Xerox DocuColor 2000 series design guide, UNCOATED OFFSET continued, Type, Commodity offset

UNCOATED OFFSET (continued)

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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