YUPOBlue® works digital wonders.
YUPOBlue® is Yupo Corporation’s synthetic paper made for the HP Indigo line of digital printers, Konica Minolta AccurioJet KM-1 and Komori Impremia IS29. Perfect for short-run and customized pieces, YUPOBlue gives you the flexibility of using a substrate on those printing projects that must meet the tightest of deadlines.
- 100% Waterproof
- Bright White
- Tear-Resistant
- 100% Tree Free and Recyclable
- Dimensional Stability
- HP’s Highest Level of Substrate Certification – 3 Stars
- YUPO Pop and Adhesion
- Perfect for Short-Run Pieces
- HP Indigo Customization Gives You a World of 1:1 Possibilities
- Stain-Resistant
- No surface treatment required before printing*
*Depending on application, a top coating (UV or aqueous) may be required after printing.
| YUPOBlue® GRADE INFORMATION | YUPO GRADE |
CALIPER (MIL) | BASIS WEIGHT (LB) | BASIS WEIGHT (G/M2) | STOCK SIZE (IN) | M WEIGHT |
SHEETS PER REAM | SHEETS PER CARTON | MINIMUM ORDER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YPI 150 | 5.9 | 78 T | 116 | 12×18 13×19 29.5×20.8125 |
35 41 101 |
250 250 250 |
1,500 1,500 REAM |
1 CARTON 1 CARTON 500 SHEETS |
| YPI 200 | 8.0 | 58 C | 158 | 12×18 13×19 29.5×20.8125 23×29 |
49 56 138 150 |
250 250 250 250 |
1,000 1,000 REAM REAM |
1 CARTON 1 CARTON 500 SHEETS 500 SHEETS |
| YPI 250 | 9.9 | 74 C | 200 | 12×18 13×19 29.5×20.8125 23×29 |
61 70 175 190 |
250 250 250 250 |
1,000 1,000 REAM REAM |
1 CARTON 1 CARTON 500 SHEETS 500 SHEETS |
| YPI 300 | 11.8 | 86 C | 234 | 12×18 13×19 29.5×20.8125 23×29 |
72 82 204 222 |
200 200 200 200 |
800 800 REAM REAM |
1 CARTON 1 CARTON 600 SHEETS 600 SHEETS |
| YPI 350 | 13.8 | 100 C | 275 | 12×18 13×19 29.5×20.8125 23×29 |
84 97 240 261 |
100 100 100 100 |
600 600 REAM REAM |
1 CARTON 1 CARTON 500 SHEETS 500 SHEETS |
| YPI 400 | 15.7 | 118 C | 318 | 12×18 13×19 29.5×20.8125 23×29 |
98 112 277 301 |
100 100 100 100 |
500 500 REAM REAM |
1 CARTON 1 CARTON 500 SHEETS 500 SHEETS |
| TRANSLUCENT PRODUCTS | ||||||||
| YPBT150 | 5.9 | 104 T | 153 | 12×18 13×19 |
47 54 |
100 100 |
REAM REAM |
500 SHEETS 500 SHEETS |
| *Depending on application, a top coating (UV or aqueous) may be required after printing. Contact Yupo for more information. | ||||||||
| All product information is provided for planning & estimation purposes only. Product pricing, availability & specifications are subject to change without notice. | ||||||||
YUPOBlue is not compatible for use with inkjet or laser printers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of projects work best with YUPOBlue?
YUPOBlue is a uniquely different synthetic paper because it gives you the opportunity to customize your print message.** This is increasingly important in one-to-one marketing. Its compatibility gives you an edge when deadlines are tight and its waterproof attributes are perfect for menus, outdoor materials, direct mail, brochures and so much more.
Why would I use YUPOBlue as opposed to a traditional offset printer?
In addition to all of YUPO’s renowned attributes – its brightness, waterproof uses and tear-resistance, YUPOBlue makes it possible to do short runs and customized pieces quickly and easily.
Does YUPOBlue take as much time as regular YUPO to dry?
No. The HP Indigo inks dry immediately.
Do I need to put a top coating (like a UV coating) over my printed piece?
Depending on your application, a top coating may be necessary to protect the printing. Applications like menus and manuals or other demanding applications may benefit from a top coating. However, it is best to test the material in the end-use application to determine what is necessary.
**YUPOBlue is not compatible for use with inkjet or laser printers.
