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Paper grades
When you order paper, it’s important to know the differences between papers so that
you’ll know what to ask for. Professionals divide papers into large categories or grades
according to their end use, method of printing, and pulp content. The following tables
summarise the major grades available, as well as providing a digital comparison.
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DocuColor 2000 series design guide
Type Forms or register bond
Definition • Business forms and computer paper. Designed for a forms press or
continuous feed pin hole fed printing system.
• Typically used by forms converters.
Weights 60 – 90 gsm
Standard sizes Usually web rolls
Finish Smooth, often with high bulk
Application Pre-printed forms, invoices, statements.
Xerox equivalent Blue Wrap 80 gsm 635 x 880 mm S/G
650 x 910 mm L/G
A4, A3
Blue Wrap 90 gsm 650 x 910 mm L/G
Comment Surface best suited to simple forms work. Not suitable for halftone
reproduction.
Type Xerographic, multi-purpose, laser, inkjet
Definition • Engineered for use in xerographic equipment.
• Marketed for xerography, laser, inkjet, plain paper fax and press.
• Smoother, brighter, sometimes heavier weights for laser printing.
• Surface treated for xerography or inkjet printing.
• Well balanced moisture content.
Weights 70 – 90 gsm
Standard sizes Folio sheets 430 x 610, 450 x 650, 635 x 880, 650 x 910 mm
Cut sizes A4, A3
Finish Smooth writing type surface. Sometimes treated for inkjet printing.
Tinted.
Application General office communications, letterheads, forms, statements,
newsletters, reports, manuals, flyers, directories and leaflets.
BOND