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Type
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Typical
Weights
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Typical
Sizes
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Common
Usage & Comments
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| Bond |
20#,
24# |
8.5"
x 11"
11" x 17" |
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Flyers, price lists, copying, “everyday brochures”
• Cut sizes are common; economy paper; colors are available |
| Offset |
50#,
60#, 70# |
17.5"
x 22.5"
23" x 35"
19" x 25"
25" x 38" |
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Flyers, newsletters, books, direct mail, instructions
• Colors are available |
| Writing |
20#,
24#, 28# |
8.5"
x 11"
17" x 22" |
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Stationery
• Matching envelopes and business card stock; many finishes available |
| Text |
70#,
80# |
23"
x 35"
25" x 38" |
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Brochures, booklets
• High quality; huge variety of colors and finishes; choice for
high quality uncoated printing |
| Uncoated
Cover |
65#,
80#, 100# |
20"
x 26"
23" x 35"
26" x 40" |
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Brochures, booklet covers, invitations, business cards
• Same high quality and variety as text; most have matching text;
high quality projects |
| Coated
Book |
70#,
80#, 100# |
17.5"
x 22.5"
19" x 25"
23" x 35"
25" x 38" |
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Brochures and flyers, high quality booklets
• Gloss, Dull or matte; best reproduction of color and halftones |
| Coated
Cover |
80#,
100# |
19"
x 25"
20" x 26"
26" x 40" |
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Same as coated book |
| Index
/ Tag |
90#,
110#, 140# |
8.5"
x 11"
22.5" x 35" |
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File cards and folders
• Hard, smooth surface; very durable |
| Vellum
Bristol |
67#
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8.5"
x 11"
11" x 17"
23" x 35" |
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Postcards, reply cards, posters, economy covers for booklets
• Good economy cover, many colors are available |
| Carbonless
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14#,
17#, 19#, 20# |
8.5"
x 11"
8.5" x 14"
11" x 17"
17" x 22" |
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Carbonless forms
• Precollated sets |
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