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: The paper passes through hot, smooth rollers to achieve the final desired thickness, smoothness, and gloss.

: The web passes through heavy rollers (nip rollers) that squeeze out up to 50% of the remaining water content. 0gv49ix86qqp7uc5uffg3_source.mp4

: A film of chemicals or starch (wet sizing) is applied to the surface to stiffen the paper and prevent ink from "feathering". : The paper passes through hot, smooth rollers

: The pulp slurry is sprayed onto a moving wire mesh at high speeds (up to 90 km/h). Water drains through the mesh, leaving a mat of interwoven fibers known as a paper web . : The pulp slurry is sprayed onto a

: Wood chips are boiled with water and chemicals in a "digester" to dissolve lignin , the natural glue that holds cellulose fibers together.

: Pulp is often mixed with recycled paper fibers and water to create a dilute suspension called "furnish" (approximately 1% fiber to 99% water). 3. Forming the Paper Sheet

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