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Paper Stock
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The intended use of the piece determines what paper quality is acceptable.
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Performance varies greatly. Select stock that meets the technical production requirements of the job.
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Jobs printed on matte or dull coated stocks may need to be sealed with a varnish or aqueous coating.
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Availability may be an issue for specialty or mill items and minimum order quantities may apply.
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The "feel" of the paper is often very important. Remember, stock samples are free.
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Paper is classified (according to the American Forest & Paper Association) by its brightness, #1 being the brightest, and #5, the least bright. Within each grade, papers are offered in virgin or recycled, sheet or web (referring to the type of press on which the sheet will be printed).
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Grade Classification
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Quality
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Super Whites
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No. 1
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No. 2
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No. 3
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No. 4
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No. 5
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Brightness
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98 to 99
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85.0 to 87.9
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83.0 to 84.9
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79.0 to 82.9
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73.0 to 78.9
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72.9 and below
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