uncoated · Smooth Uncoated
LENNA™
Premium Uncoated Paper
With uncoated paper supply tightening from mill closures, tariff impacts, and rising prices (5–9% increases announced across major mills for Q1 2026), LENNA offers a reliable, competitively priced uncoated option with guaranteed supply and no minimum orders. Engineered for lay-flat performance, high opacity, and less reversion, LENNA provides consistent quality with mill-lock reliability optimized for high-speed continuous inkjet platforms.
80
ISO Brightness
1
Weight
Smooth
Uncoated Finish
80 ISO brightness with an optimal print surface
Engineered lay-flat surface — no curl in high-speed bindery
Elemental chlorine-free
Consistent caliper and reliable opacity
Optimized for high-speed continuous inkjet
FSC, SFI, or PEFC certified available
Mill-lock consistency — same line, same profiles
Less reversion vs. competing uncoated grades
—— Specifications
Technical Specifications
Complete specifications for the LENNA 50# stocking program. 80 ISO brightness.
| Weight | Caliper (mils) | Brightness | Opacity (%) | Smoothness (Sheffield) | M-Weight (lbs) | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50#Engineered lay-flat — optimized for offset and inkjet web. | 4.4 | 80 | 95% | 0 | 75 | Direct mailTransactional & statement mailFinancial & medical documentsFlyers & brochuresMachine-inserted programs |
All values are nominal. Basis size: 25 x 38. M-weight per 1,000 sheets. Smoothness measured in Sheffield units (higher values indicate the natural texture of uncoated paper).
—— Use Cases
Built For Applications
Direct mail, transactional & statement mail, financial & medical documents, flyers & brochures, machine-inserted programs, and high-speed bindery work.
Direct Mail
High-volume variable-data mailings that demand consistent quality at speed. LENNA's inkjet optimization ensures clean personalization every time.
Book Interiors
Trade books, textbooks, and workbooks with excellent readability. High bulk-to-weight ratio gives a premium hand-feel at competitive postage.
Transactional Mail
Statements, invoices, and notices that require dependable performance on high-speed inserters and toner adhesion for variable data.
Catalogs & Directories
High-page-count publications where lay-flat performance and foldability are critical. Consistent color page after page.
Manuals & Guides
Technical manuals, training materials, and reference guides with clean text reproduction and a smooth writing surface.
Newsletters & Periodicals
Recurring publications that demand reliable supply and consistent quality run over run.
—— Compatibility
Press Compatibility
LENNA runs on the presses you already own. Here is the compatibility matrix by weight.
| Grade | Inkjet Web | Offset Web | Sheetfed Offset | Digital Sheetfed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50# |
1
Inkjet Web
1
Offset Web
1
Sheetfed Offset
1
Digital Sheetfed
—— Differentiators
What Makes LENNA Different
Engineered from the ground up for high-speed production environments where uptime is everything.
Superior Lay-Flat Properties
No curl, no wave, no jams. LENNA stays flat through the entire press and finishing process, reducing waste and minimizing operator intervention.
Inkjet Optimized
Purpose-built surface chemistry delivers excellent ink absorption and dry time on high-speed inkjet web presses. Clean, sharp output at full production speed.
Exceptional Runnability
Consistent caliper and formation sheet-to-sheet means fewer web breaks, less waste, and more uptime. Designed for the demands of 24/7 production.
Multi-Press Versatility
From inkjet web to offset web, sheetfed, and digital, LENNA performs consistently across press platforms with minimal adjustment between runs.
—— Origin
Our Canadian mill partner — Nova Scotia, Canada
Manufactured at one of North America's premier paper mills, ensuring consistent quality and reliable supply for your pressroom.
—— Get Started
Ready to See the Difference?
Request a LENNA sample pack and see why printers are switching to Archway for their uncoated paper needs.