The value of a printed piece is greatly influenced by how it is finished after it is printed. Finishing and binding can add complexity and increased production times that don't always fit well into a digital workflow. New paper substrates from companies like Mohawk Fine Papers, Bravo, FormStore Incorporated and Convertible Solutions simplify the finishing by pre-converting the paper before it is delivered to the printer. This talk will explain cohesives, perforations, scores and other pre-conversion techniques and how each impacts the final product. Examples of pre-converted substrates will be shown along with explanations of how they can be used to make everything from postcards to lay-flat books.