Lightweight 160g Double Sided Glossy Paper Customizable For Digital Printing

Product Specification

160g Double Sided Inkjet Glossy Paper – Overview

• Weight: 160g/m² — Thick and durable, superior to ordinary 70g–120g paper.

• Surface: Double-sided high-gloss — High brightness and strong color performance, ideal for full-color images.

• Compatibility: Typically suitable for dye-based inks; some high-quality papers are also compatible with pigment inks.

• Applications: Double-sided printing materials, menus, handmade cards, high-quality brochures.

Technical Highlights

• Core Highlights: Zero Show-Through, True Double-Sided, Album-Grade Handling Feel

• High-Weight Double-Sided Coating, Eliminating Show-Through: Made with 160g/m² heavyweight base stock and a unique double-sided nano-porous coating technology. Even under high-precision duplex printing, ink is firmly locked into the coating surface, ensuring that the front and back images remain completely separate with no show-through. Ideal for albums, menus, handmade cards, and other applications requiring double-sided display.

• Quality Comparable to Traditional Silver Halide Photo Paper: The surface delivers a mirror-like high gloss with exceptional color reproduction—brighter highlights and deeper shadows. Compared to ordinary 120g paper, the 160g weight provides superior stiffness and thickness, offering a solid, premium feel. It resists curling and folding, giving finished prints a professional look.

• Instant Drying, Ready to Use: The coating absorbs ink quickly and works seamlessly with both dye-based and pigment-based inks, preventing smudging or bleeding caused by ink accumulation. With duplex printing, there's no need for long drying times, improving efficiency in both office and creative workflows.

160g Double sides Inkjet Glossy Paper – Procurement FAQ

Q1: Is 160g double-sided glossy paper compatible with all inkjet printers?

A: Not all inkjet printers are fully compatible. It is recommended to first verify the printer's paper path design. Some entry-level home printers with a "U-shaped" paper path may experience paper jams or feeding issues when printing on 160g or heavier double-sided paper. Commercial printers or those with a straight-through paper path are more suitable. It is advisable to conduct a small batch test before purchasing to confirm the printer's compatibility with the paper weight and duplex printing function.

Q2: How can show-through be avoided when printing double-sided?

A: Show-through is primarily determined by coating quality and paper weight. While the 160g base stock provides good opacity, the key lies in the uniformity of the double-sided coating. High-quality products feature symmetrical high-density microporous coatings on both sides, effectively locking ink in place and preventing bleed-through. When sourcing, pay attention to whether the product is explicitly labeled as "no show-through" or "duplex printing compatible." A practical test using high-coverage content (such as a dark background with text) is recommended for verification.

Q3: Can both dye-based and pigment-based inks be used?

A: This depends on the coating formulation. Some double-sided glossy papers are optimized only for dye-based inks (commonly used in home photo printing). When used with pigment-based inks, issues such as poor adhesion, ink accumulation, or scratching may occur. Premium products typically claim dual compatibility. It is important to confirm compatibility between the paper and the printer's ink type before purchasing, especially for commercial or professional-grade output. For such applications, it is advisable to choose a product that explicitly supports pigment-based inks.

Q4: How does paper stiffness and flatness affect double-sided printing?

A: The 160g weight provides good stiffness, but variations in the base paper stock and coating process across brands can lead to significant differences. During double-sided printing, paper expands to some extent as it absorbs ink. If the base stock lacks stability or the coating is excessively hydrophilic, the paper may develop curling, wavy edges, or lifted corners after printing. These issues can affect duplex registration accuracy and overall print quality. When sourcing, it is recommended to evaluate the paper's curl resistance and test flatness after double-sided printing.

Q5: What should be considered when evaluating the storage stability of the paper?

A: Double-sided glossy paper is sensitive to storage conditions. The following points are worth noting:

• Packaging: Prioritize products that come in moisture-proof aluminum foil bags or sealed packaging to prevent humidity absorption, which can cause coating adhesion or feeding issues.

• Weather resistance: High-quality products typically offer some level of water resistance and fade resistance, making them suitable for long-term preservation.

• Shelf life: Coated papers are subject to aging. It is advisable to check the manufacturing date when purchasing and avoid holding excessive inventory for extended periods.