Generally refers to paper that is manufactured specifically for use on offset presses. It is characterized by good internal bonding, high surface strength, freedom from fuzz, pick-resistance and freedom from curl. This paper must be relatively impervious to water.
An uncoated or coated sheet specially suited for offset printing.
Uncoated stock - suitable for offset printing - one of its abilities is to ward off water absorption.
Any paper primarily suited for offset printing; also known as book paper. Can be coated or uncoated with a vellum or smooth finish. Characterized by strength, dimensional stability, lack of curl and freedom from foreign surface material.
A general term for stock suited for offset printing, including both uncoated wood-free and wood pulp papers as well as uncoated recycled papers that have been calendered or machine-finished.
Paper type that is uncoated and slightly heavier than bond.
Collective term for printing papers with special properties for offset printing. For instance, the paper must not emit dust during processing and must be pick resistant. Offset paper may be woodfree or mechanical, coated (matt, glossy, embossed) or uncoated and is processed in sheets as well as in reels.
Coated or uncoated papers available in several finishes. Generally refers to paper that is manufactured specifically for use on offset presses. It is characterized by strength, cleanliness, pick-resistance and relative freedom from curl.
Designed to be used in printing by lithography. Sizing is added to resist moisture and surface is treated to resist picking.
Paper that is sized (see Sizing) and contains the quality characteristics needed in order to print on offset presses. Offset presses print by transferring ink from the printing plate onto a rubber blanket and then to the paper.
Coated or uncoated paper specifically for offset printing.
A type of paper suited to offset lithography. Usually refers to a lower grade of off-set lithography paper, as opposed to more expensive coated stock.
Also known as book paper. General description of any paper primarily suited for offset printing. Can be coated or uncoated. Characterized by strength, dimensional stability, lack of curl and freedom from foreign surface material. Finish can be vellum or smooth.
This paper is very similar to Bond. Used for questionnaires, surveys, books. A very serviceable stock.
Stock that is available in several surface finishes made for the specific requirements of offset printing.
A term for uncoated book paper.
Paper that contains the quality characteristics needed in order to withstand the rigors of offset presses.
Alternate term often used for Uncoated book paper. BACK TO THE TOP
Paper which is strong enough to resist the tacky inks and considerable moisture encountered in offset printing. to top
An alternate term for uncoated book paper.
Paper that has been manufactured with properties that make the paper suitable for offset printing. Some of the properties include dimensional stability, resistance to curling, high surface strength a surface free from foreign particles and a high level of resistance to moisture penetration.