Weatherproof Paper
Frequently Asked Questions

1. What weight is the paper? The paper is comparable to 24# bond.

2. Are colors available? No, only white is available.

3. Is one side better than the other? No, in fact we usually can not tell one side from the other. On very careful inspection, one side will be slightly smoother than the other.

4. Can you mark on the paper with highlight pens? Yes, whiteboard pens, felt tip pens, ball point pens, gas charged write-anywhere pens, inexpensive pens and expensive pens all work well. (Gas charged write anywhere pens work best underwater.) But be warned almost any ink will be indelible on this synthetic paper.

5. Is the paper UV resistant? The paper is UV resistant, and toner based printing will likely be very UV resistant. Ink jet printing typically is not UV resistant and will fade normally in sunshine. Black ink lasts the longest, yellow ink has the shortest life. If you need UV resistant results, you must use UV resistant ink/toner.

6. Is rolled stock available? Yes we currently stock 24, 30 and 36 inch wide x 100 foot long rolls on 2 inch cores.

7. How tear resistant is WP Paper? It tears more easily along the 'grain'. It is difficult to get started, but once a tear begins, the paper will rip easily. If you are concerned about ripping the paper, please call us and request some sample sheets.

8. Does the paper work with all inks? No. Some inks are not absorbed by the paper and can almost be shaken off. Other inks (standard HP inks) work great. It is best to get some sample sheets from us to make sure your printer and ink combination will work well. Epson K3 Ultrachrome inks are simply wonderful on this paper.

9. How should I configure my printer? We set ours to 'plain paper'. Selecting 'Coated Paper' will result in extra ink being placed on the paper which may not be fully absorbed.

10. Can I purchase bulk quantities? Yes, all of the sizes are available in unbranded bulk packaging. We consider orders of more than 2,000 sheets to be bulk quantities. Pricing can be extremely competitive for large orders, including orders that are scheduled in advance.

11. Can I get custom cut sizes? Yes we can cut to any size with one edge less than 50", however we will need at least two weeks advance notice. If your custom cut size can not be efficiently cut from our master rolls, we will attempt to run your order with our standard sizes to minimize waste which will save you lots of money. You must call for a price quote which will take up to 48 hours to complete and you must typically purchase at least 2,000 sheets. Availability depends upon our stock of master rolls!
    
    Weatherproof Paper is available in almost any size. The price per square inch of converted products is very dependent upon our ability to mix cut orders to reduce waste. Custom roll sizes and core sizes can also be produced, there is typically a 100 to 200 roll minimum.
    
    Typically we will need at least two weeks advance notice. If your custom cut size can not be efficiently cut from our 52" master rolls, we will attempt to run your order with our standard sizes to minimize waste which will save you money. You must call for a price quote which will take up to 48 hours to complete and you usually must purchase at least 5,000 sheets. Typically there is a 50 to 100 roll minimum for custom rolls.

12. Can I use a spray fix? Yes, we have successfully used several common spray fix products. Successful applications won't be enhanced much by the additional fixodent processing.