A halftone that prints in two colors to create greater visual interest or more subtle detail and gray tones. The process by which full-color photographs and artwork is reproduced. Four halftones, one for each of the primary colors plus black, are printed one on top of the other, creating the range of color that was in the original. These papers can range from extremely shiny to very dull. The chief benefit of these papers is that less ink is absorbed into the paper making for brighter colors and greater detail.
Glossy papers are all coated papers.
Most copier paper, laser printer paper and stationery is uncoated paper. The system of catagorizing thickness of paper. The various classifications of book, cover, text, bond, etc., can be confusing. The most important thing to know is that cover weight stock is thicker than the same weight in book, bond or offset. The best way to judge stock is by feel.