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About Kromekote Cardstock - Laser Printable Gloss & Mirror Finish Cardstock with Coating on 1 Side

Kromekote is known around the globe for exceptional quality in coated cardstock paper at an even more exceptional proce. Easily achieve superior print impressions using many digital and conventional print methods. Foil stamp, emboss or laser print Kromekote for a beauty unmatched by other papers. Both gloss and foil coated card stocks are offered in standard sizes perfect for presses and creative projects of all varieties, 8 1/2 x 11 all the way up to mill-size folio sheets. Kromekote pre-cut blank cards are also available.

About Kromekote Glossy White Cardstock

  • C/1S cast coated with a glossy smooth finish on the front
  • Uncoated matte white on the back
  • 12pt / 250gsm / 92lb cover
  • Laser or conventional printing only (not inkjet printable)
  • Perfect for photos, marketing materials, business cards, announcements & more

About Kromekote Silver & Gold Mirror Cardstock

  • C/1S coated with a shiny metallic silver or gold foil on the front
  • Uncoated matte white on the back
  • 13pt / 286gsm / 105lb cover
  • Laser or conventional printing only (not inkjet printable)
  • Perfect for invites, cards, packaging, marketing materials, business cards, announcements & more
  • Made with 30% PCW, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified to use wood fiber harvested from well managed forests

Kromekote White Gloss C/1S Printing, Handling and Converting Tips

Kromekote White Gloss C/1S card stock is digital laser printable. Other conventional print methods require special handling and inks. Kromekote Cast Coated White Papers are easy to print on when following these simple hints. We recommend you pre-test all procedures prior to press time to ensure you achieve the desired results.

Inks: We recommend using low-solvent (0-5%), oil-based inks. Ask your ink manufacturer about Kromekote Cast Coated White specifically. Do not use quick set inks. Kromekote Cast Coated White may require extra drying time.

Handling: Keep Kromekote wrapped in packaging until the moment of printing. It is essential to let the paper acclimatize in the press room for a minimum of 24 hours-longer during cold weather. Also keep Kromekote covered during drying, between passes and prior to any finishing work. Pressroom conditions should be as close as possible to 68 degrees and 45-60% relative humidity. If the bindery has a different climate than the pressroom, allow the paper to acclimatize to those conditions. Because of the highly smooth surface, blocking may occur. Blocking can easily be corrected by bending each lift and unlocking the edges with hand pressure to completely free each sheet before using automatic feeders.

Reverse: Kromekote C/1S has an uncoated backside, recommended for line art and halftones. Printing solids and heavy coverage onthe reverse could require more than one pass of the press and should be pre-tested to ensure you achieve the desired results. We suggest a minimum of 100 sheets be printed on both sides prior to commencing full print production. Use low-solvent (0-5%), oil-based inks.

Delivery: For optimum results, set jogger pressure to a minimum and lifts at 3 to 5 inches.

Varnish: Low-solvent (0-5%) varnish or aqueous coating is optional as a surface protector but is not required to enhance the high gloss quality of Kromekote. Pre-test for compatibility.

Fountain Solution: Run water at an absolute minimum with a pH of 4.5-5.2; Kromekote has a surface pH of 5.5.Cutting: Use extreme care when cutting Kromekote. Use a sharp knife with minimum clamp pressure. To achieve a clean edge, back trimming is essential. Wipe the newly cut edge with a clean soft, glycerin-saturated cloth.

Scoring and Folding: To properly score Kromekote, start with a 2 point rounded channel score. The matrix channel should be a minimum width of 2.5 times the caliper of the sheet to be scored, plus 28/1000". Always score, fold and bind with the grain direction.

Foil Stamping and Embossing: Kromekote is among the easiest of papers to foil stamp. Pre-testing is always recommended. When embossing, we recommend using an embossing film.

Printing Solids: When printing solid areas, we recommend laying down a 40-60% screen before printing the 100% color where possible. This is especially helpful for cyan ink.

Kromekote Silver & Gold Foil (Kromekote Colors) Printing, Handling and Converting Tips

Kromekote foil card stock is digital laser printable. Other conventional print methods require special handling and inks. Please follow the tips and tricks below. We recommend you pre-test all procedures prior to press time to ensure you achieve the desired results.



Inks: This paper is sealed with a clear overprint varnish and therefore has a totally non-absorbent surface. For optimum results, we recommend inks that dry by oxidation and are 100% VOC free. 

Handling: Keep Kromekote wrapped in packaging until the moment of printing. It is essential to let the paper acclimatize in the press room for a minimum of 24 hours ― longer during cold weather. Also keep Kromekote covered during drying, between passes and prior to any finishing work. Pressroom conditions should be as close as possible to 68 degrees and 45-60% relative humidity. If the bindery has a different climate than the pressroom, allow the paper to acclimatize to those conditions. 

Delivery: For optimum results, set jogger pressure to a minimum and lifts at 3 to 5 inches. 

Varnish: Low solvent (0-5%) varnish or aqueous coating is optional as a surface protector but is not required to enhance the high gloss quality of Kromekote. Use an aqueous coating formulated for non-absorbent surfaces on colored side. Pre-test for compatibility.

  Fountain Solution: Run water at minimum levels with a minimum pH of 4.5-5.2; Kromekote has a surface pH of 5.5. Solid or multiple color bars can be used to assist in removing water and aid in ink set time, particularly when printing within minimal coverage. 

Cutting: Use extreme care when cutting. Use a sharp knife with minimum clamp pressure. To achieve a clean edge, back trimming is essential. Wipe the newly cut edge with a clean soft, glycerin-saturated cloth. 

Reverse: Kromekote has an uncoated backside recommended for line art and halftones. Printing solids and heavy coverage on the reverse may require more than one pass of the press and should be pre-tested to ensure you achieve the desired results. Use low solvent (0-5%) oil-based inks. 

Scoring and Folding: To properly score Kromekote, start with a 2 point rounded channel score. The matrix channel should be a minimum width of 2.5 times the caliper of the sheet to be scored, plus 28/1000". Always score fold and bind with the grain direction. 

Foil Stamping and Embossing: Kromekote silver and gold has a clear overprint varnish that can adhere to embossing dies. We recommend you use embossing film between the die and the front of the paper to improve release. Choice of foils is important, as some will work much better than others. Large foil areas are more challenging than small areas. Always pre-test to find the ideal foil, temperature and pressure for the job.