Xerox 2000 manual selecting paper stock, UNCOATED OFFSET continued, Type, Cardstocks boards

selecting paper stock

UNCOATED OFFSET (continued)

Finish	Wove, smooth, antique rough
Application	Annual reports, announcements, brochures, books, flyers, leaflets,
	mailers, general office communications, letterheads
Xerox equivalent	Green Wrap 80 gsm	615 x 870 mm S/G, A4, A3
	Green Wrap 90 gsm	615 x 870 mm S/G
	Revive 80 gsm	A4
Comment	Xerox stocks developed to overcome traditional roughness and
	dusting problems. Some grades could contaminate printing
	equipment and increase wear that would degrade image quality.
Type	Cardstocks (boards)
Definition	• Heavier weight versions of the uncoated offset grades of papers.
Weights	140 – 350 gsm
Standard sizes	Folio sheets	450 x 640, 640 x 900, 650 x 910, 760 x 1020 mm
	Cut sizes	A4, A3
Finish	Smooth, machine, ivory, wove type, white and tinted
Application	Covers, menus, tabs, dividers, business cards, calendar headers,
	showcards, point of sale cards, post cards, reply paid cards, folders.
Xerox equivalent	Green Wrap Cardstock 150, 200 gsm		A4
	Symphony Cardstock Tints 120, 160 gsm		A4
	Pastel Cardstock 150, 200 gsm A4
Comment	Grain direction should always be considered before selecting any
	cardstock. Scoring is recommended for all work over 150 gsm. Low
	moisture content of stock can affect finished scoring ability.
TEXT AND COVERS
Definition	• Premium priced paper and covers typically with characteristics of
	higher brightness, excellent formation, cotton content or textured
	surfaces. Wide range of colours are often available and are a
	favourite with designers looking for unique end results.
Weights	100 – 350 gsm
Standard sizes	Web rolls
Folio sheets	450 x 640, 640 x 900, 430 x 610, 635 x 880, 650 x 910, 635 x 965,
	660 x 1016 mm
Finish	Linen embossed, laid, felt, wove, vellum, parchment, antique rough

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