Paper Stocks and Tabs

Unlike offset, the substrate (paper) has less to do with running speed on digital equipment than offset presses. There are, however, two things that were agreed upon by our panels. The size of the paper being imaged makes a difference and the thickness of the substrate (paper stock) makes a difference. There is no difference in our tables in running coated or uncoated stock as long as the size and thickness are appropriate. Of course, coated normally costs more so a different specific dollar per thousand table would typically be used.

To accommodate the variance, six basic tables were developed and enclosed:

8.5x11 Text/Offset (coated and uncoated)
12x18 Text/Offset (coated and uncoated)
8.5x11 Card/Cover (coated and uncoated)
12x18 Card/Cover (coated and uncoated)
8.5x11 Carbonless (single and pre-collated)
12x18 Carbonless (single and pre-collated)

Use Tabs To Change Between Types of Paper

Click on the major tabs as highlighted above to switch between the various paper types such as 8.5x11 text/offset (coated or uncoated) and 12x18 card/cover (coated or uncoated). Also note the tables for Variable Data, Business Cards, Post Cards and Bindery as well as Instructions.