NewsCraft LGN Imaging Paper

Product Overview

LGN, a coated vellum paper, is heat- and pressure- treated to remain dimensionally stable in a laser printer, providing excellent results from all types of output, including half-tones and color separations. LGN has excellent toner adhesion for full and complete coverage. Use of LGN does not require special software or plate-making equipment. Use LGN as you would any other type of paper, by simply placing it in the paper tray or manual feed of a laser printer.

When using printed LGN paper instead of film for plate-making, place the paper emulsion (toner) side down onto the plate. Exposure time for subtractive plates should be reduced by approximately 30-45 percent when using LGN paper instead of film.

For the screen print process, use an inversion process of the image through your computer prior to printing the image on LGN. This provides a negative image, that when placed emulsion (toner) side down on the screen creates the desired positive image. Continue the production process as usual with exposure and washing of the screen.

NewsCraft LGN Product Information

General Description

NewsCraft LGN is a modified vellum material that allows laser printers to create output, positive or negative, to go direct to plate or screen in the print process, without using film.

Specific Properties

NewsCraft LGN differs from other vellums on the market in these specific qualities:

• Dimensional stability - it won't stretch, shrink, or curl, maintaining registration through the heat of the laser print.
  
  
• Enhanced toner adhesion - special coating increases toner adhesion so that whatever toner does come out of the printer sticks without flaking off. You have to scrape it off with a paper clip to remove the toner from the paper.
  
  
• A fraction of the cost of traditional film positives and negatives. An 8.5” x 11” film negative can be $7 - $9, while a single sheet of 8.5” x 11” NewsCraft LGN is as little as 15¢.
  
  
• Heavier weight paper - it is about a 20 pound paper, versus most vellums which are about 16 pounds. It's more durable and reduces the chance of paper jams.
  
  
• Cleaner, whiter, surface - doesn't have the typical yellowish cast most vellums do, thus it archives (stores) well without coloring.
  
  
• Image - will hold print as small as about 6-point without burning through.

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NewsCraft LGN Imaging Paper
Reduces Costs and Speeds Turnaround Time

NewsCraft LGN Imaging Paper allows you to create a negative on your laser printer directly from your computer and use the LGN negative to burn a plate, several expensive steps traditionally used to go from original to plate are eliminated. This reduces both the time and costs associated with generating a plate.

Using NewsCraft LGN Imaging Paper

Using NewsCraft LGN Imaging Paper is simple. Printers tell us that their transition from traditional technology to NewsCraft's cutting edge technology was a snap. Here's how to use our papers. Check it out and you'll agree that it's easy to use NewsCraft LGN Imaging Paper.

User Testimonials

Many printing industry professionals swear by NewsCraft LGN Imaging Paper. Some of their testimonials are available to help you better understand the product and its uses.

Trouble Shooting NewsCraft LGN Imaging Paper

Using NewsCraft LGN Imaging Paper is easy. If you should have a question, the answer is most likely here. We've assembled the most often asked questions into a single FAQ page. So, if you've got a question ... we've got the answer right here.

NewsCraft LGN Imaging Paper Product Pricing

NewsCraft LGN Imaging Paper is offered in many sizes, including European sizes. Each size is available in both 100-sheet packs and 500-sheet packages.

How To Order NewsCraft LGN Imaging Paper

You can order NewsCraft LGN Imaging Paper directly from System Facilities or from one of several distributors around the world.