Xerox Paper grades, DocuColor 2000 series design guide, Bond, Type, Forms or register bond

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.

BOND

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.

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