paper types are commonly employed as inner pages:

Coated Paper (Copper Sheet)

• Process Introduction: Coated paper, also recognized as printing coated paper, is coated with a layer of white paint on the base paper's surface and undergoes super calendering. It is available in single-sided and double-sided varieties.
• Features: The paper boasts a smooth surface, high whiteness, and excellent ink absorption and inking properties.
• Application: Primarily used for offset printing, gravure fine mesh printing, and other printed materials such as book illustrations, paintings, landscapes, and portraits.
• Disadvantages: The coating can flake off when wet, and the paper is not suitable for long-term storage.

Offset Printing Paper

• Features: This paper is often used for printed materials that do not require a highly polished surface.
• Paper Classification: For instance, modern black and white books commonly utilize offset paper. "Double offset paper" and "Dowling paper" are also classified under this category.
• Selection of Paper Grams: Typically, the weight exceeds 70 grams, with some color printing jobs opting for 80-gram double-adhesive paper.

Matte Paper

• Features: The paper surface has low reflectivity, resulting in a more refined and high-end appearance for the printed content.
• Uses: Ideal for calligraphy and painting books.
• Choice of Paper Grams: Ranging from 105 to 200 grams, making it suitable for text use.

Pure Paper

• Features: This paper is delicate and shares similarities with double-adhesive paper.
• Price: It is relatively more expensive. Customers with higher standards for book paper can opt for this type.

Specialty Paper

• Features: Specialty papers are designed for specific purposes.
• Varieties: There are hundreds of varieties, including cotton paper, rice paper, art paper, parchment paper, dust-free paper, and sterile paper, all falling under the specialty paper category.

Hardcover Printing - Ring Backing Paper

• Purpose: This paper is added after the front and back covers of the book and is an integral part of the bookbinding process.
• Paper Quality Selection: It can match the text paper or be chosen according to specific needs, such as kraft paper, art paper, or glue paper.

Hardcover Printing - Mounting

• Definition: Refers to the rigid casing outside the hardcover book, typically utilizing industrial cardboard as a support structure.

Hardcover Book Printing - Outer Cover Paper

• Usage: Often employed in hardcover books to safeguard the cover.
• Precautions: The inner cover of a hardcover book is delicate, often lined with cloth, thus limiting the use of overly vibrant colors and content in printing.
• Advantages: The outer cover not only provides superior protection for the book but also allows for the presentation of richer content. Typically, the book title, author, publisher name, and decorative images are printed on the outer cover.

Hardcover Printing - Girdle Paper

• Also Known As: Book waist, primarily used for decorative purposes.
• Application: A strip of paper, usually kraft paper or sulfuric acid paper, is added to the book's cover.

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