Coated Regulations.pdf
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This document contains government specifications for various coated text and cover papers, including silk/dull-coated and gloss-coated variants. The specifications cover requirements for basis weight, acidity, bursting and tearing strength, opacity, gloss, smoothness, brightness, color, formation, and cleanliness. The papers are intended for high-quality multicolor offset printing applications such as books, periodicals, brochures, and covers.
The related federal contract opportunity is a pre-solicitation for Specialty Paper, Envelopes, and Corrugated Containers. The Government Publishing Office is seeking market industry solutions for manufacturing and delivering these products in large volumes. The solicitation number is 040ADV24R0063.
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Government Paper Specification Standards | September 2019 | No.13 33
JCP A260 — SILK / DULL-COATED TEXT
Text Paper — FSC 9310
Use information: This paragraph is informational only and is not exclusively definitive of the end use. For multicolor face and back offset printing of books, pamphlets, periodicals, brochures, etc. Low glare. Sometimes referred to as satin. Printed matter may include text, line illustrations and halftones up to 175-line screen.
Stock: Groundwood pulp not to exceed 1%.
Note: No post-consumer fiber is required. Any percentage of post-consumer fiber is encouraged provided that the requirements of this Standard are met.
Basis weight: 25 by 38 inches, 500 sheets (pounds) 60 70 80
A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.
Acidity: Average pH value of the coating not less than 6.5
Bursting strength: Average not less than (lb/in²) 15 25 35
Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 88 90 91
No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 86 88 89
Thickness: Average (mils) 3.0 3.5 4.1
A tolerance of ±0.0005 inch shall be allowed. Paper shall be uniform and shall not vary more than 0.0004 inch from one edge to edge.
Gloss (75°): Average each side (percent) (applies to all weights) 25 to 50
Smoothness: Average each side not to exceed (Sheffield units) (applies to all weights) 60
General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.
Brightness: Average not less than 88% or as specified.
Color: The paper in the order (or publication) shall be uniform and the color variation shall not exceed DE
(CIELAB) = 1.0
Formation: Coating shall be uniform; shall be uniformly applied; shall not be gritty, mottled, stippled, or ribbed in appearance; and shall not exhibit cracks or flake off.
Cleanliness: The dirt count for each side of the paper shall not exceed 100 specks per square meter.
No sample sheet (8½ x 11” in size) shall contain more than one defect with equivalent area of 0.25 mm² or greater.
Testing: Shall be conducted in accordance with methods in Government Paper Specification Standards Part 2.
The acceptance criteria in Part 4 shall apply except as noted above.
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JCP A261 — NO. 1 SILK / DULL-COATED TEXT
Text Paper — FSC 9310
Use information: This paragraph is informational only and is not exclusively definitive of the end use. For highest quality multicolor face and back offset printing of books, pamphlets, magazines, periodicals, brochures, etc. Low glare. Sometimes referred to as satin. Printed matter may include text, line illustrations and halftones up to 200-line screen.
Stock: Free from groundwood or unbleached wood pulp.
Note: No post-consumer fiber is required. Any percentage of post-consumer fiber is encouraged provided that the requirements of this Standard are met.
Basis weight: 25 by 38 inches, 500 sheets (pounds) 70 80 100
A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.
Acidity: Average pH value of the coating not less than 6.5
Bursting strength: Average not less than (lb/in²) 25 35 45
Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 92 93 94
No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 90 91 92
Thickness: Average (mils) 3.5 4.1 4.7
A tolerance of ±0.0005 inch shall be allowed. Paper shall be uniform and shall not vary more than 0.0004 inch from one edge to edge.
Gloss (75°): Average each side not to exceed (percent) (applies to all weights) 30 to 50
Smoothness: Average each side not to exceed (Sheffield units) (applies to all weights) 50
General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.
Brightness: Average not less than 92% or as specified.
Color: The paper in the order (or publication) shall be uniform and the color variation shall not exceed DE
(CIELAB) = 1.0.
Formation: Coating shall be uniform; shall be uniformly applied; shall not be gritty, mottled, stippled, or ribbed in appearance; and shall not exhibit cracks or flake off.
Cleanliness: The dirt count for each side of the paper shall not exceed 25 specks per square meter.
No sample sheet (8½ x 11” in size) shall contain more than one defect with equivalent area of 0.25 mm² or greater.
Testing: Shall be conducted in accordance with methods in Government Paper Specification Standards Part 2.
The acceptance criteria in Part 4 shall not apply.
Government Paper Specification Standards | September 2019 | No.13 35
JCP A262 — NO. 2 SILK / DULL COATED TEXT
Text Paper — FSC 9310
Use information: This paragraph is informational only and is not exclusively definitive of the end use. For higher quality multicolor face and back offset printing of books, pamphlets, magazines, periodicals, brochures, etc. Low glare. Sometimes referred to as satin. Printed matter may include text, line illustrations and halftones up to 200-line screen.
Testing: Shall be conducted in accordance with methods in Government Paper Specification Standards Part 2.
The acceptance criteria Part 4 shall not apply.
Stock: Free from groundwood or unbleached wood pulp.
Note: No post-consumer fiber is required. The addition of post-consumer fiber is encouraged provided that the requirements of this Standard are met.
Basis weight: 25 by 38 inches, 500 sheets (pounds) 70 80 100
A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.
Acidity: Average pH value of the coating not less than 6.5. Note: Any deviation from this requirement is sufficient cause for rejection of the paper.
Bursting strength: Average not less than (lb/in2) 25 35 45
Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 91 92 93
No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 89 90 91
Thickness: Average (mils) 3.5 4.1 4.7
A tolerance of ±0.0005 inch shall be allowed. Paper shall be uniform and shall not vary more than 0.0004 inch from edge to edge.
Gloss (75˚): Average each side (percent) (applies to all weights) 25 to 45
Smoothness: Average each side not to exceed (Sheffield units) (applies to all weights) 60
General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.
Brightness: Average not less than 90% or as specified.
Color: The paper in the order (or publication) shall be uniform and the color variation shall not exceed DE
(CIELAB) = 1.0.
Finish and Formation: Shall be uniform.
Cleanliness: The dirt count for each side of the paper shall not exceed 50 specks per square meter.
No sample sheet (8½ x 11” in size) shall contain more than one defect with equivalent area of 0.25 mm² or greater.
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JCP L10 — GLOSS-COATED COVER
Cover Paper — FSC 9310
Use information: This paragraph is informational only and is not exclusively definitive of the end use. For high quality multicolor face and back offset printing of covers for books, periodicals, etc. Printed matter may include text, line illustrations, halftones up to 150-line screen and solid reverses.
Stock: Groundwood pulp not to exceed 1%.
Note: No post-consumer fiber is required. Any percentage of post-consumer fiber is encouraged provided that the requirements of this Standard are met.
Basis weight: 20 by 26 inches, 500 sheets (pounds) 65 80 100
A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.
Acidity: pH value by cold extraction shall average not less than 6.5
Bursting strength: Average not less than (lb/in²) 35 50 60
Tearing strength: Average each direction not less than (grams). 75 100 120
Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 93 94 95
No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 91 92 93
Gloss (75°): Average each side not less than (percent) (applies to all weights) 50
Smoothness: Average each side not to exceed (Sheffield units) (applies to all weights) 110
General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.
Brightness: Average not less than 85% or as specified.
Color: The paper in the order (or publication) shall be uniform and the color variation shall not exceed DE
(CIELAB) = 1.0.
Formation: Coating shall be uniform; shall be uniformly applied; shall not be gritty, mottled, stippled, or ribbed in appearance and shall not exhibit cracks or flake off.
Cleanliness: The dirt count for each side of the paper shall not exceed 100 specks per square meter. No sample sheet (8½” x 11” in size) shall contain more than one defect with equivalent area of 0.25mm² or greater.
Testing: Shall be conducted in accordance with methods in Government Paper Specification Standards Part 2.
The acceptance criteria Part 4 shall apply.
Government Paper Specification Standards | September 2019 | No.13 67
JCP L11 — NO. 1 GLOSS-COATED COVER
Cover Paper — FSC 9310
Use information: This paragraph is informational only and is not exclusively definitive of the end use. For highest quality multicolor face and back offset printing of covers for books, periodicals, etc. Printed matter may include text, line illustrations, halftones up to 200-line screen and solid reverses.
Stock: Free from groundwood or unbleached wood pulp.
Note: No post-consumer fiber is required. Any percentage of post-consumer fiber is encouraged provided that the requirements of this Standard are met.
Basis weight: 20 by 26 inches, 500 sheets (pounds) 65¹ 80 100 120
A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.
Acidity: pH value of the coating shall average not less than 6.5
Bursting strength: Average not less than (lb/in²) 45 55 65 75
Tearing strength: Average each direction not less than (grams) 80 100 120 140
Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 96 97 98 98
No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 94 95 96 96
Gloss (75°): Average each side not less than (percent) (applies to all weights) 50
Testing: Shall be conducted in accordance with methods in Government Paper Specification Standards Part 2.
The acceptance criteria Part 4 does NOT apply.
¹ The caliper (nominal thickness) for this weight stock may not meet USPS requirement.
Smoothness: Average each side not to exceed (Sheffield units) (applies to all weights) 55
General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.
Brightness: Average not less than 92% or as specified.
Color: The paper in the order (or publication) shall be uniform and the color variation shall not exceed DE
(CIELAB) = 1.0.
Formation: Coating shall be uniform; shall be uniformly applied; shall not be gritty, mottled, stippled, or ribbed in appearance; and shall not exhibit cracks or flake off.
Cleanliness: The dirt count for each side of the paper shall not exceed 25 specks per square meter.
No sample sheet (8½” x 11” in size) shall contain more than one defect with equivalent area of 0.25mm² or greater.
Government Paper Specification Standards | September 2019 | No.13 75
JCP L60 — SILK / DULL-COATED COVER
Cover Paper — FSC 9310
Use information: This paragraph is informational only and is not exclusively definitive of the end use. For high quality multicolor face and back offset printing of covers for books, periodicals, etc. Low glare. Sometimes referred to as satin. Printed matter may include text, line illustrations, and halftones up to 150-line screen and solid reverses.
Stock: Groundwood pulp not to exceed 1%.
Note: No post-consumer fiber is required. Any percentage of post-consumer fiber is encouraged provided that the requirements of this Standard are met.
Basis weight: 20 by 26 inches, 500 sheets (pounds) 65 80 100
A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.
Acidity: pH value of the coating shall average not less than 6.5
Bursting strength: Average not less than (lb/in²) 30 40 50
Tearing strength: Average each direction not less than (grams) 80 100 120
Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 95 95 96
No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 93 93 94
Gloss (75°): Average each side not to exceed (percent) (applies to all weights) 25 to 40
Smoothness: Average each side not to exceed (Sheffield units) (applies to all weights) 120
Testing: Shall be conducted in accordance with methods in Government Paper Specification Standards Part 2.
The acceptance criteria Part 4 shall apply.
General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.
Brightness: Average not less than 85% or as specified.
Color: The paper in the order (or publication) shall be uniform and the color variation shall not exceed
DE (CIELAB) = 1.0.
Formation: Coating shall be uniform; shall be uniformly applied; shall not be gritty, mottled, stippled, or ribbed in appearance; and shall not exhibit cracks or flake off.
Cleanliness: The dirt count for each side of the paper shall not exceed 100 specks per square meter.
No sample sheet (8½ x 11” in size) shall contain more than one defect with equivalent area of 0.25mm² or greater.
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JCP L61 — NO. 1 SILK / DULL-COATED COVER
Cover Paper — FSC 9310
Use information: This paragraph is informational only and is not exclusively definitive of the end use. For highest quality multicolor face and back offset printing of reply cards, covers for book, periodicals, etc. Low glare.
Sometimes referred to as satin. The 65-pound stock may not be suitable for use as a reply card. Printed matter may include text, line illustrations, and halftones up to 200-line screen and solid reverses.
Stock: Free from groundwood or unbleached wood pulp.
Note: No post-consumer fiber is required. Any percentage of post-consumer fiber is encouraged provided that the requirements of this Standard are met.
Basis weight: 20 by 26 inches, 500 sheets (pounds) 65¹ 80 100 120
A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.
Acidity: pH value of the coating shall average not less than 6.5
Bursting strength: Average not less than (lb/in²) 45 55 65 75
Tearing strength: Average each direction not less than (grams) 80 100 120 140
Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 97 97 98 98
No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 95 95 96 96
Gloss (75°): Average each side not to exceed (percent) (applies to all weights) 30 to 50
Smoothness: Average each side not to exceed (Sheffield units) (applies to all weights) 60
Testing: Shall be conducted in accordance with methods in Government Paper Specification Standards Part 2.
The acceptance criteria Part 4 does NOT apply.
¹ The caliper (nominal thickness) for this weight stock may not meet USPS requirement.
General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.
Brightness: Average not less than 90% or as specified.
Color: The paper in the order (or publication) shall be uniform and the color variation shall not exceed DE
(CIELAB) = 1.0.
Formation: Coating shall be uniform; shall be uniformly applied; shall not be gritty, mottled, stippled, or ribbed in appearance; and shall not exhibit cracks or flake off.
Cleanliness: The dirt count for each side of the paper shall not exceed 25 specks per square meter.
No sample sheet (8½ x 11” in size) shall contain more than one defect with equivalent area of 0.25mm² or
Government Paper Specification Standards | September 2019 | No.13 77
JCP L62 — NO. 2 SILK / DULL-COATED COVER
Cover Paper — FSC 9310
Use information: This paragraph is informational only and is not exclusively definitive of the end use. For highest quality multicolor face and back offset printing of reply cards, covers for book, periodicals, etc. Low glare.
Sometimes referred to as satin. The 65 pound stock may not be suitable for use as a reply card. Printed matter may include text, line illustrations, and halftones up to 200-line screen and solid reverses.
Stock: Free from groundwood or unbleached wood pulp.
Note: No post-consumer fiber is required. Any percentage of post-consumer fiber is encouraged provided that the requirements of this Standard are met.
Basis weight: 20 by 26 inches, 500 sheets (pounds) 65¹ 80 100 120
A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.
Acidity: pH value of the coating shall average not less than 6.5
Bursting strength: Average not less than (lb/in²) 45 55 65 75
Tearing strength: Average each direction not less than (grams) 80 100 120 140
Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 96 97 98 98
No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 94 95 96 96
Gloss (75°): Average each side not to exceed (percent) (applies to all weights) 25 to 50
Smoothness: Average each side not to exceed (Sheffield units) (applies to all weights) 115
Testing: Shall be conducted in accordance with methods in Government Paper Specification Standards Part 2.
The acceptance criteria Part 4 does NOT apply.
¹ The caliper (nominal thickness) for this weight stock may not meet USPS requirement.
General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.
Brightness: Average not less than 88% or as specified.
Color: The paper in the order (or publication) shall be uniform and the color variation shall not exceed DE
(CIELAB) = 1.0.
Formation: Coating shall be uniform; shall be uniformly applied; shall not be gritty, mottled, stippled, or ribbed in appearance; and shall not exhibit cracks or flake off.
Cleanliness: The dirt count for each side of the paper shall not exceed 50 specks per square meter.
No sample sheet (8½ x 11” in size) shall contain more than one defect with equivalent area of 0.25mm² or
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