Xerox 2000 manual selecting paper stock, Index Or Bristol

selecting paper stock

COVER (continued)

Application	High quality covers, greeting cards, point of sale, posters,
	postcards, business cards, menus, high quality advertising
Xerox equivalent	Colotech Imaging Supergloss 135, 160 gsm		A4, A3
	Colotech Imaging Supergloss 210 gsm		A4, A3, SRA3
	Colotech Imaging Supergloss 250, 275 gsm		SRA3
Comment	Oil streaks can be highlighted with these stocks. Edge quality is
	important in order to avoid contamination within machine and
	cross contamination to high coverage image areas. Scoring required
	for stock 160 gsm and above.
INDEX OR BRISTOL
Definition	• Lower priced uncoated heavyweight stock.
Weights	150 – 350 gsm
Standard sizes	Folio sheets	450 x 640, 640 x 900, 510 x 635, 650 x 910 mm
	Cut sizes	A4, A3
Finish	Smooth, matt, ivory
Application	Reply paid cards, business cards, postcards, folders, covers, menus,
	tabs, tags, tickets.
Xerox equivalent	Green Wrap Cardstock 150, 200 gsm		A4
	Symphony Cardstock Tints 120, 160 gsm		A4
	Pastel Cardstock 150, 200 gsm		A4
Comment	Offset index grades not ideal for digital printing because they’re
	usually too thick for the equipment to handle. Always consider
	scoring. Poor formation likely to cause mottle and poor lightweight
	tones. Toner adhesion on offset grades can be an issue.

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