selecting paper stock
BOND (continued)
| Xerox equivalent | Blue Wrap 80 gsm |
| 635 x 880 mm S/G |
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| 650 x 910 mm L/G |
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| Blue Wrap 90 gsm |
| 650 x 910 mm L/G |
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| Purple Wrap 80 gsm |
| A4 |
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| Business 80 gsm |
| A4 |
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| Performer 80 gsm |
| A4, A3 |
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| Symphony Tints 80 gsm | A4, A3 |
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| Comment | Surface not suited to high resolution image reproduction. |
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| Ideal for spot colours. |
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| UNCOATED OFFSET |
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| Type | Book publishing |
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| Definition | • Manufactured to a thickness (caliper) and selected when finished |
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| document thickness must be controlled. Typically available in a |
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| wide range of weights, finishes and shades. Engineered for offset |
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| printing. |
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| Weights | 60 – 135 gsm |
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| Standard sizes | Web rolls |
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| Folio sheets | 650 x 910, 640 x 900 mm |
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| Some special sizes |
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| Finish | Extra bulky, antique rough, smooth, machine, eggshell |
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| Application | Books, manuals, some annual reports and |
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| Xerox equivalent | None available |
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| Type | Offset opaque |
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| Definition | • High grade papers with an opacity level that minimises show- |
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| through, usually with smooth surface for halftone reproduction. |
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| Traditionaly designed for offset printing. |
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| Weights | 80 – 135 gsm |
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| Standard sizes | Web rolls |
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| Folio sheets | 635 x 880, 650 x 910, 640 x 900, 700 x 1000 mm |
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| Cut sizes | A4, A3 |
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