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Government Paper Specification Standards | September 2019 | No.13

September 2019

TO: HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES

The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) provides Federal agencies with highly valuable advice and assistance in obtaining their printing needs. One of the ways in which we provide this assistance is in the development and issuance of Government paper standards. The purpose of these standards is to (1) achieve compliance with relevant statutes regarding printing papers; (2) address environmental, workplace safety, and paper longevity issues; and (3) maximize savings in the Government’s paper purchases and ultimately your print projects.

These standards are available for use by all departments of the Government and their field offices.

Some standards are specialty grades with limited availability and have been designated within the standard. Generally these stocks are procured as mill run quantities. There is maximum flexibility in specifying color, texture, and recycled content.

The use of these standards will achieve the greatest possible savings in paper stocks for your agency’s printing needs.

If you have any questions about unique substrates such as paper manufactured with security features, please contact your National Accounts Manager.

Please do not hesitate to contact your GPO customer service representative with any suggestions you may have to improve this publication.

Sincerely, Government Publishing Office

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Part 1. Specifications 1

Runnability Requirements for Paper Used in a Federal Printing Plant 3

Text Papers 5

JCP A15: Newsprint

JCP A25: Uncoated Heat-Set Machine-Finish Web Text

JCP A50: Uncoated Machine-Finish Book End

JCP A55: Heat-Set Web Text

JCP A60: Uncoated Text

JCP A61: No. 1 Smooth-Finish Text

JCP A63: Uncoated Colored Text

JCP A65: Uncoated Light-Weight Groundwood Text

JCP A70: Uncoated 100% Recycled Text

JCP A75: Light-Weight Text (Bible Paper)

JCP A80: Opacified Text

JCP A90: Vellum-Finish Text; White and Colors

JCP A91: Smooth and Embossed Text; White and Colors

JCP A95: Hi-Bulk Text (Return Mailer)

JCP A100: Antique Text

JCP A110: 50% Cotton Antique Text

JCP A120: 50% Cotton Laid-Finish Antique Text

JCP A160: Coated One-Side (C1S) Text

JCP A175: Gloss-Coated Text (Publication Grade)

JCP A180: Gloss-Coated Text

JCP A181: No. 1 Gloss-Coated Text

JCP A182: No. 2 Gloss-Coated Text

JCP A205: Durable Gloss-Coated Text

JCP A220: Water-Resistant Text

JCP A230: High-Yield (Light Coating) Text

JCP A235: Matte-Coated Text (Publication Grade)

JCP A240: Matte-Coated Text

JCP A250: Uncoated Laid-Finished Text; White and Colors

JCP A260: Silk / Dull-Coated Text

JCP A261: No. 1 Silk / Dull-Coated Text

JCP A262: No. 2 Silk / Dull-Coated Text

JCP A270: Uncoated-Permanent Text; White and Cream White

JCP A280: Matte-Coated Groundwood Text

Writing Papers 38

JCP D10: Writing; White and Colors (With Tablet Stock Option)

JCP D11: Smooth and Embossed Writing; White and Colors

JCP D50: 100% Cotton Fine Writing

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Map Papers 41

JCP E10: 50% Map, Lithographic Finish

JCP E20: High Wet-Strength Map, Lithographic Finish

JCP E30: Offset Map, Lithographic Finish

JCP E40: Chemical Wood Map, Lithographic Finish

JCP E50: 50% Chart, Lithographic Finish

Bond Papers 46

JCP G05: Chemical Wood Forms Bond; White and Colors

JCP G10: Bond

JCP G15: 50% Recycled Bond; White and Colors

JCP G40: 25% Cotton Bond; White and Colors; Archival Quality

JCP G45: 25% Cotton Bond; White and Colors; 50% Recycled

JCP G50: 25% Cotton Translucent Bond

JCP G60: 25% Cotton Opacified Bond; Archival Quality

JCP G65: 25% Cotton Opacified Bond; White and Colors; 50% Recycled

JCP G70: 50% Cotton Bond

JCP G80: 100% Cotton Bond

Parchment Papers 56

JCP H10: 100% Cotton Parchment

JCP H20: 100% Cotton Parchment; Cream White

JCP H30: Laser-Finish Parchment; White, Natural White, and Colors

JCP H40: Smooth-Finish Diploma Paper; Cream White

Ledger Papers 60

JCP J10: Ledger; White and Colors

JCP J20: 25% Cotton Ledger

JCP J30: 100% Cotton Ledger

Index Papers 63

JCP K10: Index; White and Colors

JCP K20: 25% Cotton Index; White and Colors

JCP K30: 100% Cotton Index; Cream White

Cover Papers 66

JCP L10: Gloss-Coated Cover

JCP L11: No. 1 Gloss-Coated Cover

JCP L12: No. 2 Gloss-Coated Cover

JCP L20: Vellum-Finish Cover; White and Colors

JCP L21: Smooth and Embossed Cover; White and Colors

JCP L23: Uncoated Cover

JCP L24: Vellum Bristol Cover; White and Colors

JCP L40: Uncoated Laid-Finish Cover; White and Colors

JCP L50: Matte-Coated Cover

JCP L60: Silk / Dull-Coated Cover

JCP L61: No. 1 Silk / Dull-Coated Cover

JCP L62: No. 2 Silk / Dull-Coated Cover

JCP L70: Coated One-Side (C1S) Cover

JCP L72: Coated Two-Sides (C2S) Cover

JCP L80: Cast-Coated Cover

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Kraft Paper 81

JCP N10: No. 2 Kraft

Miscellaneous Papers 82

JCP O-10: Gummed, Conventional Adhesive

JCP O-25: Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Bond

JCP O-26: Optical Mark Read (OMR) Bond; White, Violet or Gray

JCP O-27: Optical Mark Sense Scanner (OMSS) Bond

JCP O-60: Plain Copier, Xerographic; White and Colors (Archival Quality)

JCP O-61: High Quality Xerographic Copier, Laser Printer

JCP O-63: Plain Copier, Xerographic, Laser Printer; Colors

JCP O-65: Plain Copier, Xerographic; White and Colors

JCP O-70: 100% Recycled Plain Copier, Xerographic

JCP O-80: Carbonless Bond; White and Colors

JCP O-90: Printable Plastic Film (Synthetic Paper)

JCP O-91: Uncoated (Tear-Resistant) Synthetic Paper

Tag Boards 94

JCP P10: High-Finish Manila Tag

JCP P20: High-Finish Folder Stock; Natural and Colors

Cardboards 96

JCP Q20: Railroad Board; White and Colors

JCP Q50: Chemical Wood Board; Colors

JCP Q80: High-Finish Red Wallet Board

Miscellaneous Boards 99

JCP R10: Pressboard; Colors (Type III)

JCP R11: Pressboard; Colors (Type I)

JCP R20: Newsboard

JCP R30: Book Cover Board

Envelopes 103

General Requirements for Envelopes

JCP V10: Light-Brown (Kraft Shade) Envelope

JCP V15: White Kraft Envelope

JCP V20: Writing Envelope; White and Colors

JCP V40: 25% Cotton Bond Envelope

JCP V90: TYVEKTM-Finish Envelope

Part 2. Testing Standards and Definition of Terms 109

Part 3. Standard Samples and Drawings 113

Samples and Color Information 114

Watermark Drawings 116

Envelope Drawings 117

Part 4. Statutory Authority and Acceptance Criteria 119

Title 44 References: Sections 509, 513 and 514 120

Product Quality Index 120

Defect Definitions 120

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Demerit Assessments 122

Calculating PQI Examples 125

Part 5. Basis Weights and Thickness Data 127

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INTRODUCTION

This publication has been divided into five sections:

Part 1 Specifications, consists of the 103 standards.

Part 2 Testing Standards and Definition of Terms, compiles definition of terms used in the standards and the test methods used in measuring the characteristics and properties of papers and paper boards.

Part 3 Standard Samples and Drawings, gives information on the standard samples program, drawings of common envelope construction-types, and Government watermarks.

Part 4 Statutory Authority and Acceptance Criteria, provides statutory references for the setting of standards and the evaluation program for determining compliance with the paper standard.

Part 5 Basis Weights and Thickness Data, is a summary of the basis weight and thickness data for the specifications listed in Part 1.

There are 14 classes of papers listed in the table of contents. Each item of paper is identified by a paper code which indicates both class and grade. For example, JCP A60, the “A” refers to the class of printing paper and the 60 to the grade “offset book.” Similarly for JCP L20, “L” refers to cover paper class and 20 to the “vellum-finish” grade. The four-digit number associated with the FSC prefix is a General Services Administration Federal Supply Catalog designation and is included when available.

The use of optical (fluorescent) brighteners is prohibited in those grades with 50% and 100% cotton/linen content as well as those papers specified for use in optical scanners.

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Part 1

SPECIFICATIONS

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Runnabil i ty Requirements for Paper Used in a Federal Printing Plant September 2019

Sizing: Paper shall be surface-sized and internal-sized, suitable for satisfactory printing on both sides of the paper on high-speed, heat-set web presses equipped with low VOC¹ dampening systems.

For Basis weight: 25 by 38 inches, 500 sheets (pounds), the following tensile strength applies for roll paper stock with these basis weights: 35 40 50 60 70 80

Tensile strength: Average not less than (kg/in) for the machine direction (MD) and cross direction (CD)-

Pick resistance — Sheet-fed: Average each side not less than 13-A Dennison wax number for sheets sizes exceeding 17 by 22 inches;

10-A for sheet sizes 17 by 22 inches or less.

Web offset paper: Average each side not less than 10-A. No individual specimen shall average less than 8-A.

Curl: Paper shall lie flat with either no tendency to curl or with a curl which can be overcome under reasonable working conditions.

Surface: Shall be free from lint, fuzz, or any particles which will pick, lift, fluff, or pile on the blanket under normal press conditions.

Size and trim — Sheets: Paper shall be furnished in the sizes(s) ordered and shall be flat, trimmed square on four sides with clean smooth edges, and evenly jogged. The tolerance of ±1/16 inch shall be allowed except for sheets 8½ x 14” or less;

then a tolerance of ±1/32 inch shall be allowed. Successive sheets within any package shall not differ from each other by more than 1/64 inch. Paper with the long dimension 32 inches or less shall be considered square if the variation does not exceed 1/32 inch; over 32 inches, 1/16 inch.

Rolls: Roll width and diameter shall be as ordered. A tolerance of ±1/16 inch shall be allowed for width and ±1 inch for diameter.

Roll winding: Roll paper shall be tightly wound at even tension and shall not contain more than the specified maximum number of splices per roll. The number of splices permitted per roll is determined by the roll diameter. On rolls 40 inches or less, a maximum of three splices per roll shall be allowed. On rolls over 40 inches, a maximum of four splices per roll shall be allowed. Splices shall be neatly and securely overlap-pasted and made with a repulpable adhesive which will not permit the splice to separate while passing through a drying oven maintained at 200°C. The adhesive may be applied from a tape from backing, provided the backing is removed, leaving only the adhesive component of the splice. The adhesive shall not cause the splice to adhere to adjacent laps. The tails of the splices shall be neatly and evenly removed without damage to adjacent laps. Splices shall be flagged at both ends with projecting colored markers, not pasted to the splice, or otherwise clearly marked.

Grain: Direction of the grain on flat paper shall be as ordered.

Color: Shall match the Government’s standard sample for color. A deviation of DE(CIELAB) = 5.0 from the color standard is allowed. As appropriate, the CIELAB values (III D65, 10°observer) for the color standard will be specified in the solicitation. The common color standards are found in Part 3.

The paper in the order (or publication) shall be uniform, and the color variation shall not exceed DE(CIELAB) = 1.0.

Pressroom conditions: The bulk of this paper will be used in air-conditioned pressrooms maintained at 24°C ±2°C and 45% ±8% relative humidity.

Testing: Shall be conducted in accordance with methods in Government Paper Specification Standards Part 2.

The acceptance criteria Part 4 shall apply except as noted.

¹ VOC = Volatile organic compounds; refers to organic chemical compounds which have significant vapor pressures and can affect the environment and human health.

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JCP A15 — NEWSPRINT

Text Paper — FSC 9310

Use information: This paragraph is informational only and is not exclusively definitive of the end use. For minimum quality, face and back offset printing of newsletters, catalogs, pamphlets, newspapers, etc., of a non-permanent nature. Printed matter may include text, line illustrations, and 65-line screen halftones.

Stock: 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: 24 by 36 inches, 500 sheets (pounds) 26.1 27.7 30.0

A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.

Tearing strength:

Average each direction not less than (grams) 18 20 22

Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 87 89 90

No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 85 87 88

Thickness: Average (inch) 0.0027 0.0028 0.0030

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 the other.

General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.

Brightness: Shall target 53% 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: Shall match the Government standard.

Testing: Shall be conducted in accordance with methods in Government Paper Specification Standards Part 2.

The acceptance criteria in Part 4 shall apply.

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JCP A25 — UNCOATED HEAT-SET MACHINE-FINISH WEB TEXT

Text Paper — FSC 9310

Use information: This paragraph is informational only and is not exclusively definitive of the end use.

For simultaneous face and back web offset printing of books, pamphlets, catalogs, periodicals, etc. Low bulk.

Printed matter may include text, line illustrations, and halftones up to 150-line screen. A mill run grade.

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) 35

A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.

Acidity: pH value shall average not less than 6.5

Bursting strength: Average not less than (lb/in²) 11

Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 84

No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 82

Thickness: Average (mils) 2.2

A tolerance of ±0.0003 inch shall be allowed.

Paper shall be uniform and shall not vary more than

0.0004 inch from edge to edge.

No individual specimen shall exceed (mils) 2.8

General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.

Brightness: Shall target 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

Finish and formation: Shall be uniform.

Cleanliness: The dirt count for each side of the paper shall not exceed 250 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.

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JCP A50 — UNCOATED MACHINE-FINISH BOOK END

Text Paper — FSC 9310

Use information: This paragraph is informational only and is not exclusively definitive of the end use. For end leaves of bound books, some of which may be printed by the offset process. Printed matter may include line illustrations and halftones up to 150-lines screen. A mill run grade.

Stock: 100% bleached chemical woodpulp.

Note: Not less than 30% post-consumer fiber. Any percent over 30 percentage points is encouraged provided that the requirements of this Standard are met.

Basis weight: 25 by 38 inches, 500 sheets (pounds) 80

A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.

Acidity: pH value by cold extraction shall average not less than 7.0. The paper shall contain not less than 2% calcium carbonate.

Folding endurance: Average each direction not less than (M.I.T. double fold) 30

General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.

Brightness: Shall target 72% 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 250 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.

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JCP A55 — HEAT-SET WEB TEXT

Text Paper — FSC 9310

Use information: This paragraph is informational only and is not exclusively definitive of the end use. For simultaneous face and back web offset printing of books, pamphlets, catalogs, folders, circulars, etc. Printed matter may include text, line illustrations and halftones up to 150-line screen. Slitting and pasting and/or cross perforating are included in press capabilities.

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.

Sizing: Paper shall be surface and internal sized suitable for satisfactory printing on both sides of the paper on high-speed heat-set web presses equipped with low VOC1 dampening systems.

Basis weight: 25 by 38 inches, 500 sheets (pounds) 40 50 60 70 80

A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.

Acidity: pH value shall average not less than 6.5

Tensile strength: Average not less than

Bursting strength: Average not less than (lb/in²) 13 15 18 22 25

Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 86 89 91 92 94

No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 84 87 89 90 92

Thickness: Average (mils) 3.0 3.9 4.7 5.5 6.3

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.

Pick resistance: Average each side not less than 10-A Dennison wax number No individual specimen shall average less than 8-A Dennison wax number.

Surface: Shall be free from lint, fuzz, or any particles which will pick, lift, fluff, or pile on the blanket under normal press conditions.

General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.

Brightness: Shall target 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 650 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.

Pressroom conditions: The bulk of this paper will be used in air-conditioned pressrooms maintained at 24°C ±2°C and 45% ±8% relative humidity.

Testing: Shall be conducted in accordance with methods in Government Paper Specification Standards Part 2.

The acceptance criteria in Part 4 shall apply.

1VOC = Volatile organic compounds; refers to organic chemical compounds which have significant vapor pressures and can affect the environment and human health.

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JCP A60 — UNCOATED TEXT

Text Paper — FSC 9310

Use information: This paragraph is informational only and is not exclusively definitive of the end use. For face and back multicolor offset printing of books, pamphlets, catalogs, folders, circulars, etc. The 40-pound stock may not be suitable for solid reverses or heavy halftones. Printed matter may include text, line illustrations and halftones up to 150-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) 40 50 60 70 80

A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.

Acidity: pH value shall average not less than 6.5

Bursting strength: Average not less than (lb/in²) 13 15 18 22 25

Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 86 89 91 92 94

No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 84 87 89 90 92

Thickness: Average (mils) 3.0 3.9 4.7 5.5 6.3

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.

General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.

Brightness: Shall target 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

Finish and formation: Shall be uniform.

Cleanliness: The dirt count for each side of paper shall not exceed 650 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 A61 — NO. 1 SMOOTH-FINISH TEXT

Text Paper — FSC 9310

Use information: This paragraph is informational only and is not exclusively definitive of the end use. For highest quality face and back offset printing of books, pamphlets, folders, etc. Lower bulk. Printed matter may include text, line illustrations, halftones up to 150-line screen and solid reverses.

Stock: 100% bleached chemical pulp.

Note: Not less than 30% post-consumer fiber. Any percent over 30 percentage points is encouraged provided that the requirements of this Standard are met.

Basis weight: 25 by 38 inches, 500 sheets (pounds) 50 60 70 80

A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.

Acidity: pH value by cold extraction shall average not less than 7.0. The paper shall contain not less than 2% calcium carbonate.

Bursting strength: Average not less than (lb/in²) 21 25 29 33

Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 92 93 94 95

No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 90 91 92 93

Thickness: Average (mils) 3.9 4.7 5.5 6.3

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.

Smoothness: Average each side not to exceed (Sheffield units) (applies to all weights) 140

General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.

Brightness: Shall target 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.

Finish and formation: Shall be uniform with a smooth finish.

Cleanliness: The dirt count for each side of the paper shall not exceed 250 specks per square meter.

No sample sheet (8½ x 11” in size) shall contain more than one defect with an equivalent area of 0.25 mm² or greater.

Testing: Shall be conducted in accordance with methods in Government Paper Specification Standards Part 2.

The “precision requirements” of the acceptance criteria in Part 4 shall apply except as noted in the specification.

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JCP A63 — UNCOATED COLORED TEXT

Text Paper — FSC 9310

Use information: This paragraph is informational only and is not exclusively definitive of the end use. For face and back multicolor offset printing of books, pamphlets, folders, circulars, etc.. 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: Not less than 30% post-consumer fiber. Any percent over 30 percentage points is encouraged provided that the requirements of this Standard are met.

Basis weight: 25 by 38 inches, 500 sheets (pounds) 50 60 70 80

A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.

Bursting strength: Average not less than (lb/in²) 16 19 22 25

Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 90 92 93 94

No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 88 90 91 92

Thickness: Average (mils) 3.9 4.7 5.5 6.3

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.

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.

Color: For a tight color match, designate a “precision” match in the solicitation. If no designation is specified, the “regular” acceptance criteria will be applied in judging the acceptability of the color match between the standard and the supplied paper stock for hue, chroma, and saturation.

General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.

Color: The paper in the order (or publication) shall be uniform and shall not exceed DE(CIELAB)= 1.0.

The color shall match one of the established color standards in Part 3 or match a color sample supplied by the ordering agency. Colors shall not fade or transfer (rub off) and shall appear even and uniform on the surface of the sheet. The sheet shall not be 2-sided.

Finish and formation: Shall be uniform.

Cleanliness: The dirt count for each side of the paper shall not exceed 250 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.

Note: This property is automatically waived when the ordering agency has specified a sheet with “fibers” or

“specks” in the paper surface.

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JCP A65 — UNCOATED LIGHT-WEIGHT GROUNDWOOD TEXT

Text Paper — FSC 9310

Use information: This paragraph is informational only and is not exclusively definitive of the end use. For face and back web offset printing of books, pamphlets, catalogs, periodicals, etc. of a non-permanent nature. Low bulk. Printed matter may include text, line illustrations, and halftones up to 120-line screen. A mill run grade.

Stock: Mechanical Pulp. No post-consumer fiber is required.

Basis weight: 25 by 38 inches, 500 sheets (pounds) 35

A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.

Bursting strength: Average not less than (lb/in²) 11

Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 88

No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 86

Thickness: Average (mils) 3.0

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.

General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.

Brightness: Shall target 72% 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: Shall match the Government Standard.

Testing: Shall be conducted in accordance with methods in Government Paper Specification Standards Part 2.

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JCP A70 — UNCOATED 100% RECYCLED TEXT

Text Paper — FSC 9310

Use information: This paragraph is informational only and is not exclusively definitive of the end use. For minimum quality face and back offset printing of books, pamphlets, catalogs, folders, circulars, open forms, etc. of a non-permanent nature. Printed forms are suitable for execution with ball point and felt tip pens. Printed matter may include text and line illustrations.

Stock: Not less than 100% total recovered fiber of which at least 50% shall be post-consumer fiber. Any percent over 50 percentage points is encouraged provided that the requirements of this Standard are met.

Basis weight: 25 by 38 inches, 500 sheets (pounds) 40 45 50 60 70 80 100

A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.

Bursting strength: Average not less than (lb/in²) 12 13 15 18 21 24 30

Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 87 88 90 92 94 95 96

No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 85 86 88 90 92 93 94

Thickness: Average (mils) 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.8 5.5 6.2 8.2

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.

Testing: Shall be conducted in accordance with methods in Government Paper Specification Standards Part 2.

The acceptance criteria in Part 4 shall apply.

General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.

Brightness: Shall target 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.

Finish and formation: Shall be uniform.

Cleanliness: The dirt count for each side of the paper shall not exceed 650 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 A75 — LIGHT-WEIGHT TEXT (BIBLE PAPER)

Text Paper — FSC 9310

Use information: This paragraph is informational only and is not exclusively definitive of the end use. For face and back offset printing of books, pamphlets, catalogs, folders, circulars, etc. Low bulk. Printed matter may include text, line illustrations, and halftones up to 150-line screen. A mill run grade.

Stock: 100% bleached chemical pulp.

Note¹: Post-consumer fiber in any percentage is encouraged provided that the requirements of this Standard are met.

Basis weight: 25 by 38 inches, 500 sheets (pounds) 30

A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.

Acidity: pH value by cold extraction shall be not less than 7.0. The paper shall contain not less than 2% calcium carbonate.

Bursting strength: Average not less than (lb/in²) 15

Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 88 Note: Any deviation in this requirement is sufficient cause for rejection of the paper.

Thickness: Average (mils) 2.1

A tolerance of +0.0001 inch and -0.0002 inch shall be allowed.

Smoothness: Average each side not to exceed (Sheffield units) 60 to 100

General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.

Brightness: Shall target 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.

Finish and formation: Shall be uniform.

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 in the specification.

¹ This is a specialty grade with low Government usage. A post-consumer fiber content for this grade is not practical for cost and technological reasons.

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JCP A80 — OPACIFIED TEXT

Text 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 books, pamphlets, folders, etc. Printed matter may include text, line illustrations, halftones up to 150-line screen, and solid reverses.

Stock: 100% bleached chemical 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) 40 50 60

A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.

Acidity: pH value by cold extraction shall average not less than 7.0. The paper shall contain not less than 2% calcium carbonate.

Bursting strength: Average not less than (lb/in²) 16 20 25

Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 89 91 93

No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 87 89 91

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 in the specification.

Thickness: Average (mils) 3.1 3.9 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.

General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.

Brightness: Shall target 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.

Finish and formation: Shall be uniform.

Cleanliness: The dirt count for each side of the paper shall not exceed 250 specks per square meter.

No sample sheet (8½ x 11” in size) shall contain more than one defect with an equivalent area of 0.25 mm² or greater.

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JCP A90 — VELLUM-FINISH TEXT; WHITE AND COLORS

Text Paper — FSC 9310

Use information: This paragraph is informational only and is not exclusively definitive of the end use. For high quality face and back and offset printing of books, pamphlets, folders, etc. Printed matter may include text, line illustrations, halftones up to 150-line screen, and solid reverses.

Stock: 100% bleached chemical pulp.

Note: Not less than 30% post-consumer fiber. Any percent over 30 percentage points is encouraged provided that the requirements of this Standard are met.

Basis weight: 25 by 38 inches, 500 sheets (pounds) 50 60 70 80 100

A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.

Acidity: pH value by cold extraction shall be not less than 7.0. The paper shall contain not less than 2% calcium carbonate.

Bursting strength: Average not less than (lb/in²) 19 24 27 28 32

Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 92 93 94 95 96

No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 90 91 92 93 94

Thickness: Average (mils) 4.3 5.1 5.9 6.7 8.2

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.

General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.

Brightness: The white paper shall target 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. For colored stock, paper shall match one of the established color standards in Part 3 or match a color sample supplied by the ordering agency. Colors shall not fade or transfer (rub off) and shall appear even and uniform on the surface of the sheet. The sheet shall not be 2-sided.

Finish: Paper shall have a vellum-finish.

Formation: Shall be uniform.

Cleanliness: The dirt count for each side of the paper shall not exceed 650 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 in the specification.

Color: For a tight color match, designate a “precision” match in the solicitation. If no designation is specified, the “regular” acceptance criteria will be applied in judging the acceptability of the color match between the standard and the supplied paper stock for hue, chroma, and saturation.

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JCP A91 — SMOOTH AND EMBOSSED TEXT; WHITE AND COLORS

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 and offset printing of books, pamphlets, brochures, etc. Printed matter may include text, line illustrations, halftones up to 150-line screen and solid reverses. This standard allows for unique finishes for special print requirements.

Stock: 100% bleached chemical wood pulp.

Note: Not less than 30% post-consumer fiber. Any percent over 30 percentage points is encouraged provided that the requirements of this Standard are met.

Basis weight: 25 by 38 inches, 500 sheets (pounds) 60 70 80 100 A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.

Acidity: pH value by cold extraction shall average not less than 7.0. The paper shall contain not less than 2% calcium carbonate.

Tearing strength: Average each direction not less than (grams) 20 25 28 35

Opacity: For white paper only, average not less than (percent) 92 94 95 97

No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 90 92 93 95

Thickness: For smooth-finish stock average (mils) 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.9

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.

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 in the specification.

Color: For a tight color match, designate a “precision” match in the solicitation. If no designation is specified, the “regular” acceptance criteria will be applied in judging the acceptability of the color match between the standard and the supplied paper stock for hue, chroma, and saturation.

General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.

Brightness: The white paper shall target 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. For colored stock, paper shall match one of the established color standards in Part 3 or match a color sample supplied by the ordering agency. Colors shall not fade or transfer (rub off) and shall appear even and uniform on the surface of the sheet. The sheet shall not be 2-sided.

Finish and formation: Paper shall have a smooth finish or as specified (linen, leatherette, etc.)

Formation: Shall be uniform.

Cleanliness: The dirt count for each side of the paper shall not exceed 250 specks per square meter.

No sample sheet (8½ x 11” in size) shall contain more than one defect with an equivalent area of 0.25 mm² or greater.

Note: The requirement is automatically waived when the ordering agency specifies a paper with fibers or specks in the paper surface.

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JCP A95 — HI-BULK TEXT (RETURN MAILER)

Text Paper — FSC 9310

Use information: This paragraph is informational only and is not exclusively definitive of the end use. For face and back offset printing of return mailers. Printed matter may include text, line illustrations, halftones up to 150-line screen and solid reverses. Grade complies with the U.S. Postal Service minimum caliper (thickness) requirement for return mailers.

Stock: Groundwood pulp not to exceed 1%.

Note: Not less than 30% post-consumer fiber. Any percent over 30 percentage points is encouraged, provided that the requirements of this Standard are met.

Basis weight: 25 by 38 inches, 500 sheets (pounds) 70

A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.

Bursting strength: Average not less than (lb/in²) 16

Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 91

No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 89

Thickness: Average not less than (mils) 7.0

Paper shall be uniform and shall not vary more than

0.0004 inch from edge to edge.

Note: Any specimen averaging less the 0.0070 inch shall be sufficient cause for rejection of the paper.

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 in the specification.

Porosity: Average not less than (seconds) 25

General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.

Brightness: Shall target 79% 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 650 specks per square meter.

No sample sheet (8½ x 11” in size) shall contain more

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JCP A100 — ANTIQUE 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, folders, brochures, etc. Has a rough, soft finish, particularly suited for publications with extensive reading matter. High bulk. Printed matter may include text, line illustrations and halftones up to 150-line screen. A mill run grade.

Stock: Groundwood pulp not to exceed 1%.

Note: Not less than 30% post-consumer fiber. Any percent over 30 percentage points is encouraged, provided that the requirements of this Standard are met.

Basis weight: 25 by 38 inches, 500 sheets (pounds) 45 60 70

A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.

Acidity: pH value shall average not less than 6.5

Bursting strength: Average not less than (lb/in²) 13 18 21

Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 89 91 94

No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 87 89 92

Thickness: Average (mils) 3.9 5.1 5.9

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.

General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.

Brightness: Shall target 72% ±2% 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 250 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.

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JCP A110 — 50% COTTON ANTIQUE 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, catalogs, pamphlets, etc. requiring above average durability and permanence. Has a rough, soft finish particularly suited for publications with extensive reading matter. High bulk.

Printed matter may include text, line illustrations and halftones up to 150-line screen. A mill run grade.

Stock: Not less than 50% cotton or linen fibers.

Groundwood pulp not to exceed 1%.

No fluorescent (optical) brighteners shall be added to the pulp or paper during manufacture. Fluorescence, due to residual white water, broke, or natural fibers, is permissible, provided the increase in reflectance measured with and without the ultraviolet component of a light source of 3100 Kelvin in combination with a C.I.E. (International Commission on Illumination) Z (blue) filter, does not exceed 2.0%.

Note: Not less than 30% post-consumer fiber. Any percent over 30 percentage points is encouraged, provided that the requirements of this Standard are met.

Basis weight: 25 by 38 inches, 500 sheets (pounds) 40 A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.

Acidity: pH value shall average not less than 7.0

Bursting strength: Average not less than (lb/in²) 13

Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 89

No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 87

Testing: Shall be conducted in accordance with methods in Government Paper Specification Standards Part 2.

The acceptance criteria in Part 4 shall apply.

Thickness: Average not less than (mils) 3.5

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.

Porosity: Average not less than (seconds) 25

General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.

Brightness: Shall target 72% ±2% 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 250 specks per square meter.

No sample sheet (8½ x 11” in size) shall contain more

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JCP A120 — 50% COTTON LAID-FINISH ANTIQUE 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 pamphlets, brochures, invitations, programs, etc., requiring attractive appearance and/or above average durability and above average permanence. Has a rough, soft finish with decorative chain marks running at right angles to laid lines. High bulk. Printed matter may include text, line illustrations, and halftones up to 150-line screen.

Stock: Not less than 50% cotton or linen fibers.

Groundwood pulp not to exceed 1%.

No fluorescent (optical) brighteners shall be added to the pulp or paper during manufacture. Fluorescence, due to residual white water, broke, or natural fibers, is permissible, provided the increase in reflectance, measured with and without the ultraviolet component of a light source of 3100 Kelvin in combination with a C.I.E. (International Commission on Illumination) Z (blue) filter, does not exceed 2.0%.

Note: Not less than 30% post-consumer fiber. Any percent over 30 percentage points is encouraged, provided that the requirements of this Standard are met.

Basis weight: 25 by 38 inches, 500 sheets (pounds) 70

A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.

Acidity: pH value shall average not less than 7.0

Bursting strength: Average not less than (lb/in²) 19

Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 90

No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 88

Thickness: Average (mils) 5.5

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.

Chain marks: Shall run parallel to machine direction of the sheet and match the standard sample.

General appearance: Paper shall conform to the standard sample(s) established by the Government.

Brightness: Shall target 72% ±2% 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: Paper shall have a laid-finish.

Formation: Shall be uniform.

Cleanliness: The dirt count for each side of the paper shall not exceed 250 specks per square meter.

No sample sheet (8½ x 11” in size) shall contain more than one defect with an equivalent area of 0.25 mm² or greater.

Testing: Shall be conducted in accordance with methods in Government Paper Specification Standards Part 2.

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JCP A160 — COATED ONE-SIDE TEXT (C1S)

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 posters, envelopes, etc. Printed matter may include text, line illustrations, halftones up to 150-line screen, and solids. Coated side is for 4-color process printing.

Stock: Free from groundwood and 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) 60 70 80 100 A tolerance of ±5% shall be allowed.

Tearing strength: Average each direction not less than (grams) 40 50 55 60

Opacity: Average not less than (percent) 90 91 92 94

No individual specimen shall average less than (percent) 88 89 90 92

Thickness: Average (mils) 3.2 3.9 4.5 5.2

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 of coated side (75°): Average not less than (percent) (applies to all weights) 60

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 of coated side: 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 250 specks per square meter.

No sample sheet (8½ x 11” in size)shall contain more than one defect with an 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 except as noted in the specification.

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JCP A175 — GLOSS-COATED TEXT (PUBLICATION GRADE)

Text Paper — FSC 9310

Use information: This paragraph is informational only and is not exclusively definitive of the end use. For face and back offset printing. Grade suited for long run of books, pamphlets, magazines, periodicals, brochures, etc. Printed matter may include text, line illustrations, and halftones up to 150-line screen.

Stock: Free from groundwood or unbleached wood pulp.

Note: No post-consumer fiber is…