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HAMILTON, Ohio, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Owners of digital printing presses
can now quickly expand into fast-growing consumer and business-to-business
photo printing markets with new Kromekote(R) True-Photo papers from SMART
Papers.
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The ultra-glossy, recycled-content digital papers are unmatched in the
global marketplace. They combine the quality and feel of traditional photo
paper with the unsurpassed printability of triple cast-coated Kromekote.
Kromekote True-Photo delivers outstanding photo and image reproduction,
creating visuals that pop off the page. A brilliant 92-bright white shade
also produces intense colors and maximum image resolution.
"When it comes to digital photography, businesses and consumers
increasingly want the quality and feel of traditional photo paper," said Gwen
Dillingham, Digital Product Manager for SMART Papers. "Kromekote True-Photo
is the closest thing to that quality and tactile experience on the market
today."
The new archival and acid-free papers enable digital press owners to
profitably meet the growing demand for custom short-run photos and photo
applications like greeting cards, direct mail, personalized calendars and much
more. The papers are guaranteed on HP Indigo, Xerox iGen, Kodak NexPress,
Canon, Konica-Minolta and all production-rated laser printers. The papers are
FSC certified and feature 30% post-consumer fiber.
The respected research group InfoTrends recently estimated that 19.7
billion photos will be digitally printed in 2008. The group also noted that
innovation in photo printing today will make printed images even more
appealing to consumers.
SMART Papers is the only North American premium papermaker now in the
process of becoming 100% fossil-fuel free, converting all of its energy
production to 100% carbon-neutral waste wood biomass.
Details on distinctive Kromekote True-Photo digital papers
The new Kromekote True-Photo is the latest in the company's continued
expansion of its ultra-glossy Kromekote Digital papers lineup. SMART Papers
recently announced FSC certification for its full Kromekote line.
Kromekote True-Photo has a mirror-smooth, triple cast-coated surface on
one side for sharp photo reproduction on digital presses-and a newly
engineered soft matte surface on the other side. The new surface treatment
emulates the quality and appearance of traditional photo paper used by
generations of businesses and consumers worldwide.
The papers are RIT-certified and available in 8- and 10-point caliper,
18x12 size and are sealed in 250 sheet packs, 1000 sheets per carton. All
Kromekote True-Photo sheets are acid free, archival, process and elemental
chlorine free.
Other applications include photo books, advertising materials, brochures
and business cards.
For samples and more information on Kromekote True-Photo, contact Gwen
Dillingham at 513-869-5149.
About SMART Papers
Hamilton, Ohio-based SMART Papers is the largest North American
manufacturer and marketer of environmentally responsible, premium cast-coated,
matte-coated and uncoated text, cover and writing papers. The company offers
the largest selection of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified digital
and offset printing and packaging papers. Products are marketed worldwide.
Brands include Kromekote(R), Knightkote(R) Matte, SMART Digital(TM),
Pegasus(R), Carnival(R), Synergy(R), Passport(R), Genesis(R), Magna Carta(R),
SMART Brights(R), Feltweave(R), Nekoosa(R) Linen, Nekoosa(R) 25% Cotton,
Nekoosa(R) Bond, Skytone(R), Solutions(R) and Proterra(R). Many of the papers
contain up to 100% post-consumer fibers and all are chlorine free.
By late 2009, the company's Hamilton manufacturing center will produce all
of its papers using 100% waste wood biomass. This will eliminate its use of
fossil fuels and enable all papers to be designated fully carbon neutral.
SMART Papers supplies branded and specialty papers for a wide range of
applications including corporate brochure and identity programs, annual
reports, high-end consumer packaging, stationery, greeting cards, envelopes,
direct mail and more. Please visit http://www.smartpapers.com , call 800-443-
9773, or contact your local paper merchant for more information. Customers
may also order papers in any quantity at http://www.smartpapersstore.com .
SOURCE SMART Papers
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