Method and system for producing a wood-free coated matte or semi-matte paper web

A method for the production of a wood-free coated, matt or semi-matt paper web, comprising the steps of:

• precalendering the paper web using at least one apparatus for precalendering;
• coating at least one side of the paper web by using at least one apparatus for applying one of a liquid and pasty application medium;
• and
• drying the paper web using at least one apparatus for drying the paper web thereby creating the wood-free coated paper web with a roughness level in the range from 0.8 to 3.9 μm PPS (Parker Print Surf) and a gloss value in the range from 3 to 35% TAPPI 75° (Specular Gloss of Paper and Paperboard at 75°).

An arrangement for the production of a wood-free coated, matt or semi-matt paper web, comprising:

• at least one precalendering apparatus for precalendering the paper web;
• at least one coating apparatus for applying one of a liquid and pasty application medium to the paper web;
• and
• at least one dryer for drying the paper web.