noun
plain paper; uncoated paper
Refers to standard, untreated paper without special coatings, often used in contrast to coated or specialty papers in printing contexts.
このプリンターは普通紙にも高画質で印刷できます。
This printer can print high-quality images even on plain paper.
写真用紙ではなく、普通紙にコピーしてください。
Please copy it onto plain paper, not photo paper.
High-quality paper, often woodfree and used for books or documents; 普通紙 is a more general term for everyday plain paper.
Compound of 普通 (ordinary) and 紙 (paper). The term is straightforward and modern, with no obscure historical derivation.