Beyond Pulp

Opaque papers also cut down on the thickness of jobs, such as books and manuals, which can bring down costs on binding or other finishing techniques. Opacifying fillers have a high brightness level, as well, giving these papers a dual advantage.

"To take advantage of [opaque papers], printers and their customers should look not at the cost of the paper," Hieronymus says, "but at the total cost of the printed solution."