Coated Offset

Application	Annual reports, announcements, art reproductions, books,
	brochures, calendars, posters, labels, invitations, greeting cards,
	quality apparel enclosures, menus, high quality advertising.
Xerox equivalent	None available
Comment	Often have textured surfaces that are difficult for toner to adhere
	to evenly, resulting in a breakup of digital images. Offset grades
	nearly always hold too much moisture, causing deletions, post
	image curl and difficulty in double-siding with even print quality.

COATED OFFSET
Definition	• Surface is coated with a formulation of pigments and binders to
	enhance surface quality and printing. They are chosen when high
	quality printing and fine detail resolution are required.
	• Typically specified for brightness and gloss level.
	• Re-engineered for xerographic and digital printing.
Weights	90 – 160 gsm
Standard sizes	Web rolls
	Folio sheets	430 x 610, 450 x 640, 635 x 880, 640 x 900,
		650 x 910, 700 x 1000 mm
	Cut sizes	A4, A3, SRA3
Finish	Gloss, matt, dull, satin, silk, cast, embossed
Application	Annual reports, art reproductions, brochures, calendars, catalogues,
	directories, advertisements, direct mail pieces, manuals, financial
	prospectuses, magazines, posters, display sheets, newspaper inserts,
	labels.

Xerox equivalent	Colotech Imaging Matt 135,160 gsm
	Colotech Imaging Gloss 135,160 gsm
	Colotech Imaging Super Gloss 135,160 gsm

A4, A3, SRA3 A4, A3, SRA3 A4, A3, SRA3

Comment	Prone to highlighting oil streaks. Lighter weights – 135 gsm and
	below – may suffer either stretching or creasing. Offset papers,
	with their higher moisture content, are more prone to these issues.
	Feeding and paper transport may be difficult if papers are too
	smooth. Poor base formation will induce image mottle in some
	images.

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Xerox 2000 manual Coated Offset