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More commonly called bond paper, xerographic paper is used for electronic printing and used in office machines including copiers and desktop printers. The name xerographic comes from xerography, a photocopying process developed in the 1930s.

Xerographic paper is characterized by erasability, good absorption, and rigidity.

Xerographic paper such as copier paper and laser printer paper sold in office supply stores typically comes in letter size reams of 500 sheets.

Pronunciation: [zeer-uh-graf-ik]
Also Known As: bond paper | reprographic paper | writing paper | copy paper | printer paper
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