Newsprint, also known as white paper, is the primary paper used for newspapers and books. It is produced from mechanical wood pulp (or other chemical pulps) and contains a high amount of lignin and other impurities, mainly suitable for the main text paper of newspapers, magazines, textbooks, comic books, and other publications.

The newsprint features include: lightweight and good elasticity; excellent ink absorption, ensuring the ink adheres well to the paper surface. After calendering, both sides of the paper are smooth and non-felty, resulting in clear and full impressions. It has certain mechanical strength; good opacity; and is suitable for high-speed web offset printing.

Newsprint is produced from mechanical wood pulp (or other chemical pulp), containing a large amount of lignin and other impurities, which is not suitable for long-term storage. Over time, the paper yellows and becomes brittle, has poor water resistance, and is not suitable for writing. It must use printing ink or book ink, with ink viscosity not too high, and the plate moisture must be strictly controlled during flat plate printing. Due to the predominant use of mechanical wood pulp as the raw material, which contains lignin and impurities, the paper is not suitable for long-term storage and is prone to damage.