2019-2020 Purchasing Guide Volume 4

All about Paper

Your guide to picking the perfect kind

• The higher the number, the brighter the paper— resulting in bolder images and brilliant colors • Brightness levels usually range from 92-100 • The heavier the weight, the sturdier the paper— for report covers, menus & documents that really matter • Heavier weights minimize show through— great for double-sided printing • Common paper weights are 20, 24 and 28 lb. Understanding paper brightness and weight/thickness These features will affect how your prints will look and feel. Decide on the type Depending on the project you're working on and the machine you're using, there are a variety of paper options to choose from. Copy • Designed for basic copying & printing of emails, letters & use documents See pages 6-7 and 17-18. Recycled • Designed for high-volume printing – an economical, eco-conscious choice • Contains postconsumer recycled content See pages 13 and 15-16. Multipurpose • Designed for enhanced printing of reports & important documents • Provides heightened contrast and details See pages 10-11, 14 and 17.

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Forest Stewardship Council ® – For wood/paper products from forests managed to rigorous environmental and social standards, supported by the world’s leading conservation organizations

Green-e – For products which the manufacturer has purchased verified renewable energy credits to balance or match the item's carbon footprint

Green Seal – For products with reduced environmental impacts from an overall lifecycle standpoint

BPI ® is a trademark of the Biodegradable Products Institute (www.bpi.org). Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI®) – certified compostable in commercial compost facilities (where facilities exist).

Compostable

Inkjet • Designed for standout inkjet printing with higher brightness & heavier weight • Formulated for fast drying and less smearing See page 9. Laser • Designed for vivid laser printing of images & reports • Reduces bleed-through with a heavier weight for crisp results on both sides See pages 6-8.

Greener Option – Denotes products with at least one meaningful green attribute or eco-label.

ECOLOGO ® – Products with reduced environmental impacts. View specific attributes evaluated at UL.COM/EL. View product list at UL.COM/SPG

GREENGUARD Certified – Products that are tested to meet rigorous chemical emissions limits and indicate that a product is low-emitting. The GREENGUARD Certification program helps manufacturers create, and helps buyers identify and trust, interior products and materials that have low chemical emissions.

PRODUCT CERTIFIED FOR LOW CHEMICAL EMISSIONS UL.COM/GG UL 2818

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