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Premium opaque uncoated booklets are printed on a thick, bright-white uncoated stock that delivers a refined, natural feel distinctly different from gloss or matte coated papers. The uncoated surface eliminates glare entirely, making text exceptionally easy to read under any lighting condition - ideal for publications where readability and a professional, understated appearance are the priority.
Available on 60lb or 70lb premium opaque stock, these booklets are the preferred choice for law firms, financial advisors, healthcare providers, real estate professionals, and academic institutions that want a polished publication without the reflective shine of coated paper.
| Finished Sizes | 5.5" x 8.5", 8.5" x 11", Custom |
| Page Count | 8 to 52 pages (must be multiples of 4) |
| Binding | Saddle-stitch - 2 wire staples through the spine fold |
| Paper Stock | 60lb or 70lb Premium Opaque Uncoated |
| Cover Options | Self-cover or separate 80lb / 100lb Uncoated Cover |
| Printing | Full Color (4/4), B&W (1/1), or Color Cover / B&W Inside |
| Finish | No coating - natural matte surface, writable |
| Turnaround | 3-5 Business Days - Rush available |
| Shipping | Nationwide - all 50 states |
| File Format | Single PDF, pages in sequential order |
| Resolution | 300 DPI minimum |
| Color Mode | CMYK (not RGB) |
| Bleed | 0.125" (1/8") on all four sides |
| Safe Zone | Keep text and logos 0.125" from all trim edges |
| Page Count | Total must be a multiple of 4 - add blank pages if needed |
| Note on Color | Uncoated stock absorbs more ink - colors appear slightly softer |
| Page Order | Sequential: Cover = Page 1, Inside Cover = Page 2, and so on |
Client guides, case summaries, and professional legal publications
Reports, investment guides, and client-facing financial documents
Patient education materials, clinical guides, and wellness booklets
Workbooks, course guides, and academic reference materials
No reflective coating means text is easy to read in any lighting - ideal for text-heavy publications that people spend time reading.
Uncoated paper accepts pen, pencil, and highlighter. Perfect for workbooks, forms, and documents readers need to annotate.
The natural, uncoated look conveys credibility and substance - trusted by legal, financial, and academic institutions worldwide.
Choose your size, page count, cover stock, inside paper, and printing option. Add one or multiple products to your cart and select from multiple shipping options.
Submit a print-ready PDF at 300 DPI in CMYK with 0.125" bleed. Note that colors appear slightly softer on uncoated stock.
If you need one, we can email you a PDF proof for your review, verifying page order, margins, and color before going to press.
Printed, saddle-stitched, and shipped to your door in 3-5 business days. Rush available.
Premium opaque uncoated paper is a thick, bright-white paper stock that contains no surface coating - no gloss, no matte film, and no aqueous finish. The absence of any coating means the paper surface is completely natural and matte, with zero glare under any lighting condition. The term "opaque" refers to the paper's high opacity rating - it resists ink show-through from the opposite side even at heavier ink coverage, which is especially important in double-sided booklets with dense text or solid color backgrounds. Compared to standard uncoated bond paper, premium opaque stock is noticeably brighter, heavier, and more substantial in hand. It is the preferred choice for law firms, financial institutions, healthcare providers, academic publishers, and real estate professionals who want a polished, authoritative publication without the reflective shine associated with gloss or coated papers.
Premium opaque uncoated booklets are available on 60lb and 70lb premium opaque uncoated stock. The 60lb weight is the standard choice for most professional publications - it provides an excellent balance of opacity, printability, and cost. The 70lb weight is heavier and more substantial, preferred for publications that will be used repeatedly over time or that need to project a higher level of quality. Both weights accept pen, pencil, and highlighter easily, making them suitable for workbooks, forms, and annotated documents. Contact our team if you are unsure which weight is right for your project and we can recommend the best option based on your page count, content type, and intended audience.
Premium opaque uncoated booklets are available in page counts from 8 to 52 pages. Like all saddle-stitch booklets, the total page count must be a multiple of 4. If your content does not fill a multiple of 4, add blank pages to reach the next available count. Standard finished sizes are 5.5" x 8.5" and 8.5" x 11". Custom sizes are available on request - contact our team with your dimensions for a quote. The 52-page maximum reflects the practical limits of saddle-stitching on uncoated stock - for thicker publications on uncoated paper, perfect binding is recommended and available through our Bound Books product.
Yes - and this is an important consideration when designing for uncoated paper. Uncoated stock absorbs more ink than coated paper because there is no barrier between the ink and the paper fibers. As a result, colors appear slightly softer, more muted, and less saturated compared to the same artwork printed on gloss or matte coated stock. Blacks may appear slightly less deep and photographs may look less crisp. This is a natural characteristic of uncoated printing, not a print quality issue. To compensate, experienced designers often boost saturation and contrast slightly when preparing files destined for uncoated stock. Always use CMYK color mode and proof your file on screen before submitting. If you are concerned about how your colors will translate, contact our pre-press team for guidance before finalizing your artwork.
File setup requirements are the same as for all saddle-stitch booklets. Submit a single PDF with all pages in sequential reading order - not as printer spreads. Set your document to the finished trim size and add 0.125" bleed on all four sides. Keep all text, logos, and critical design elements at least 0.125" from all trim edges. Use CMYK color mode throughout and export at a minimum of 300 DPI. Total page count must be a multiple of 4. Because colors appear slightly softer on uncoated stock, consider adding a small boost to saturation and contrast in your design before exporting your final PDF. Our pre-press team reviews every file before printing and will contact you if we identify any issues that could affect your print quality.
Premium opaque uncoated booklets are most commonly ordered by organizations and professionals in industries where credibility, readability, and a refined, non-flashy appearance are priorities. Law firms use them for client proposals and legal summaries. Financial advisors and investment firms use them for quarterly reports, fund prospectuses, and client presentations. Healthcare organizations use them for patient education materials and clinical guidelines. Real estate agencies use them for property portfolios and buyer guides. Academic institutions use them for course materials, syllabi, and research publications. The uncoated surface is also specifically preferred for workbooks, annotated guides, and any publication where readers will be writing on the pages.
Standard production time for premium opaque uncoated booklets is 3 to 5 business days from file approval, not including shipping transit time. Rush production is available for orders with tight deadlines - contact our team before placing your order to confirm availability. We have been producing high-quality print materials since 1983 and have extensive experience delivering on urgent timelines for legal filings, corporate presentations, conference materials, and academic deadlines. Submitting complete, print-ready files with correct bleed, CMYK color mode, and the right page count on the first submission is the most reliable way to keep your project on schedule without the need for rush production.
Yes. Copies America ships finished premium opaque uncoated booklets to any address in the contiguous United States from our production facility in Plainview, New York. Standard and expedited shipping options are available at checkout. For large orders or time-sensitive deliveries, contact our team before ordering to discuss the best shipping option for your schedule and budget.
Our team can help you choose the right stock, weight, and finish for your publication.
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