What are the different grades of paper?
• Bond: This paper, often used in letterheads, often contains cotton woven into it. This gives it an expensive look, and quality feel. • Text: This refers to the interior paper of a publication. It may be coated or uncoated. • Cover: This paper on the outside of a publication is likely heavier than the interior pages, and may be very glossy. • Book: This refers to paper types used for the interior of a publication. • Offset: This refers to paper stock run on an offset printing press. • Newsprint: This stock is typically uncoated or coarse in feel, and is often used as the stock for newspapers. • Recycled paper: This can be coated or uncoated. It’s paper that has been used before. Presses What is a web press? This is a high-speed printing press often used to run large-quantity (above 15,000 to 20,000) circulation publications. How does it work? Imagine a large paper towel roll. It’s pulled through a printing press at very high speed, printing on both sides at the same time (“perfector”)
