UPM Communication Papers has collaborated with HP Inc to develop a new generation of digital printing papers specifically designed for high-speed inkjet printing technology, including HP PageWide inkjet presses.
“The new portfolio includes four treated, coated grades, that provide productive and smooth printing, excellent image production and ease of use for customers,” said Germany-based UPM Communication Papers. The ColorPRO papers are compatible with all existing HP Inkjet presses.
“Digital printing technologies are being increasingly adopted by conventional printing as well as specialist players,” said Ruud van den Berg, SVP Sales, UPM Communication Papers. “UPM Communication Papers is at the frontline of this shift, ready to make a smooth transition for customers embracing digital printing methods.
“As a committed graphic paper provider, we monitor carefully and constantly how printing methods are evolving, so we can anticipate the needs of our customers. Compatibility between the printing press and paper provides an added assurance to customers that they will achieve consistent high quality for their needs.
“Innovation in coated high-speed inkjet papers creates opportunities for customers to transition to digital printing without the need for primers, bonding agents, or optimisers. This brings business advantages through time and cost savings, as well as promoting more sustainable printing through lower ink consumption, waste reduction and savings in drying energy.”
Bret Funke, director of HP Media and Supplies Solutions added: "The UPM and HP alliance is proof that cross-industry collaboration between paper and print technology leaders can add substantial and immediate value for our shared customers. This product initiative enables greater flexibility and sophistication in a printer’s product mix, and the confidence of industry-leading performance that comes with ColorPRO Technology."
Three grades have successfully achieved ColorPRO Technology: UPM Star matt JET 45 lbs, UPM Star matt 1.2 JET 54.1 lbs and UPM Finesse matt JET 60.8 lbs. The fourth grade, UPM Finesse gloss JET 77.7 lbs, is expected to be qualified shortly, after final testing at HP’s facilities in San Diego by end of 2022.
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UPM Star matt JET
UPM Star matt 1.2 JET
UPM Finesse matt JET
UPM Finesse gloss JET
UPM has six business units: UPM Fibres, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Communication Papers and UPM Plywood. “We employ 17,000 people worldwide and our annual sales are approximately EUR 9.8 billion."
