Paper color coating drying is investigated from several experimental v
iew points which include drying kinetics and time evolution of moistur
e content profiles, pore size distribution in the dried coating, and n
atural binder (starch) distribution in the dried coating. A study of t
he effects of drying conditions on those experimental parameters is ca
rried out. Furthermore, gelification and consolidation characteristic
moisture contents of the coating are determined using a graphical appr
oach.