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PAPER 101, the most common sizes and weights
used in sheet fed printing.

This is by no means a complete explanation of paper, but rather an attempt to explain its most basic elements in a concise manner.

Everyday copy machine paper described.
Types of paper
Paper Finishes
Coated Paper facts
Paper thickness chart

Knowing the basic characteristics of everyday bond will hopefully help you understand all other types of paper.

Copy machine paper as a point of reference.

The typical paper you use in your copy machine is 20lb bond
This paper is .004 of an inch thick.
The brightness is around 82, this is a measurement that goes up to around 96
The finish is considered smooth or sometimes wove, that is with a slight texture.
This paper is uncoated, versus the clay coating found on gloss or matte stocks.
This paper typically has a low opacity that refers to the amount of light thatcan pass through.
This is important if you don’t like to see print from the other side of the sheet.

Types of paper.

Bond, Writing, usually considered business papers 20lb, 24lb, 28lb & rarely 32lb
Book (uncoated) 50lb, 60lb, 70lb, and rarely 80lb. Mostly in whites
Book (coated gloss & matte or dull) 60lb, 70lb, 80lb, 100lb. Mostly white
Text, 70lb, 80lb. Similar to book, but in a wide variety of colors and finishes.
Cover (coated gloss & matte or dull) 80lb, 100lb. Mostly white
Cover (uncoated), Comes in a wide variety of colors and finishes.

Paper finishes most common type.

Smooth
Wove, slight texture
Vellum, heavy texture
Linen
Laid
Light cockle
Felt, like vellum
C1s, coated 1 side
C2s, coated 2 sides
Gloss, coated both sides
Matte & dull, coated both sides

Coated Paper Facts.
Did you know…

99% of coated paper is made in white?
The coating is made of clay?
It is best used where graphic detail is important, like pictures?
Bond, text and writing papers are not normally coated?
80lb book gloss is about the same thickness as standard copy paper?

Paper thickness chart.






			PAPER 101, the most common sizes and weights used in sheet fed printing. This is by no means a complete explanation of paper, but rather an attempt to explain its most basic elements in a concise manner. Everyday copy machine paper described. Types of paper Paper Finishes Coated Paper facts Paper thickness chart *Knowing the basic characteristics of everyday bond will hopefully help you understand all other types of paper.* Copy machine paper as a point of reference. The typical paper you use in your copy machine is 20lb bond This paper is .004 of an inch thick. The brightness is around 82, this is a measurement that goes up to around 96 The finish is considered smooth or sometimes wove, that is with a slight texture. This paper is uncoated, versus the clay coating found on gloss or matte stocks. This paper typically has a low opacity that refers to the amount of light thatcan pass through. This is important if you don’t like to see print from the other side of the sheet. Types of paper. Bond, Writing, usually considered business papers 20lb, 24lb, 28lb & rarely 32lb Book (uncoated) 50lb, 60lb, 70lb, and rarely 80lb. Mostly in whites Book (coated gloss & matte or dull) 60lb, 70lb, 80lb, 100lb. Mostly white Text, 70lb, 80lb. Similar to book, but in a wide variety of colors and finishes. Cover (coated gloss & matte or dull) 80lb, 100lb. Mostly white Cover (uncoated), Comes in a wide variety of colors and finishes. Paper finishes most common type. Smooth Wove, slight texture Vellum, heavy texture Linen Laid Light cockle Felt, like vellum C1s, coated 1 side C2s, coated 2 sides Gloss, coated both sides Matte & dull, coated both sides Coated Paper Facts. Did you know… 99% of coated paper is made in white? The coating is made of clay? It is best used where graphic detail is important, like pictures? Bond, text and writing papers are not normally coated? 80lb book gloss is about the same thickness as standard copy paper? Paper thickness chart.








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