Paper Surface Treatments Course
Gain expertise in paper surface treatments, covering fibre chemistry, coatings, ink-paper interactions, and pressroom controls. Learn to identify defects, enhance gloss and strength, and select superior papers for premium, colour-accurate printing projects that meet high standards.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This focused Paper Surface Treatments Course equips you with practical skills to manage print quality on coated, matte, cast-coated, and uncoated papers. Master fibre basics and coatings, ink-paper dynamics in offset and digital printing, plus techniques for balancing water, drying, and ink mixes. Develop hands-on testing, defect fixing, and paper selection for top-quality, long-lasting prints.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Color and print testing: perform quick ICC profiling, proofing, and press checks with lab precision.
- Paper chemistry skills: adjust sizing, coatings, and fillers to achieve desired print results.
- Ink-paper control: manage tack, set-off, dot gain, and mottle across all paper types.
- Pressroom fine-tuning: optimise water, ink, drying, and settings for flawless production.
- Luxury print selection: pick papers, coatings, and finishes for elite brand materials.
Suggested summary
Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload. Choose which chapter to start with. Add or remove chapters. Increase or decrease the course workloadWhat our students say
FAQs
Who is Elevify? How does it work?
Do the courses have certificates?
Are the courses free?
What is the course workload?
What are the courses like?
How do the courses work?
What is the duration of the courses?
What is the cost or price of the courses?
What is an EAD or online course and how does it work?
PDF Course