Domtar Blueline

Lori Slovik

Lori is the Technology Manager for Domtar’s Printing Papers grades. Also known as the printing fairy, she spends a lot of time in pressrooms making sure Cougar, Lynx Opaque Ultra and Husky consistently meet end use performance expectations. With a focus on grade specifications and product design, Lori is keeping her eye on developing technologies and new applications for printing papers. When not focused on “the right fiber” for making paper, Lori is busy growing herbs and hot peppers for making the perfect salsa and chili.

3 Tips to Prevent Printing Disasters

There are a number of factors that could lead to printing disasters. Proper planning will help you attain the print quality you expect and will minimize stress.  Here are a few tips to help you prevent them from occurring and focusing on what's important. ...

The Science Behind Testing Paper

This is 1 of a multi-series blog about the science behind testing paper.  We will share some insights to how Domtar Paper Geeks test paper and how it affects your print projects.  ...

Cougar Paper – 45 Years and Still Evolving!

I am always pleasantly surprised when I attend a gathering of printers and designers – everyone recognizes and LOVES Cougar.  It makes me smile when I am told that Domtar products are very good, but the preferred paper is from “that Cougar mill."  They seem confused when I reply with a smile and a thank you! We work very hard to make sure that Cougar retains that brand loyalty as...

Digital Printing and Not So “Plain” Paper

The Evolution of Digital Paper Those of you who remember the original fax machines and the curly thermal paper output probably also remember the miracle of the “plain paper” fax.  The “plain paper” was simply the same...

Do You Digital?

It is probably an understatement to say that Digital Printing has evolved over the years. ...

Heavy Weight Paper – 3 Critical Attributes to Consider  

Selecting the right heavy weight paper can be difficult when you are not familiar with the printing process.  The paper you select for your printed piece is an essential component of your job.  Although the content you are sharing will be printing on top of the paper, the substrate is more than just the carrier for your message.  It is an important design element. ...

Brand Storytelling: The Importance of Color

When developing brand standards, considering the psychology of color is incredibly important. In graphic design and branding, color is utilized as an emotional cue—it has the ability to affect the viewer’s perception of a brand or product, and it has a powerful effect on a person’s decisions and behaviors. The use of color in business and marketing plays a significant role in how a company...

What’s New at Dscoop

I admit it…..I love the smells and sounds of a conventional offset pressroom. I know it's weird but what can I say? Printing is in my blood. Coming to the Dscoop conference is always an eye opener for me. The equipment is so different than offset, yet the output has evolved over the years to be as good as, and sometimes better than, offset quality. ...