Quad/Graphics (QUAD) 10-Q 6 May 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	1-May-15
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	Quad/Graphics, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1481792
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Trading Symbol	QUAD
Common Class A [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		35,366,416
Common Class B [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		14,198,464
Common Class C [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		0

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Net sales
Products	$950.30	$953.70
Services	157.7	149.1
Total net sales	1,108	1,102.80
Cost of sales
Products	780.2	783.6
Services	115.2	109
Total cost of sales	895.4	892.6
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses	109.7	103.5
Depreciation and amortization	81.3	83.8
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	10.1	11.9
Goodwill impairment	23.3	0
Total operating expenses	1,119.80	1,091.80
Operating income (loss)	-11.8	11
Interest expense	22.5	20.9
Loss before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	-34.3	-9.9
Income tax benefit	-1	-1.2
Loss before equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	-33.3	-8.7
Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	-1.9	-0.4
Net loss	-35.2	-9.1
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0.3
Net loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	($35.20)	($8.80)
Loss per share attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders
Basic and diluted	($0.74)	($0.19)
Dividends declared per share (in usd per share)	$0.30	$0.30
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$0.30	$0.30
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Basic and diluted	47.7	47.4

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	($35.20)	($9.10)
Other comprehensive loss
Translation adjustments	-24.9	-0.8
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan adjustments	0	-1.5
Other comprehensive loss, before tax	-24.9	-2.3
Income tax benefit related to items of other comprehensive loss	0	0.6
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-24.9	-1.7
Total comprehensive loss	-60.1	-10.8
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0.3
Comprehensive loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	($60.10)	($10.50)

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$24.50	$9.60
Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts of $57.3 million at March 31, 2015 and $57.8 million at December 31, 2014	628.8	766.2
Inventories	291	287.8
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	44.8	39.1
Deferred income taxes	55.7	48.4
Short-term restricted cash	31.2	31.2
Total current assets	1,076	1,182.30
Property, plant and equipment—net	1,818.60	1,855.50
Goodwill	751.3	775.5
Other intangible assets—net	146.6	149.1
Equity method investments in unconsolidated entities	37.1	42
Other long-term assets	83.8	72.8
Total assets	3,913.40	4,077.20
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	332.8	406.9
Amounts owing in satisfaction of bankruptcy claims	1.4	1.4
Accrued liabilities	322.6	358.1
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	95.9	92
Current portion of capital lease obligations	4.3	4.2
Total current liabilities	757	862.6
Long-term debt	1,345.70	1,319.70
Unsecured notes to be issued	8	9
Capital lease obligations	10.5	9.7
Deferred income taxes	387.4	384.4
Other long-term liabilities	324.2	339.3
Total liabilities	2,832.80	2,924.70
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	972.8	971.3
Treasury stock, at cost	-216.7	-218.8
Retained earnings	464.6	515.2
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-141.5	-116.6
Total shareholders' equity	1,080.60	1,152.50
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	3,913.40	4,077.20
Common Class A [Member]
Shareholders' equity
Common stock	1	1
Common Class B [Member]
Shareholders' equity
Common stock	0.4	0.4
Common Class C [Member]
Shareholders' equity
Common stock	$0	$0

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS
Allowances for doubtful accounts	$57.30	$57.80

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss	($35.20)	($9.10)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	81.3	83.8
Impairment charges	6.3	1.1
Goodwill impairment	23.3	0
Amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discount	1.2	1.1
Stock-based compensation	2.7	4.2
Deferred income taxes	-4.7	-3.7
Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	1.9	0.4
Changes in operating assets and liabilities—net of acquisitions	-12.6	-44.8
Net cash provided by operating activities	64.2	33
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-42.3	-45.8
Cost investment in unconsolidated entities	-1.2	-4.1
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment	0.1	0.2
Transfers from restricted cash	0	0.1
Acquisition of businesses—net of cash acquired	-19.5	-8.9
Net cash used in investing activities	-62.9	-58.5
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payments of long-term debt	-9.7	-16.3
Payments of capital lease obligations	-1.2	-1.8
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	388.3	419.6
Payments on revolving credit facilities	-348.6	-362.8
Bankruptcy claim payments on unsecured notes to be issued	0	-0.1
Sale of stock for options exercised	1.3	0.8
Shares withheld from employees for the tax obligation on equity grants	-1.6	-1
Tax benefit on equity award activity	1.2	0
Payment of cash dividends	-15.8	-14.7
Net cash provided by financing activities	13.9	23.7
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	-0.3	1.8
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	14.9	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	9.6	13.1
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$24.50	$13.10

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for Quad/Graphics, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company" or "Quad/Graphics") have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations for interim financial information of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") have been omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations. The results of operations and accounts of businesses acquired are included in the condensed consolidated financial statements from the dates of acquisition (see Note 2, "Acquisitions and Strategic Investments"). These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated annual financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2014, and notes thereto included in the Company's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 2, 2015.
	The Company is subject to seasonality in its quarterly results as net sales and operating income are higher in the third and fourth quarters of the calendar year as compared to the first and second quarters. The fourth quarter is the highest seasonal quarter for cash flows from operating activities due to the reduction of working capital requirements that reach peak levels during the third quarter. Seasonality is driven by increased magazine advertising page counts, retail inserts, catalogs and books primarily due to back-to-school and holiday-related advertising and promotions. The Company expects this seasonality impact to continue in future years.
	The financial information contained herein reflects all normal recurring adjustments, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the Company's results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include estimates and assumptions of management that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Acquisitions_and_Strategic_Inv

Acquisitions and Strategic Investments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Strategic Investments	Acquisitions and Strategic Investments
	2015 Marin's International Acquisition
	The Company completed the acquisition of Marin's International ("Marin's") on February 3, 2015, for $29.1 million. Marin's, headquartered in Paris, France, is a worldwide leader in the point-of-sale display industry and specializes in the research and design of display solutions. Marin's products are produced by a global network of licensees, as well as one wide-format digital print, kitting and fulfillment facility in Paris. Marin's uses its own European based sales force and the global licensees to sell its patented product portfolio. The purchase of Marin's was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting under GAAP. The purchase price of $29.1 million for Marin's includes $10.1 million of acquired cash for a net purchase price of $19.0 million. Identifiable intangible assets of $18.3 million have been recorded through the preliminary purchase price allocation, and have estimated useful lives ranging from five to six years. The preliminary purchase price allocation is based on valuations performed to determine the fair value of the net assets as of the acquisition date. The final purchase price, as well as the purchase price allocation, is subject to the final determination of acquired working capital and completion of the final valuation of the net assets acquired. The valuation of the $19.0 million net assets acquired, excluding acquired cash, was classified as Level 3 in the valuation hierarchy (see Note 12, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements," for the definition of Level 3 inputs). Marin's operations are included in the International segment.
	2014 Brown Printing Company Acquisition
	The Company completed the acquisition of Brown Printing Company ("Brown Printing") on May 30, 2014, for $100.0 million. Brown Printing provides magazine and catalog printing, distribution services and integrated media solutions to magazine publishers and catalog marketers in the United States. The purchase of Brown Printing was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting under GAAP. The Company recorded the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the acquired tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The Company used cash on hand and borrowings under its revolving credit facility to finance the acquisition.
	Brown Printing's operations are included in the United States Print and Related Services segment. Disclosure of the financial results of Brown Printing since the acquisition date is not practicable as it is not being operated as a standalone business, and has been combined with the Company's existing operations.
	The Company recorded a preliminary allocation of the purchase price to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including certain contingent liabilities, based on their fair values as of the May 30, 2014 acquisition date. The preliminary purchase price allocation is as follows:
		Preliminary Purchase
		Price Allocation
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	3.6
	Accounts receivable	46.1
	Other current assets	20
	Property, plant and equipment	70.8
	Identifiable intangible assets	4.7
	Other long-term assets	7.5
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(36.0		)
	Other long-term liabilities	(16.7		)
	Preliminary purchase price	$	100
	The preliminary allocation of the purchase price and unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is based on valuations performed to determine the fair value of the net assets as of the acquisition date. The final purchase price, as well as the purchase price allocation, is subject to the final determination of acquired working capital and completion of the final valuation of the net assets acquired. The valuation of the net assets acquired of $100.0 million was classified as Level 3 in the valuation hierarchy (see Note 12, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements," for the definition of Level 3 inputs). Identifiable customer relationship intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives of six years.
	2014 Anselmo L. Morvillo S.A. Investment
	The Company invested an additional $6.5 million in Anselmo L. Morvillo S.A. ("Morvillo") in Argentina, which increased its ownership share in Morvillo from 85% to 100% during the year ended December 31, 2014. The Company historically consolidated the results of Morvillo into the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements and presented the 15% portion of Morvillo's results not owned by the Company as noncontrolling interest. The Company will no longer present noncontrolling interest going forward as Morvillo's results are fully consolidated into the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.
	2014 UniGraphic, Inc. Acquisition
	The Company completed the acquisition of UniGraphic, Inc. ("UniGraphic"), a commercial and specialty printing company based in the Boston metro area, on February 5, 2014. UniGraphic offers commercial and specialty printing, in-store marketing, digital and fulfillment solutions for a wide variety of industries including arts and entertainment, education, financial, food, healthcare, mass media, pharmaceutical and retail. The net purchase price of $11.2 million for UniGraphic includes $9.7 million of net cash paid as of March 31, 2015, and an estimated $1.5 million of future cash payments related to the acquisition. Identifiable customer relationship intangible assets of $6.9 million have been recorded through the final purchase price allocation, and will be amortized over six years. The final purchase price allocation was based on valuations performed to determine the fair value of the net assets as of the acquisition date. UniGraphic's operations are included in the United States Print and Related Services segment.
	Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information
	The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information presents the Company's results as if the Company had acquired Brown Printing on January 1, 2013. The unaudited pro forma information has been prepared with the following considerations:
	-1	The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared using the acquisition method of accounting under existing GAAP. The Company is the acquirer for accounting purposes.
	-2	The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information does not reflect any operating cost synergy savings that the combined companies may achieve as a result of the acquisition, the costs necessary to achieve these operating synergy savings or additional charges necessary as a result of the integration.
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
		(actual)			(pro forma)
	Pro forma net sales	$	1,108.00		$	1,192.30
	Pro forma net loss attributable to common shareholders	(35.2		)	(8.5		)
	Pro forma diluted net loss per share attributable to common shareholders	(0.74		)	(0.18		)

Restructuring_Impairment_and_T

Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring, Impairment, and Transaction-Related Charges	Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges
	The Company recorded restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Employee termination charges	$	5.1		$	6
	Impairment charges	6.3			1.1
	Transaction-related charges (income)	(9.2		)	0.6
	Integration costs	1.8			2.7
	Other restructuring charges	6.1			1.5
	Total	$	10.1		$	11.9
	The costs related to these activities have been recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges. See Note 19, "Segment Information," for restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges by segment.
	Restructuring Charges
	The Company began a restructuring program in 2010 related to eliminating excess manufacturing capacity and properly aligning its cost structure. The Company has announced a total of 26 plant closures and has reduced headcount by approximately 9,000 employees since 2010.
	The Company announced the closure of the Queretaro, Mexico plant during the three months ended March 31, 2015. The Company recorded the following charges as a result of plant closures and other restructuring programs for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
	•	Employee termination charges of $5.1 million and $6.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The Company reduced its workforce through facility consolidations and involuntary separation programs.
	•	Integration costs of $1.8 million and $2.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Integration costs were primarily related to preparing existing facilities to meet new production requirements resulting from work transferring from closed plants, as well as other costs related to the integration of the acquired companies.
	•	Other restructuring charges of $6.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2015, which consisted of: (1) $2.2 million of vacant facility carrying costs, (2) $0.4 million of equipment and infrastructure removal costs from closed plants and (3) $3.5 million of lease exit charges primarily related to the closure of the Atlanta, Georgia facility. Other restructuring charges of $1.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014, which consisted of: (1) $0.9 million of vacant facility carrying costs, (2) $0.1 million of equipment and infrastructure removal costs from closed plants and (3) $0.5 million of lease exit charges.
	The restructuring charges recorded are based on plans that have been committed to by management and are, in part, based upon management's best estimates of future events. Changes to the estimates may require future restructuring charges and adjustments to the restructuring liabilities. The Company expects to incur additional restructuring charges related to these and other initiatives.
	Impairment Charges
	The Company recognized impairment charges of $6.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2015, consisting of: (1) $4.1 million of impairment charges for machinery and equipment no longer being utilized in production as a result of facility consolidations including Atlanta, Georgia; Dickson, Tennessee; and Queretaro, Mexico, as well as other capacity reduction restructuring initiatives and (2) $1.2 million of impairment charges for land and building, $0.9 million of impairment charges for machinery and equipment and $0.1 million of impairment charges for other intangible assets as a result of the recently commenced restructuring proceedings in Argentina for the Company's Argentina subsidiaries, World Color Argentina, S. A. and Morvillo (the "Argentina Subsidiaries").
	In addition, a $23.3 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge was recorded within the Latin America reporting unit of the International segment during the three months ended March 31, 2015. This non-cash charge is included in the line item entitled goodwill impairment in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations. See Note 4, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," for further information.
	The Company recognized impairment charges of $1.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014, related to machinery and equipment no longer being utilized in production as a result of facility consolidations, as well as other capacity reduction restructuring initiatives.
	The fair values of the impaired assets were determined by the Company to be Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy (see Note 12, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements," for the definition of Level 3 inputs) and were estimated based on broker quotes and internal expertise related to current marketplace conditions. These assets were adjusted to their estimated fair values at the time of impairment.
	Transaction-Related Charges (Income)
	The Company incurs transaction-related charges (income) primarily consisting of professional service fees related to business acquisition and divestiture activities. The Company recognized transaction-related charges (income) of $(9.2) million during the three months ended March 31, 2015, which includes a $10.0 million non-recurring gain as a result of Courier Corporation's ("Courier") termination of the agreement pursuant to which Quad/Graphics was to acquire Courier, partially offset by $0.8 million of professional service fees primarily for the terminated acquisition of Courier and the acquisitions of Marin's and Copac Global Packaging, Inc. ("Copac") (see Note 22, "Subsequent Events," for further details on the acquisition of Copac). The Company recognized transaction-related charges of $0.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014, which primarily included professional service fees for the acquisitions of Brown Printing and Unigraphic. The transaction-related charges were expensed as incurred in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance on business combinations.
	Reserves for Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges
	Activity impacting the Company's reserves for restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges for the three months ended March 31, 2015, was as follows:
		Employee			Impairment			Transaction-Related			Integration			Other			Total
		Termination			Charges			Charges (Income)			Costs			Restructuring
		Charges												Charges
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	10		$	—		$	0.5		$	1.8		$	13.6		$	25.9
	Expense (income)	5.1			6.3			(9.2		)	1.8			6.1			10.1
	Cash receipts (payments)	(7.7		)	—			9.4			(2.1		)	(5.3		)	(5.7		)
	Non-cash adjustments	—			(6.3		)	—			—			0.7			(5.6		)
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	7.4		$	—		$	0.7		$	1.5		$	15.1		$	24.7
	The Company's restructuring, impairment and transaction-related reserves at March 31, 2015 included a short-term and a long-term component. The short-term portion included $17.0 million in accrued liabilities and $1.9 million in accounts payable in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as the Company expects these reserves to be paid within the next twelve months. The long-term portion of $5.8 million is included in other long-term liabilities (see Note 13, "Other Long-Term Liabilities") in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, of which $5.5 million is included in restructuring reserve and $0.3 million is included in multiemployer pension plans ("MEPPs") withdrawal liability (see Note 14, "Employee Retirement Plans," for further details on the Company's MEPPs).

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	Goodwill is tested annually for impairment as of October 31 or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is below its carrying value. One of these indicators is entity-specific events, which may be evidenced by, among other things, a contemplation of bankruptcy. On March 25, 2015, due to deteriorating economic conditions, including inflation and currency devaluation, combined with uncertain political conditions, declining print volumes and labor challenges, the Company's Argentina Subsidiaries (included within the Latin America reporting unit) commenced bankruptcy restructuring proceedings with a goal of consolidating operations. As a result, the Company conducted an interim goodwill impairment assessment of the Latin America reporting unit, which included comparing the carrying amount of net assets, including goodwill, to its respective fair value as of March 31, 2015, the date of the interim assessment.
	Fair value was determined using an equal weighting of both the income and market approaches. Under the income approach, the Company determined fair value based on estimated future cash flows discounted by an estimated weighted-average cost of capital, which reflects the overall level of inherent risk and the rate of return an outside investor would expect to earn. Under the market approach, the Company derived the fair value of the reporting units based on market multiples of comparable publicly-traded companies. The Company performed an additional fair value measurement calculation to determine whether a Latin America reporting unit impairment charge should be recorded because the fair value of the reporting unit was below its carrying amount. As part of this calculation, the Company also estimated the fair values of significant tangible and intangible long-lived assets in the Latin America reporting unit. This fair value determination was categorized as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy (see Note 12, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements," for the definition of Level 3 inputs).
	The Company recorded a $23.3 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge as a result of the March 31, 2015 interim goodwill impairment assessment for the Latin America reporting unit within the International segment. The goodwill impairment charge resulted from a reduction in estimated fair value of the reporting unit based on lower expectations for future revenue, profitability and cash flows as compared to expectations in the last annual goodwill impairment assessment performed as of October 31, 2014, and as reviewed for any additional indications of impairment as of December 31, 2014.
	Goodwill included $23.3 million of accumulated impairment losses at March 31, 2015. Goodwill at December 31, 2014 did not include any accumulated impairment losses. No goodwill impairment was recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2014. Activity impacting goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2015, was as follows:
		United States Print and Related Services				International				Total
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	751.3			$	24.2			$	775.5
	Impairment	—				(23.3		)		(23.3		)
	Translation adjustments	—				(0.9		)		(0.9		)
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	751.3			$	—			$	751.3
	The components of other intangible assets at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, were as follows:
		March 31, 2015												December 31, 2014
		Weighted		Gross				Accumulated				Net Book		Weighted	Gross		Accumulated			Net Book
		Average		Carrying				Amortization				Value		Average	Carrying		Amortization			Value
		Amortization		Amount										Amortization	Amount
		Period (years)												Period (years)
	Trademarks, patents, licenses and agreements	5		$	22.1			$	(4.1	)		$	18	5	$	5.1	$	(3.8	)	$	1.3
	Customer relationships	6		442.9				(315.3		)		127.6		6	445.1		(298.5		)	146.6
	Capitalized software	5		6.4				(6.1		)		0.3		5	6.7		(6.3		)	0.4
	Acquired technology	5		6.2				(5.5		)		0.7		5	6.7		(5.9		)	0.8
	Total			$	477.6			$	(331.0	)		$	146.6		$	463.6	$	(314.5	)	$	149.1
	The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization within other intangible assets—net in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, differs from the value originally recorded at acquisition due to the effects of currency fluctuations between the purchase date and March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
	Amortization expense for other intangible assets was $19.1 million and $18.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The following table outlines the estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets as of March 31, 2015:
		Amortization Expense
	Remainder of 2015	$	58.9
	2016	46.6
	2017	14.6
	2018	14.1
	2019	10.1
	2020 and thereafter	2.3
	Total	$	146.6

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories
	The components of inventories at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, were as follows:
		March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Raw materials and manufacturing supplies	$	186.7	$	185.4
	Work in process	50.6		53.9
	Finished goods	53.7		48.5
	Total	$	291	$	287.8

Property_Plant_and_Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment
	The components of property, plant and equipment at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, were as follows:
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Land	$	141.4		$	143.4
	Buildings	954.7			959.6
	Machinery and equipment	3,572.80			3,600.70
	Other(1)	231.9			229.4
	Construction in progress	55			40.1
	Property, plant and equipment—gross	$	4,955.80		$	4,973.20
	Less: accumulated depreciation	(3,137.2		)	(3,117.7		)
	Property, plant and equipment— net	$	1,818.60		$	1,855.50
	______________________________
	-1	Other consists of computer equipment, vehicles, furniture and fixtures, leasehold improvements and communication related equipment.
	The Company recorded impairment charges of $6.2 million and $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, to reduce the carrying amounts of certain land, buildings and machinery and equipment no longer utilized in production to fair value (see Note 3, "Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges" for further discussion on impairment charges).
	The Company recognized depreciation expense of $62.2 million and $64.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
	Assets Held for Sale
	Certain closed facilities are considered held for sale. The net book value of the assets held for sale was $3.2 million and $1.8 million as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. These assets were valued at their fair value, less the estimated costs to sell. The fair values were determined by the Company to be Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy (see Note 12, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements," for the definition of Level 3 inputs) and were estimated based on broker quotes and internal expertise related to current marketplace conditions. Assets held for sale are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Equity_Method_Investments_in_U

Equity Method Investments in Unconsolidated Entities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments in Unconsolidated Entities	Equity Method Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
	The Company has a 49% ownership interest in Plural Industria Gráfica Ltda. ("Plural"), a commercial printer based in São Paulo, Brazil, and a 50% ownership interest in Quad/Graphics Chile S.A. ("Chile"), a commercial printer based in Santiago, Chile. The Company's ownership interest in Plural and Chile is accounted for using the equity method of accounting for all periods presented. The Company's equity loss of Plural's and Chile's operations are recorded in equity in loss of unconsolidated entities in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations, and is included within the International segment.
	The combined condensed statements of operations for Plural and Chile for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, are presented below:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Net sales	$	38.2		$	51.6
	Operating income (loss)	(3.3		)	0.1
	Net loss	(3.9		)	(0.8		)

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies
	Litigation
	The Company is named as a defendant in various lawsuits in which claims are asserted against the Company in the normal course of business. The liabilities, if any, which may ultimately result from such lawsuits are not expected by management to have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company.
	Environmental Reserves
	The Company is subject to various laws, regulations and government policies relating to health and safety, to the generation, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous substances, and to environmental protection in general. The Company provides for expenses associated with environmental remediation obligations when such amounts are probable and can be reasonably estimated. Such reserves are adjusted as new information develops or circumstances change. The environmental reserves are not discounted. The Company believes it is in compliance with such laws, regulations and government policies in all material respects. Furthermore, the Company does not anticipate that maintaining compliance with such environmental statutes will have a material impact upon the Company's competitive or condensed consolidated financial position.

World_Color_Press_Insolvency_P

World Color Press Insolvency Proceedings	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
World Color Press Insolvency Proceedings [Abstract]
World Color Press Insolvency Proceedings	World Color Press Insolvency Proceedings
	The Company continues to manage the bankruptcy claim settlement process for the Quebecor World Inc. ("QWI") bankruptcy proceedings in the United States and Canada (QWI changed its name to "World Color Press Inc." upon emerging from bankruptcy on July 21, 2009). To the extent claims are allowed, the holders of such claims are entitled to receive recovery, with the nature of such recovery dependent upon the type and classification of such claims. In this regard, with respect to certain types of claims, the holders thereof are entitled to receive cash and/or unsecured notes, while the holders of certain other types of claims are entitled to receive a combination of Quad/Graphics common stock and cash, in accordance with the terms of the World Color Press acquisition agreement.
	With respect to claims asserted by the holders thereof as being entitled to a priority cash recovery, the Company has estimated that approximately $1.4 million of such recorded claims have yet to be paid as of March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014, and this obligation is classified as amounts owing in satisfaction of bankruptcy claims in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	With respect to unsecured claims held by creditors of the operating subsidiary debtors of Quebecor World (USA) Inc. (the "Class 3 Claims"), each allowed Class 3 Claim will be entitled to receive an unsecured note in an amount equaling 50% of such creditor's allowed Class 3 Claim, provided, however, that the aggregate principal amount of all such unsecured notes cannot exceed $75.0 million. Each allowed Class 3 Claim will also receive accrued interest and a 5% prepayment redemption premium thereon (the total aggregate maximum principal, interest and prepayment redemption premium for all Class 3 Claims is $89.2 million). In connection with the World Color Press acquisition, the Company was required to deposit the maximum potential payout to the Class 3 Claim creditors of $89.2 million with a trustee, and that amount will remain with the trustee until either (1) it is paid to a creditor for an allowed Class 3 Claim or (2) excess amounts not required for Class 3 Claim payments will revert to the Company.
	There were no payments made to Class 3 Claim creditors during the three months ended March 31, 2015. There were also no refunds of restricted cash received during the three months ended March 31, 2015. At March 31, 2015, a $29.1 million maximum potential payout to the Class 3 Claim creditors remains and is classified as restricted cash in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Based on the Company's analysis of the outstanding claims, the Company has a liability of $8.0 million at March 31, 2015, classified as unsecured notes to be issued in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Activity impacting restricted cash and unsecured notes to be issued for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was as follows:
		Restricted Cash		Unsecured
				Notes
				to be Issued
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	29.1	$	9
	Class 3 claim payments	—		—
	Restricted cash refunded	—		—
	Non-cash adjustments	—		(1.0		)
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	29.1	$	8
	The components of restricted cash at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, were as follows:
		March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Defeasance of unsecured notes to be issued	$	29.1	$	29.1
	Other	2.1		2.1
	Total	$	31.2	$	31.2
	While the liabilities recorded for any bankruptcy matters are based on management's current assessment of the amount likely to be paid, it is not possible to identify the final amount of priority cash claims or the amount of Class 3 Claims that will ultimately be allowed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Therefore, payments for amounts owing in satisfaction of bankruptcy claims could be materially higher than the amounts accrued on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, which would require additional cash payments to be made and expense to be recorded for the amount exceeding the Company's estimate. Amounts payable related to the unsecured notes could exceed current estimates, which would require additional expense to be recorded. The Company has resolved the majority of claims since acquiring World Color Press in 2010, but the ultimate timing for completion of the bankruptcy process depends on the resolution of the remaining claims.

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt
	Long-term debt consisted of the following as of March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014:
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Master note and security agreement	$	314.1		$	316.6
	Term loan A—$450.0 million due April 2019	433.1			438.8
	Term loan B—$300.0 million due April 2021	295.1			295.8
	Revolving credit facility—$850.0 million due April 2019	83.9			43.9
	Senior unsecured notes—$300.0 million due May 2022	300			300
	International revolving credit facility—$13.2 million	—			0.2
	Equipment term loans	12.5			13.3
	Other	2.9			3.1
	Total debt	$	1,441.60		$	1,411.70
	Less: short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	(95.9		)	(92.0		)
	Long-term debt	$	1,345.70		$	1,319.70
	Fair Value of Debt
	Based upon the interest rates available to the Company for borrowings with similar terms and maturities, the fair value of total debt was approximately $1.4 billion and $1.3 billion at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The fair value determination of total debt was categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy (see Note 12, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements," for the definition of Level 2 inputs).
	Covenants and Compliance
	The Company's various lending arrangements included certain financial covenants (all financial terms, numbers and ratios are as defined in the Company's debt agreements). Among these covenants, the Company was required to maintain the following as of March 31, 2015:
	•	Total Leverage Ratio. On a rolling twelve-month basis, the total leverage ratio, defined as total consolidated debt to consolidated EBITDA, shall not exceed 3.75 to 1.00 (for the twelve months ended March 31, 2015, the Company's total leverage ratio was 2.68 to 1.00).
	•	Senior Secured Leverage Ratio. On a rolling twelve-month basis, the senior secured leverage ratio, defined as senior secured debt to consolidated EBITDA, shall not exceed 3.50 to 1.00 (for the twelve months ended March 31, 2015, the Company's senior secured leverage ratio was 2.14 to 1.00).
	•	Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio. On a rolling twelve-month basis, the minimum interest coverage ratio, defined as consolidated EBITDA to consolidated cash interest expense, shall not be less than 3.50 to 1.00 (for the twelve months ended March 31, 2015, the Company's minimum interest coverage ratio was 5.69 to 1.00).
	In addition to those covenants, the Company's $1.6 billion senior secured credit facility (the "Senior Secured Credit Facility") also includes certain limitations on acquisitions, indebtedness, liens, dividends and repurchases of capital stock, including:
	•	If the Company's total leverage ratio is greater than 3.00 to 1.00 (as defined in the Senior Secured Credit Facility), the Company is prohibited from making greater than $120.0 million of annual dividend payments, capital stock repurchases and certain other payments. If the total leverage ratio is less than 3.00 to 1.00, there are no such restrictions.
	•	If the Company's senior secured leverage ratio is greater than 3.00 to 1.00 or the Company's total leverage ratio is greater than 3.50 to 1.00 (these ratios as defined in the Senior Secured Credit Facility), the Company is prohibited from voluntarily prepaying any of the $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of its unsecured 7.0% senior notes due May 1, 2022 (the "Senior Unsecured Notes") and from voluntarily prepaying any other unsecured or subordinated indebtedness, with certain exceptions (including any mandatory prepayments on the Senior Unsecured Notes or any other unsecured or subordinated debt). If the senior secured leverage ratio is less than 3.00 to 1.00 and the total leverage ratio is less than 3.50 to 1.00, there are no such restrictions.
	The indenture underlying the Company's Senior Unsecured Notes contains various covenants, including, but not limited to, covenants that, subject to certain exceptions, limit the Company's and its restricted subsidiaries' ability to: incur and/or guarantee additional debt; pay dividends, repurchase stock or make certain other restricted payments; enter into agreements limiting dividends and certain other restricted payments; prepay, redeem or repurchase subordinated debt; grant liens on assets; enter into sale and leaseback transactions; merge, consolidate, transfer or dispose of substantially all of the Company's consolidated assets; sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of property and assets; and engage in transactions with affiliates.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	The Company records income tax expense on an interim basis. The estimated annual effective income tax rate is adjusted quarterly and items discrete to a specific quarter are reflected in tax expense for that interim period. The effective income tax rate for the interim period can differ from the statutory tax rate, as it reflects changes in valuation allowances due to expected current year earnings or loss and other discrete items, such as changes in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits related to establishment and settlement of income tax exposures. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company's effective tax rate was less than the statutory tax rate primarily due to the impact of the $23.3 million nondeductible goodwill impairment charge and losses in foreign jurisdictions where the Company does not receive a tax benefit.
	The Company's liability for unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2015 was $31.1 million. There was no change in the liability since December 31, 2014. The Company anticipates a decrease to its liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $1.8 million within the next twelve months due to resolution of audits or statute expirations.

Financial_Instruments_and_Fair

Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements	Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
	Certain assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, while other assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, generally as a result of acquisitions or impairment charges. Fair value is determined based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. GAAP also classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into the following hierarchy:
	Level 1:	Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	Level 2:	Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability.
	Level 3:	Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. There are no Level 3 recurring measurements of assets or liabilities as of March 31, 2015.
	The Company records the fair value of its forward contracts and pension plan assets on a recurring basis. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, inventories, restricted cash, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and amounts owing in satisfaction of bankruptcy claims approximate their carrying values as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. See Note 10, "Debt," for further discussion on the fair value of the Company's debt.
	In addition to assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company is required to record certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, generally as a result of acquisitions or the remeasurement of assets resulting in impairment charges. See Note 2, "Acquisitions and Strategic Investments," for further discussion on acquisitions and Note 3, "Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges" and Note 4, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," for further discussion on impairment charges recorded as a result of the remeasurement of certain long-lived assets as of March 31, 2015 and 2014.
	The Company has operations in countries that have transactions outside their functional currencies and periodically enters into foreign exchange contracts. These contracts are used to hedge the net exposures of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and are designated as either cash flow hedges or fair value hedges. Gains or losses on net foreign currency hedges are intended to offset losses or gains on the underlying net exposures in an effort to reduce the earnings volatility resulting from fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates. There were no open foreign currency exchange contracts as of March 31, 2015.
	The Company periodically enters into natural gas forward purchase contracts to hedge against increases in commodity costs. The Company's commodity contracts qualified for the exception related to normal purchases and sales during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, as the Company takes delivery in the normal course of business.

Other_LongTerm_Liabilities

Other Long-Term Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Long-Term Liabilities	Other Long-Term Liabilities
	Other long-term liabilities consisted of the following as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
		March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Single employer pension and postretirement obligations	$	152.5	$	161.5
	Multiemployer pension plans—withdrawal liability	35.5		39.1
	Tax-related liabilities	17.6		17.4
	Employee-related liabilities	66.9		67.6
	Restructuring reserve	5.5		6.1
	Other	46.2		47.6
	Total	$	324.2	$	339.3

Employee_Retirement_Plans

Employee Retirement Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Retirement Plans	Employee Retirement Plans
	Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
	The Company sponsors various funded and unfunded pension plans for a portion of its full-time employees in the United States. Benefits are generally based upon years of service and compensation. These plans are funded in conformity with the applicable government regulations. The Company funds at least the minimum amount required for all qualified plans using actuarial cost methods and assumptions acceptable under government regulations. In 2014, the Company eliminated the postretirement medical benefit coverage for all retirees.
	The components of the net pension income and net postretirement benefits income for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, are as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Pension income
	Interest cost	$	(6.7	)	$	(7.3	)
	Expected return on plan assets	8.7			8.6
	Net pension income	$	2		$	1.3
	Postretirement benefits income
	Amortization of prior service credit	$	—		$	1.4
	Amortization of actuarial gain	—			0.1
	Net postretirement benefits income	$	—		$	1.5
	The Company made the following contributions and benefit payments to its defined benefit pension plans during the three months ended March 31, 2015:
		Three Months Ended
		31-Mar-15
	Contributions on qualified pension plans	$	6.9
	Benefit payments on non-qualified pension plans	0.2
	Total	$	7.1
	Multiemployer Pension Plans
	The Company has withdrawn from all significant MEPPs and replaced these union sponsored "promise to pay in the future" defined benefit plans with a Company sponsored "pay as you go" defined contribution plan. The two MEPPs, the Graphic Communications International Union – Employer Retirement Fund ("GCIU") and the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters National Pension Fund ("GCC"), are significantly underfunded, and will require the Company to pay a withdrawal liability to fund its pro rata share of the underfunding as of the plan year the full withdrawal was completed. As a result of the decision to withdraw, the Company accrued a $98.6 million estimated withdrawal liability based on information provided by each plan's trustee, as part of the purchase price allocation for World Color Press.
	The Company has received notices of withdrawal and demand for payment letters for both the GCIU and GCC plans, which, in total are in excess of the $98.6 million in original reserves established by the Company for the withdrawals. The Company is in the process of determining the final withdrawal payment, and is currently in litigation with the MEPPs' trustees to determine the amount and duration of the payments. The withdrawal liability reserved by the Company is within the range of the Company's estimated potential outcomes. The Company made payments totaling $3.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, as requested by the MEPPs and as required by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, although such payments do not waive the Company's rights to object to the withdrawal liabilities submitted by the GCIU and GCC plan administrators.
	The Company has reserved $55.4 million as its estimate of the total MEPPs withdrawal liability as of March 31, 2015, of which $35.5 million is recorded in other long-term liabilities, $14.4 million is recorded in accrued liabilities and $5.5 million is recorded as a World Color Press bankruptcy liability in unsecured notes to be issued in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. This estimate may increase or decrease depending on the final agreement with the MEPPs' trustees.

Loss_Per_Share_Attributable_to

Loss Per Share Attributable to Quad/Graphics Common Shareholders	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Loss Per Share Attributable to Quad/Graphics Common Shareholders	Loss Per Share Attributable to Quad/Graphics Common Shareholders
	Basic loss per share attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders is computed as net loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders less the allocation of participating securities, divided by the basic weighted average common shares outstanding of 47.7 million and 47.4 million shares for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The calculation of diluted earnings per share includes the effect of any dilutive equity incentive instruments. The Company uses the treasury stock method to calculate the effect of outstanding dilutive equity incentive instruments, which requires the Company to compute total proceeds as the sum of (1) the amount the employee must pay upon exercise of the award, (2) the amount of unearned stock-based compensation costs attributed to future services and (3) the amount of tax benefits, if any, that would be credited to additional paid-in capital assuming exercise of the award. Equity incentive instruments for which the total employee proceeds from exercise exceed the average fair value of the same equity incentive instrument over the period have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings per share during periods with net earnings, and accordingly, the Company excludes them from the calculation. Due to the net loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the assumed exercise of all equity incentive instruments was anti-dilutive and, therefore, not included in the diluted loss per share attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders calculation for those periods.
	Unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents, whether paid or unpaid, are required to be treated as participating securities and included in the computation of loss per share pursuant to the two-class method. The Company's participating securities as of March 31, 2014 were composed of unvested stock options granted on November 18, 2011. The Company's participating securities had no impact on basic and diluted loss per share attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The Company had no unvested participating securities as of March 31, 2015, as the stock options granted on November 18, 2011 became fully vested on November 18, 2014.
	Reconciliations of the numerator and the denominator of the basic and diluted per share computations for the Company's common stock, for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, are summarized as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Numerator
	Net loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	$	(35.2	)	$	(8.8	)
	Adjustments to net loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders
	Allocation to participating securities	—			(0.1		)
	Net loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders – adjusted	$	(35.2	)	$	(8.9	)
	Denominator
	Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding for all classes of common shares	47.7			47.4
	Plus: effect of dilutive equity incentive instruments	—			—
	Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding for all classes of common shares	47.7			47.4
	Loss per share attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders
	Basic and diluted	$	(0.74	)	$	(0.19	)
	Cash dividends paid per common share for all classes of common shares	$	0.3		$	0.3

Equity_Incentive_Programs

Equity Incentive Programs	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Equity Incentive Programs	Equity Incentive Programs
	The shareholders of the Company approved the Quad/Graphics, Inc. 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan ("Omnibus Plan") for two complimentary purposes: (1) to attract and retain outstanding individuals to serve as directors, officers and employees and (2) to increase shareholder value. The Omnibus plan provides for an aggregate 7,871,652 shares of class A common stock reserved for issuance under the Omnibus Plan. Awards under the Omnibus Plan may consist of incentive awards, stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance shares, performance share units, shares of class A common stock, restricted stock, restricted stock units, deferred stock units or other stock-based awards as determined by the Company's board of directors. Each stock option granted has an exercise price of no less than 100% of the fair market value of the class A common stock on the date of grant. As of March 31, 2015, there are 1,775,884 shares available for issuance under the Omnibus Plan.
	The Company recognizes compensation expense, based on estimated grant date fair values, for all share-based awards issued to employees and non-employee directors, including stock options, performance shares, performance share units, restricted stock, restricted stock units and deferred stock units. The Company recognizes these compensation costs for only those awards expected to vest, on a straight-line basis over the requisite three to four year service period of the awards, except deferred stock units, which are fully vested and expensed on the grant date. The Company estimated the number of awards expected to vest based, in part, on historical forfeiture rates and also based on management's expectations of employee turnover within the specific employee groups receiving each type of award. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods, if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.
	Equity Incentive Compensation Expense
	The total compensation expense recognized related to all equity incentive programs was $2.7 million and $4.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and was recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Total future compensation expense related to all equity incentive programs granted as of March 31, 2015, is approximately $15.5 million. Estimated future compensation expense is $8.1 million for 2015, $6.5 million for 2016 and $0.9 million for 2017.
	Net tax benefit on equity award activity, shown as tax benefit on equity award activity in the financing section of the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, was $1.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2015. There was no net tax benefit on equity award activity during the three months ended March 31, 2014.
	Stock Options
	Options vest over four years, with no vesting in the first year, and one-third vesting upon the second, third and fourth anniversary dates. As defined in the individual grant agreements, acceleration of vesting may occur under a change in control, death, disability or normal retirement of the grantee. Options expire no later than the tenth anniversary of the grant date, 24 months after termination for death, 36 months after termination for normal retirement or disability and 90 days after termination of employment for any other reason. Options are not credited with dividend declarations, except for the November 18, 2011 grants. Stock options are only to be granted to employees.
	There were no stock options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. Compensation expense recognized related to stock options was $0.1 million and $2.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Total future compensation expense for all stock options granted as of March 31, 2015 to be recognized in 2015, is approximately $0.1 million.
	The following table is a summary of the stock option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015:
		Shares Under		Weighted Average			Weighted Average	Aggregate
		Option		Exercise			Remaining	Intrinsic Value
				Price			Contractual Term	(millions)
							(years)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014	3,477,980		$	21.05		4.7	$	15.6
	Granted	—		—
	Exercised	(96,176	)	13.89
	Cancelled/forfeited/expired	—		—
	Outstanding at March 31, 2015	3,381,804		$	21.26		4.4	$	14.8
	Exercisable at March 31, 2015	3,255,356		$	21.53		4.3	$	13.7
	The intrinsic value of options exercisable and options outstanding at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, is based on the fair value of the stock price. All outstanding options are either vested or expected to vest at March 31, 2015.
	The following table is a summary of the stock option exercises and vesting activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$	0.9		$	0.5
	Cash received from stock option exercises	1.3			0.8
	Total grant date fair value of stock options vested	1.8			1.9
	Performance Share and Performance Share Units
	Performance share ("PS") and performance share unit ("PSU") awards consist of shares or the rights to shares of the Company's class A common stock which are awarded to employees of the Company. These shares are payable upon the determination that the Company achieved certain established performance targets and can range from 0% to 200% of the targeted payout based on the actual results. Shares awarded in 2013 have a performance period of three years ending December 31, 2015. As set forth in the individual grant agreements, acceleration of vesting may occur under a change in control, death, disability or normal retirement of the grantee. Grantees receiving PS or PSU grants receive full credit for dividends during the vesting period. All such dividends will be paid to the grantee within 45 days of full vesting. Upon vesting, PSUs will be settled either through cash payment equal to the fair market value of the PSUs on the vesting date or through issuance of Company class A common stock. There are no voting rights with these instruments until vesting occurs and a share of stock is issued.
	The following table is a summary of PS and PSU award activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015:
		Performance Shares						Performance Share Units
		Shares		Weighted-			Weighted-	Units		Weighted-		Weighted-
				Average			Average			Average		Average
				Grant Date			Remaining Contractual Term (years)			Grant Date		Remaining Contractual Term (years)
				Fair Value						Fair Value
				Per Share						Per Share
	Nonvested at December 31, 2014	343,568		$	20.39		1.2	16,208		$	20.5	1.2
	Granted	—		—				—		—
	Vested	—		—				—		—
	Forfeited	—		—				—		—
	Nonvested at March 31, 2015	343,568		$	20.39		0.9	16,208		$	20.5	0.9
	There were no PS or PSU awards granted during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. During the performance period, the target number of shares will be earned or forfeited, and additional shares, up to the maximum number of shares, may be granted at the end of the performance period. The potential payouts for nonvested awards at March 31, 2015 range from 179,888 to 539,664 PS or PSU awards should certain performance targets be achieved. PS and PSU awards will vest on March 1, 2016, provided the holder of the share is continuously employed by the Company until the vesting date.
	Compensation expense for awards granted is recognized based on the targeted payout of 100%, net of estimated forfeitures. Compensation expense recognized related to PS and PSUs was $0.5 million and $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Total future compensation expense for all PS and PSUs granted as of March 31, 2015, is approximately $2.2 million. Estimated future compensation expense is $1.8 million for 2015 and $0.4 million for 2016.
	Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units
	Restricted stock ("RS") and restricted stock unit ("RSU") awards consist of shares or the rights to shares of the Company's class A common stock which are awarded to employees of the Company. The awards are restricted such that they are subject to substantial risk of forfeiture and to restrictions on their sale or other transfer by the employee. RSU awards are typically granted to eligible employees outside of the United States. As defined in the individual grant agreements, acceleration of vesting may occur under a change in control, death, disability or normal retirement of the grantee. Grantees receiving RS grants are able to exercise full voting rights and receive full credit for dividends during the vesting period. All such dividends will be paid to the RS grantee within 45 days of full vesting. Grantees receiving RSUs granted prior to January 1, 2012 are not entitled to vote and do not earn dividends. Grantees receiving RSUs on or after January 1, 2012 are not entitled to vote but do earn dividends. Upon vesting, RSUs will be settled either through cash payment equal to the fair market value of the RSUs on the vesting date or through issuance of Company class A common stock.
	The following table is a summary of RS and RSU award activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015:
		Restricted Stock						Restricted Stock Units
		Shares		Weighted-			Weighted-	Units		Weighted-		Weighted-
				Average			Average			Average		Average
				Grant Date			Remaining			Grant Date		Remaining
				Fair Value			Contractual			Fair Value		Contractual
				Per Share			Term (years)			Per Share		Term (years)
	Nonvested at December 31, 2014	1,311,544		$	20.8		1.5	63,046		$	20.21	1.2
	Granted	—		—				—		—
	Vested	(259,743	)	14.34				(12,608	)	14.34
	Forfeited	(1,097	)	23.45				(658	)	23.45
	Nonvested at March 31, 2015	1,050,704		$	22.4		1.6	49,780		$	21.66	1.3
	There were no RS or RSU awards granted during the three months ended March 31, 2015. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, RS awards of 701,811 shares and RSU awards of 17,767 units were granted at a weighted-average grant date fair value of $23.45. In general, RS and RSU awards will vest on the third anniversary of the grant date, provided the holder of the share is continuously employed by the Company until the vesting date.
	Compensation expense recognized for RS and RSUs was $2.1 million and $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Total future compensation expense for all RS and RSUs granted as of March 31, 2015, is approximately $13.2 million. Estimated future compensation expense is $6.2 million for 2015, $6.1 million for 2016 and $0.9 million for 2017.
	Deferred Stock Units
	Deferred stock units ("DSU") are awards of rights to shares of the Company's class A common stock and are awarded to non-employee directors of the Company. The following table is a summary of DSU award activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015:
		Deferred Stock Units
		Units		Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014	110,804		$	20.4
Granted	—		—
Dividend equivalents granted	1,427		23.18
Settled	—		—
Forfeited	—		—
Outstanding at March 31, 2015	112,231		$	20.44
There were no DSU awards granted during the three months ended March 31, 2015. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, DSU awards of 26,316 units were granted at a weighted-average grant date fair value of $23.45. The DSU awards are fully vested on the grant date. Each DSU award entitles the grantee to receive one share of class A common stock upon the earlier of the separation date of the grantee or the second anniversary of the grant date, but could be subject to acceleration for a change in control, death or disability as defined in the individual DSU grant agreement. Grantees of DSU awards may not exercise voting rights, but are credited with dividend equivalents and those dividend equivalents will be converted into additional DSU awards based on the closing price of the class A common stock. Dividend equivalents of 1,427 and 1,024 units were granted during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
There was no compensation expense recorded for DSUs for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The compensation expense recorded for DSUs was $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. As these awards were fully vested on the grant date, all compensation expense was recognized at the date of grant.
Other information
Authorized unissued shares or treasury shares may be used for issuance under the Company's equity incentive programs. The Company intends to use treasury shares of its class A common stock to meet the stock requirements of its awards in the future.

Shareholders_Equity

Shareholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	Shareholders' Equity
	The Company has three classes of common stock as follows (share data in millions):
					Issued Common Stock
		Authorized Shares			Outstanding		Treasury		Total Issued Shares
	Class A stock ($0.025 par value)	80
	March 31, 2015				34.7		5.3		40
	December 31, 2014				34.7		5.3		40
	Class B stock ($0.025 par value)	80
	March 31, 2015				14.2		0.8		15
	December 31, 2014				14.2		0.8		15
	Class C stock ($0.025 par value)	20
	March 31, 2015				—		0.5		0.5
	December 31, 2014				—		0.5		0.5
	In accordance with the Articles of Incorporation, each class A common share has one vote per share and each class B and class C common share has ten votes per share on all matters voted upon by the Company's shareholders. Liquidation rights are the same for all three classes of common stock.
	The Company also has 0.5 million shares of $0.01 par value preferred stock authorized, of which none were issued at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The Company has no present plans to issue any preferred stock.
	In accordance with the Articles of Incorporation, dividends are paid equally for all three classes of common shares. The following table details the dividend activity related to the then outstanding shares for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
		Declaration Date		Record Date		Payment Date	Dividend Amount
							per Share
	2015
	Q1 Dividend	February 23, 2015		March 9, 2015		March 20, 2015	$	0.3
	2014
	Q1 Dividend	February 26, 2014		March 12, 2014		March 21, 2014	$	0.3
	Activity impacting shareholders' equity for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was as follows:
		Shareholders' Equity
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	1,152.50
	Net loss	(35.2		)
	Translation adjustment	(24.9		)
	Cash dividends declared	(15.4		)
	Stock-based compensation	2.7
	Sale of stock for options exercised	1.3
	Shares withheld from employees for the tax obligation on equity grants	(1.6		)
	Tax benefit on equity award activity	1.2
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	1,080.60

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of tax, for the three months ended March 31, 2015, were as follows:
		Translation Adjustments			Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Adjustments				Total
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	(88.7	)	$	(27.9	)		$	(116.6	)
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(24.9		)	—				(24.9		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net loss	—			—				—
	Net other comprehensive loss	(24.9		)	—				(24.9		)
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	(113.6	)	$	(27.9	)		$	(141.5	)
	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of tax, for the three months ended March 31, 2014, were as follows:
		Translation Adjustments			Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Adjustments				Total
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(43.3	)	$	37.7			$	(5.6	)
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(0.8		)	—				(0.8		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net loss	—			(0.9		)		(0.9		)
	Net other comprehensive loss	(0.8		)	(0.9		)		(1.7		)
	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	(44.1	)	$	36.8			$	(7.3	)
	The details about the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, were as follows:
	Details about Accumulated Other		Three Months Ended March 31,							Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Presentation
	Comprehensive Loss Components		2015			2014
	Amortization of pension and other postretirement benefit plan adjustments		$	—		$	(1.5	)		Selling, general and administrative expenses
	Income tax benefit		—			0.6				Income tax benefit
	Amortization of pension and other postretirement benefit plan adjustments, net of tax		$	—		$	(0.9	)
	Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax		$	—		$	(0.9	)

Segment_Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information
	The Company operates primarily in the commercial print portion of the printing industry, with related product and service offerings designed to offer clients complete solutions for communicating their messages to target audiences. The Company's operating and reportable segments are aligned with how the chief operating decision maker of the Company currently manages the business. The Company's reportable and operating segments and their product and service offerings are summarized below:
	United States Print and Related Services
	The United States Print and Related Services segment is predominantly comprised of the Company's United States printing operations and is managed as one integrated platform. This includes consumer magazines, catalogs, retail inserts, special interest publications, journals, direct mail, books, directories, in-store marketing, packaging, and other commercial and specialty printed products, together with the related service offerings, including marketing strategy, media planning and placement, data insights, response analytics services, creative services, videography, photography, workflow solutions, digital imaging, facilities management services, digital publishing, interactive print solutions including image recognition and near field communication technology, mailing, distribution, logistics, and data optimization and hygiene services. This segment also includes the design, development, manufacture and service of printing-related auxiliary equipment, as well as the manufacture of ink.
	International
	The International segment consists of the Company's printing operations in Europe and Latin America, including operations in Poland, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. This segment provides printed products and related services consistent with the United States Print and Related Services segment, with the exception of printing-related auxiliary equipment, which is included entirely in the United States Print and Related Services segment. Unrestricted subsidiaries as defined in the Company's senior unsecured notes indenture represent less than 2.0% of total consolidated assets as of March 31, 2015 and less than 2.0% of total consolidated net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
	Corporate
	Corporate consists of unallocated general and administrative activities and associated expenses including, in part, executive, legal, finance and certain expenses and income from frozen employee retirement plans, such as pension and other postretirement benefits plans.
	The following is a summary of segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
		Net Sales						Operating Income/(Loss)			Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges			Goodwill Impairment
		Products			Services
	Three months ended March 31, 2015
	United States Print and Related Services	$	857.1		$	152.2		$	17.7		$	14.6		$	—
	International	93.2			5.5			(27.5		)	2.9			23.3
	Total operating segments	950.3			157.7			(9.8		)	17.5			23.3
	Corporate	—			—			(2.0		)	(7.4		)	—
	Total	$	950.3		$	157.7		$	(11.8	)	$	10.1		$	23.3
	Three months ended March 31, 2014
	United States Print and Related Services	$	842.6		$	143.6		$	22.3		$	9.5		$	—
	International	111.1			5.5			0.1			0.5			—
	Total operating segments	953.7			149.1			22.4			10			—
	Corporate	—			—			(11.4		)	1.9			—
	Total	$	953.7		$	149.1		$	11		$	11.9		$	—
	Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 are further described in Note 3, "Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges," and are included in the operating income/(loss) results by segment above. Goodwill impairment for the three months ended March 31, 2015 is further described in Note 4, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," and is included in the operating income/(loss) results by segment above.
	A reconciliation of operating income to loss before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities as reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Operating income (loss)	$	(11.8	)	$	11
	Less: interest expense	22.5			20.9
	Loss before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	$	(34.3	)	$	(9.9	)

Separate_Financial_Information

Separate Financial Information of Subsidiary Guarantors of Indebtedness	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Guarantees [Abstract]
Separate Financial Information of Subsidiary Guarantors of Indebtedness	Separate Financial Information of Subsidiary Guarantors of Indebtedness
	On April 28, 2014, Quad/Graphics completed an offering of the Senior Unsecured Notes. Each of the Company's existing and future domestic subsidiaries that is a borrower or guarantees indebtedness under the Company's Senior Secured Credit Facility or that guarantees certain of the Company's other indebtedness or indebtedness of the Company's restricted subsidiaries (other than intercompany indebtedness) fully and unconditionally guarantee or, in the case of future subsidiaries, will guarantee, on a joint and several basis, the Senior Unsecured Notes (the "Guarantor Subsidiaries"). All of the current Guarantor Subsidiaries are 100% owned by the Company. Guarantor Subsidiaries will be automatically released from these guarantees upon the occurrence of certain events, including the following:
	•	the designation of any of the Guarantor Subsidiaries as an unrestricted subsidiary;
	•	the release or discharge of any guarantee or indebtedness that resulted in the creation of the guarantee of the Senior Unsecured Notes by any of the Guarantor subsidiaries; or
	•	the sale or disposition, including the sale of substantially all the assets, of any of the Guarantor Subsidiaries.
	The following condensed consolidating financial information reflects the summarized financial information of Quad/Graphics, the Guarantor Subsidiaries on a combined basis and the Company's non-guarantor subsidiaries on a combined basis.
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
	For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
		Quad/Graphics,			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
		Inc.
	Net sales	$	460.6		$	605.5		$	142.1		$	(100.2	)	$	1,108.00
	Cost of sales	349.3			523			123.3			(100.2		)	895.4
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	59.4			38.3			12			—			109.7
	Depreciation and amortization	44.7			27			9.6			—			81.3
	Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	(8.0		)	13.1			5			—			10.1
	Goodwill impairment	—			—			23.3			—			23.3
	Total operating expenses	445.4			601.4			173.2			(100.2		)	1,119.80
	Operating income (loss)	$	15.2		$	4.1		$	(31.1	)	$	—		$	(11.8	)
	Interest expense (income)	21.3			(0.2		)	1.4			—			22.5
	Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities	(6.1		)	4.3			(32.5		)	—			(34.3		)
	Income tax expense (benefit)	3.7			(3.1		)	(1.6		)	—			(1.0		)
	Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities	(9.8		)	7.4			(30.9		)	—			(33.3		)
	Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated entities	(25.4		)	(8.9		)	—			34.3			—
	Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities	—			—			(1.9		)	—			(1.9		)
	Net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	$	(35.2	)	$	(1.5	)	$	(32.8	)	$	34.3		$	(35.2	)
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
		Quad/Graphics,			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
		Inc.
	Net earnings (loss)	$	(35.2	)	$	(1.5	)	$	(32.8	)	$	34.3		$	(35.2	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(24.9		)	(0.2		)	(25.3		)	25.5			(24.9		)
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	$	(60.1	)	$	(1.7	)	$	(58.1	)	$	59.8		$	(60.1	)
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
	For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		Quad/Graphics,			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
		Inc.
	Net sales	$	432.5		$	646.4		$	116.6		$	(92.7	)	$	1,102.80
	Cost of sales	339.5			545.2			100.6			(92.7		)	892.6
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	49.5			49.1			4.9			—			103.5
	Depreciation and amortization	32.7			44.1			7			—			83.8
	Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	3			8.1			0.8			—			11.9
	Total operating expenses	424.7			646.5			113.3			(92.7		)	1,091.80
	Operating income (loss)	$	7.8		$	(0.1	)	$	3.3		$	—		$	11
	Interest expense (income)	18.8			(0.3		)	2.4			—			20.9
	Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities	(11.0		)	0.2			0.9			—			(9.9		)
	Income tax expense (benefit)	(0.6		)	(3.1		)	2.5			—			(1.2		)
	Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities	(10.4		)	3.3			(1.6		)	—			(8.7		)
	Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated entities	1.6			3.4			—			(5.0		)	—
	Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities	—			—			(0.4		)	—			(0.4		)
	Net earnings (loss)	$	(8.8	)	$	6.7		$	(2.0	)	$	(5.0	)	$	(9.1	)
	Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			0.3			—			0.3
	Net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	$	(8.8	)	$	6.7		$	(1.7	)	$	(5.0	)	$	(8.8	)
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		Quad/Graphics,			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
		Inc.
	Net earnings (loss)	$	(8.8	)	$	6.7		$	(2.0	)	$	(5.0	)	$	(9.1	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(1.7		)	0.1			(2.4		)	2.3			(1.7		)
	Total comprehensive income (loss)	(10.5		)	6.8			(4.4		)	(2.7		)	(10.8		)
	Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			0.3			—			0.3
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	$	(10.5	)	$	6.8		$	(4.1	)	$	(2.7	)	$	(10.5	)
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of March 31, 2015
		Quad/Graphics,			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Inc.
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	6.2		$	8.9		$	9.4		$	—		$	24.5
Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts	479			48.5			101.3			—			628.8
Intercompany receivables	—			796.8			—			(796.8		)	—
Inventories	97.9			131.8			61.3			—			291
Other current assets	52.7			58.6			20.4			—			131.7
Total current assets	635.8			1,044.60			192.4			(796.8		)	1,076.00
Property, plant and equipment—net	904.9			674.4			239.3			—			1,818.60
Investment in consolidated entities	1,787.10			37.4			—			(1,824.5		)	—
Goodwill and intangible assets—net	91.1			779.9			26.9			—			897.9
Intercompany loan receivable	482			0.1			—			(482.1		)	—
Other long-term assets	48			5.9			67			—			120.9
Total assets	$	3,948.90		$	2,542.30		$	525.6		$	(3,103.4	)	$	3,913.40
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	$	202.2		$	66.1		$	64.5		$	—		$	332.8
Intercompany accounts payable	787.4			—			9.4			(796.8		)	—
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	95.3			3.2			1.7			—			100.2
Other current liabilities	182.8			97.1			44.1			—			324
Total current liabilities	1,267.70			166.4			119.7			(796.8		)	757
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,345.60			8.9			1.7			—			1,356.20
Intercompany loan payable	—			374.3			107.8			(482.1		)	—
Other long-term liabilities	255			451.8			12.8			—			719.6
Total liabilities	2,868.30			1,001.40			242			(1,278.9		)	2,832.80
Total shareholders' equity	1,080.60			1,540.90			283.6			(1,824.5		)	1,080.60
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	3,948.90		$	2,542.30		$	525.6		$	(3,103.4	)	$	3,913.40
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
As of December 31, 2014
	Quad/Graphics,			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
	Inc.
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1.9		$	5.6		$	2.1		$	—		$	9.6
Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts	577.5			57.7			131			—			766.2
Intercompany receivables	—			826.3			3.9			(830.2		)	—
Inventories	111.9			119.7			56.2			—			287.8
Other current assets	56.8			49.9			12			—			118.7
Total current assets	748.1			1,059.20			205.2			(830.2		)	1,182.30
Property, plant and equipment—net	959.5			635.7			260.3			—			1,855.50
Investment in consolidated entities	1,940.00			137.8			—			(2,077.8		)	—
Goodwill and intangible assets—net	0.6			888			36			—			924.6
Intercompany loan receivable	418.5			0.1			—			(418.6		)	—
Other long-term assets	48.1			6.1			60.6			—			114.8
Total assets	$	4,114.80		$	2,726.90		$	562.1		$	(3,326.6	)	$	4,077.20
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	$	251.1		$	79.5		$	76.3		$	—		$	406.9
Intercompany accounts payable	830.2			—			—			(830.2		)	—
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	90.7			3.6			1.9			—			96.2
Other current liabilities	205.1			102.9			51.5			—			359.5
Total current liabilities	1,377.10			186			129.7			(830.2		)	862.6
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,318.40			9.4			1.6			—			1,329.40
Intercompany loan payable	—			336.2			82.4			(418.6		)	—
Other long-term liabilities	266.7			455.4			10.6			—			732.7
Total liabilities	2,962.20			987			224.3			(1,248.8		)	2,924.70
Total shareholders' equity	1,152.60			1,739.90			337.8			(2,077.8		)	1,152.50
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	4,114.80		$	2,726.90		$	562.1		$	(3,326.6	)	$	4,077.20
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Quad/Graphics,			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
	Inc.
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash from operating activities	$	72.8		$	2.6		$	(11.2	)	$	—		$	64.2
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(13.2		)	(25.2		)	(3.9		)	—			(42.3		)
Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired	—			(0.5		)	(19.0		)	—			(19.5		)
Intercompany investing activities	(26.4		)	(14.5		)	(0.1		)	41			—
Other investing activities	(1.1		)	—			—			—			(1.1		)
Net cash from investing activities	(40.7		)	(40.2		)	(23.0		)	41			(62.9		)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	(10.0		)	(0.9		)	—			—			(10.9		)
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	375			—			13.3			—			388.3
Payments on revolving credit facilities	(335.0		)	—			(13.6		)	—			(348.6		)
Payment of cash dividends	(15.8		)	—			—			—			(15.8		)
Intercompany financing activities	(42.9		)	41.7			42.2			(41.0		)	—
Other financing activities	0.9			—			—			—			0.9
Net cash from financing activities	(27.8		)	40.8			41.9			(41.0		)	13.9
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	—			0.1			(0.4		)	—			(0.3		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	4.3			3.3			7.3			—			14.9
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1.9			5.6			2.1			—			9.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	6.2		$	8.9		$	9.4		$	—		$	24.5
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Quad/Graphics,			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
	Inc.
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash from operating activities	$	41.9		$	10.3		$	(19.2	)	$	—		$	33
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(12.9		)	(19.9		)	(13.0		)	—			(45.8		)
Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired	—			(8.9		)	—			—			(8.9		)
Intercompany investing activities	(25.0		)	1.7			—			23.3			—
Other investing activities	(0.4		)	(3.4		)	—			—			(3.8		)
Net cash from investing activities	(38.3		)	(30.5		)	(13.0		)	23.3			(58.5		)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	(15.5		)	(1.3		)	(1.3		)	—			(18.1		)
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	385			—			34.6			—			419.6
Payments on revolving credit facilities	(333.8		)	—			(29.0		)	—			(362.8		)
Payment of cash dividends	(14.7		)	—			—			—			(14.7		)
Intercompany financing activities	(29.0		)	23.9			28.4			(23.3		)	—
Other financing activities	(0.2		)	(0.1		)	—			—			(0.3		)
Net cash from financing activities	(8.2		)	22.5			32.7			(23.3		)	23.7
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	—			0.1			1.7			—			1.8
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(4.6		)	2.4			2.2			—			—
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	4.8			3.5			4.8			—			13.1
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	0.2		$	5.9		$	7		$	—		$	13.1

New_Accounting_Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements
	In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued new guidance related to the accounting for cloud computing arrangements that contain a software license. If the arrangement contains a software license, the customer would account for the fees related to the software license element in a manner consistent with current guidance on the accounting for software licenses. However, if the arrangement does not contain a software license, the customer would account for the arrangement as a service contract. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 with early adoption permitted. The Company does not believe the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued new guidance which changes the presentation of debt issuance costs in financial statements. Under this guidance, debt issuance costs shall be recorded in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the face amount of the related debt liability and amortization of debt issuance costs shall be recorded as interest expense; as opposed to recording on the balance sheet as an asset (i.e., as a deferred charge) under current guidance. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 with early adoption permitted. This new guidance is required to be retrospectively applied to all prior periods. The Company does not believe the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.
	In January 2015, the FASB issued new guidance eliminating the concept of extraordinary items, which is an event or transaction that is both unusual in nature and infrequently occurring. Under this guidance, an entity will no longer (1) segregate an extraordinary item from the results of ordinary operations, (2) separately present an extraordinary item on its statements of operations, net of tax, after earnings from continuing operations, or (3) disclose income taxes and earnings per share data applicable to an extraordinary item. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 with early adoption permitted. The Company does not believe the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued new guidance on recognizing revenue from contracts with customers. Under this guidance, an entity will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to the customer in the amount that reflects what it expects in exchange for the goods or services. This guidance also requires more detailed disclosures to enable users of the financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of the revenue and cash flow arising from contracts with customers. This guidance allows the option of either a full retrospective adoption, meaning the guidance is applied to all periods presented, or a modified retrospective adoption, meaning the guidance is applied only to the most current period. In April 2015, the FASB tentatively decided to defer for one year the effective date of the new revenue standard. The guidance under this deferral action makes the standard effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on the condensed consolidated financial statements and determining which transition method to use.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events
	Acquisition of Copac Global Packaging, Inc.
	On April 14, 2015, Quad/Graphics completed the acquisition of Copac, a leading international provider of innovative packaging and supply chain solutions, including turnkey packaging design, production and fulfillment services across a range of end markets, for $60.2 million. The purchase price of $60.2 million includes $0.9 million of acquired cash for a net purchase price of $59.3 million. Headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Copac has production facilities in Spartanburg and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and it strategically sources product manufacturing over multiple end markets in Central America and Asia, giving it a global footprint. Copac manufactures products such as folding cartons, labels, inserts, tags and specialty envelopes.
	Declaration of Quarterly Dividend
	On May 5, 2015, the Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, which will be paid on June 19, 2015, to shareholders of record as of June 8, 2015.

New_Accounting_Pronouncements_

New Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement, Policy	Certain assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, while other assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, generally as a result of acquisitions or impairment charges. Fair value is determined based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. GAAP also classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into the following hierarchy:
	Level 1:	Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	Level 2:	Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability.
	Level 3:	Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. There are no Level 3 recurring measurements of assets or liabilities as of March 31, 2015.
	The Company records the fair value of its forward contracts and pension plan assets on a recurring basis. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, inventories, restricted cash, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and amounts owing in satisfaction of bankruptcy claims approximate their carrying values as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. See Note 10, "Debt," for further discussion on the fair value of the Company's debt.
	In addition to assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company is required to record certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, generally as a result of acquisitions or the remeasurement of assets resulting in impairment charges. See Note 2, "Acquisitions and Strategic Investments," for further discussion on acquisitions and Note 3, "Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges" and Note 4, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," for further discussion on impairment charges recorded as a result of the remeasurement of certain long-lived assets as of March 31, 2015 and 2014.
Earnings Per Share, Policy	Basic loss per share attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders is computed as net loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders less the allocation of participating securities, divided by the basic weighted average common shares outstanding of 47.7 million and 47.4 million shares for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The calculation of diluted earnings per share includes the effect of any dilutive equity incentive instruments. The Company uses the treasury stock method to calculate the effect of outstanding dilutive equity incentive instruments, which requires the Company to compute total proceeds as the sum of (1) the amount the employee must pay upon exercise of the award, (2) the amount of unearned stock-based compensation costs attributed to future services and (3) the amount of tax benefits, if any, that would be credited to additional paid-in capital assuming exercise of the award. Equity incentive instruments for which the total employee proceeds from exercise exceed the average fair value of the same equity incentive instrument over the period have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings per share during periods with net earnings, and accordingly, the Company excludes them from the calculation. Due to the net loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the assumed exercise of all equity incentive instruments was anti-dilutive and, therefore, not included in the diluted loss per share attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders calculation for those periods.
	Unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents, whether paid or unpaid, are required to be treated as participating securities and included in the computation of loss per share pursuant to the two-class method. The Company's participating securities as of March 31, 2014 were composed of unvested stock options granted on November 18, 2011. The Company's participating securities had no impact on basic and diluted loss per share attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The Company had no unvested participating securities as of March 31, 2015, as the stock options granted on November 18, 2011 became fully vested on November 18, 2014.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy	The Company recognizes compensation expense, based on estimated grant date fair values, for all share-based awards issued to employees and non-employee directors, including stock options, performance shares, performance share units, restricted stock, restricted stock units and deferred stock units. The Company recognizes these compensation costs for only those awards expected to vest, on a straight-line basis over the requisite three to four year service period of the awards, except deferred stock units, which are fully vested and expensed on the grant date. The Company estimated the number of awards expected to vest based, in part, on historical forfeiture rates and also based on management's expectations of employee turnover within the specific employee groups receiving each type of award. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods, if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.

Acquisitions_and_Strategic_Inv1

Acquisitions and Strategic Investments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation - Brown Printing	The preliminary purchase price allocation is as follows:
		Preliminary Purchase
		Price Allocation
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	3.6
	Accounts receivable	46.1
	Other current assets	20
	Property, plant and equipment	70.8
	Identifiable intangible assets	4.7
	Other long-term assets	7.5
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(36.0		)
	Other long-term liabilities	(16.7		)
	Preliminary purchase price	$	100
Pro Forma Information	The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information presents the Company's results as if the Company had acquired Brown Printing on January 1, 2013. The unaudited pro forma information has been prepared with the following considerations:
	-1	The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared using the acquisition method of accounting under existing GAAP. The Company is the acquirer for accounting purposes.
	-2	The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information does not reflect any operating cost synergy savings that the combined companies may achieve as a result of the acquisition, the costs necessary to achieve these operating synergy savings or additional charges necessary as a result of the integration.
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
		(actual)			(pro forma)
	Pro forma net sales	$	1,108.00		$	1,192.30
	Pro forma net loss attributable to common shareholders	(35.2		)	(8.5		)
	Pro forma diluted net loss per share attributable to common shareholders	(0.74		)	(0.18		)

Restructuring_Impairment_and_T1

Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs	The Company recorded restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Employee termination charges	$	5.1		$	6
	Impairment charges	6.3			1.1
	Transaction-related charges (income)	(9.2		)	0.6
	Integration costs	1.8			2.7
	Other restructuring charges	6.1			1.5
	Total	$	10.1		$	11.9
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	Activity impacting the Company's reserves for restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges for the three months ended March 31, 2015, was as follows:
		Employee			Impairment			Transaction-Related			Integration			Other			Total
		Termination			Charges			Charges (Income)			Costs			Restructuring
		Charges												Charges
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	10		$	—		$	0.5		$	1.8		$	13.6		$	25.9
	Expense (income)	5.1			6.3			(9.2		)	1.8			6.1			10.1
	Cash receipts (payments)	(7.7		)	—			9.4			(2.1		)	(5.3		)	(5.7		)
	Non-cash adjustments	—			(6.3		)	—			—			0.7			(5.6		)
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	7.4		$	—		$	0.7		$	1.5		$	15.1		$	24.7

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill	Activity impacting goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2015, was as follows:
		United States Print and Related Services				International				Total
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	751.3			$	24.2			$	775.5
	Impairment	—				(23.3		)		(23.3		)
	Translation adjustments	—				(0.9		)		(0.9		)
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	751.3			$	—			$	751.3
Schedule of Intangible Assets, Excluding Goodwill, by Major Class	The components of other intangible assets at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, were as follows:
		March 31, 2015												December 31, 2014
		Weighted		Gross				Accumulated				Net Book		Weighted	Gross		Accumulated			Net Book
		Average		Carrying				Amortization				Value		Average	Carrying		Amortization			Value
		Amortization		Amount										Amortization	Amount
		Period (years)												Period (years)
	Trademarks, patents, licenses and agreements	5		$	22.1			$	(4.1	)		$	18	5	$	5.1	$	(3.8	)	$	1.3
	Customer relationships	6		442.9				(315.3		)		127.6		6	445.1		(298.5		)	146.6
	Capitalized software	5		6.4				(6.1		)		0.3		5	6.7		(6.3		)	0.4
	Acquired technology	5		6.2				(5.5		)		0.7		5	6.7		(5.9		)	0.8
	Total			$	477.6			$	(331.0	)		$	146.6		$	463.6	$	(314.5	)	$	149.1
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense	The following table outlines the estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets as of March 31, 2015:
		Amortization Expense
	Remainder of 2015	$	58.9
	2016	46.6
	2017	14.6
	2018	14.1
	2019	10.1
	2020 and thereafter	2.3
	Total	$	146.6

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory	The components of inventories at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, were as follows:
		March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Raw materials and manufacturing supplies	$	186.7	$	185.4
	Work in process	50.6		53.9
	Finished goods	53.7		48.5
	Total	$	291	$	287.8

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_T

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	The components of property, plant and equipment at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, were as follows:
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Land	$	141.4		$	143.4
	Buildings	954.7			959.6
	Machinery and equipment	3,572.80			3,600.70
	Other(1)	231.9			229.4
	Construction in progress	55			40.1
	Property, plant and equipment—gross	$	4,955.80		$	4,973.20
	Less: accumulated depreciation	(3,137.2		)	(3,117.7		)
	Property, plant and equipment— net	$	1,818.60		$	1,855.50
	______________________________
	-1	Other consists of computer equipment, vehicles, furniture and fixtures, leasehold improvements and communication related equipment.

Equity_Method_Investments_in_U1

Equity Method Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments	The combined condensed statements of operations for Plural and Chile for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, are presented below:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Net sales	$	38.2		$	51.6
	Operating income (loss)	(3.3		)	0.1
	Net loss	(3.9		)	(0.8		)

World_Color_Press_Insolvency_P1

World Color Press Insolvency Proceedings (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
World Color Press Insolvency Proceedings [Abstract]
World Color Press Insolvency Claim Payments	Activity impacting restricted cash and unsecured notes to be issued for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was as follows:
		Restricted Cash		Unsecured
				Notes
				to be Issued
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	29.1	$	9
	Class 3 claim payments	—		—
	Restricted cash refunded	—		—
	Non-cash adjustments	—		(1.0		)
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	29.1	$	8
Schedule of Restricted Cash	The components of restricted cash at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, were as follows:
		March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Defeasance of unsecured notes to be issued	$	29.1	$	29.1
	Other	2.1		2.1
	Total	$	31.2	$	31.2

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	Long-term debt consisted of the following as of March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014:
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Master note and security agreement	$	314.1		$	316.6
	Term loan A—$450.0 million due April 2019	433.1			438.8
	Term loan B—$300.0 million due April 2021	295.1			295.8
	Revolving credit facility—$850.0 million due April 2019	83.9			43.9
	Senior unsecured notes—$300.0 million due May 2022	300			300
	International revolving credit facility—$13.2 million	—			0.2
	Equipment term loans	12.5			13.3
	Other	2.9			3.1
	Total debt	$	1,441.60		$	1,411.70
	Less: short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	(95.9		)	(92.0		)
	Long-term debt	$	1,345.70		$	1,319.70

Other_LongTerm_Liabilities_Tab

Other Long-Term Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Long-Term Liabilities	Other long-term liabilities consisted of the following as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
		March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Single employer pension and postretirement obligations	$	152.5	$	161.5
	Multiemployer pension plans—withdrawal liability	35.5		39.1
	Tax-related liabilities	17.6		17.4
	Employee-related liabilities	66.9		67.6
	Restructuring reserve	5.5		6.1
	Other	46.2		47.6
	Total	$	324.2	$	339.3

Employee_Retirement_Plans_Tabl

Employee Retirement Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs	The components of the net pension income and net postretirement benefits income for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, are as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Pension income
	Interest cost	$	(6.7	)	$	(7.3	)
	Expected return on plan assets	8.7			8.6
	Net pension income	$	2		$	1.3
	Postretirement benefits income
	Amortization of prior service credit	$	—		$	1.4
	Amortization of actuarial gain	—			0.1
	Net postretirement benefits income	$	—		$	1.5
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures	The Company made the following contributions and benefit payments to its defined benefit pension plans during the three months ended March 31, 2015:
		Three Months Ended
		31-Mar-15
	Contributions on qualified pension plans	$	6.9
	Benefit payments on non-qualified pension plans	0.2
	Total	$	7.1

Loss_Per_Share_Attributable_to1

Loss Per Share Attributable to Quad/Graphics Common Shareholders (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share	Reconciliations of the numerator and the denominator of the basic and diluted per share computations for the Company's common stock, for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, are summarized as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Numerator
	Net loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	$	(35.2	)	$	(8.8	)
	Adjustments to net loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders
	Allocation to participating securities	—			(0.1		)
	Net loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders – adjusted	$	(35.2	)	$	(8.9	)
	Denominator
	Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding for all classes of common shares	47.7			47.4
	Plus: effect of dilutive equity incentive instruments	—			—
	Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding for all classes of common shares	47.7			47.4
	Loss per share attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders
	Basic and diluted	$	(0.74	)	$	(0.19	)
	Cash dividends paid per common share for all classes of common shares	$	0.3		$	0.3

Equity_Incentive_Programs_Tabl

Equity Incentive Programs (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	The following table is a summary of the stock option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015:
		Shares Under		Weighted Average			Weighted Average	Aggregate
		Option		Exercise			Remaining	Intrinsic Value
				Price			Contractual Term	(millions)
							(years)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014	3,477,980		$	21.05		4.7	$	15.6
	Granted	—		—
	Exercised	(96,176	)	13.89
	Cancelled/forfeited/expired	—		—
	Outstanding at March 31, 2015	3,381,804		$	21.26		4.4	$	14.8
	Exercisable at March 31, 2015	3,255,356		$	21.53		4.3	$	13.7
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity	The following table is a summary of the stock option exercises and vesting activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$	0.9		$	0.5
	Cash received from stock option exercises	1.3			0.8
	Total grant date fair value of stock options vested	1.8			1.9
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity	The following table is a summary of PS and PSU award activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015:
		Performance Shares						Performance Share Units
		Shares		Weighted-			Weighted-	Units		Weighted-		Weighted-
				Average			Average			Average		Average
				Grant Date			Remaining Contractual Term (years)			Grant Date		Remaining Contractual Term (years)
				Fair Value						Fair Value
				Per Share						Per Share
	Nonvested at December 31, 2014	343,568		$	20.39		1.2	16,208		$	20.5	1.2
	Granted	—		—				—		—
	Vested	—		—				—		—
	Forfeited	—		—				—		—
	Nonvested at March 31, 2015	343,568		$	20.39		0.9	16,208		$	20.5	0.9
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity	The following table is a summary of RS and RSU award activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015:
		Restricted Stock						Restricted Stock Units
		Shares		Weighted-			Weighted-	Units		Weighted-		Weighted-
				Average			Average			Average		Average
				Grant Date			Remaining			Grant Date		Remaining
				Fair Value			Contractual			Fair Value		Contractual
				Per Share			Term (years)			Per Share		Term (years)
	Nonvested at December 31, 2014	1,311,544		$	20.8		1.5	63,046		$	20.21	1.2
	Granted	—		—				—		—
	Vested	(259,743	)	14.34				(12,608	)	14.34
	Forfeited	(1,097	)	23.45				(658	)	23.45
	Nonvested at March 31, 2015	1,050,704		$	22.4		1.6	49,780		$	21.66	1.3
Schedule of Outstanding Deferred Stock Units Activity	The following table is a summary of DSU award activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015:
		Deferred Stock Units
		Units		Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014	110,804		$	20.4
	Granted	—		—
	Dividend equivalents granted	1,427		23.18
	Settled	—		—
	Forfeited	—		—
	Outstanding at March 31, 2015	112,231		$	20.44

Shareholders_Equity_Tables

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock by Class	The Company has three classes of common stock as follows (share data in millions):
					Issued Common Stock
		Authorized Shares			Outstanding		Treasury		Total Issued Shares
	Class A stock ($0.025 par value)	80
	March 31, 2015				34.7		5.3		40
	December 31, 2014				34.7		5.3		40
	Class B stock ($0.025 par value)	80
	March 31, 2015				14.2		0.8		15
	December 31, 2014				14.2		0.8		15
	Class C stock ($0.025 par value)	20
	March 31, 2015				—		0.5		0.5
	December 31, 2014				—		0.5		0.5
Schedule of Dividend Activity	The following table details the dividend activity related to the then outstanding shares for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
		Declaration Date		Record Date		Payment Date	Dividend Amount
							per Share
	2015
	Q1 Dividend	February 23, 2015		March 9, 2015		March 20, 2015	$	0.3
	2014
	Q1 Dividend	February 26, 2014		March 12, 2014		March 21, 2014	$	0.3
Schedule of Stockholders Equity	Activity impacting shareholders' equity for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was as follows:
		Shareholders' Equity
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	1,152.50
	Net loss	(35.2		)
	Translation adjustment	(24.9		)
	Cash dividends declared	(15.4		)
	Stock-based compensation	2.7
	Sale of stock for options exercised	1.3
	Shares withheld from employees for the tax obligation on equity grants	(1.6		)
	Tax benefit on equity award activity	1.2
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	1,080.60

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of tax, for the three months ended March 31, 2015, were as follows:
		Translation Adjustments			Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Adjustments				Total
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	(88.7	)	$	(27.9	)		$	(116.6	)
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(24.9		)	—				(24.9		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net loss	—			—				—
	Net other comprehensive loss	(24.9		)	—				(24.9		)
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	(113.6	)	$	(27.9	)		$	(141.5	)
	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of tax, for the three months ended March 31, 2014, were as follows:
		Translation Adjustments			Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Adjustments				Total
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(43.3	)	$	37.7			$	(5.6	)
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(0.8		)	—				(0.8		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net loss	—			(0.9		)		(0.9		)
	Net other comprehensive loss	(0.8		)	(0.9		)		(1.7		)
	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	(44.1	)	$	36.8			$	(7.3	)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	The details about the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, were as follows:
	Details about Accumulated Other		Three Months Ended March 31,							Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Presentation
	Comprehensive Loss Components		2015			2014
	Amortization of pension and other postretirement benefit plan adjustments		$	—		$	(1.5	)		Selling, general and administrative expenses
	Income tax benefit		—			0.6				Income tax benefit
	Amortization of pension and other postretirement benefit plan adjustments, net of tax		$	—		$	(0.9	)
	Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax		$	—		$	(0.9	)

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	The following is a summary of segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
		Net Sales						Operating Income/(Loss)			Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges			Goodwill Impairment
		Products			Services
	Three months ended March 31, 2015
	United States Print and Related Services	$	857.1		$	152.2		$	17.7		$	14.6		$	—
	International	93.2			5.5			(27.5		)	2.9			23.3
	Total operating segments	950.3			157.7			(9.8		)	17.5			23.3
	Corporate	—			—			(2.0		)	(7.4		)	—
	Total	$	950.3		$	157.7		$	(11.8	)	$	10.1		$	23.3
	Three months ended March 31, 2014
	United States Print and Related Services	$	842.6		$	143.6		$	22.3		$	9.5		$	—
	International	111.1			5.5			0.1			0.5			—
	Total operating segments	953.7			149.1			22.4			10			—
	Corporate	—			—			(11.4		)	1.9			—
	Total	$	953.7		$	149.1		$	11		$	11.9		$	—
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated	A reconciliation of operating income to loss before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities as reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Operating income (loss)	$	(11.8	)	$	11
	Less: interest expense	22.5			20.9
	Loss before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	$	(34.3	)	$	(9.9	)

Separate_Financial_Information1

Separate Financial Information of Subsidiary Guarantors of Indebtedness (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Guarantees [Abstract]
Condensed Income Statement	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
	For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
		Quad/Graphics,			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
		Inc.
	Net sales	$	460.6		$	605.5		$	142.1		$	(100.2	)	$	1,108.00
	Cost of sales	349.3			523			123.3			(100.2		)	895.4
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	59.4			38.3			12			—			109.7
	Depreciation and amortization	44.7			27			9.6			—			81.3
	Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	(8.0		)	13.1			5			—			10.1
	Goodwill impairment	—			—			23.3			—			23.3
	Total operating expenses	445.4			601.4			173.2			(100.2		)	1,119.80
	Operating income (loss)	$	15.2		$	4.1		$	(31.1	)	$	—		$	(11.8	)
	Interest expense (income)	21.3			(0.2		)	1.4			—			22.5
	Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities	(6.1		)	4.3			(32.5		)	—			(34.3		)
	Income tax expense (benefit)	3.7			(3.1		)	(1.6		)	—			(1.0		)
	Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities	(9.8		)	7.4			(30.9		)	—			(33.3		)
	Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated entities	(25.4		)	(8.9		)	—			34.3			—
	Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities	—			—			(1.9		)	—			(1.9		)
	Net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	$	(35.2	)	$	(1.5	)	$	(32.8	)	$	34.3		$	(35.2	)
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
	For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		Quad/Graphics,			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
		Inc.
	Net sales	$	432.5		$	646.4		$	116.6		$	(92.7	)	$	1,102.80
	Cost of sales	339.5			545.2			100.6			(92.7		)	892.6
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	49.5			49.1			4.9			—			103.5
	Depreciation and amortization	32.7			44.1			7			—			83.8
	Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	3			8.1			0.8			—			11.9
	Total operating expenses	424.7			646.5			113.3			(92.7		)	1,091.80
	Operating income (loss)	$	7.8		$	(0.1	)	$	3.3		$	—		$	11
	Interest expense (income)	18.8			(0.3		)	2.4			—			20.9
	Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities	(11.0		)	0.2			0.9			—			(9.9		)
	Income tax expense (benefit)	(0.6		)	(3.1		)	2.5			—			(1.2		)
	Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities	(10.4		)	3.3			(1.6		)	—			(8.7		)
	Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated entities	1.6			3.4			—			(5.0		)	—
	Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities	—			—			(0.4		)	—			(0.4		)
	Net earnings (loss)	$	(8.8	)	$	6.7		$	(2.0	)	$	(5.0	)	$	(9.1	)
	Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			0.3			—			0.3
	Net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	$	(8.8	)	$	6.7		$	(1.7	)	$	(5.0	)	$	(8.8	)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
		Quad/Graphics,			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
		Inc.
	Net earnings (loss)	$	(35.2	)	$	(1.5	)	$	(32.8	)	$	34.3		$	(35.2	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(24.9		)	(0.2		)	(25.3		)	25.5			(24.9		)
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	$	(60.1	)	$	(1.7	)	$	(58.1	)	$	59.8		$	(60.1	)
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		Quad/Graphics,			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
		Inc.
	Net earnings (loss)	$	(8.8	)	$	6.7		$	(2.0	)	$	(5.0	)	$	(9.1	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(1.7		)	0.1			(2.4		)	2.3			(1.7		)
	Total comprehensive income (loss)	(10.5		)	6.8			(4.4		)	(2.7		)	(10.8		)
	Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			0.3			—			0.3
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	$	(10.5	)	$	6.8		$	(4.1	)	$	(2.7	)	$	(10.5	)
Condensed Balance Sheet	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of March 31, 2015
		Quad/Graphics,			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
		Inc.
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	6.2		$	8.9		$	9.4		$	—		$	24.5
	Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts	479			48.5			101.3			—			628.8
	Intercompany receivables	—			796.8			—			(796.8		)	—
	Inventories	97.9			131.8			61.3			—			291
	Other current assets	52.7			58.6			20.4			—			131.7
	Total current assets	635.8			1,044.60			192.4			(796.8		)	1,076.00
	Property, plant and equipment—net	904.9			674.4			239.3			—			1,818.60
	Investment in consolidated entities	1,787.10			37.4			—			(1,824.5		)	—
	Goodwill and intangible assets—net	91.1			779.9			26.9			—			897.9
	Intercompany loan receivable	482			0.1			—			(482.1		)	—
	Other long-term assets	48			5.9			67			—			120.9
	Total assets	$	3,948.90		$	2,542.30		$	525.6		$	(3,103.4	)	$	3,913.40
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Accounts payable	$	202.2		$	66.1		$	64.5		$	—		$	332.8
	Intercompany accounts payable	787.4			—			9.4			(796.8		)	—
	Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	95.3			3.2			1.7			—			100.2
	Other current liabilities	182.8			97.1			44.1			—			324
	Total current liabilities	1,267.70			166.4			119.7			(796.8		)	757
	Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,345.60			8.9			1.7			—			1,356.20
	Intercompany loan payable	—			374.3			107.8			(482.1		)	—
	Other long-term liabilities	255			451.8			12.8			—			719.6
	Total liabilities	2,868.30			1,001.40			242			(1,278.9		)	2,832.80
	Total shareholders' equity	1,080.60			1,540.90			283.6			(1,824.5		)	1,080.60
	Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	3,948.90		$	2,542.30		$	525.6		$	(3,103.4	)	$	3,913.40
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of December 31, 2014
		Quad/Graphics,			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
		Inc.
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1.9		$	5.6		$	2.1		$	—		$	9.6
	Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts	577.5			57.7			131			—			766.2
	Intercompany receivables	—			826.3			3.9			(830.2		)	—
	Inventories	111.9			119.7			56.2			—			287.8
	Other current assets	56.8			49.9			12			—			118.7
	Total current assets	748.1			1,059.20			205.2			(830.2		)	1,182.30
	Property, plant and equipment—net	959.5			635.7			260.3			—			1,855.50
	Investment in consolidated entities	1,940.00			137.8			—			(2,077.8		)	—
	Goodwill and intangible assets—net	0.6			888			36			—			924.6
	Intercompany loan receivable	418.5			0.1			—			(418.6		)	—
	Other long-term assets	48.1			6.1			60.6			—			114.8
	Total assets	$	4,114.80		$	2,726.90		$	562.1		$	(3,326.6	)	$	4,077.20
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Accounts payable	$	251.1		$	79.5		$	76.3		$	—		$	406.9
	Intercompany accounts payable	830.2			—			—			(830.2		)	—
	Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	90.7			3.6			1.9			—			96.2
	Other current liabilities	205.1			102.9			51.5			—			359.5
	Total current liabilities	1,377.10			186			129.7			(830.2		)	862.6
	Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,318.40			9.4			1.6			—			1,329.40
	Intercompany loan payable	—			336.2			82.4			(418.6		)	—
	Other long-term liabilities	266.7			455.4			10.6			—			732.7
	Total liabilities	2,962.20			987			224.3			(1,248.8		)	2,924.70
	Total shareholders' equity	1,152.60			1,739.90			337.8			(2,077.8		)	1,152.50
	Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	4,114.80		$	2,726.90		$	562.1		$	(3,326.6	)	$	4,077.20
Condensed Cash Flow Statement	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
		Quad/Graphics,			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
		Inc.
	OPERATING ACTIVITIES
	Net cash from operating activities	$	72.8		$	2.6		$	(11.2	)	$	—		$	64.2
	INVESTING ACTIVITIES
	Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(13.2		)	(25.2		)	(3.9		)	—			(42.3		)
	Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired	—			(0.5		)	(19.0		)	—			(19.5		)
	Intercompany investing activities	(26.4		)	(14.5		)	(0.1		)	41			—
	Other investing activities	(1.1		)	—			—			—			(1.1		)
	Net cash from investing activities	(40.7		)	(40.2		)	(23.0		)	41			(62.9		)
	FINANCING ACTIVITIES
	Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	(10.0		)	(0.9		)	—			—			(10.9		)
	Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	375			—			13.3			—			388.3
	Payments on revolving credit facilities	(335.0		)	—			(13.6		)	—			(348.6		)
	Payment of cash dividends	(15.8		)	—			—			—			(15.8		)
	Intercompany financing activities	(42.9		)	41.7			42.2			(41.0		)	—
	Other financing activities	0.9			—			—			—			0.9
	Net cash from financing activities	(27.8		)	40.8			41.9			(41.0		)	13.9
	Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	—			0.1			(0.4		)	—			(0.3		)
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	4.3			3.3			7.3			—			14.9
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1.9			5.6			2.1			—			9.6
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	6.2		$	8.9		$	9.4		$	—		$	24.5
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		Quad/Graphics,			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
		Inc.
	OPERATING ACTIVITIES
	Net cash from operating activities	$	41.9		$	10.3		$	(19.2	)	$	—		$	33
	INVESTING ACTIVITIES
	Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(12.9		)	(19.9		)	(13.0		)	—			(45.8		)
	Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired	—			(8.9		)	—			—			(8.9		)
	Intercompany investing activities	(25.0		)	1.7			—			23.3			—
	Other investing activities	(0.4		)	(3.4		)	—			—			(3.8		)
	Net cash from investing activities	(38.3		)	(30.5		)	(13.0		)	23.3			(58.5		)
	FINANCING ACTIVITIES
	Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	(15.5		)	(1.3		)	(1.3		)	—			(18.1		)
	Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	385			—			34.6			—			419.6
	Payments on revolving credit facilities	(333.8		)	—			(29.0		)	—			(362.8		)
	Payment of cash dividends	(14.7		)	—			—			—			(14.7		)
	Intercompany financing activities	(29.0		)	23.9			28.4			(23.3		)	—
	Other financing activities	(0.2		)	(0.1		)	—			—			(0.3		)
	Net cash from financing activities	(8.2		)	22.5			32.7			(23.3		)	23.7
	Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	—			0.1			1.7			—			1.8
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(4.6		)	2.4			2.2			—			—
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	4.8			3.5			4.8			—			13.1
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	0.2		$	5.9		$	7		$	—		$	13.1

Acquisitions_and_Strategic_Inv2

Acquisitions and Strategic Investments (2015 Marin's International Acquisition) (Details) (Marin's [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 03, 2015	Feb. 03, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired	$19
Purchase price	29.1	29.1
Cash acquired from acquisition	10.1
Identifiable intangible assets	$18.30	$18.30
Minimum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Weighted average useful life	5 years
Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Weighted average useful life	6 years

Acquisitions_and_Strategic_Inv3

Acquisitions and Strategic Investments (2014 Brown Printing Company Acquisition) (Details) (Brown Printing Company [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	30-May-14	30-May-14
Brown Printing Company [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$3.60	$3.60
Accounts receivable	46.1	46.1
Other current assets	20	20
Property, plant and equipment	70.8	70.8
Identifiable intangible assets	4.7	4.7
Other long-term assets	7.5	7.5
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-36	-36
Other long-term liabilities	-16.7	-16.7
Purchase price	$100	$100
Weighted average useful life	6 years

Acquisitions_and_Strategic_Inv4

Acquisitions and Strategic Investments (2014 Anselmo L. Morvillo S.A. Investment) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Anselmo L. Morvillo S.A. (Argentina) [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition, value of additional shares purchased	$6.50
Business acquisition, ownership percentage after increase	100.00%
Anselmo L. Morvillo S.A. (Argentina) [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition, percentage previously held		85.00%
Business acquisition, previous noncontrolling interest		15.00%

Acquisitions_and_Strategic_Inv5

Acquisitions and Strategic Investments (2014 UniGraphic, Inc. Acquisition) (Details) (UniGraphic [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 05, 2014	Feb. 05, 2014
UniGraphic [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price	$11.20	$11.20
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	9.7
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current	1.5	1.5
Identifiable intangible assets	$6.90	$6.90
Weighted average useful life	6 years

Acquisitions_and_Strategic_Inv6

Acquisitions and Strategic Investments (Pro Forma Information) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	$1,108	$1,102.80
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	-35.2	-8.8
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	($0.74)	($0.19)
Brown Printing Company [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Pro forma net sales		1,192.30
Pro forma net loss attributable to common shareholders		($8.50)
Pro forma diluted net loss per share attributable to common shareholders		($0.18)

Restructuring_Impairment_and_T2

Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges (Schedule of Restructuring Costs) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Employee termination charges	$5.10	$6
Impairment charges	6.3	1.1
Transaction-related charges (income)	-9.2	0.6
Integration costs	1.8	2.7
Other restructuring charges	6.1	1.5
Total	$10.10	$11.90

Restructuring_Impairment_and_T3

Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges (Restructuring Activities) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 05, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
		plant
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Facilities closed		26
Severance costs		$5.10	$6
Integration costs		1.8	2.7
Other restructuring charges		6.1	1.5
Impairment charges		6.3	1.1
Machinery and equipment impairments		4.1	1.1
Land and building impairments		1.2
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use		0.9
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived		0.1
Goodwill, Impairment Loss		23.3	0
Transaction-related charges (income)		-9.2	0.6
Gain (Loss) on Contract Termination	-10
Professional Fees		0.8
Full-time Equivalent [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of positions eliminated		9,000
Facilities Idled [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other restructuring charges		2.2	0.9
Equipment and Infrastructure Removeal Charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other restructuring charges		0.4	0.1
Contract Termination [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other restructuring charges		3.5	0.5
International [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss		$23.30	$0

Restructuring_Impairment_and_T4

Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges (Schedule of Restructuring Reserves) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	$25.90
Expense (income)	10.1
Cash receipts (payments)	-5.7
Non-cash adjustments	-5.6
Balance, end of period	24.7
Long-term restructuring reserve	5.5	6.1
Employee Terminations Charges [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	10
Expense (income)	5.1
Cash receipts (payments)	-7.7
Non-cash adjustments	0
Balance, end of period	7.4
Impairment Charges [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	0
Expense (income)	6.3
Cash receipts (payments)	0
Non-cash adjustments	-6.3
Balance, end of period	0
Transaction-Related Charges (Income) [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	0.5
Expense (income)	-9.2
Cash receipts (payments)	9.4
Non-cash adjustments	0
Balance, end of period	0.7
Integration Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	1.8
Expense (income)	1.8
Cash receipts (payments)	-2.1
Non-cash adjustments	0
Balance, end of period	1.5
Other Restructuring Charges [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	13.6
Expense (income)	6.1
Cash receipts (payments)	-5.3
Non-cash adjustments	0.7
Balance, end of period	15.1
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Short-term restructuring reserve	17
Accounts Payable [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Short-term restructuring reserve	1.9
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Long-term restructuring reserve	5.8
Other Noncurrent Liabilities, Restructuring Reserves [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Long-term restructuring reserve	5.5
Other Noncurrent Liabilities, MEPP's withdrawal liability [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Long-term restructuring reserve	$0.30

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, at beginning of period	$775.50
Impairment	-23.3	0
Translation adjustments	-0.9
Balance, at end of period	751.3
United States Print and Related Services [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, at beginning of period	751.3
Impairment	0	0
Translation adjustments	0
Balance, at end of period	751.3
International [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, at beginning of period	24.2
Impairment	-23.3	0
Translation adjustments	-0.9
Balance, at end of period	$0

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Intangible Assets, Excluding Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Gross Carrying Amount	$477.60	$463.60
Accumulated Amortization	-331	-314.5
Net Book Value	146.6	149.1
Trademarks, patents, licenses and agreements [Member]
Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Weighted Average Amortization Period (years)	5 years	5 years
Gross Carrying Amount	22.1	5.1
Accumulated Amortization	-4.1	-3.8
Net Book Value	18	1.3
Customer relationships [Member]
Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Weighted Average Amortization Period (years)	6 years	6 years
Gross Carrying Amount	442.9	445.1
Accumulated Amortization	-315.3	-298.5
Net Book Value	127.6	146.6
Capitalized software [Member]
Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Weighted Average Amortization Period (years)	5 years	5 years
Gross Carrying Amount	6.4	6.7
Accumulated Amortization	-6.1	-6.3
Net Book Value	0.3	0.4
Acquired technology [Member]
Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Weighted Average Amortization Period (years)	5 years	5 years
Gross Carrying Amount	6.2	6.7
Accumulated Amortization	-5.5	-5.9
Net Book Value	$0.70	$0.80

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$19.10	$18.90
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
Remainder of 2015	58.9
2016	46.6
2017	14.6
2018	14.1
2019	10.1
2020 and thereafter	2.3
Net Book Value	$146.60		$149.10

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials and manufacturing supplies	$186.70	$185.40
Work in process	50.6	53.9
Finished goods	53.7	48.5
Total	$291	$287.80

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_D

Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$4,955.80			$4,973.20
Less: accumulated depreciation	-3,137.20			-3,117.70
Property, plant and equipment— net	1,818.60			1,855.50
Tangible asset impairment charges	6.2		1.1
Depreciation expense	62.2		64.9
Net book value of assets held for sale	3.2			1.8
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	141.4			143.4
Buildings [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	954.7			959.6
Machinery and equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	3,572.80			3,600.70
Other [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	231.9	[1]		229.4	[1]
Construction in progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$55			$40.10
[1]	Other consists of computer equipment, vehicles, furniture and fixtures, leasehold improvements and communication related equipment.

Equity_Method_Investments_in_U2

Equity Method Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Gross Profit (Loss) [Abstract]
Net sales	$38.20	$51.60
Operating income (loss)	-3.3	0.1
Net loss	($3.90)	($0.80)
Plural [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	49.00%
Chile [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	50.00%

World_Color_Press_Insolvency_P2

World Color Press Insolvency Proceedings (Activity Impacting Restricted Cash and Unsecured Notes to be Issued) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Restricted Cash [Roll Forward]
Bankruptcy claims, maximum potential payout, beginning of period	$29.10
Restricted Cash - Class 3 Claim payments during 2014	0
Restricted Cash, Restricted cash returned to Quad/Graphics	0
Restricted Cash, Non-cash adjustment	0
Bankruptcy claims, maximum potential payout, end of period	29.1
Increase (Decrease) in Unsecured Note [Roll Forward]
Unsecured Notes to be issued, beginning of period	9
Unsecured Notes to be Issued - Class 3 Claim payments during 2014	0
Unsecured Notes to be Issued - Restricted cash refunded to Quad/Graphics	0
Unsecured Notes to be Issued - Non-cash adjustment	-1
Unsecured Notes to be issued, end of period	$8

World_Color_Press_Insolvency_P3

World Color Press Insolvency Proceedings (Components of Restricted Cash) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
World Color Press Insolvency Proceedings [Abstract]
Defeasance of unsecured notes to be issued	$29.10	$29.10
Other	2.1	2.1
Total restricted cash	$31.20	$31.20

World_Color_Press_Insolvency_P4

World Color Press Insolvency Proceedings (Additional Information) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jul. 02, 2010
Bankruptcy Claims [Line Items]
Amounts owing in satisfaction of bankruptcy claims	$1,400,000	$1,400,000
Defeasance of unsecured notes to be issued	29,100,000	29,100,000
Bankruptcy Claims, Amount of Unsecured Notes Issued to Settle Claims	0
Bankruptcy Claims, Aggregate Amount of Claims Expunged by Bankruptcy Court	0
Unsecured notes to be issued	8,000,000	9,000,000
Class 3 Claims Unsecured Note Recovery [Member]
Bankruptcy Claims [Line Items]
Bankruptcy Claims, Percentage of Unsecured Note of Allowed			50.00%
Bankruptcy Claims, Amount of Principal of Unsecured Notes Threshold			75,000,000
Bankruptcy Claims, Prepayment Redemption Premium on Unsecured Notes			5.00%
Defeasance of Unsecured Notes to be Issued [Member]
Bankruptcy Claims [Line Items]
Defeasance of unsecured notes to be issued			$89,200,000

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Apr. 28, 2014
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Total debt	$1,441,600,000	$1,411,700,000
Less: short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	-95,900,000	-92,000,000
Long-term debt	1,345,700,000	1,319,700,000
Fair value of company debt	1,400,000,000	1,300,000,000
Term Loan [Member] | Term loan A—$450.0 million due April 2019
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Total debt	433,100,000	438,800,000
Debt instrument	450,000,000
Term Loan [Member] | Term loan B—$300.0 million due April 2021
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Total debt	295,100,000	295,800,000
Debt instrument	300,000,000
Revolving Credit [Member] | Revolving credit facility—$850.0 million due April 2019
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Total debt	83,900,000	43,900,000
Debt instrument	850,000,000
Revolving Credit [Member] | International revolving credit facility—$13.2 million
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Total debt	0	200,000
Debt instrument	13,200,000
Master note and security agreement | Senior Notes [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Total debt	314,100,000	316,600,000
Senior unsecured notes—$300.0 million due May 2022 | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Total debt	300,000,000	300,000,000
Debt instrument	300,000,000		300,000,000
Equipment term loans | Equipment [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Total debt	12,500,000	13,300,000
Other | Other [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Total debt	$2,900,000	$3,100,000

Debt_Debt_Covenant_Compliance_

Debt (Debt Covenant Compliance) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Apr. 28, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total leverage ratio, covenant compliance	2.68
Senior secured leverage ratio to consolidated EBITDA	2.14
Ratio of interest coverage	5.69
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total leverage ratio, covenant compliance	3.75
Senior secured leverage ratio to consolidated EBITDA	3.5
Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Ratio of interest coverage, covenant compliance	3.5
Financing Agreement, April 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$1,600,000,000
Maximum annual dividend payment	120,000,000
Financing Agreement, April 2014 | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total leverage ratio	3
Senior secured leverage ratio	3
Total leverage ratio on unsecured debt	3.5
Senior unsecured notes—$300.0 million due May 2022 | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$300,000,000	$300,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		7.00%

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$23.30	$0
Liability for unrecognized tax benefits	31.1
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits	0
Anticipated decrease in liability for unrecognized tax benefits	$1.80

Financial_Instruments_and_Fair1

Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Details) (Foreign Exchange Contract [Member])	Mar. 31, 2015
	instrument
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign currency exchange contracts	0

Other_LongTerm_Liabilities_Det

Other Long-Term Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Single employer pension and postretirement obligations	$152.50	$161.50
Multiemployer pension plans—withdrawal liability	35.5	39.1
Tax-related liabilities	17.6	17.4
Employee-related liabilities	66.9	67.6
Restructuring reserve	5.5	6.1
Other	46.2	47.6
Total	$324.20	$339.30

Employee_Retirement_Plans_Net_

Employee Retirement Plans (Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Interest cost	($6.70)	($7.30)
Expected return on plan assets	8.7	8.6
Net pension income	2	1.3
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Amortization of prior service credit	0	1.4
Amortization of actuarial gain (loss)	0	0.1
Net pension income	$0	$1.50

Employee_Retirement_Plans_Cont

Employee Retirement Plans (Contributions and Benefit Payments) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total	$7.10
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Qualified [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Contributions on qualified pension plans	6.9
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Non-qualified [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Benefit payments on non-qualified pension plans	$0.20

Employee_Retirement_Plans_Mult

Employee Retirement Plans (Multiemployer Pension Plans) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Jul. 02, 2010
	plan
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Number of underfunded plans	2
Withdrawal obligation	$55.40		$98.60
Multiemployer plan contributions	3.6	3.6
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Member]
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Withdrawal obligation	35.5
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Withdrawal obligation	14.4
Unsecured Notes [Member]
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Withdrawal obligation	$5.50

Loss_Per_Share_Attributable_to2

Loss Per Share Attributable to Quad/Graphics Common Shareholders (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Impact on basic and diluted earnings per share		$0
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	($35.20)	($8.80)
Adjustments to net loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders
Allocation to participating securities	0	-0.1
Net loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders – adjusted	($35.20)	($8.90)
Denominator
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding for all classes of common shares	47.7	47.4
Plus: effect of dilutive equity incentive instruments	0	0
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding for all classes of common shares	47.7	47.4
Loss per share attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders
Basic and diluted	($0.74)	($0.19)
Cash dividends paid per common share for all classes of common shares	$0.30	$0.30
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$0.30	$0.30

Equity_Incentive_Programs_Equi

Equity Incentive Programs (Equity Incentive Programs and Compensation Expense) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock option exercise price floor of fair market value of class A common stock	100.00%
Compensation expense recognized	$2.70	$4.20
Estimated future compensation expense	15.5
Estimated future compensation expense within one year	8.1
Estimated future compensation expense within two years	6.5
Estimated future compensation expense within three years	0.9
Tax benefit on stock option activity	1.2	0
Stock Option Plan, Omnibus [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Aggregate shares of common stock reserved (in shares)	7,871,652
Shares available for issuance (in shares)	1,775,884
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	4 years
Estimated future compensation expense	$0.10
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	4 years

Equity_Incentive_Programs_Stoc

Equity Incentive Programs (Stock Options Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Estimated future compensation expense within one year	$8,100,000
Estimated future compensation expense within two years	6,500,000
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	4 years
Grants in period, gross (in shares)	0	0
Compensation expense	100,000	2,000,000
Percentage of options vested, first anniversary date	0.00%
Percentage of options vested, second anniversary date	33.33%
Percentage of options vested, third anniversary date	33.33%
Percentage of options vested, fourth anniversary date	33.33%
Performance Shares and Performance Share Units [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	500,000	600,000
Estimated future compensation expense within one year	1,800,000
Estimated future compensation expense within two years	$400,000
Granted (in shares)	0	0
Termination for Death [Member] | Stock Option Plan, Omnibus [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Earliest expiration period of award after event	24 months
Employment Terminated, Any Other Reason [Member] | Stock Option Plan, Omnibus [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Earliest expiration period of award after event	90 days
Termination for Retirement or Disability [Member] | Stock Option Plan, Omnibus [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Earliest expiration period of award after event	36 months
Annual Anniversary Grant Date of Award [Member] | Stock Option Plan, Omnibus [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Earliest expiration period of award after event	10 years

Equity_Incentive_Programs_Sche

Equity Incentive Programs (Schedule of Stock Option Activity Roll Forward) (Details) (Stock Options [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning of period, Shares Under Option (in shares)	3,477,980
Outstanding, beginning of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in usd per share)	$21.05
Outstanding, beginning of period, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	4 years 5 months		4 years 8 months
Outstanding, beginning of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$15.60
Granted, Shares Under Option (in shares)	0	0
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in usd per share)	$0
Exercised, Shares Under Option (in shares)	-96,176
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in usd per share)	$13.89
Cancelled/forfeited/expired, Shares Under Option (in shares)	0
Cancelled/forfeited/expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in usd per share)	$0
Outstanding, end of period, Shares Under Option (in shares)	3,381,804		3,477,980
Outstanding, end of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in usd per share)	$21.26		$21.05
Outstanding, end of period, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	4 years 5 months		4 years 8 months
Outstanding, end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	14.8		15.6
Exercisable at March 31, 2015, Shares Under Option (in shares)	3,255,356
Exercisable at March 31, 2015, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in usd per share)	$21.53
Exercisable at March 31, 2015, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	4 years 4 months
Exercisable at March 31, 2015, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$13.70

Equity_Incentive_Programs_Sche1

Equity Incentive Programs (Schedule of Share-based Compensation Activity) (Details) (Stock Options [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$0.90	$0.50
Cash received from stock option exercises	1.3	0.8
Total grant date fair value of stock options vested	$1.80	$1.90

Equity_Incentive_Programs_PS_a

Equity Incentive Programs (PS and PSU Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Estimated future compensation expense	$15,500,000		15,500,000
Estimated future compensation expense within one year	8,100,000		8,100,000
Estimated future compensation expense within two years	6,500,000		6,500,000
Estimated future compensation expense within three years	900,000		900,000
Performance Shares and Performance Share Units [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of days dividends will be paid after vesting, maximum	45 days
Granted (in shares)	0	0
Compensation expense	500,000	600,000
Estimated future compensation expense	2,200,000		2,200,000
Estimated future compensation expense within one year	1,800,000		1,800,000
Estimated future compensation expense within two years	$400,000		400,000
Performance Shares and Performance Share Units [Domain] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Target Percentage of Actual Results	0.00%
Instruments other than options, potential payout in period (shares)			179,888
Performance Shares and Performance Share Units [Domain] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Target Percentage of Actual Results	200.00%
Instruments other than options, potential payout in period (shares)			539,664
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted (in shares)	0
Granted, weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in usd per share)	$0
Performance Share Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted (in shares)	0
Granted, weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in usd per share)	$0

Equity_Incentive_Programs_Sche2

Equity Incentive Programs (Schedule of PS and PSU Activity) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested at beginning of period (in shares)	343,568	343,568	343,568
Granted (in shares)			0
Vested (in shares)			0
Forfeited (in shares)			0
Nonvested at end of period (in shares)	343,568		343,568
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Nonvested at beginning of period, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)	$20.39	$20.39	$20.39
Granted, weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in usd per share)			$0
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)			$0
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)			$0
Nonvested at end of period, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)	$20.39		$20.39
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term	10 months 24 days	1 year 2 months 12 days
Performance Share Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested at beginning of period (in shares)	16,208	16,208	16,208
Granted (in shares)			0
Vested (in shares)			0
Forfeited (in shares)			0
Nonvested at end of period (in shares)	16,208		16,208
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Nonvested at beginning of period, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)	$20.50	$20.50	$20.50
Granted, weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in usd per share)			$0
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)			$0
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)			$0
Nonvested at end of period, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)	$20.50		$20.50
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term	10 months 24 days	1 year 2 months 12 days
Performance Shares and Performance Share Units [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Granted (in shares)			0	0

Equity_Incentive_Programs_Rest

Equity Incentive Programs (Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Activity Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Estimated future compensation expense	$15,500,000
Estimated future compensation expense within one year	8,100,000
Estimated future compensation expense within two years	6,500,000
Estimated future compensation expense within three years	900,000
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted (in shares)	0	701,811
Granted, weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in usd per share)	$0	$23.45
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted (in shares)	0	17,767
Granted, weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in usd per share)	$0
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of days dividends will be paid after vesting, maximum	45 days
Compensation expense	2,100,000	1,000,000
Estimated future compensation expense	13,200,000
Estimated future compensation expense within one year	6,200,000
Estimated future compensation expense within two years	6,100,000
Estimated future compensation expense within three years	$900,000

Equity_Incentive_Programs_Sche3

Equity Incentive Programs (Schedule of Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Award Activity) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested at beginning of period (in shares)	1,050,704	1,311,544	1,311,544
Nonvested at beginning of period, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)	$22.40	$20.80	$20.80
Nonvested, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Beginning	1 year 7 months	1 year 6 months
Granted (in shares)			0	701,811
Granted, weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in usd per share)			$0	$23.45
Vested (in shares)			-259,743
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)			$14.34
Forfeited (in shares)			-1,097
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)			$23.45
Nonvested at end of period (in shares)	1,050,704		1,050,704
Nonvested at end of period, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)	$22.40		$22.40
Nonvested, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Ending	1 year 7 months	1 year 6 months
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested at beginning of period (in shares)	49,780	63,046	63,046
Nonvested at beginning of period, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)	$21.66	$20.21	$20.21
Nonvested, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Beginning	1 year 4 months	1 year 2 months 12 days
Granted (in shares)			0	17,767
Granted, weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in usd per share)			$0
Vested (in shares)			-12,608
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)			$14.34
Forfeited (in shares)			-658
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)			$23.45
Nonvested at end of period (in shares)	49,780		49,780
Nonvested at end of period, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)	$21.66		$21.66
Nonvested, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Ending	1 year 4 months	1 year 2 months 12 days

Equity_Incentive_Programs_Defe

Equity Incentive Programs (Deferred Stock Unit Activity) (Details) (Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Deferred Stock Units Outstanding (in shares)	110,804
Granted (in shares)	0	26,316
Dividend equivalent units (in shares)	1,427	1,024
Settled (in shares)	0
Forfeited (in shares)	0
Deferred Stock Units Outstanding (in shares)	112,231
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)	$20.40
Granted, weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in usd per share)	$0	$23.45
Dividend equivalents granted, weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in usd per share)	$23.18
Settled, weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in usd per share)	$0
Forfeited, weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in usd per share)	$0
Outstanding at beginning of period, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)	$20.44
Number of DSU to class A common share conversion (in shares)	1
Compensation expense	$0	$600,000

Shareholders_Equity_Schedule_o

Shareholders' Equity (Schedule of Stock by Class) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
	stockclass
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Classes of common stock	3
Preferred stock, authorized shares (in shares)	500,000		500,000
Preferred stock, value per share	$0.01		$0.01
Preferred stock, issued shares (in shares)	0		0
Dividend Amount per Share (in usd per share)	$0.30	$0.30
Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Votes Per Share	1
Common stock, value per share	$0.03		$0.03
Authorized Shares (in shares)	80,000,000		80,000,000
Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Votes Per Share	10
Common stock, value per share	$0.03		$0.03
Authorized Shares (in shares)	80,000,000		80,000,000
Common Class C [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Votes Per Share	10
Common stock, value per share	$0.03		$0.03
Authorized Shares (in shares)	20,000,000		20,000,000
Common Stock [Member] | Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Issued Common Stock (in shares)	40,000,000		40,000,000
Common Stock [Member] | Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Issued Common Stock (in shares)	15,000,000		15,000,000
Common Stock [Member] | Common Class C [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Issued Common Stock (in shares)	500,000		500,000
Common Stock Outstanding Excluding Treasury Stock [Member] | Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Issued Common Stock (in shares)	34,700,000		34,700,000
Common Stock Outstanding Excluding Treasury Stock [Member] | Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Issued Common Stock (in shares)	14,200,000		14,200,000
Common Stock Outstanding Excluding Treasury Stock [Member] | Common Class C [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Issued Common Stock (in shares)	0		0
Treasury Stock [Member] | Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Issued Common Stock (in shares)	5,300,000		5,300,000
Treasury Stock [Member] | Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Issued Common Stock (in shares)	800,000		800,000
Treasury Stock [Member] | Common Class C [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Issued Common Stock (in shares)	500,000		500,000

Shareholders_Equity_Schedule_o1

Shareholders' Equity (Schedule of Shareholders' Equity) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Shareholders' Equity Activity [Roll Forward]
Shareholders' Equity	$1,152.50
Net loss	-35.2	-8.8
Translation adjustment	-24.9
Cash dividends declared	-15.4
Stock-based compensation	2.7
Sale of stock for options exercised	1.3
Shares withheld from employees for the tax obligation on equity grants	-1.6
Tax benefit on equity award activity	1.2
Shareholders' Equity	$1,080.60

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (By Component) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax - beginning	($116.60)	($5.60)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	-24.9	-0.8
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net loss	0	-0.9
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-24.9	-1.7
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax - ending	-141.5	-7.3
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax - beginning	-88.7	-43.3
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	-24.9	-0.8
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net loss	0	0
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-24.9	-0.8
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax - ending	-113.6	-44.1
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax - beginning	-27.9	37.7
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	0	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net loss	0	-0.9
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	0	-0.9
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax - ending	($27.90)	$36.80

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Reclassification by Location) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income tax benefit	$1	$1.20
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amortization of pension and other postretirement benefit plan adjustments, net of tax	0	-0.9
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amortization of pension and other postretirement benefit plan adjustments	0	-1.5
Income tax benefit	0	0.6
Amortization of pension and other postretirement benefit plan adjustments, net of tax	$0	($0.90)

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Unrestricted subsidiaries under the Senior Unsecured Notes indenture as percentage of total consolidated assets	2.00%
Unrestricted subsidiaries under the Senior Unsecured Notes indenture as a percentage of total consolidated net sales	2.00%
Products	$950.30	$953.70
Services	157.7	149.1
Operating Income/(Loss)	-11.8	11
Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges	10.1	11.9
Goodwill impairment	23.3	0
United States Print and Related Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Products	857.1	842.6
Services	152.2	143.6
Operating Income/(Loss)	17.7	22.3
Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges	14.6	9.5
Goodwill impairment	0	0
International [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Products	93.2	111.1
Services	5.5	5.5
Operating Income/(Loss)	-27.5	0.1
Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges	2.9	0.5
Goodwill impairment	23.3	0
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Products	950.3	953.7
Services	157.7	149.1
Operating Income/(Loss)	-9.8	22.4
Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges	17.5	10
Goodwill impairment	23.3	0
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Products	0	0
Services	0	0
Operating Income/(Loss)	-2	-11.4
Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges	-7.4	1.9
Goodwill impairment	$0	$0

Segment_Information_Reconcilia

Segment Information (Reconciliation of Operating Profit from Segment to Consolidated) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Operating income (loss)	($11.80)	$11
Less: interest expense	22.5	20.9
Loss before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	($34.30)	($9.90)

Separate_Financial_Information2

Separate Financial Information of Subsidiary Guarantors of Indebtedness - Summary and Income Statement (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$1,108	$1,102.80
Cost of sales	895.4	892.6
Selling, general and administrative expenses	109.7	103.5
Depreciation and amortization	81.3	83.8
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	10.1	11.9
Goodwill impairment	23.3	0
Total operating expenses	1,119.80	1,091.80
Operating income (loss)	-11.8	11
Interest expense	22.5	20.9
Loss before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	-34.3	-9.9
Income tax benefit	-1	-1.2
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities	-33.3	-8.7
Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated entities	0	0
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities	-1.9	-0.4
Net loss	-35.2	-9.1
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0.3
Net loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	-35.2	-8.8
Parent Company [Member]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	460.6	432.5
Cost of sales	349.3	339.5
Selling, general and administrative expenses	59.4	49.5
Depreciation and amortization	44.7	32.7
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	-8	3
Goodwill impairment	0
Total operating expenses	445.4	424.7
Operating income (loss)	15.2	7.8
Interest expense	21.3	18.8
Loss before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	-6.1	-11
Income tax benefit	3.7	-0.6
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities	-9.8	-10.4
Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated entities	-25.4	1.6
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities	0	0
Net loss	-35.2	-8.8
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		0
Net loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	-35.2	-8.8
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	605.5	646.4
Cost of sales	523	545.2
Selling, general and administrative expenses	38.3	49.1
Depreciation and amortization	27	44.1
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	13.1	8.1
Goodwill impairment	0
Total operating expenses	601.4	646.5
Operating income (loss)	4.1	-0.1
Interest expense	-0.2	-0.3
Loss before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	4.3	0.2
Income tax benefit	-3.1	-3.1
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities	7.4	3.3
Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated entities	-8.9	3.4
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities	0	0
Net loss	-1.5	6.7
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		0
Net loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	-1.5	6.7
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	142.1	116.6
Cost of sales	123.3	100.6
Selling, general and administrative expenses	12	4.9
Depreciation and amortization	9.6	7
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	5	0.8
Goodwill impairment	23.3
Total operating expenses	173.2	113.3
Operating income (loss)	-31.1	3.3
Interest expense	1.4	2.4
Loss before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	-32.5	0.9
Income tax benefit	-1.6	2.5
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities	-30.9	-1.6
Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated entities	0	0
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities	-1.9	-0.4
Net loss	-32.8	-2
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		0.3
Net loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	-32.8	-1.7
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	-100.2	-92.7
Cost of sales	-100.2	-92.7
Selling, general and administrative expenses	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	0	0
Goodwill impairment	0
Total operating expenses	-100.2	-92.7
Operating income (loss)	0	0
Interest expense	0	0
Loss before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	0	0
Income tax benefit	0	0
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities	0	0
Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated entities	34.3	-5
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities	0	0
Net loss	34.3	-5
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		0
Net loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	$34.30	($5)

Separate_Financial_Information3

Separate Financial Information of Subsidiary Guarantors of Indebtedness - Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net loss	($35.20)	($9.10)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-24.9	-1.7
Total comprehensive loss	-60.1	-10.8
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0.3
Comprehensive loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	-60.1	-10.5
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net loss	34.3	-5
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	25.5	2.3
Total comprehensive loss		-2.7
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		0
Comprehensive loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	59.8	-2.7
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net loss	-35.2	-8.8
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-24.9	-1.7
Total comprehensive loss		-10.5
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		0
Comprehensive loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	-60.1	-10.5
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net loss	-1.5	6.7
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-0.2	0.1
Total comprehensive loss		6.8
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		0
Comprehensive loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	-1.7	6.8
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net loss	-32.8	-2
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-25.3	-2.4
Total comprehensive loss		-4.4
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		0.3
Comprehensive loss attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	($58.10)	($4.10)

Separate_Financial_Information4

Separate Financial Information of Subsidiary Guarantors of Indebtedness - Balance Sheet (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$24.50	$9.60	$13.10	$13.10
Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts	628.8	766.2
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Inventories	291	287.8
Other current assets	131.7	118.7
Total current assets	1,076	1,182.30
Property, plant and equipment—net	1,818.60	1,855.50
Investment in consolidated entities	0	0
Goodwill and intangible assets—net	897.9	924.6
Intercompany loan receivable	0	0
Other long-term assets	120.9	114.8
Total assets	3,913.40	4,077.20
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	332.8	406.9
Intercompany accounts payable	0	0
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	100.2	96.2
Other current liabilities	324	359.5
Total current liabilities	757	862.6
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,356.20	1,329.40
Intercompany loan payable	0	0
Other long-term liabilities	719.6	732.7
Total liabilities	2,832.80	2,924.70
Total shareholders' equity	1,080.60	1,152.50
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	3,913.40	4,077.20
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts	0	0
Intercompany receivables	-796.8	-830.2
Inventories	0	0
Other current assets	0	0
Total current assets	-796.8	-830.2
Property, plant and equipment—net	0	0
Investment in consolidated entities	-1,824.50	-2,077.80
Goodwill and intangible assets—net	0	0
Intercompany loan receivable	-482.1	-418.6
Other long-term assets	0	0
Total assets	-3,103.40	-3,326.60
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	0	0
Intercompany accounts payable	-796.8	-830.2
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	0	0
Other current liabilities	0	0
Total current liabilities	-796.8	-830.2
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	0	0
Intercompany loan payable	-482.1	-418.6
Other long-term liabilities	0	0
Total liabilities	-1,278.90	-1,248.80
Total shareholders' equity	-1,824.50	-2,077.80
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	-3,103.40	-3,326.60
Parent Company [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	6.2	1.9	0.2	4.8
Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts	479	577.5
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Inventories	97.9	111.9
Other current assets	52.7	56.8
Total current assets	635.8	748.1
Property, plant and equipment—net	904.9	959.5
Investment in consolidated entities	1,787.10	1,940
Goodwill and intangible assets—net	91.1	0.6
Intercompany loan receivable	482	418.5
Other long-term assets	48	48.1
Total assets	3,948.90	4,114.80
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	202.2	251.1
Intercompany accounts payable	787.4	830.2
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	95.3	90.7
Other current liabilities	182.8	205.1
Total current liabilities	1,267.70	1,377.10
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,345.60	1,318.40
Intercompany loan payable	0	0
Other long-term liabilities	255	266.7
Total liabilities	2,868.30	2,962.20
Total shareholders' equity	1,080.60	1,152.60
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	3,948.90	4,114.80
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	8.9	5.6	5.9	3.5
Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts	48.5	57.7
Intercompany receivables	796.8	826.3
Inventories	131.8	119.7
Other current assets	58.6	49.9
Total current assets	1,044.60	1,059.20
Property, plant and equipment—net	674.4	635.7
Investment in consolidated entities	37.4	137.8
Goodwill and intangible assets—net	779.9	888
Intercompany loan receivable	0.1	0.1
Other long-term assets	5.9	6.1
Total assets	2,542.30	2,726.90
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	66.1	79.5
Intercompany accounts payable	0	0
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	3.2	3.6
Other current liabilities	97.1	102.9
Total current liabilities	166.4	186
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	8.9	9.4
Intercompany loan payable	374.3	336.2
Other long-term liabilities	451.8	455.4
Total liabilities	1,001.40	987
Total shareholders' equity	1,540.90	1,739.90
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	2,542.30	2,726.90
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	9.4	2.1	7	4.8
Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts	101.3	131
Intercompany receivables	0	3.9
Inventories	61.3	56.2
Other current assets	20.4	12
Total current assets	192.4	205.2
Property, plant and equipment—net	239.3	260.3
Investment in consolidated entities	0	0
Goodwill and intangible assets—net	26.9	36
Intercompany loan receivable	0	0
Other long-term assets	67	60.6
Total assets	525.6	562.1
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	64.5	76.3
Intercompany accounts payable	9.4	0
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1.7	1.9
Other current liabilities	44.1	51.5
Total current liabilities	119.7	129.7
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1.7	1.6
Intercompany loan payable	107.8	82.4
Other long-term liabilities	12.8	10.6
Total liabilities	242	224.3
Total shareholders' equity	283.6	337.8
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$525.60	$562.10

Separate_Financial_Information5

Separate Financial Information of Subsidiary Guarantors of Indebtedness - Statement of Cash Flows (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash from operating activities	$64.20	$33
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-42.3	-45.8
Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired	-19.5	-8.9
Intercompany investing activities	0	0
Other investing activities	-1.1	-3.8
Net cash used in investing activities	-62.9	-58.5
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	-10.9	-18.1
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	388.3	419.6
Payments on revolving credit facilities	-348.6	-362.8
Payment of cash dividends	-15.8	-14.7
Intercompany financing activities	0	0
Other financing activities	0.9	-0.3
Net cash provided by financing activities	13.9	23.7
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	-0.3	1.8
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	14.9	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	9.6	13.1
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	24.5	13.1
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash from operating activities	0	0
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	0	0
Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired	0	0
Intercompany investing activities	41	23.3
Other investing activities	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	41	23.3
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	0	0
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	0	0
Payments on revolving credit facilities	0	0
Payment of cash dividends	0	0
Intercompany financing activities	-41	-23.3
Other financing activities	0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	-41	-23.3
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0	0
Parent Company [Member]
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash from operating activities	72.8	41.9
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-13.2	-12.9
Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired	0	0
Intercompany investing activities	-26.4	-25
Other investing activities	-1.1	-0.4
Net cash used in investing activities	-40.7	-38.3
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	-10	-15.5
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	375	385
Payments on revolving credit facilities	-335	-333.8
Payment of cash dividends	-15.8	-14.7
Intercompany financing activities	-42.9	-29
Other financing activities	0.9	-0.2
Net cash provided by financing activities	-27.8	-8.2
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	4.3	-4.6
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1.9	4.8
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	6.2	0.2
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash from operating activities	2.6	10.3
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-25.2	-19.9
Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired	-0.5	-8.9
Intercompany investing activities	-14.5	1.7
Other investing activities	0	-3.4
Net cash used in investing activities	-40.2	-30.5
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	-0.9	-1.3
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	0	0
Payments on revolving credit facilities	0	0
Payment of cash dividends	0	0
Intercompany financing activities	41.7	23.9
Other financing activities	0	-0.1
Net cash provided by financing activities	40.8	22.5
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	0.1	0.1
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	3.3	2.4
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	5.6	3.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	8.9	5.9
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash from operating activities	-11.2	-19.2
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-3.9	-13
Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired	-19	0
Intercompany investing activities	-0.1	0
Other investing activities	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-23	-13
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	0	-1.3
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	13.3	34.6
Payments on revolving credit facilities	-13.6	-29
Payment of cash dividends	0	0
Intercompany financing activities	42.2	28.4
Other financing activities	0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	41.9	32.7
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	-0.4	1.7
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	7.3	2.2
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	2.1	4.8
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$9.40	$7

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	5-May-15	Apr. 14, 2015
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$0.30	$0.30
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared			$0.30
Copac [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Purchase price				$60.20
Cash acquired from acquisition				0.9
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired				$59.30