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selecting paper stock
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
Purple Wrap 80 gsm A4
Business 80 gsm A4
Performer 80 gsm A4, A3
Symphony Tints 80 gsm A4, A3
Comment Surface not suited to high resolution image reproduction.
Ideal for spot colours.
Type Book publishing
Definition • Manufactured to a thickness (caliper) and selected when finished
document thickness must be controlled. Typically available in a
wide range of weights, finishes and shades. Engineered for offset
printing.
Weights 60 – 135 gsm
Standard sizes Web rolls
Folio sheets 650 x 910, 640 x 900 mm
Some special sizes
Finish Extra bulky, antique rough, smooth, machine, eggshell
Application Books, manuals, some annual reports and look-alike newspapers.
Xerox equivalent None available
Type Offset opaque
Definition • High grade papers with an opacity level that minimises show-
through, usually with smooth surface for halftone reproduction.
Traditionaly designed for offset printing.
• Re-engineered for xerography and digital printing.
Weights 80 – 135 gsm
Standard sizes Web rolls
Folio sheets 635 x 880, 650 x 910, 640 x 900, 700 x 1000 mm
Cut sizes A4, A3
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