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Accent Opaque Now Certified on HP® Indigo® and Kodak® NexPress® Digital Presses
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Samantha Hood, 901-419-7156
[MEMPHIS, Tenn., - February 19, 2008] - Accent Opaque is now qualified for the HP Indigo and Kodak NexPress digital production color presses by the Rochester Institute of Technology's (RIT) Printing Application Laboratory.
The following Accent Opaque items are certified:
- Accent Opaque Smooth 50 -100 lb. text
- Accent Opaque Smooth 65 - 100 lb. cover
"Qualification on the HP Indigo and Kodak NexPress machines comes at the perfect time, since we are preparing to launch the new Accent Opaque Digital portfolio into the marketplace," says Esther Pinon, brand manager, Accent Opaque. "We plan to introduce 21 new items to our current Accent Opaque Digital offering which will encompass the more popular digital-size sheets 12 x 18 and 14 x 20".
RIT provides media evaluation programs on behalf of machines - including HP Indigo and Kodak Nexpress - to assist suppliers in the ongoing development of product that meet the evolving demands of graphics communcation industry. To reduce production time and materials needed, printers with the HP Indigo can access infomration for Accent Opaque products through RIT's website, http://printlab.rit.edu. For those with the Kodak NexPress, qualified scripts are accessible on Kodak's website, http://graphics.kodak.com.
Accent Opaque is serious paper for customers who want a premium paper without the premium cost. With an impressive 152 whiteness and 96 brightness, Accent Opaque provides a premium surface for their best work. And its improved formation offers superior printability with runnability that is undeniably smooth.
About International Paper
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global paper and packaging company with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Asia and North Africa. Its businesses include uncoated paper and industrial and consumer packaging, complemented by xpedx, the company's North American distribution company. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., the company employs more than 61,500 people in more than 20 countries and serves customers worldwide. 2008 net sales were approximately $25 billion. For more information about International Paper, its products and stewardship efforts, visit www.internationalpaper.com.