Calendering

Calendering is a finishing process, the paper will pass through a series of heated rollers to make the surface smoother and glossier. This process improves the paper’s printability by tightening the fibers and enhancing ink holdout and therefore provides sharper images and finer details.

Calendering FAQ

Q1: Why is calendering used in paper production?
It improves the smoothness and glossiness of paper, which helps achieve sharper print quality and better color consistency.

Q2: Is calendering done on all types of paper?
No, it’s mostly done on coated papers for premium printing jobs, which uncoated papers like offset paper are usually not calendered.

Q3: What printing items are usually applied to calendering?
Calendering is commonly used for coated papers in magazines, brochures, and high-end prints. The degree of smoothness can vary depending on how many times the paper passes through the rollers and how much pressure is applied.