Why coating matters
Wide-format inkjet plotters spray tiny droplets of ink onto the paper. On an uncoated sheet, the fibres absorb ink freely, which is perfectly adequate for crisp black line work. As soon as you add colour, and especially solid fills, ink can spread along the fibres, colours look duller and heavy areas may cockle. A coating holds the ink near the surface, giving sharper lines, brighter colour and better control of heavy coverage.
So the right choice depends on what you print. Here are the three Pluss options, all available on our Pluss CAD paper page.
The three options
| Pluss Uncoated 90gsm | MIDCOL 90 | Premium Coated CAD 90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface | Uncoated | Light-coated | Coated |
| Best for | Mono line drawings | Colour line and fill | Higher-quality colour work |
| Key points | Economical everyday plotting | Bright white (CIE 164), 93% opacity, double-sided printing | Step up when presentation counts |
| Typical users | Check prints, working drawings | Architects, engineers, local authorities | Client presentations, display drawings |
How to choose
- Look at your typical plot. If it is mostly black lines and text, uncoated 90gsm is the sensible, economical choice.
- Add colour? If your drawings use coloured layers, zones or hatching, move up to MIDCOL 90. Its light coating gives cleaner colour without the cost of a heavier coated paper.
- Printing both sides? MIDCOL 90 is designed for double-sided printing, and its 93% opacity helps limit show-through.
- Presenting to clients? For renders, heavy fills and display drawings, choose Premium Coated CAD 90.
- Check your printer settings. Select the media type that matches the paper in your plotter driver. Using a coated-paper setting on uncoated paper, or the reverse, can affect ink volume and drying.
Tip: Many offices keep two rolls on the go: uncoated for check plots and MIDCOL 90 or Premium Coated for issue and presentation sets. It keeps running costs down without compromising the drawings that matter.
Prefer original HP media?
We also supply HP original CAD papers. Call us to compare HP and Pluss options for your plotter.
New to paper weights? Read paper weight and gsm explained, and see storing and handling media to keep rolls in good condition. CAD paper is a staple for architects, CAD and engineering teams, local authorities and reprographics departments.
Order CAD paper
For roll widths, lengths, pricing and availability, call 01252 624411 or email sales@landoruk.com.