Blank paper...could anything be more basic and uncontroversial? Who'd have thought those innocuous white sheets could cause such a ruckus? Learn what the fuss is about and why paper mills and environmentalists are lining up on either side of the presses.
Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1998). Design>Document Design>Prepress>Paper
Buying Laser Paper That Won't Jam 
How to choose paper for laser printing.
Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1996). Design>Document Design>Prepress>Paper
Even the pros forget the basics sometimes. Constance Sidles gives a quick refresher course on asking yourself, and your client, all the right questions when you're choosing paper.
Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1998). Design>Document Design>Prepress>Paper
Picking paper involves deciphering a lot of arcane terminology. Here's a quick reference guide.
Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1996). Articles>Document Design>Prepress>Paper
Special 'blooper reel' edition: the author's biggest paper mistakes.
Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1996). Design>Document Design>Prepress>Paper
The Ineffable Mystery of Paper Grades 
It was so much easier when we just had papyrus.
Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1999). Design>Publishing>Prepress>Paper
Picking the right strength characteristics when you're buying paper can determine whether your job holds up on press, in the mail, or in your customers' hands.
Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1997). Articles>Document Design>Prepress>Paper
Paper Fits (and What to Do About Them) 
Save money by designing to fit standard printing-paper sizes.
Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1996). Design>Document Design>Prepress>Paper
Designing something that will be mailed? Save time and money by asking the right questions before you start.
Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1995). Design>Document Design>Prepress
Quick Footwork in a Dull Market 
Right now the paper market is stable. So should you relax and enjoy the calm? Hardly. Now's the perfect time to test new paper sheets and negotiate better financial terms with your supplier.
Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1997). Articles>Document Design>Prepress>Paper
Not in the mood for smooth? Consider going rustic with your paper and design.
Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1998). Design>Document Design>Prepress>Paper
'Going against the grain' is more than a cliché when you're weighing the merits of one paper characteristic over another. Learn how paper's grain direction affects the finish of your jobs.
Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (2004). Design>Document Design>Prepress>Paper
'Tree-free' paper - made from fibers other than wood - isn't just a gimmick.
Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1996). Articles>Document Design>Prepress>Paper
You Get What You Pay For...Sometimes 
Buying the quality you need isn't just a matter of checking the price tag.
Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1997). Design>Document Design>Prepress>Paper
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