International Paper Company

Jacob P John

Sen Yang

Michael F Koenig

Jay Cheng Song

Timothy J Bradford

Thomas R Arnson

Benjamin Thomas Liguzinski

A recording sheet is provided, which comprises: a paper substrate comprising a plurality of cellulosic fibers; and a sizing agent comprising a water soluble divalent metal salt; wherein the paper substrate and sizing agent cooperate to form an I-beam structure. Methods of making and using the recording sheet are also provided.

Recording sheet with enhanced print quality at low additive levels

This invention provides a gloss-coated electrophotographic paper with superior runnability and print quality in colour and monochrome copiers and printers. The coated paper product comprises a paper substrate coated on at least one side with a pigmented coating. The pigment coating consists of a mixture of at least three different pigments and a binder. The coating may further include a lubricant. Optionally, the coating formulation may contain an optical brightening agent, a defoamer and a thickener. In addition, the gloss coated electrophotographic paper of this invention provides a superior toner adhesion in colour and monochrome electrophotographic imaging applications.

Gloss-coated paper with enhanced runnability and print quality

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Loveland, OH, United States of America

Jacob P John