Placement of the rule varies depending on how much information is contained below it. Letterhead is printed at the UI Printing Department on recycled paper that has been specially manufactured to be suitable for photocopying, laser printing, and other standard means of reproduction. Using recycled stock helps the UI meet Iowa's legislated obligation to use recycled paper. No graphics, slogans, or group identifiers may appear on the letterhead. An optional letterhead is available displaying a list of faculty in the left margin.
Second sheets are blank matching paper stock.
UI watermark bond is available for external communications, while traditional bond paper is acceptable for internal communications.