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Appleton Launches New Digital Paper Line of Sheeted Products

Appleton, Appleton, Wis., USA, producer of NCR Paper brand carbonless paper, this week introduced Appleton Digital Paper, a line of digital sheets that includes synthetic polyester, paper-film laminate, pressure sensitive, and Fluorescents. Engineered for both dry and liquid toner printing platforms, the new digital products are suitable for applications such as menus, ID cards, maps, labels, horticulture tags, manuals, lumber tags, point-of-purchase signage, bumper stickers, and shelf talkers, among others.

Appleton Digital Polyester is water-, tear- and weather-resistant, has a durable print surface that does not need to be over-laminated and can withstand high-heat printing up to 400° F. The stock is white, C2S, and can be printed on high-heat dry toner and offset equipment. It is available in 5, 6, 8, 11, and 14 mil calipers. Applications include ID cards, menus, luggage tags, outdoor signage, manuals, children's books, point-of-sale signs, etc. The 11-mil stock is KODAK NEXPRESS qualified.

Appleton Digital Paper-Film Laminate features a paper-film-paper construction that is water- and tear-resistant that converts like paper and prints without special inks or set ups. These products are manufactured using a solvent-free lamination process that results in stability and flatness for consistent runnability. The uncoated products are appropriate for high-heat dry toner and offset printing, and come in four calipers—3.5, 4.5, 7.0, and 9.5 PT. The white, C2S product is suitable for high-heat dry toner, HP Indigo, and offset applications, and is available in 10.5 PT. Applications include perforated ID cards, menus, tags, wristbands, shelf talkers, index cards, sporting licenses, maps, etc.

Appleton Digital Pressure Sensitive is available in white and clear flexible vinyl, and clear polyester. All products feature high durability for indoor and outdoor applications that require moisture, heat, and chemical resistance. Two adhesive options include permanent and ultra-removable. The clear polyester is 2.0 mil, and the vinyl products are 3.4 mil. The pressure sensitive products can be printed on high-heat dry toner, HP Indigo, and offset equipment. In addition, all of the pressure sensitive products are HP Indigo certified, and the white flexible vinyl product is KODAK NEXPRESS qualified. Applications include window decals, bumper stickers, display case signage, appliance labels, CD labels, horticulture labels, deli signs, etc.

Appleton Digital Fluorescents are available in six colors (lime, lemon, raspberry, strawberry, orange, and peach), each 8.0 PT. The fade-resistant surface delivers long life, and accepts markers without smudging. Appleton Fluorescents are coated, rather than dyed, which makes them more durable at withstanding drips and bleeding from incidental water exposure. The paper can be imaged with high-heat dry toner and offset equipment. Possible applications include store signage, price tags, banners, packaging, labels, posters, direct mail, etc.

More information about the Appleton Digital Paper line is available online.