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DocuColor 2000 series design guide
Finish Regular printing, smooth, vellum
Application Books, brochures, calendars, catalogues, flyers, direct mail pieces,
manuals, newsletters, programs, annual reports, posters, technical
drawings, self-mailers, reply paid, speaker sheets, inserts, packing
slips, notices.
Xerox equivalent XPrint 80, 90, 100 and 120 gsm A4, A3
Comment Xerox grades developed for finer resolution image output. Well
suited to drawings and spot colour. 90 gsm and up recommended
for double sided printing to maximise opacity. Offset grades will
often suffer image deletions due to higher moisture contents.
Type Commodity offset
Definition • An economical paper typically with a lower brightness and opacity
designed for offset printing presses. Sometimes called budget offset.
Weights 80 – 135 gsm
Standard sizes Web rolls
Folio sheets 430 x 610, 450 x 640, 635 x 880, 640 x 900, 650 x 910 mm
Cut sizes A4, A3
Finish Wove, smooth, bond style, linen embossed, laid, felt
Application Annual reports, announcements, books, brochures, calendars,
catalogues, flyers, invitations.
Xerox equivalent Quick Pack 80 gsm A4, A4 4 hole
Performer 80 gsm A4, A3
Purple Wrap 80 gsm A4
Comment Offset grades likely to suffer from high moisture content causing
deletions and post image curl. Not suited to finer resolution
graphics, but meets a price need for longer runs with simple text
applications. Papers with controlled moisture content and quality
finishing are recommended.
Type Recycled paper
Definition • Designed to meet environmental standards. Usually lower
brightness. Sometimes surface treated for inkjet printing.
Weights 80 – 90 gsm
Standard sizes Folio sheets 615 x 870, 650 x 910 mm
Cut sizes A4, A3
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