Mid States Premium WS 220 (PWS260) is an 8mil microporous resin-coated proofing paper designed for GRACoL 2013 and Fogra 51 certified proofing workflows. With outstanding media color consistency, a large color gamut, and instant dry performance with no matting even at high ink loads, it delivers the accuracy and reliability that contract proofing demands.
Compatible with all commercial thermal and piezo water-based inkjet printing systems — including Epson, Canon, and HP — the WS 220 integrates seamlessly into existing prepress workflows without requiring specialized hardware.
- GRACoL 2013 and Fogra 51 certified — meets industry standards for contract and prepress proofing
- Outstanding media color consistency — reliable, repeatable results across print runs
- Large color gamut — suitable for spot color proofing and wide gamut reproduction
- No matting at high ink loads — maintains surface quality even under heavy ink coverage
- Instant dry — handle and review proofs immediately after printing
- Microporous resin-coated surface — optimized for water-based inkjet ink absorption and color accuracy
- Universal compatibility — works with all commercial thermal and piezo water-based inkjet systems including Epson, Canon, and HP
- LAB White Point — L: 96, a: 1.47, b: -4.25 (M1)
Key Applications
- Contract, design, and check proofs
- Proofs for offset, gravure, and screen printing
- Dot proofs
- Proof and prepress workflows
- Mock-ups
