4Coated paper and photo paper
Coated paper and photographic paper have the following analyses in terms of composition, specifications, uses, differences and similarities:
Composition
- 1. Coated paper
- Material: Plain paper as the base material, coated with a layer of white paint (usually titanium dioxide or other minerals) and calendered to form a smooth surface.
- Features: Flat, smooth, with a certain waterproof and high whiteness.
- Photo paper
- Materials: Plastic film or high-quality paper as a substrate, coated with a photosensitive emulsion or microporous coating (modern inkjet photo paper) and covered with a waterproof layer.
- Features: Accurate color reproduction, the surface can be smooth or matte, with high moisture-proof and anti-fouling capabilities.
Specifications
- Coated paper
- Common thicknesses: 80g/m², 105g/m², 128g/m², 157g/m², 200g/m², 250g/m², 300g/m², etc.
- Common sizes: A3, A4, or positive and generous sizes commonly used in the printing industry (e.g. 787×1092mm, 889×1194mm).
- Photo paper
- Common thicknesses: 180g/m², 200g/m², 230g/m², 260g/m², 300g/m², etc.
- Common sizes: 4R (102×152mm), 5R, A4, A3, etc., suitable for home printing and professional photo output.
Use
- Coated paper
- Usage: Used to print books, magazines, brochures, packaging, posters, labels, etc.
- Features: Suitable for printing large quantities of text and pictures, expressing a sense of hierarchy and rich details.
- Photo paper
- Uses: Used for photo printing, art reproduction, inkjet printing, and high-quality image output.
- Features: Ideal for displaying photo-quality clarity and color saturation.
The similarities.
- The surface has a certain smoothness and flatness, which is suitable for color printing or image output.
- It can show high color reproduction and detail hierarchy.
- In terms of paper classification, it belongs to high-end paper.
The differences
| contrast | Coated paper | Photo paper |
| substrate | Plain paper | high quality paper or plastic base |
| coating | White mineral coatings | Photosensitive emulsions or microporous coatings |
| gloss | The gloss is lower | The gloss is higher |
| durability | Low | High |
| use | Printed books, advertisements, etc | Photo printing, |
| price | Cheaper | More expensive |
summary
Coated paper pays attention to batch printing efficiency, is widely used in commercial printing, and is suitable for low-end needs.
Photo paper emphasizes the high quality of image output and is widely used in photography and art display. Choosing the right paper for your needs can better achieve the desired results.
