Quad/Graphics (QUAD) 10-K 23 Feb 16 2015 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Feb. 18, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	Quad/Graphics, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,481,792
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Trading Symbol	QUAD
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 533,245,927
Common Class A [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		35,727,018
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

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net sales
Products	$ 4,030.3	$ 4,197.5	$ 4,186.6
Services	647.4	664.9	609.3
Total net sales	4,677.7	4,862.4	4,795.9
Cost of sales
Products	3,294.1	3,421.4	3,360.1
Services	466.8	470.5	441.8
Total cost of sales	3,760.9	3,891.9	3,801.9
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses	448.3	425.5	416
Depreciation and amortization	325.3	336.4	340.5
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	164.9	67.3	95.3
Goodwill impairment	808.3	0	0
Total operating expenses	5,507.7	4,721.1	4,653.7
Operating income (loss)	(830)	141.3	142.2
Interest expense	88.4	92.9	85.5
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	7.2	0
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	(918.4)	41.2	56.7
Income tax expense (benefit)	(282.8)	20.2	23.3
Earnings (loss) before equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	(635.6)	21	33.4
Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	(6.3)	(2.7)	(2.5)
Net earnings (loss)	(641.9)	18.3	30.9
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0.3	1.6
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	$ (641.9)	$ 18.6	$ 32.5
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (13.40)	$ 0.39	$ 0.67
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (13.40)	$ 0.38	$ 0.65
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Basic (in shares)	47.9	47.5	47
Diluted (in shares)	47.9	48.5	48

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net earnings (loss)	$ (641.9)	$ 18.3	$ 30.9
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(63.4)	(61.9)	(21)
Translation of long-term loans to foreign subsidiaries	17.5	16.5	0.8
Revaluation (gain) loss on sale of businesses	0	0	(2.4)
Translation adjustments, net	(38.2)	(45.4)	(22.6)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans
Net gain (loss) arising during period	3.7	(95.2)	133.6
Amortization of prior service credit included in net earnings (loss)	0	(5.8)	(5.7)
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss included in net earnings (loss)	0	(0.3)	0.3
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, net	3.7	(106.2)	126.1
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	(34.5)	(151.6)	103.5
Income tax benefit (expense) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)	(1.4)	40.6	(48.7)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(35.9)	(111)	54.8
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(677.8)	(92.7)	85.7
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0.3	1.6
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	(677.8)	(92.4)	87.3
Pension Plan [Member]
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans
Plan curtailments/settlements included in net earnings (loss)	0	0	(2.1)
Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans
Plan curtailments/settlements included in net earnings (loss)	0	(4.9)	0
Quad Graphics Chile SA [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Revaluation (gain) loss on sale of businesses	$ 7.7	$ 0	$ 0

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 10.8	$ 9.6
Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts of $50.1 at December 31, 2015 and $57.8 at December 31, 2014	648.7	766.2
Inventories	280.1	287.8
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	38.2	39.1
Restricted cash	13.5	31.2
Total current assets	991.3	1,133.9
Property, plant and equipment—net	1,675.8	1,855.5
Goodwill	0	775.5
Other intangible assets—net	110.5	149.1
Equity method investments in unconsolidated entities	4.4	42
Other long-term assets	65.5	52.8
Total assets	2,847.5	4,008.8
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	358.8	406.9
Amounts owing in satisfaction of bankruptcy claims	1.4	1.4
Accrued liabilities	347.5	358.1
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	94.6	92
Current portion of capital lease obligations	5.1	4.2
Total current liabilities	807.4	862.6
Long-term debt	1,239.9	1,299.7
Unsecured notes to be issued	7.1	9
Capital lease obligations	9.7	9.7
Deferred income taxes	59	336
Other long-term liabilities	300.5	339.3
Total liabilities	$ 2,423.6	$ 2,856.3
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity
Additional paid-in capital	$ 956.7	$ 971.3
Treasury stock, at cost, 5.9 million shares at December 31, 2015 and 6.6 million shares at December 31, 2014	(193.6)	(218.8)
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	(188.1)	515.2
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(152.5)	(116.6)
Total shareholders' equity	423.9	1,152.5
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	2,847.5	4,008.8
Preferred Stock [Member]
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; Authorized: 0.5 million shares; Issued: None	0	0
Common Class A [Member]
Shareholders' equity
Common stock, $0.025 par value	1	1
Common Class B [Member]
Shareholders' equity
Common stock, $0.025 par value	0.4	0.4
Common Class C [Member]
Shareholders' equity
Common stock, $0.025 par value	$ 0	$ 0

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Allowances for doubtful accounts	$ 50.1	$ 57.8
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per shares)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	500,000	500,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Treasury stock, shares	5,900,000	6,600,000
Common Class A [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.025	$ 0.025
Common stock, shares authorized	80,000,000	80,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	40,000,000	40,000,000
Treasury stock, shares	4,600,000	5,300,000
Common Class B [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.025	$ 0.025
Common stock, shares authorized	80,000,000	80,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	15,000,000	15,000,000
Treasury stock, shares	800,000	800,000
Common Class C [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.025	$ 0.025
Common stock, shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	500,000	500,000
Treasury stock, shares	500,000	500,000

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings (loss)	$ (641.9)	$ 18.3	$ 30.9
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	325.3	336.4	340.5
Impairment charges	95.3	14.4	21.8
Goodwill impairment	808.3	0	0
Amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discount	4.4	4.2	4.1
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	7.2	0
Stock-based compensation	7.2	17.3	18.6
Foreign exchange losses on sale of investment	6	0	0
Termination/curtailment/settlement gain on pension/postretirement benefit plans	0	(4.9)	(2.1)
Loss (gain) on sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment	(4.1)	0.4	(0.8)
Deferred income taxes	(292.5)	26.8	(11.1)
Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	6.3	2.7	2.5
Dividends from unconsolidated entities	0	0	5
Changes in operating assets and liabilities—net of acquisitions:
Receivables	109.6	(20.4)	25.7
Inventories	24.6	(3.4)	0.5
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	4	(5.2)	15.2
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(60.5)	(22.4)	63
Other	(43.9)	(78.2)	(72.7)
Net cash provided by operating activities	348.1	293.2	441.1
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(133)	(139.2)	(149.5)
Cost investment in unconsolidated entities	(1.2)	(4.1)	(2.5)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment	29.2	6.8	8.8
Proceeds from the sale of investments	14	0	0
Transfers from restricted cash	17.7	24.8	4.5
Acquisition of businesses—net of cash acquired	(143.4)	(112.5)	(291.9)
Net cash used in investing activities	(216.7)	(224.2)	(430.6)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	1,047	0
Payments of long-term debt	(90.9)	(859.4)	(102.7)
Payments of capital lease obligations	(5)	(8.4)	(9.8)
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	1,462.5	1,409.9	1,628.8
Payments on revolving credit facilities	(1,435.5)	(1,577.6)	(1,475)
Payments of debt issuance costs	0	(16.5)	0
Bankruptcy claim payments on unsecured notes to be issued	(0.1)	(8)	(4.5)
Sale of stock for options exercised	2.2	2.7	7.2
Shares withheld from employees for the tax obligation on equity grants	(1.6)	(1)	0
Tax benefit on equity award activity	2.8	0.8	2.2
Payment of cash dividends	(62.3)	(61.2)	(56.4)
Net cash used in financing activities	(127.9)	(71.7)	(10.2)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	(2.3)	(0.8)	(4.1)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1.2	(3.5)	(3.8)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	9.6	13.1	16.9
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 10.8	$ 9.6	$ 13.1

Consolidated Statements of Shar

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Quad/Graphics Common Stock and Other Equity [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests [Member]	Anselmo L. Morvillo S.A. (Argentina) [Member]Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Anselmo L. Morvillo S.A. (Argentina) [Member]Quad/Graphics Common Stock and Other Equity [Member]	Anselmo L. Morvillo S.A. (Argentina) [Member]Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012		55.5		(8.3)
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2012		$ 1.4	$ 985.6	$ (279.3)	$ 588.1	$ (60.4)	$ 1,235.4	$ 0.3
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings (loss)	$ 30.9				32.5		32.5	(1.6)
Foreign currency translation adjustments						(22.6)	(22.6)
Cash dividends declared					(61.8)		(61.8)
Stock-based compensation			18.6				18.6
Sale of stock for options exercised, shares				0.4
Sale of stock for options exercised			(8.3)	$ 15.5			7.2
Issuance of restricted stock and deferred stock units, shares				0.4
Issuance of restricted stock and deferred stock units			(15)	$ 15			0
Tax benefit on equity award activity			2.2				2.2
Pension and other postretirement benefit liability adjustments						77.4	77.4
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013		55.5		(7.5)
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2013		$ 1.4	983.1	$ (248.8)	558.8	(5.6)	1,288.9	(1.3)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings (loss)	18.3				18.6		18.6	(0.3)
Foreign currency translation adjustments						(45.4)	(45.4)
Cash dividends declared					(62.2)		(62.2)
Stock-based compensation			17.3				17.3
Sale of stock for options exercised, shares				0.2
Sale of stock for options exercised			(3.6)	$ 6.3			2.7
Issuance of restricted stock and deferred stock units, shares				0.7
Issuance of restricted stock and deferred stock units			(24.6)	$ 24.6			0
Tax benefit on equity award activity			0.8				0.8
Equity awards vested			(0.1)	$ 0.1			0
Shares withheld from employees for tax obligation on equity grants, shares				0
Shares withheld from employees for tax obligation on equity grants				$ (1)			(1)
Purchase of additional ownership of Morvillo									$ (1.6)	$ (1.6)	$ 1.6
Pension and other postretirement benefit liability adjustments						(65.6)	(65.6)
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2014		55.5		(6.6)
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2014	1,152.5	$ 1.4	971.3	$ (218.8)	515.2	(116.6)	1,152.5	0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings (loss)	(641.9)				(641.9)		(641.9)	0
Foreign currency translation adjustments						(38.2)	(38.2)
Cash dividends declared					(61.4)		(61.4)
Stock-based compensation			7.2				7.2
Sale of stock for options exercised, shares				0.2
Sale of stock for options exercised			(3)	$ 5.2			2.2
Issuance of restricted stock and deferred stock units, shares				0.6
Issuance of restricted stock and deferred stock units			(21.2)	$ 21.2			0
Tax benefit on equity award activity			2.8				2.8
Equity awards vested			(0.4)	$ 0.4			0
Shares withheld from employees for tax obligation on equity grants, shares				(0.1)
Shares withheld from employees for tax obligation on equity grants				$ (1.6)			(1.6)
Pension and other postretirement benefit liability adjustments						2.3	2.3
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2015		55.5		(5.9)
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 423.9	$ 1.4	$ 956.7	$ (193.6)	$ (188.1)	$ (152.5)	$ 423.9	$ 0

Basis of Presentation and Summa

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Nature of Operations — Quad/Graphics operates primarily in the commercial print portion of the printing industry as a printer of retail inserts, publications, catalogs, special interest publications, journals, direct mail, books, directories, in-store marketing and promotion, packaging, newspapers, custom print products, other commercial and specialty printed products and global paper procurement. The Company also provides complementary service offerings for its customers. The Company's products and services for a variety of industries are sold primarily throughout North America, South America and Europe. In addition, the Company strategically sources packaging product manufacturing over multiple end markets in Central America and Asia. Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation —The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with GAAP . The results of operations and accounts of businesses acquired are included in the consolidated financial statements from the dates of acquisition (see Note 2 , " Acquisitions and Strategic Investments "). The consolidated financial statements include the retrospective adoption of new accounting guidance on the balance sheet presentation of debt issuance costs and deferred taxes issued by the FASB in April 2015 and November 2015, respectively, and accordingly, the consolidated balance sheets have been restated for all periods presented (see Note 25 , " New Accounting Pronouncements ," for further information). The impact of the retrospective adoption of accounting guidance on the financial statement line items within the Company's consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2014 , was as follows: December 31, 2014, as Originally Reported Impact of Debt Issuance Costs Impact of Deferred Taxes December 31, 2014, as Presented ASSETS Deferred income taxes $ 48.4 $ — $ (48.4 ) $ — Total current assets 1,182.3 — (48.4 ) 1,133.9 Other long-term assets 72.8 (20.0 ) — 52.8 Total assets 4,077.2 (20.0 ) (48.4 ) 4,008.8 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Long-term debt $ 1,319.7 $ (20.0 ) $ — $ 1,299.7 Deferred income taxes 384.4 — (48.4 ) 336.0 Total liabilities 2,924.7 (20.0 ) (48.4 ) 2,856.3 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 4,077.2 (20.0 ) (48.4 ) 4,008.8 Investments in entities where the Company has both the ability to exert significant influence but not control and an ownership interest of 50% or less but more than 20% are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Investments in entities where the Company does not exert significant influence or control and has an ownership interest of less than 20% are accounted for using the cost method of accounting. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Foreign Operations —Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into United States dollars at the exchange rate existing at the respective balance sheet dates. Income and expense items are translated at the average rates during the respective periods. Translation adjustments resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on the consolidated statements of shareholders' equity while transaction gains and losses are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. Foreign exchange transactions resulted in pre-tax realized and unrealized losses of $1.4 million , $5.9 million and $5.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. The Company owns 49% of a company in Brazil and owned 50% of a company in Chile, until the Company sold its ownership interest in Chile on July 31, 2015. The Company accounts for those entities using the equity method of accounting (see Note 8 , " Equity Method Investments in Unconsolidated Entities ," for further discussion). The Company's equity loss of Plural's and Chile's operations was recorded in equity in loss of unconsolidated entities in the Company's consolidated statements of operations, and was included within the International segment. There are no other significant unconsolidated entities. Use of Estimates —The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires the use of management's estimates and assumptions that affect the reported assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Estimates are used when accounting for items and matters including, but not limited to: allowances for doubtful accounts, inventory obsolescence, asset valuations and useful lives, goodwill, pension and postretirement benefits, self-insurance reserves, stock-based compensation, taxes, restructuring and other provisions and contingencies. Revenue Recognition —The Company recognizes its printing revenues upon transfer of title and the passage of risk of loss, which is generally upon shipment to the customer, and when there is a reasonable assurance as to collectability. Under agreements with certain customers, products may be stored by the Company for future delivery. In these situations, the Company may receive warehouse management fees for the services it provides. Product returns are not significant because the majority of products are customized; however, the Company accrues for the estimated amount of customer allowances at the time of sale based on historical experience and known trends. Revenue from services is recognized as services are performed. Revenues related to the Company's imaging operations, which include digital content management, photography, color services and page production, are recognized in accordance with the terms of the contract, typically upon completion of the performed service and acceptance by the customer. Revenues related to the Company's logistics operations, which includes the delivery of printed material, are recognized upon completion of services. Services account for greater than 10% of the Company's consolidated net sales; therefore, net sales and related costs of sales of products and services have been included as separate line items in the consolidated statements of operations. Certain revenues earned by the Company require judgment to determine if revenue should be recorded gross as a principal or net of related costs as an agent. Billings for third-party shipping and handling costs, primarily in the Company's logistics operations, and out-of-pocket expenses are recorded gross in net sales and cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations. Many of the Company's operations process materials, primarily paper, that may be supplied directly by customers or may be purchased by the Company and sold to customers. No revenue is recognized for customer-supplied paper. Revenues for Company-supplied paper are recognized on a gross basis. Byproduct Recoveries —The Company records the sale of byproducts as net product sales in the consolidated statements of operations. Financial Instruments —The Company uses derivative financial instruments for the purpose of hedging commodity and foreign exchange exposures that exist as part of ongoing business operations, including natural gas forward purchase contracts and foreign exchange contracts. As a policy, the Company does not engage in speculative or leveraged transactions, nor does the Company hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes. Derivative instruments are recorded on the consolidated balance sheets as either assets or liabilities measured at their fair value. If the derivative is designated as a fair value hedge, the changes in the fair value of the derivative and of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings. If the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and recognized in the consolidated statements of operations when the hedged item affects earnings. The ineffective portions of the changes in the fair value of hedges are insignificant and recognized in earnings. Cash flows from derivatives that are accounted for as cash flow or fair value hedges are included in the consolidated statements of cash flows in the same category as the item being hedged. Fair Value Measurement —The Company applies fair value accounting for all assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in its consolidated financial statements on a recurring basis. Fair value represents the amount that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities that are required to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market and the market-based risk measurements or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. See Note 15 , " Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements ," for further discussion. Research and Development —Research and development costs related to the development of new products or the adaptation of existing products are expensed as incurred, included in cost of sales and totaled $10.3 million , $11.3 million and $13.4 million during the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. Cash and Cash Equivalents —The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Receivables —Receivables are stated net of allowances for doubtful accounts. No single customer comprised more than 5% of the Company's consolidated net sales in 2015 , 2014 or 2013 or 5% of the Company's consolidated receivables as of December 31, 2015 or 2014 . Specific customer provisions are made when a review of significant outstanding amounts, utilizing information about customer creditworthiness and current economic trends, indicates that collection is doubtful. In addition, provisions are made at differing rates, based upon the age of the receivable and the Company's historical collection experience. See Note 5 , " Receivables ," for further discussion on the transactions affecting the allowances for doubtful accounts. Inventories —Inventories include material, labor, and plant overhead and are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. At December 31, 2015 and 2014 , all inventories were valued using the first-in, first-out (" FIFO ") method. See Note 6 , " Inventories ," for a breakdown of the components of the Company's inventories. Property, Plant and Equipment —Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost, and are depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes. See Note 7 , " Property, Plant and Equipment ," for a breakdown of the components of the Company's property, plant and equipment. Major improvements that extend the useful lives of existing assets are capitalized and charged to the asset accounts. Repairs and maintenance, which do not significantly improve or extend the useful lives of the respective assets, are expensed as incurred. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the respective asset. When an asset is retired or disposed, the associated costs and accumulated depreciation are eliminated, and the resulting profit or loss is recognized in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. Asset Category Range of Useful Lives Buildings 10 to 40 Years Machinery and equipment 5 to 15 Years Other 3 to 10 Years Other Intangible Assets —Identifiable intangible assets are recognized apart from goodwill and are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Impairment of Long-Lived and Other Intangible Assets —The Company evaluates long-lived assets and other intangible assets (of which the most significant are property, plant and equipment and customer relationship intangible assets) whenever events and circumstances have occurred that indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Determining whether impairment has occurred typically requires various estimates and assumptions, including determining which cash flows are directly related to the potentially impaired asset, the useful life over which cash flows will occur, their amount and the asset's residual value, if any. In turn, measurement of an impairment loss requires a determination of recoverability, which is generally estimated by the ability to recover the balance of the assets from expected future operating cash flows on an undiscounted basis. If impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on the difference in the fair value and carrying value of the asset. Goodwill —Goodwill is reviewed 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. In performing this analysis, the Company compares each reporting unit's fair value estimated based on comparable company market valuations and/or expected future discounted cash flows to be generated by the reporting unit to its carrying value. If the carrying value exceeds the reporting unit's fair value, the Company performs a fair value measurement calculation to determine the impairment loss, which would be charged to operations in the period identified. See Note 4 , " Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets ," for further discussion. Income Taxes —The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of items reported in the financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured based on the differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the effective date of enactment. The Company records net deferred tax assets to the extent the Company believes these assets will more likely than not be realized. This determination is based upon all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies, and recent financial operations. If the Company determines that a deferred income tax asset will not be fully realized in the future, then a valuation allowance is established or increased to reflect the amount at which the asset will more likely than not be realized, which would increase the Company's provision for income taxes. In a period after a valuation allowance has been established, if the Company determines the related deferred income tax assets will be realized in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, then an adjustment to reduce the related valuation allowance will be made, which would reduce the Company's provision for income taxes. The consolidated financial statements include the retrospective adoption of new accounting guidance on the balance sheet presentation of deferred taxes issued by the FASB in November 2015, and accordingly, the consolidated balance sheets have been restated for all periods presented. See Note 25 , " New Accounting Pronouncements ," for further information. The Company is regularly audited by foreign and domestic tax authorities. These audits occasionally result in proposed assessments where the ultimate resolution might result in the Company owing additional taxes, including in some cases, penalties and interest. The Company recognizes a tax position in its consolidated financial statements when it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. This recognized tax position is then measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty-percent likely of being recognized upon ultimate settlement. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. The determination of the Company's worldwide tax provision and related tax assets and liabilities requires the use of significant judgment in estimating the impact of uncertainties in the application of GAAP and the interpretation of complex tax laws. In the ordinary course of business, there are transactions and calculations where the final tax outcome is uncertain. Where fair market value is required to measure a tax asset or liability for GAAP purposes, the Company periodically obtains independent, third party, assistance to validate that such value is determined in conformity with Internal Revenue Service fair market value guidelines. While the Company believes it has the appropriate support for the positions taken, certain positions may be successfully challenged by taxing authorities. Resolution of these uncertainties in a manner inconsistent with management's expectations could have a material impact on the Company's financial condition and operating results. The Company applies the provisions of the authoritative guidance on accounting for uncertain tax positions to determine the appropriate amount of tax benefits to be recognized with respect to uncertain tax positions. The determination of the Company's worldwide tax provision includes the impact of any changes to the amount of tax benefits recognized with respect to uncertain tax positions. See Note 14 , " Income Taxes ," for further discussion. Pension Plans —The Company assumed certain frozen underfunded defined benefit pension plans as part of the 2010 World Color Press acquisition. Pension plan costs are determined using actuarial methods and are funded through contributions. The Company records amounts relating to its pension plans based on calculations which include various actuarial assumptions including discount rates, assumed rates of return, mortality, compensation increases and turnover rates. The Company reviews its actuarial assumptions on an annual basis and modifies the assumptions based on current rates and trends when it is appropriate to do so. The effects of modifications are recognized immediately on the consolidated balance sheets, but are generally amortized into operating income over future periods, with the deferred amount recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company believes that the assumptions utilized in recording its obligations under its plans are reasonable based on its experience, market conditions and input from its actuaries and investment advisors. For the purposes of calculating the expected return on plan assets, those assets are valued at fair value. When an event gives rise to both a curtailment and a settlement, the curtailment is accounted for prior to the settlement. The Company's measurement date to measure the defined benefit plan assets and the projected benefit obligation is December 31 . The Company has previously participated in MEPPs as a result of the acquisition of World Color Press. Due to the significant underfunded status of the MEPPs , 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, which is historically the form of retirement benefit provided to Quad/Graphics' employees. As a result of the decision to withdraw, the Company recorded an estimated withdrawal liability for the MEPPs as part of the World Color Press purchase price allocation process based on information received from the MEPPs ' trustees. The estimated withdrawal liability will be updated based on significant events, such as potential new information from the ongoing litigation proceedings with both MEPPs , until the final withdrawal liability is determined. The exact amount of the withdrawal liability could be higher or lower than the estimate depending on, among other things, the nature and timing of any triggering events, the funded status of the plans at that time and the final conclusion of the litigation with the MEPPs ' trustees. See Note 17 , " Employee Retirement Plans ," for further discussion. Stock-Based Compensation —The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense over the vesting period for all stock-based awards made to employees and directors based on the fair value of the instrument at the time of grant. See Note 19 , " Equity Incentive Programs ," for further discussion. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) —Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consists primarily of unrecognized actuarial gains and losses and prior service costs for pension and postretirement plans and foreign currency translation adjustments and is presented in the consolidated statements of shareholders' equity. See Note 21 , " Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss ," for further discussion. Supplemental Cash Flow Information —The following table summarizes certain supplemental cash flow information for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : 2015 2014 2013 Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized $ 76.5 $ 80.8 $ 74.2 Income taxes paid 1.5 3.5 22.9 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Capital lease additions (see Note 13) 5.9 2.9 — Leased equipment purchased through term loan (see Note 12) 3.7 — 12.8 Acquisitions of businesses (see Note 2): Fair value of assets acquired, net of cash $ 137.0 $ 171.1 $ 389.9 Liabilities assumed (28.6 ) (66.6 ) (74.1 ) Goodwill 33.8 5.1 8.0 Deposit paid in 2012 related to Vertis acquisition (see Note 2) — — (25.9 ) Deferred payment for Proteus and Transpak acquisition (see Note 2) 0.6 5.0 (6.0 ) Deferred payment for UniGraphic acquisition 0.6 (2.1 ) — Acquisition of businesses—net of cash acquired $ 143.4 $ 112.5 $ 291.9

Acquisitions and Strategic Inve

Acquisitions and Strategic Investments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Strategic Investments	Acquisitions and Strategic Investments 2015 Specialty Finishing, Inc. Acquisition The Company completed the acquisition of Specialty on August 25, 2015 , for $61.8 million . Specialty is a full-service paperboard folding carton manufacturer and logistics provider located in Omaha, Nebraska. The purchase price of $61.8 million includes $0.1 million of acquired cash for a net purchase price of $61.7 million . Included in the preliminary purchase price allocation are $9.6 million of identifiable intangible assets, which are amortized over their estimated useful lives ranging from three to six years , and $3.5 million of goodwill. 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 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 net assets acquired, excluding acquired cash, were classified as Level 3 in the valuation hierarchy (see Note 15 , " Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements ," for the definition of Level 3 inputs). Specialty's operations are included in the United States Print and Related Services segment. 2015 Copac Global Packaging, Inc. Acquisition The Company completed the acquisition of Copac on April 14, 2015 , for $59.4 million . Copac is 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. Copac manufactures products such as folding cartons, labels, inserts, tags and specialty envelopes, and has production facilities in Spartanburg, South Carolina and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, as well as strategically sourcing packaging product manufacturing over multiple end markets in Central America and Asia, giving it a global footprint. The purchase price of $59.4 million includes $0.9 million of acquired cash for a net purchase price of $58.5 million . Included in the purchase price allocation are $22.2 million of identifiable intangible assets, which are amortized over their estimated useful lives of six years , and $23.5 million of goodwill. The final allocation of the purchase price was based on valuations performed to determine the fair value of the net assets as of the acquisition date. The net assets acquired, excluding acquired cash, were classified as Level 3 in the valuation hierarchy (see Note 15 , " Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements ," for the definition of Level 3 inputs). Copac's operations are included in the United States Print and Related Services segment. 2015 Marin's International Acquisition The Company completed the acquisition of Marin's on February 3, 2015 , for $31.1 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, including Quad/Graphics, 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 price of $31.1 million includes $10.1 million of acquired cash for a net purchase price of $21.0 million . Included in the purchase price allocation are $17.9 million of identifiable intangible assets, which are amortized over their estimated useful lives ranging from three to eight years , and $6.8 million of goodwill. The final allocation of the purchase price was based on valuations performed to determine the fair value of the net assets as of the acquisition date. The net assets acquired, excluding acquired cash, were classified as Level 3 in the valuation hierarchy (see Note 15 , " 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 on May 30, 2014 , for $101.1 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 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 the 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. Included in the purchase price allocation are identifiable customer relationship intangible assets, which are amortized over their estimated useful lives of six years . The final purchase price allocation was as follows: Purchase Price Allocation Cash and cash equivalents $ 3.6 Accounts receivable 46.1 Other current assets 18.8 Property, plant and equipment 72.1 Identifiable intangible assets 4.7 Other long-term assets 7.5 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (35.1 ) Other long-term liabilities (16.6 ) Purchase price $ 101.1 The final allocation of the purchase price and unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information was based on valuations performed to determine the fair value of the net assets as of the acquisition date. The valuation of the $97.5 million net assets acquired, excluding acquired cash, was classified as Level 3 in the valuation hierarchy (see Note 15 , " Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements ," for the definition of Level 3 inputs). 2014 Anselmo L. Morvillo S.A. Investment The Company invested an additional $6.5 million in 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 consolidated financial statements and presented the 15% portion of Morvillo 's results not owned by the Company as noncontrolling interest. The Company no longer presents noncontrolling interest going forward as Morvillo 's results are fully consolidated into the Company's consolidated financial statements. 2014 UniGraphic, Inc. Acquisition The Company completed the acquisition of UniGraphic , a commercial and specialty printing company based in the Boston metro area, on February 5, 2014 for $11.2 million . 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 purchase price of $11.2 million is net of cash acquired. Identifiable customer relationship intangible assets of $6.9 million have been recorded through the final purchase price allocation and are 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. The net assets acquired, excluding acquired cash, were classified as Level 3 in the valuation hierarchy (see Note 15 , " Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements ," for the definition of Level 3 inputs). UniGraphic 's operations are included in the United States Print and Related Services segment. 2013 Proteus Packaging and Transpak Corporation Acquisitions The Company completed the acquisition of Wisconsin-based Proteus , as well as its sister company Transpak , on December 18, 2013 , for $48.7 million . Payments of $43.1 million were made on December 18, 2013 , upon the completion of the acquisition. The remaining payments of $5.0 million and $0.6 million were paid in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Proteus is a designer and manufacturer of high-end paperboard packaging, offering packaging solutions for a wide variety of industries, including automotive, biotechnology, food, beverage, personal care, pharmaceuticals, software and electronics. Transpak is a full-service industrial packaging company, offering crating, packaging, warehousing, distribution and logistics services to destinations worldwide. The Company recorded the allocation of the purchase price to the acquired tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities assumed based on their fair values as of the December 18, 2013 , acquisition date. Included in the purchase price allocation are identifiable customer relationship intangible assets, which are amortized over their estimated useful lives of six years . Goodwill resulting from this acquisition, which is deductible for tax purposes, has been recorded within the United States Print and Related Services segment based on the amount by which the purchase price exceeds the fair value of the net assets acquired. The final purchase price allocation was as follows: Purchase Price Allocation Accounts receivable $ 4.4 Other current assets 5.6 Property, plant and equipment 16.5 Identifiable intangible assets 14.7 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (3.9 ) Other long-term liabilities (1.7 ) Goodwill 13.1 Purchase price $ 48.7 The final purchase price allocation was based on valuations performed to determine the fair value of the net assets as of the acquisition date. The valuation of the net assets acquired of $48.7 million was classified as Level 3 in the valuation hierarchy (see Note 15 , " Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements ," for the definition of Level 3 inputs). Proteus' and Transpak's operations are included in the United States Print and Related Services segment. 2013 Novia CareClinics, LLC Acquisition The Company completed the acquisition Novia, an Indianapolis, Indiana healthcare solutions company, on November 7, 2013 , for $13.3 million . Novia develops and manages onsite and shared primary care clinics for small to medium sized companies and the public sector, such as school districts and city and county governments. Identifiable customer relationships of $13.5 million have been recorded through the final purchase price allocation. Identifiable customer relationship intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives of 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. The valuations of the net assets acquired of $13.3 million was classified as Level 3 in the valuation hierarchy (see Note 15 , " Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements ," for the definition of Level 3 inputs). Novia's operations are included in the United States Print and Related Services segment. 2013 Vertis Holdings, Inc. Acquisition The Company completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Vertis on January 16, 2013 , for $265.4 million , pursuant to the terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement ("Asset Agreement"). Vertis was a leading provider of retail inserts, direct marketing and in-store marketing solutions. The acquisition of Vertis enhanced the Company's position as a leader in the production of retail inserts, direct marketing and in-store marketing solutions that the Company can provide to its clients and enhanced its integrated offerings. The purchase of Vertis was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting under GAAP. The Company did not acquire certain assets and assume certain liabilities of Vertis and its subsidiaries in this asset acquisition, including, among other liabilities, their underfunded pension and postretirement obligations. The Company used cash on hand and borrowings under its revolving credit facility to finance the acquisition. In October 2012 , the Company made a $25.9 million deposit to be held in escrow, in accordance with the terms of the Asset Agreement. This deposit was applied to the purchase price upon the January 16, 2013 , consummation of the acquisition. Vertis' operations are included in the United States Print and Related Services segment. Disclosure of the financial results of Vertis 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 the allocation of the purchase price to tangible and identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including certain contingent liabilities, based on their fair values as of the January 16, 2013 , acquisition date. Included in the purchase price allocation are identifiable customer relationship intangible assets, which are amortized over their estimated useful lives of six years . The final purchase price allocation was as follows: Purchase Price Allocation Cash and cash equivalents $ 4.1 Accounts receivable 133.4 Other current assets 40.5 Property, plant and equipment 127.8 Identifiable intangible assets 25.6 Current liabilities (54.0 ) Other long-term liabilities (12.0 ) Purchase price $ 265.4 The final purchase price allocation and unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information was based on valuations performed to determine the fair value of the net assets as of the acquisition date. The valuation of the net assets acquired of $265.4 million was classified as Level 3 in the valuation hierarchy (see Note 15 , " Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements ," for the definition of Level 3 inputs). 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, and Vertis on January 1, 2012. The unaudited pro forma information has been prepared with the following considerations: • 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. • 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. Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 (actual) (pro forma) (pro forma) Net sales $ 4,677.7 $ 5,007.6 $ 5,233.2 Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders (641.9 ) 17.8 40.9 Diluted net earnings (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders (13.40 ) 0.36 0.83

Restructuring, Impairment and T

Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Employee termination charges $ 42.1 $ 30.6 $ 15.7 Impairment charges 95.3 14.4 21.8 Transaction-related charges (income) (6.7 ) 2.6 4.0 Integration costs 5.1 11.2 25.2 Other restructuring charges 29.1 8.5 28.6 Total $ 164.9 $ 67.3 $ 95.3 The costs related to these activities have been recorded on the consolidated statements of operations as restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges. See Note 22 , " 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 31 plant closures and has reduced headcount by approximately 10,000 employees since 2010. The Company announced the closures of the Augusta, Georgia; East Greenville, Pennsylvania; Enfield, Connecticut; Loveland, Colorado; Pilar, Argentina; and Queretaro, Mexico plants during the year ended December 31, 2015 . The Company recorded the following charges as a result of plant closures and other restructuring programs for the year ended December 31, 2015 : • Employee termination charges of $42.1 million were recorded by the Company as a result of workforce reductions through facility consolidations and involuntary separation programs. • Integration costs of $5.1 million were recorded by the Company 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 acquired companies. • Other restructuring charges of $29.1 million were recorded by the Company, which consisted of: (1) $11.7 million of vacant facility carrying costs; (2) $2.8 million of equipment and infrastructure removal costs from closed plants; and (3) $8.6 million of lease exit charges primarily related to the closure of the Atlanta, Georgia and Loveland, Colorado facilities. The Company also recorded a $6.0 million non-cash expense to recognize accumulated foreign exchange losses on the sale of the Chile equity method investment (see Note 8 , " Equity Method Investments in Unconsolidated Entities ," for additional details). The Company announced the closures of the Atlanta, Georgia; Dickson, Tennessee; Marengo, Iowa; Pomona, California; St. Cloud, Minnesota; and Woodstock, Illinois plants during the year ended December 31, 2014 . The Company recorded the following charges as a result of plant closures and other restructuring programs for the year ended December 31, 2014 : • Employee termination charges of $30.6 million were recorded by the Company as a result of workforce reductions through facility consolidations and involuntary separation programs. • Integration costs of $11.2 million were recorded by the Company 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 acquired companies. • Other restructuring charges of $8.5 million were recorded by the Company, which consisted of: (1) $7.7 million of vacant facility carrying costs; (2) $2.4 million of legal fees; (3) $1.8 million of equipment and infrastructure removal costs from closed plants; and (4) $1.5 million of lease exit charges. Other restructuring charges were presented net of a $4.9 million gain from the termination of the postretirement medical benefit plan (see Note 17 , " Employee Retirement Plans ," for further details on the postretirement medical benefit plan termination). The Company announced the closures of the Bristol, Pennsylvania; Dubuque, Iowa; Pittsburg, California; and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada plants during the year ended December 31, 2013 . The Company recorded the following charges as a result of plant closures and other restructuring programs for the year ended December 31, 2013 : • Employee termination charges of $15.7 million were recorded by the Company as a result of workforce reductions through facility consolidations and involuntary separation programs. • Integration costs of $25.2 million were recorded by the Company 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 acquired companies. • Other restructuring charges of $28.6 million were recorded by the Company, which consisted of: (1) $14.4 million of vacant facility carrying costs; (2) $6.2 million of equipment and infrastructure removal costs from closed plants; and (3) $10.1 million of lease exit charges. Other restructuring charges were presented net of a $2.1 million pension plan settlement gain (see Note 17 , " Employee Retirement Plans ," for further details on the pension plan settlement gain). The restructuring charges recorded were based on plans that have been committed to by management and were, 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 $95.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2015 , consisting of: (1) $54.7 million of impairment charges for machinery and equipment no longer being utilized in production as a result of facility consolidations including Atlanta, Georgia; Augusta, Georgia; Dickson, Tennessee; East Greenville, Pennsylvania; Loveland, Colorado; and Queretaro, Mexico, as well as other capacity reduction restructuring initiatives; (2) $18.6 million of investment-related impairment charges, primarily related to $16.7 million of impairment charges to reduce the book value of the Company's equity method investment in Chile to fair value (see Note 8 , " Equity Method Investments in Unconsolidated Entities ," for additional details related to the impairment of the Company's equity method investment in Chile); (3) $12.7 million of land and building impairment charges primarily related to the Augusta, Georgia and East Greenville, Pennsylvania plant closures; (4) $7.1 million of customer relationship intangible asset impairments; and (5) $2.2 million of impairment charges primarily related to the restructuring proceedings in Argentina for the Company's Argentina Subsidiaries for land, building, machinery and equipment and other intangible assets. The Company recognized impairment charges of $14.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2014 , consisting of: (1) $8.0 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; Mexico City, Mexico; Pomona, California; and St. Cloud, Minnesota, as well as other capacity reduction restructuring initiatives; and (2) $6.4 million of land and building impairment charges primarily related to the Bristol, Pennsylvania and Dickson, Tennessee plant closures. The Company recognized impairment charges of $21.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2013 , consisting of: (1) $11.7 million of impairment charges for machinery and equipment no longer being utilized in production as a result of facility consolidations including Dubuque, Iowa; Jonesboro, Arkansas; Pittsburg, California; and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, as well as other capacity reduction restructuring initiatives; and (2) $10.1 million of land and building impairment charges primarily related to the Corinth, Mississippi; Marengo, Iowa; and Mexico City, Mexico plant closures. The fair values of the impaired assets were determined by the Company to be Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy (see Note 15 , " Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements ," for the definition of Level 3 inputs) and were estimated based on broker quotes, internal expertise related to current marketplace conditions and estimated future undiscounted cash flows. These assets were adjusted to their estimated fair values at the time of impairment. The non-cash goodwill impairment charges included in the line item entitled goodwill impairment on the Company's consolidated statements of operations are discussed in Note 4 , " Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets ." 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 $(6.7) million during the year ended December 31, 2015 , which includes a $10.0 million non-recurring gain as a result of Courier 's termination of the agreement pursuant to which Quad/Graphics was to acquire Courier , partially offset by $3.3 million of professional service fees including fees for the terminated acquisition of Courier and the acquisitions of Marin's, Copac and Specialty. The Company recognized transaction-related charges of $2.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2014 , which primarily includes professional service fees for the acquisitions of Brown Printing and UniGraphic. The Company recognized transaction-related charges of $4.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2013 , which primarily includes professional service fees for the acquisitions of Vertis, Proteus and Transpak. 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 years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , was as follows: Employee Termination Charges Impairment Charges Transaction-Related Charges (Income) Integration Costs Other Restructuring Charges Total Balance at January 1, 2014 $ 4.8 $ — $ 0.2 $ 3.7 $ 19.3 $ 28.0 Expense 30.6 14.4 2.6 11.2 8.5 67.3 Cash payments (25.1 ) — (2.3 ) (11.6 ) (19.9 ) (58.9 ) Non-cash adjustments (0.3 ) (14.4 ) — (1.5 ) 5.7 (10.5 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 10.0 $ — $ 0.5 $ 1.8 $ 13.6 $ 25.9 Expense (income) 42.1 95.3 (6.7 ) 5.1 29.1 164.9 Cash receipts (payments) (27.3 ) — 6.3 (5.1 ) (23.8 ) (49.9 ) Non-cash adjustments (0.4 ) (95.3 ) — (0.4 ) (5.9 ) (102.0 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 24.4 $ — $ 0.1 $ 1.4 $ 13.0 $ 38.9 The Company's restructuring, impairment and transaction-related reserves at December 31, 2015 , included a short-term and a long-term component. The short-term portion included $31.0 million in accrued liabilities (see Note 9 , " Accrued Liabilities ") and $1.3 million in accounts payable in the consolidated balance sheets as the Company expects these reserves to be paid within the next twelve months. The long-term portion of $6.6 million is included in other long-term liabilities (see Note 16 , " Other Long-Term Liabilities ") in the consolidated balance sheets.

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in a business combination. Goodwill is assigned to specific reporting units and 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. United States Print and Related Services Segment Due to the decline in the Company's stock price in the third quarter of 2015 , an interim goodwill impairment test of the three reporting units in the United States Print and Related Services segment was performed as of July 31, 2015 . These reporting units include the Core Print and Related Services reporting unit, the Specialty Print and Related Services reporting unit and the Other United States Products and Services reporting unit with goodwill of $640.8 million , $115.6 million and $18.6 million , respectively, as of July 31, 2015 . In determining the fair value of each reporting unit, the Company used an equal weighting of both the income and market approaches, except for the Other United States Products and Services reporting unit for which only an income approach was used. After completing a step one evaluation, the estimated fair value of each of the three reporting units in the United States Print and Related Services segment was determined to be lower than the carrying value of each respective reporting unit. As such, each of the three reporting units failed step one of the goodwill impairment test. Step two of the goodwill impairment test requires the Company to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation for each reporting unit to determine the implied fair value of goodwill and compare the implied fair value of goodwill to the carrying amount of goodwill. The estimate of fair value is complex and requires significant judgment. A third-party valuation firm was engaged to assist in the step two valuation process. This fair value determination was categorized as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy (see Note 15 , " Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements ," for the definition of Level 3 inputs). As a result of the interim goodwill impairment assessment as well as the annual impairment test as of October 31, 2015, the Company's United States Print and Related Services segment recorded pre-tax non-cash goodwill impairment charges of $ 778.3 million in the year ended December 31, 2015 , that included impairment charges of $640.8 million , $118.9 million and $18.6 million in the Core Print and Related Services reporting unit, the Specialty Print and Related Services reporting unit and the Other United States Products and Services reporting unit, respectively. The goodwill impairment charges resulted from a reduction in estimated fair value of each reporting unit based on lower expectations for future revenue, profitability and cash flows due to volume and pricing pressures as compared to expectations in the last annual goodwill impairment assessment performed as of October 31, 2014. International Segment 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 15 , " Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements ," for the definition of Level 3 inputs). As a result of the interim goodwill impairment assessment as well as the annual impairment test as of October 31, 2015, the Company's International segment recorded non-cash nondeductible goodwill impairment charges of $30.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2015 , primarily including a $23.3 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge for the Latin America reporting unit. The goodwill impairment charges resulted from a reduction in estimated fair value of the reporting unit based on lower expectations for future revenue, profitability and cash flows due to volume and pricing pressures as compared to expectations in the last annual goodwill impairment assessment performed as of October 31, 2014. Goodwill at December 31, 2015 , included $808.3 million of accumulated impairment losses, of which $778.3 million relates to the United States Print and Related Services segment and $30.0 million relates to the International segment. Goodwill at December 31, 2014 , did not include any accumulated impairment losses. Non-cash goodwill impairment charges of $808.3 million were recorded during the year ended December 31, 2015 . No goodwill impairment charges were recorded during the years ended December 31, 2014 or 2013 . Activity impacting goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , was as follows: United States Print and Related Services International Total Balance at January 1, 2014 $ 746.2 $ 26.9 $ 773.1 Proteus and Transpak acquisitions (see Note 2) 5.1 — 5.1 Translation adjustment — (2.7 ) (2.7 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 751.3 $ 24.2 $ 775.5 Marin's acquisition (see Note 2) — 6.8 6.8 Copac acquisition (see Note 2) 23.5 — 23.5 Specialty acquisition (see Note 2) 3.5 — 3.5 Impairment (778.3 ) (30.0 ) (808.3 ) Translation adjustment — (1.0 ) (1.0 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ — $ — $ — The components of other intangible assets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Weighted Average Amortization Period (Years) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Weighted Average Amortization Period (Years) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Finite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks, patents, licenses and agreements 7 $ 22.1 $ (5.5 ) $ 16.6 5 $ 5.1 $ (3.8 ) $ 1.3 Capitalized software 5 6.5 (6.2 ) 0.3 5 6.7 (6.3 ) 0.4 Acquired technology 5 6.2 (5.9 ) 0.3 5 6.7 (5.9 ) 0.8 Customer relationships 6 459.4 (366.1 ) 93.3 6 445.1 (298.5 ) 146.6 Total finite-lived intangible assets $ 494.2 $ (383.7 ) $ 110.5 $ 463.6 $ (314.5 ) $ 149.1 During the year ended December 31, 2015 , the gross carrying amount of other intangible assets increased primarily due to $49.7 million of acquired identifiable intangible assets as discussed in Note 2 , " Acquisitions and Strategic Investments ." The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization within other intangible assets—net in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , differs from the value originally recorded at acquisition due to impairment charges recorded and the effects of currency fluctuations between the purchase date and December 31, 2015 and 2014 . Other intangible assets are evaluated for potential impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company recorded finite-lived intangible asset impairment charges of $7.2 million , primarily related to customer relationships, during the year ended December 31, 2015 , (see Note 3 , " Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges " for further discussion on impairment charges). There were no impairment charges recorded on finite-lived intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 . Amortization expense for other intangible assets was $79.6 million , $75.9 million and $70.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. The following table outlines the estimated future amortization expense related to other intangible assets as of December 31, 2015 : Amortization Expense 2016 $ 49.4 2017 17.8 2018 17.5 2019 13.3 2020 8.2 2021 and thereafter 4.3 Total $ 110.5

Receivables

Receivables	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables	Receivables Activity impacting the allowances for doubtful accounts for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , was as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Balance at beginning of year $ 57.8 $ 58.9 $ 70.8 Provisions 4.2 5.5 10.4 Write-offs (12.0 ) (9.9 ) (15.4 ) Divestitures — — (6.4 ) Translation and other 0.1 3.3 (0.5 ) Balance at end of year $ 50.1 $ 57.8 $ 58.9

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories The components of inventories at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: 2015 2014 Raw materials and manufacturing supplies $ 154.8 $ 185.4 Work in process 51.0 53.9 Finished goods 74.3 48.5 Total $ 280.1 $ 287.8

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment The components of property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: 2015 2014 Land $ 135.9 $ 143.4 Buildings 952.6 959.6 Machinery and equipment 3,603.9 3,600.7 Other (1) 194.1 229.4 Construction in progress 24.2 40.1 Property, plant and equipment—gross $ 4,910.7 $ 4,973.2 Less: accumulated depreciation (3,234.9 ) (3,117.7 ) Property, plant and equipment—net $ 1,675.8 $ 1,855.5 ______________________________ (1) Other consists of computer equipment, vehicles, furniture and fixtures, leasehold improvements and communication related equipment. The Company recorded impairment charges of $69.5 million , $14.4 million and $21.8 million during the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively, to reduce the carrying amounts of certain property, plant 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 $245.7 million , $260.5 million and $270.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. Assets Held for Sale The Company considered certain closed facilities as held for sale classification on the consolidated balance sheets. The net book value of assets held for sale were $6.3 million and $1.8 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. These assets were carried at the lesser of original cost or 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 15 , " 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 were included in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

Equity Method Investments in Un

Equity Method Investments in Unconsolidated Entities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 , a commercial printer based in São Paulo, Brazil. The Company had a 50% ownership interest in Chile , a commercial printer based in Santiago, Chile, until the Company sold its ownership interest in Chile on July 31, 2015 . The Company's ownership interest in Plural and Chile was accounted for using the equity method of accounting for all periods presented. The Company's equity loss of Plural's and Chile's operations was recorded in equity in loss of unconsolidated entities in the Company's consolidated statements of operations, and was included within the International segment. The Company reviews its equity method investments regularly for indicators of other than temporary impairment. During the second quarter of 2015 , the Company recorded a $16.7 million impairment charge to reduce the book value of the 50% ownership interest in Chile to fair value based on the intent to sell the investment. The impairment is recorded in restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges on the consolidated statement of operations, and is included within the International segment. The fair value measurement of the investment, which was classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy (see Note 15 , " Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements ," for the definition of Level 3 inputs), was determined using internal expertise of current marketplace conditions. On July 31, 2015 , the Company sold its 50% ownership interest in Chile for $10.5 million . The Company recorded a $6.0 million non-cash expense to recognize accumulated foreign exchange losses on the sale of the Chile equity method investment during the year ended December 31, 2015 , which is recorded within restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges on the consolidated statements of operations. On January 1, 2013 , the Company sold 100% of its ownership interest in two wholly-owned Brazilian entities (Quad/Graphics Nordeste Industria Gráfica LTDA and Quad/Graphics São Paulo Industria Gráfica S.A.) to Plural for a purchase price of $5.5 million . During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded a $2.8 million gain on the sale within selling, general and administrative expenses in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. As a result of the sale to Plural, the Company no longer controls these entities (the Company now owns 49% of these entities through its ownership interest in Plural), and thus, the assets and liabilities of the entities sold have been deconsolidated in accordance with GAAP. Since the sale to Plural, the Company's ownership interest in the results of operations of these entities are included in equity in loss of unconsolidated entities in the consolidated statements of operations. The condensed balance sheet for Plural at December 31, 2015 , and the combined condensed balance sheets for Plural and Chile at December 31, 2014 , were as follows: 2015 2014 Current assets $ 28.9 $ 77.9 Long-term assets 26.4 71.1 Total assets $ 55.3 $ 149.0 Current liabilities $ 33.9 $ 64.4 Long-term liabilities 4.9 10.9 Total liabilities $ 38.8 $ 75.3 The combined condensed statements of operations for Plural and Chile for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , are presented below. Results from the Chile equity method investment are included in the following table through the July 31, 2015 sale date: 2015 2014 2013 Net sales $ 110.7 $ 195.8 $ 221.2 Operating loss (10.6 ) (3.6 ) (0.7 ) Net loss (12.8 ) (5.2 ) (3.9 )

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities	Accrued Liabilities The components of accrued liabilities at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: 2015 2014 Employee-related liabilities $ 177.3 $ 191.3 Restructuring liabilities 31.0 16.9 Tax liabilities 29.1 40.1 Interest and rent liabilities 11.0 13.5 Other 99.1 96.3 Total $ 347.5 $ 358.1 Employee-related liabilities consist primarily of payroll, bonus, vacation, health, workers' compensation and pension obligations.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Commitments The Company had firm commitments of $14.9 million to purchase press and finishing equipment. 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 ultimately result from such lawsuits are not expected by management to have a material impact on the 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 environment 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 as 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 consolidated financial position.

World Color Press Insolvency Pr

World Color Press Insolvency Proceedings	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Reorganizations [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 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 December 31, 2015 and 2014 , and this obligation is classified as amounts owing in satisfaction of bankruptcy claims in the 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. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , $0.1 million and $8.0 million , respectively, of the restricted cash was paid to Class 3 Claim creditors. The Company also received refunds of $17.5 million and $18.9 million of restricted cash during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. At December 31, 2015 , a $11.5 million maximum potential payout to the Class 3 Claim creditors remains and is classified as restricted cash in the consolidated balance sheets. Based on the Company's analysis of the outstanding claims, the Company has a liability of $7.1 million at December 31, 2015 , classified as unsecured notes to be issued in the consolidated balance sheets. Activity impacting restricted cash and unsecured notes to be issued for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , was as follows: Restricted Cash Unsecured Notes to be Issued Balance at January 1, 2014 $ 56.0 $ 18.0 Class 3 Claim payments (8.0 ) (8.0 ) Restricted cash refunded to Quad/Graphics (18.9 ) — Non-cash adjustments — (1.0 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 29.1 $ 9.0 Class 3 Claim payments (0.1 ) (0.1 ) Restricted cash refunded to Quad/Graphics (17.5 ) — Non-cash adjustments — (1.8 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 11.5 $ 7.1 The components of restricted cash at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: December 31, December 31, Defeasance of unsecured notes to be issued $ 11.5 $ 29.1 Other 2.0 2.1 Total restricted cash $ 13.5 $ 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 United States Bankruptcy Court. Therefore, payments for amounts owing in satisfaction of bankruptcy claims could be higher than the amounts accrued on the 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	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt The components of long-term debt at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: Weighted Average Interest Rate 2015 2014 Master note and security agreement 7.53 % $ 260.4 $ 316.6 Term loan A—$450.0 million due April 2019 2.36 % 410.6 438.8 Term loan B—$300.0 million due April 2021 4.25 % 293.2 295.8 Revolving credit facility—$850.0 million due April 2019 2.37 % 70.8 43.9 Senior unsecured notes—$300.0 million due May 2022 7.00 % 300.0 300.0 International term loan — % — — International revolving credit facility—$12.7 million — % — 0.2 Equipment term loans 4.18 % 13.4 13.3 Other 20.37 % 2.2 3.1 Debt issuance costs (16.1 ) (20.0 ) Total debt $ 1,334.5 $ 1,391.7 Less: short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt (94.6 ) (92.0 ) Long-term debt $ 1,239.9 $ 1,299.7 Description of Debt Obligations Master Note and Security Agreement On September 1, 1995, and as last amended on November 24, 2014 , Quad/Graphics entered into its Master Note and Security Agreement . As of December 31, 2015 , the borrowings outstanding under the Master Note and Security Agreement were $260.4 million . The senior notes under the Master Note and Security Agreement have a weighted-average interest rate of 7.53% at December 31, 2015 , which is fixed to maturity, with interest payable semiannually. Principal payments commenced September 1997 and extend through April 2031 in various tranches. The notes are collateralized by certain United States land, buildings and press and finishing equipment under the terms of the Master Note and Security Agreement . The Company redeemed $108.8 million of its senior notes under the Master Note and Security Agreement for $109.6 million on October 10, 2014 , resulting in a $0.8 million loss, plus applicable transaction fees of $0.2 million for a total of $1.0 million included in loss on debt extinguishment in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company used its revolving credit facility to effect the redemption. This redemption was primarily completed to reduce interest expense based on the then current LIBOR rates. The Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a fourth amendment to the Master Note and Security Agreement on November 24, 2014 . The amendment, among other things, amended the financial covenants by removing the consolidated net worth requirement (removed for all periods after December 31, 2014) and the fixed charge coverage ratio, as well as adding a minimum interest coverage ratio, a maximum total leverage ratio and a maximum senior secured leverage ratio. These amendments align the financial covenants in the Master Note and Security Agreement more closely with the financial covenants in the Senior Secured Credit Facility. Senior Secured Credit Facility and Senior Unsecured Notes The Company completed its $1.9 billion debt financing arrangements on April 28, 2014 , which included refinancing, extending and expanding its existing revolving credit facility, Term Loan A and Term Loan B with the $1.6 billion Senior Secured Credit Facility and the issuance of $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.0% Senior Unsecured Notes due May 1, 2022 . The Senior Secured Credit Facility and the Senior Unsecured Notes were entered into to extend and stagger the Company's debt maturity profile, further diversify its capital structure and provide more borrowing capacity to better position the Company to execute on its strategic goals. The proceeds from the Senior Secured Credit Facility and Senior Unsecured Notes were used to: (a) repay the Company's previous revolving credit facility, Term Loan A, Term Loan B and the 2008 international term loan; (b) fund the acquisition of Brown Printing; and (c) for general corporate purposes. The Senior Secured Credit Facility consists of three different loan facilities. The first facility is a revolving credit facility in the amount of $850.0 million with a term of five years maturing on April 27, 2019 . The second facility is a Term Loan A in the aggregate amount of $450.0 million with a term of five years maturing on April 27, 2019 , subject to certain required amortization. The third facility is a Term Loan B in the amount of $300.0 million with a term of seven years maturing on April 27, 2021 , subject to certain required amortization. At December 31, 2015 , the Company had borrowings of $70.8 million on the revolving credit facility, as well as $48.3 million of issued letters of credit, leaving $730.9 million available for future borrowings. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility and Term Loan A loans made under the Senior Secured Credit Facility will initially bear interest at 2.00% in excess of reserve adjusted LIBOR, or 1.00% in excess of an alternate base rate, and Term Loan B loans will bear interest at 3.25% in excess of reserve adjusted LIBOR, with a LIBOR floor of 1.00% , or 2.25% in excess of an alternative base rate at the Company's option. The Senior Secured Credit Facility is secured by substantially all of the unencumbered assets of the Company. The Senior Secured Credit Facility also requires the Company to provide additional collateral to the lenders in certain limited circumstances. The Company entered into an amendment to the Senior Secured Credit Facility on December 18, 2014 , which eliminated the "net debt" concept from the calculation of the total leverage ratio and the senior secured leverage ratio and eliminated the consolidated net worth covenant. The Company received $294.8 million in net proceeds from the sale of the Senior Unsecured Notes , after deducting the initial purchasers' discounts and commissions. The Senior Unsecured Notes bear interest at 7.0% and interest is payable semi-annually. The Senior Unsecured Notes are due May 1, 2022 . 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 (a) the designation of any of the Guarantor Subsidiaries as an unrestricted subsidiary; (b) 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 (c) the sale or disposition, including the sale of substantially all the assets, of any of the Guarantor Subsidiaries. International Debt Obligations The Company entered into a fixed rate Euro denominated international term loan on December 28, 2015, for purposes of financing certain capital expenditures and general business needs. The $19.6 million term loan was not funded as of December 31, 2015 , but must be funded within one year of the date of the agreement. As the term loan funds over the course of 2016, each tranche will bear interest at a fixed rate of 1.7% plus the bank initiated interest rate swap equivalent of Euro Interbank Offered Rate ("EURIBOR") at the time the tranche is funded. The term loan requires monthly payments and has a term of six years maturing on December 28, 2021 . The multicurrency international revolving credit facility is used for financing working capital and general business needs and will expire on October 31, 2016. At December 31, 2015 , the Company had no borrowings on the international revolving credit facility, leaving $12.7 million available for future borrowing. The terms of the international revolving credit facility includes certain financial covenants, a guarantee of the international revolving credit facility by the Company and a security agreement that includes collateralizing substantially all of the Quad/Graphics Europe Sp. z.o.o. assets. The facilities bear interest at the aggregate of the Warsaw Interbank Offered Rate ("WIBOR") or EURIBOR and margin. Equipment Term Loans The Company refinanced certain equipment leases during 2015 with a $3.7 million equipment term loan secured by the formerly leased equipment. The equipment term loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 2.53% , requires monthly payments and has a term of seven years expiring during 2022. The purchase of this equipment resulted in $3.7 million of non-cash investing and financing activities (see Note 1 , " Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies " for the required supplemental cash flow information). The Company refinanced certain equipment leases during 2013 with $17.1 million in equipment term loans secured by the formerly leased equipment. The equipment term loans bear interest at a fixed rate of 4.75% , require quarterly payments and have five year terms expiring during 2018. The purchase of these assets resulted in $12.8 million of non-cash investing and financing activities, which represents the $17.1 million in equipment term loans net of $4.3 million of eliminated capital lease obligations (see Note 1 , " Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies " for the required supplemental cash flow information). Fair Value of Debt Based upon the interest rates available to the Company for borrowings with similar terms and maturities, the fair value of the Company's total debt was approximately $1.2 billion and $1.3 billion at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. The fair value determination of the Company's total debt was categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy (see Note 15 , " Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements ," for the definition of Level 2 inputs). As of December 31, 2015 , approximately $2.6 billion of the Company's assets were pledged as security under various loans and other agreements. Debt Issuance Costs and Original Issue Discount The Company incurred $14.3 million in debt issuance costs in conjunction with the $1.9 billion debt financing arrangement completed on April 28, 2014 . In accordance with the accounting guidance for the treatment of debt issuance costs in a debt extinguishment, of the $14.3 million in new debt issuance costs, $11.0 million was capitalized and classified as a reduction of long-term debt in the consolidated balance sheets as discussed in Note 25 , " New Accounting Pronouncements ," and $3.3 million was expensed and classified as loss on debt extinguishment in the consolidated statements of operations. In addition, original issue discount of $3.0 million related to Term Loan B of the Senior Secured Credit Facility was classified as a reduction of long-term debt in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company incurred $1.0 million in debt issuance costs in conjunction with the redemption of $108.8 million of its senior notes under the master note and security agreement on October 10, 2014 . In accordance with the accounting guidance for the treatment of debt issuance costs in a debt extinguishment, the $1.0 million was expensed and classified as loss on debt extinguishment in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 . The Company incurred $1.2 million in debt issuance costs in conjunction with the amendment to the master note and security agreement on November 24, 2014 . In accordance with the accounting guidance for the treatment of debt issuance costs in a debt extinguishment, of the $1.2 million in new debt issuance costs, $1.0 million was capitalized and classified as a reduction of long term debt in the consolidated balance sheets and $0.2 million was expensed and classified as loss on debt extinguishment in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 . The loss on debt extinguishment recorded in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 , was comprised of the following: Loss on Debt Extinguishment Debt issuance costs: Loss on debt extinguishment from July 26, 2011 $1.5 billion debt financing arrangement fees that were previously capitalized $ 2.1 Debt issuance costs from April 28, 2014 $1.9 billion debt financing arrangement 3.3 Loss on debt extinguishment from October 10, 2014 partial redemption of senior notes under master note and security agreement 1.0 Loss on debt extinguishment from November 24, 2014 amendment to master note and security agreement 0.2 Original issue discount: Original issue discount from July 26, 2011 $1.5 billion debt financing arrangement 0.6 Total $ 7.2 Activity impacting the Company's capitalized debt issuance costs for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , was as follows: Capitalized Debt Issuance Costs Balance at January 1, 2014 $ 13.9 Capitalized debt issuance costs from April 28, 2014, $1.9 billion debt financing arrangement 11.0 Loss on debt extinguishment from July 26, 2011, $1.5 billion debt financing arrangement fees that were previously capitalized (2.1 ) Capitalized debt issuance costs from November 24, 2014, amendment to master note and security agreement 1.0 Amortization of debt issuance costs (3.8 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 20.0 Amortization of debt issuance costs (3.9 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 16.1 Activity impacting the Company's original issue discount for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , was as follows: Original Issue Discount Balance at January 1, 2014 $ 0.7 Original issue discount from April 28, 2014, $1.9 billion debt financing arrangement 3.0 Loss on debt extinguishment from July 26, 2011, $1.5 billion debt financing arrangement (0.6 ) Amortization of original issue discount (0.4 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 2.7 Amortization of original issue discount (0.5 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 2.2 Amortization expense for debt issuance costs was $3.9 million , $3.8 million and $4.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. Amortization expense for original issue discount was $0.5 million , $0.4 million and $0.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. The debt issuance costs and original issue discount are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the five , seven and eight year lives of the related debt instruments. Covenants and Compliance The Company's various lending arrangements include 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 December 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 December 31, 2015 , the Company's total leverage ratio was 2.89 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 December 31, 2015 , the Company's senior secured leverage ratio was 2.26 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 December 31, 2015 , the Company's minimum interest coverage ratio was 5.66 to 1.00). The indenture underlying the 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. In addition to covenants, the Senior Secured Credit Facility also includes certain limitations on acquisitions, indebtedness, liens, dividends and repurchases of capital stock, including the following: • 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 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. Estimated Principal Payments The approximate annual principal amounts due on long-term debt, excluding $16.1 million for future amortization of debt issuance costs and $2.2 million for future amortization of original issue discount, at December 31, 2015 , were as follows: Principle Payments 2016 $ 95.5 2017 82.5 2018 90.4 2019 392.7 2020 35.9 2021 – 2025 636.0 2026 – 2030 18.8 2031 1.0 Total $ 1,352.8

Lease Obligations

Lease Obligations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Leases [Abstract]
Lease Obligations	Lease Obligations The Company enters into various master lease agreements for press, finishing and transportation equipment. These leases provide the Company with options to purchase the related equipment at the termination value, as defined, and at various early buyout dates during the term of the lease. These leases are accounted for as capital leases on the consolidated balance sheets. The components of capital lease assets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: 2015 2014 Leased equipment—gross $ 23.6 $ 37.1 Less: accumulated depreciation (10.9 ) (26.2 ) Leased equipment—net $ 12.7 $ 10.9 The future maturities of capitalized leases at December 31, 2015 , were as follows: Future Maturities of Capitalized Leases 2016 $ 5.3 2017 4.8 2018 2.6 2019 1.2 2020 0.7 2021 and thereafter 0.7 Total minimum payments $ 15.3 Less: amounts representing interest (0.5 ) Present value of minimum payments $ 14.8 Less: current portion (5.1 ) Long-term capital lease obligations $ 9.7 The Company has various operating lease agreements. Future minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable leases at December 31, 2015 , were as follows: Future Minimum Rental Commitments 2016 $ 53.2 2017 46.7 2018 39.6 2019 32.2 2020 21.3 2021 and thereafter 44.0 Total $ 237.0 Rent expense under these operating lease agreements totaled $44.8 million , $39.6 million and $36.9 million during the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Income taxes have been based on the following components of earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : 2015 2014 2013 United States $ (855.1 ) $ 57.4 $ 83.0 Foreign (63.3 ) (16.2 ) (26.3 ) Total $ (918.4 ) $ 41.2 $ 56.7 The components of income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , were as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Federal: Current $ 5.6 $ (11.6 ) $ 24.9 Deferred (281.4 ) 21.1 (7.8 ) State: Current 0.5 (0.9 ) 5.6 Deferred (13.9 ) 1.3 (1.4 ) Foreign: Current 3.6 5.9 3.9 Deferred 2.8 4.4 (1.9 ) Total income tax expense (benefit) $ (282.8 ) $ 20.2 $ 23.3 The Company recorded $808.3 million of non-cash goodwill impairment charges during the year ended December 31, 2015 , of which $743.0 million is nondeductible for income tax purposes. The total tax benefit of $265.9 million was composed of: (1) a $241.4 million deferred tax benefit associated with the reduction of the deferred tax liability related to the investments in United States subsidiaries due to the lower estimated fair value of the United States Print and Related Services segment and (2) a $24.5 million tax benefit on the $65.3 million of deductible goodwill. The deferred tax liability related to the investments in United States subsidiaries was originally established when the former World Color Press entities emerged from bankruptcy in 2009. The following table outlines the reconciliation of differences between the Federal statutory tax rate and the Company's effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : 2015 2014 2013 Federal statutory rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Foreign rate differential 0.2 (4.5 ) 6.0 State taxes, net of federal benefit — (0.2 ) 4.3 Investment in United States subsidiaries 26.3 — — Nondeductible goodwill impairment (28.3 ) — — Nondeductible equity method investment impairment (0.6 ) — — Adjustment to valuation allowances (1.0 ) 26.1 13.7 Impact from foreign branches (0.3 ) 0.6 (5.8 ) Adjustment of deferred tax liabilities (0.1 ) 10.1 (1.8 ) Adjustment of uncertain tax positions (0.1 ) (22.9 ) 1.9 Domestic production activity deduction — (1.6 ) (6.0 ) Nondeductible transaction costs — 0.6 0.3 Other (0.3 ) 5.8 (6.5 ) Effective income tax rate 30.8 % 49.0 % 41.1 % Deferred Income Taxes The significant deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: 2015 2014 Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss and other tax carryforwards $ 157.7 $ 151.6 Pension, postretirement and workers compensation benefits 90.5 98.2 Interest limitation 81.3 115.3 Accrued compensation 42.4 43.0 Accrued liabilities 28.8 24.4 Allowance for doubtful accounts 16.6 18.7 Other 21.8 24.8 Total deferred tax assets 439.1 476.0 Valuation allowance (164.4 ) (156.1 ) Net deferred tax assets $ 274.7 $ 319.9 Deferred tax liabilities: Property, plant and equipment $ (317.1 ) $ (359.0 ) Goodwill and intangible assets (3.2 ) (41.2 ) Investment in United States subsidiaries — (240.9 ) Other (13.4 ) (14.8 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (333.7 ) (655.9 ) Net deferred tax liabilities $ (59.0 ) $ (336.0 ) At December 31, 2015 , the Company had the following gross amounts of tax-related carryforwards: • Net operating loss carryforwards of $7.4 million , $142.0 million and $675.3 million for federal, foreign and state, respectively. The federal net operating loss carryforwards expire in 2035 . Of the foreign net operating loss carryforwards, $48.7 million are available without expiration, while the remainder expire through 2034 . The state net operating loss carryforwards expire in varying amounts through 2035 . • Capital loss carryforwards of $155.6 million and $96.1 million for federal and state, respectively. Of the federal capital loss carryforwards, $149.4 million expires in 2017 and $6.2 million expires in 2019 ; and of the state capital loss carryforwards, $92.5 million expires in 2017 and $3.6 million expires in 2019 . • Various credit carryforwards of $1.7 million and $46.1 million for federal and state, respectively. The state credit carryforwards include $20.3 million that are available without expiration, while the remainder expire through 2035 . At December 31, 2015 , the Company has recorded a valuation allowance of $164.4 million on its consolidated balance sheet primarily related to the tax-affected amounts of the above carryforwards. The valuation allowance includes $54.5 million , $49.4 million and $60.5 million of federal, foreign and state deferred tax assets, respectively, that are not expected to be realized. The Company considers its foreign earnings to be indefinitely invested. Accordingly, the Company does not provide for the additional United States and foreign income taxes which would become payable upon remission of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries. The cumulative undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries at December 31, 2015 , are not material. Uncertain Tax Positions The following table summarizes the activity of the Company's liability for unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : 2015 2014 2013 Balance at beginning of period $ 31.1 $ 44.5 $ 46.5 Additions for tax positions of the current year 0.7 0.5 0.1 Additions for tax positions of prior years 1.4 2.4 0.7 Reductions for tax positions of prior years (0.9 ) (5.1 ) (0.5 ) Settlements during the period (0.8 ) (0.3 ) (2.1 ) Lapses of applicable statutes of limitations (1.6 ) (10.8 ) (0.2 ) Foreign exchange and other (0.1 ) (0.1 ) — Balance at end of period $ 29.8 $ 31.1 $ 44.5 As of December 31, 2015 , $29.8 million of unrecognized tax benefits would impact the Company's effective tax rate, if recognized. Of that amount, it is reasonably possible that $1.0 million of the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will decrease within 12 months due to resolution of audits or statute expirations. The Company classified interest expense and any related penalties related to income tax uncertainties as a component of income tax expense. The following table summarizes the Company's interest expense (income) related to tax uncertainties and penalties recognized during the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : 2015 2014 2013 Interest expense (income) $ — $ 0.8 $ (1.0 ) Penalties recognized (0.1 ) — (0.2 ) Accrued interest and penalties related to income tax uncertainties are reported as components of other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The following table summarizes the Company's liabilities for accrued interest and penalties related to income tax uncertainties at December 31, 2015 and 2014 : 2015 2014 Accrued interest Other current liabilities $ — $ 0.1 Other long-term liabilities 4.8 4.8 Total accrued interest $ 4.8 $ 4.9 Accrued penalties Other current liabilities $ — $ — Other long-term liabilities 0.4 0.5 Total accrued penalties $ 0.4 $ 0.5 The Company has tax years from 2012 through 2015 that remain open and subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Tax years from 2007 through 2015 remain open and subject to examination in the Company's various major state jurisdictions within the United States.

Financial Instruments and Fair

Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 December 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 December 31, 2015 and 2014 . See Note 12 , " Debt ," for further discussion on the fair value of the Company's debt and Note 17 , " Employee Retirement Plans ," for the details of Level 1 and Level 2 inputs related to Employee Retirement Plans. 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. See Note 3 , " Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges ," Note 4 , " Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets ," Note 7 , " Property, Plant and Equipment ," and Note 8 , " Equity Method Investments in Unconsolidated Entities ," for further discussion on impairment charges recorded as a result of the remeasurement of certain long-lived assets. 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 December 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 years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , as the Company takes delivery in the normal course of business.

Other Long-Term Liabilities

Other Long-Term Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Long-Term Liabilities	Other Long-Term Liabilities The components of other long-term liabilities at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: 2015 2014 Single employer pension and postretirement obligations $ 136.0 $ 161.5 Multiemployer pension plans – withdrawal liability 31.0 39.1 Tax-related liabilities 22.2 17.4 Employee-related liabilities 64.6 67.6 Restructuring reserve 6.6 6.1 Other 40.1 47.6 Total $ 300.5 $ 339.3

Employee Retirement Plans

Employee Retirement Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Retirement Plans	Employee Retirement Plans Defined Contribution Plans The Quad/Graphics Diversified Plan is comprised of participant directed 401(k) contributions, Company match and profit sharing contributions, with total participant assets of $1.9 billion as of December 31, 2015 . Company 401(k) matching contributions were $16.6 million , $14.6 million and $13.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. The Quad/Graphics Employee Stock Ownership Plan holds profit sharing contributions of Company stock, which are made at the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors. There were no profit sharing contributions for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 . Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans The Company assumed various funded and unfunded frozen pension plans for a portion of its full-time employees in the United States as part of the acquisition of World Color Press in 2010. 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 addition to pension benefits, the Company provided certain healthcare and life insurance benefits for some retired employees. In 2014, the Company eliminated the postretirement medical benefit coverage for all retirees. The components of the net periodic pension and postretirement benefit income for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , were as follows: Pension Benefits Postretirement Benefits 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Interest cost $ (26.9 ) $ (29.3 ) $ (28.2 ) $ — $ (0.1 ) $ (0.1 ) Expected return on plan assets 34.9 34.4 30.2 — — — Amortization of prior service credit — — — — 5.8 5.7 Amortization of actuarial gain (loss) — — (0.3 ) — 0.3 — Net periodic benefit income 8.0 5.1 1.7 — 6.0 5.6 Curtailment/settlement gain — — 2.1 — — — Termination gain — — — — 4.9 — Total income $ 8.0 $ 5.1 $ 3.8 $ — $ 10.9 $ 5.6 The underfunded pension obligations are calculated using generally accepted actuarial methods and are measured annually as of December 31. The following table provides a reconciliation of the projected benefit obligation, fair value of plan assets and the funded status of the pension plans as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 : Pension Benefits 2015 2014 Changes in benefit obligation Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year $ (711.3 ) $ (635.2 ) Interest cost (26.9 ) (29.3 ) Actuarial gain (loss) 39.3 (104.1 ) Benefits paid 53.0 57.3 Projected benefit obligation, end of year $ (645.9 ) $ (711.3 ) Changes in plan assets Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year $ 548.6 $ 525.2 Actual return on plan assets (0.5 ) 44.4 Employer contributions 13.0 36.3 Benefits paid (53.0 ) (57.3 ) Fair value of plan assets, end of year $ 508.1 $ 548.6 Funded status $ (137.8 ) $ (162.7 ) Amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: Pension Benefits 2015 2014 Current liabilities $ (1.8 ) $ (1.2 ) Noncurrent liabilities (136.0 ) (161.5 ) Total amount recognized $ (137.8 ) $ (162.7 ) The following table provides a reconciliation of the Company's accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) prior to any deferred tax effects at December 31, 2015 and 2014 : Pension Benefits Postretirement Benefits Actuarial Gain / (Loss), net Actuarial Gain / (Loss), net Prior Service Credit/(Cost) Total Balance at January 1, 2014 $ 50.6 $ (11.6 ) $ 22.6 $ 11.0 Amount arising during the period (95.2 ) — — — Amortization included in net earnings (loss) — (0.3 ) (5.8 ) (6.1 ) Impact of plan termination included in net earnings (loss) — 11.9 (16.8 ) (4.9 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ (44.6 ) $ — $ — $ — Amount arising during the period 3.7 — — — Balance at December 31, 2015 $ (40.9 ) $ — $ — $ — In 2014, the Company announced the elimination of postretirement medical benefit coverage for all retirees, which resulted in the reduction of plan obligations by $3.7 million and recognition of a termination gain of $4.9 million . The termination gain was recorded in restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges in the consolidated statement of operations. In 2013, the Company paid out lump sums to participants that exceeded the threshold for settlement accounting, which resulted in an acceleration of the recognition of accumulated other comprehensive income and a settlement gain of $2.1 million . The settlement gain was recorded in restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges in the consolidated statement of operations. Actuarial gains and losses in excess of 10% of the greater of the projected benefit obligation or the market-related value of plan assets are recognized as a component of net periodic benefit costs over the average remaining service period of a plan's active employees. Unrecognized prior service costs or credits are also recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost over the average remaining service period of a plan's active employees. No amortization of amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is expected to be recognized as components of net periodic pension income in 2016. The weighted-average assumptions, separately for the pension and postretirement benefit plans, used to determine net periodic benefit costs for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , were as follows: Pension Benefits Postretirement Benefits 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Discount rate (beginning of year rate) 3.90 % 4.80 % 3.90 % N/A 3.60 % 2.80 % Expected long-term return on plan assets 6.50 % 6.50 % 6.50 % N/A N/A N/A The weighted-average assumptions used to determine pension benefit obligations at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: Pension Benefits 2015 2014 Discount rate (end of year rate) 4.14 % 3.90 % The Company determines its assumed discount rate based on an index of high-quality corporate bond yields and matched-funding yield curve analysis as of the measurement date. For 2015, the Company measured interest costs utilizing a single weighted-average discount rate derived from the yield curve used to measure the plan obligations. Beginning in 2016, the Company will change the approach used to measure interest costs for pension benefits. For 2016, the Company elected to measure interest costs by applying the specific spot rates along that yield curve to the plans' liability cash flows. The new method would also impact the calculation of service costs, but this is not applicable to the Company's pension plans due to their frozen status. The Company believes the new approach provides a more precise measurement of interest costs by aligning the timing of the plans' liability cash flows to the corresponding spot rates on the yield curve. This change does not affect the measurement of the plan obligations. The Company is reflecting this as a change in accounting estimate, and accordingly, is accounting for it on a prospective basis. Estimated Company Contributions and Benefit Payments In 2016 , the Company expects to make cash contributions of $0.4 million to its qualified defined benefit pension plans and make estimated benefit payments of $1.9 million to its non-qualified defined benefit pension plans. The actual pension contributions may differ based on the funding calculations, and the Company may choose to make additional discretionary contributions. The estimated benefit payments may differ based on actual experience. Estimated Future Benefit Payments by the Plans to or on behalf of Plan Participants An estimate of the Plans' future benefit payments to be made from funded qualified plans and unfunded non-qualified plans to plan participants at December 31, 2015 , were as follows: Pension Benefits 2016 $ 47.7 2017 46.4 2018 45.9 2019 45.1 2020 44.7 2021 – 2025 210.5 Thereafter 205.6 Total $ 645.9 Plan Assets and Investment Strategy The Company follows a disciplined investment strategy, which provides diversification of investments by asset class, foreign currency, sector and company. The Pension Committee has an approved investment policy for the pension plan that establishes long-term asset mix targets based on several factors including the following: the funded status, historical returns achieved by worldwide investment markets, the time horizon of the pension plan's obligations, and the investment risk. An allocation range by asset class is developed whereby a mix of equity securities and debt securities are used to provide an appropriate risk-adjusted long-term return on plan assets. Third-party investment managers are employed to invest assets in both passively-indexed and actively-managed strategies and investment returns and risks are monitored on an ongoing basis. Derivatives are used at certain times to hedge foreign currency exposure. Gains or losses on the derivatives are offset by a corresponding change in the value of the hedged assets. Derivatives are strictly used for hedging purposes and not speculative purposes. The current target allocations for plan assets on a weighted-average basis are 55% equity securities and 45% debt securities, including cash and cash equivalents. The actual asset allocation as of December 31, 2015 , was approximately 54% equity securities and 46% debt securities. The actual asset allocation as of December 31, 2014 , was approximately 66% equity securities and 34% debt securities. Equity investments are diversified by country, issuer and industry sector. Debt securities primarily consist of government bonds and corporate bonds from diversified industries. The expected long-term rate of return on assets assumption is selected by first identifying the expected range of long-term rates of return for each major asset class. Expected long-term rates of return are developed based on long-term historical averages, current expectations of future returns and anticipated inflation rates. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is then calculated by weighting each asset class. The fair values of the Company's pension plan assets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , by asset category were as follows: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Asset Category Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Cash and cash equivalents $ 3.7 $ 3.7 $ — $ — $ 1.5 $ 1.5 $ — $ — Debt securities 228.4 — 228.4 — 187.6 — 187.6 — Equity securities 276.0 22.9 253.1 — 359.5 105.4 254.1 — Total $ 508.1 $ 26.6 $ 481.5 $ — $ 548.6 $ 106.9 $ 441.7 $ — There are no Level 3 assets or liabilities as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 . The Company segregated its plan assets by the following major categories and levels for determining their fair value as of December 31, 2015 : Cash and cash equivalents. Carrying value approximates fair value and these assets are classified as Level 1. Debt Securities. This category consists of bonds, short-term fixed income securities and fixed income pooled funds fair valued based on a compilation of primarily observable market information or broker quotes in over-the-counter markets and are classified as Level 2. Equity Securities. This category consists of equity investments and equity pooled funds and these assets are classified as Level 1 and Level 2, respectively. The fair value of equity investments is based on quoted prices in an active market. The fair value of the equity pooled funds is based on the funds' Net Asset Value ("NAV") established by the funds' administrator. The valuation methodologies described above may generate a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or future fair values. While the Company believes the valuation methodologies used are appropriate, the use of different methodologies or assumptions in calculating fair value could result in different amounts. The Company invests in various assets in which valuation is determined by NAV. The Company believes that NAV is representative of fair value at the reporting date, as there are no significant restrictions on redemption on these investments or other reasons to indicate that the investment would be redeemed at an amount different than NAV. Risk Management For all directly invested funds, the concentration risk is monitored through specific guidelines in the investment manager mandates. The investment manager mandates were developed by the Company's external investment advisor, and specify diversification standards such as the maximum exposure per issuer, and concentration limits per type of security, industry and country when applicable. For the investments made through pooled funds, the investment mandates of the funds were again reviewed by the Company's external investment advisor, to determine that the investment objectives and guidelines were consistent with the Company's overall pension plan risk management objectives. In managing the plan assets, management reviews and manages risk associated with funded status risk, interest rate risk, market risk, counterparty risk, liquidity risk and operational risk. Liability management and asset class diversification are central to the Company's risk management approach and are integral to the overall investment strategy. Given the process in place to ensure a proper diversification of the portfolio, management believes that the Company pension plan assets are not exposed to significant concentration risk. Multiemployer Pension Plans The Company has previously participated in a number of MEPPs under terms of collective bargaining agreements that cover a number of its employees. The risks of participating in these MEPPs are different from single employer plans in the following aspects: • Assets contributed to the MEPPs by one company may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating companies. • If a participating company stops contributing to the plan, the unfunded obligations of the plan may be borne by the remaining participating companies. • If the Company stops participating in some or all of its MEPPs, and continues in business, the Company would be required to pay an amount, referred to as a withdrawal liability, based on the unfunded status of the plan. 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 GCIU and 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 is making required interim payments to the MEPPs for the Company's withdrawal liability from the GCIU and the GCC plans. The GCIU Plan is a defined benefit plan that provides retirement benefits, total and permanent disability benefits, and pre-retirement death benefits for the participating union employees of the Company. The funded status of the GCIU Plan is classified as critical based on the GCIU Plan's 2015 certification to the United States Department of Labor, as the funded percentage for the plan is less than 65% and is projected to have an accumulated funding deficit over the next four plan years. As a result, the GCIU Plan implemented a rehabilitation plan to improve the plan's funded status. The GCC Plan is a defined benefit plan that provides retirement benefits, disability benefits, and early retirement benefits for the participating union employees of the Company. The funded status of the GCC Plan is classified as critical and declining based on the GCC Plan's 2015 certification to the United States Department of Labor, as the funded percentage for the plan is less than 65% and is projected to be insolvent within the next fifteen years. As a result, the GCC Plan implemented a rehabilitation plan to improve the plan's funded status. 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 payments with both MEPPs' administrators, and is currently in litigation with the MEPPs' trustees to determine the amount and duration of payments. There are arbitration proceedings in process with the GCIU , and also both the Company and GCIU have filed lawsuits in Federal court. Arbitration proceedings with the GCC have been completed, both sides have appealed the arbitrator's ruling, and litigation has commenced. The withdrawal liability reserved by the Company is within the range of the Company's estimated potential outcomes. The Company made monthly payments totaling $11.4 million , $13.9 million and $14.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively, 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 $47.6 million as its estimate of the total MEPPs withdrawal liability as of December 31, 2015 , of which $31.0 million is recorded in other long-term liabilities, $11.1 million is recorded in accrued liabilities and $5.5 million is recorded in unsecured notes to be issued in the consolidated balance sheets. This estimate may increase or decrease depending on the final conclusion of the litigation with the MEPPs' trustees.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attri

Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Quad/Graphics Common Shareholders	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Quad/Graphics Common Shareholders	Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Quad/Graphics Common Shareholders Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders is computed as net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders less the allocation of participating securities, divided by the basic weighted average common shares outstanding of 47.9 million , 47.5 million and 47.0 million shares for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , 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 year ended December 31, 2015 , 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 that period. Anti-dilutive equity incentive instruments of 1.8 million and 1.6 million of class A common shares were excluded from the computations of diluted net earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2014 , and 2013 , respectively. 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 earnings (loss) per share pursuant to the two-class method. The Company had no participating securities during 2015, as the stock options granted on November 18, 2011, became fully vested on November 18, 2014. The Company's participating securities reduced basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders by $0.01 and $0.02 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 , respectively. Reconciliations of the numerator and the denominator of the basic and diluted per share computations for the Company's common stock for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , are summarized as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Numerator: Net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders $ (641.9 ) $ 18.6 $ 32.5 Adjustments to net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders Allocation to participating securities — (0.3 ) (1.1 ) Net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders - adjusted $ (641.9 ) $ 18.3 $ 31.4 Denominator: Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding for all classes of common shares 47.9 47.5 47.0 Plus: effect of dilutive equity incentive instruments — 1.0 1.0 Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding for all classes of common shares 47.9 48.5 48.0 Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders: Basic $ (13.40 ) $ 0.39 $ 0.67 Diluted $ (13.40 ) $ 0.38 $ 0.65 Cash dividends paid per common share for all classes of common shares $ 1.20 $ 1.20 $ 1.20

Equity Incentive Programs

Equity Incentive Programs	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 complementary 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 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 December 31, 2015 , there were 1,565,996 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 $7.2 million , $17.3 million and $18.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively, and was recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Total future compensation expense related to all equity incentive programs granted as of December 31, 2015 , is estimated to be $15.4 million . Estimated future compensation expense is $9.6 million for 2016 , $5.1 million for 2017 and $0.7 million for 2018 . Net tax benefit on equity award activity, shown as tax benefit on equity award activity in the financing section of the consolidated statements of cash flows, was $2.8 million , $0.8 million and $2.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. 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 years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 . Compensation expense recognized related to stock options was $0.2 million , $7.2 million and $10.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. There is no future compensation expense for stock options granted as of December 31, 2015 . The following table is a summary of the stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2015 : Shares Under Option Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (millions) Outstanding at December 31, 2014 3,477,980 $ 21.05 4.7 $ 15.6 Granted — — Exercised (155,912 ) 14.03 Canceled/forfeited/expired (31,732 ) 23.14 Outstanding at December 31, 2015 3,290,336 $ 21.37 3.6 $ — Exercisable at December 31, 2015 3,174,420 $ 21.63 3.5 $ — The intrinsic value of options exercisable as of December 31, 2015 , and the intrinsic value of options outstanding at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , is based on the fair value of the stock price. All outstanding options were either vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2015 . The following table is a summary of the stock option exercises and vesting activity for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : 2015 2014 2013 Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 1.3 $ 1.5 $ 6.3 Cash received from stock option exercises 2.2 2.7 7.2 Total grant date fair value of stock options vested 1.8 3.4 3.7 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 year ended December 31, 2015 : Performance Shares Performance Share Units Shares Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Units Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Nonvested at December 31, 2014 343,568 $ 20.39 1.2 16,208 $ 20.50 1.2 Granted — — — — Vested — — — — Canceled/forfeited (343,568 ) 20.39 (16,208 ) 20.50 Nonvested at December 31, 2015 — $ — 0.0 — $ — 0.0 There were no PS or PSU awards granted during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 . During the year ended December 31, 2013 , PS awards of 389,930 shares and PSU awards of 16,208 units were granted at a weighted-average grant date fair value of $20.39 and $20.50 , respectively. On the grant dates, the target number of shares was granted. The Company did not achieve the established performance targets for the performance period ended December 31, 2015; therefore the PS and PSU awards were canceled. Compensation expense for awards granted was recognized based on a best estimate of the anticipated payout, net of estimated forfeitures. Compensation expense (income) recognized related to PS and PSUs was income of $(4.5) million , expense of $2.2 million and expense of $2.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. There is no expected future compensation expense for PS and PSUs granted as of December 31, 2015 . 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 year ended December 31, 2015 : Restricted Stock Restricted Stock Units Shares Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) Units Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) Nonvested at December 31, 2014 1,311,544 $ 20.80 1.5 63,046 $ 20.21 1.2 Granted 603,377 22.87 113,792 17.78 Vested (269,677 ) 14.56 (12,608 ) 14.34 Forfeited (95,620 ) 22.93 (66,484 ) 22.52 Nonvested at December 31, 2015 1,549,624 $ 22.56 1.3 97,746 $ 16.58 1.7 During the year ended December 31, 2015 , RS awards of 603,377 shares and RSU awards of 113,792 units were granted at a weighted-average grant date fair value of $22.87 and $17.78 , respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2014 , RS awards of 706,490 shares and RSU awards of 17,767 units were granted at a weighted-average grant date fair value of $23.44 and $23.45 , respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2013 , RS awards of 408,146 shares and RSU awards of 32,671 units were granted at a weighted-average grant date fair value of $20.39 and $20.72 , respectively. 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 $10.7 million , $7.3 million , and $4.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. Total future compensation expense for all RS and RSUs granted as of December 31, 2015 , is approximately $15.4 million . Estimated future compensation expense is $9.6 million for 2016 , $5.1 million for 2017 and $0.7 million for 2018 . 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 year ended December 31, 2015 : Deferred Stock Units Units Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share Outstanding at December 31, 2014 110,804 $ 20.40 Granted 34,139 23.11 Dividend equivalents granted 11,864 14.06 Settled — — Forfeited — — Outstanding at December 31, 2015 156,807 $ 20.51 During the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , DSU awards of 34,139 , 26,316 and 33,115 units were granted at a weighted-average grant date fair value of $23.11 , $23.45 and $20.39 , respectively. 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 were granted during the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , of 11,864 , 5,392 and 3,529 units, respectively. Compensation expense recognized for DSUs was $0.8 million , $0.6 million , and $0.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. As DSU awards are 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	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' 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) 80.0 December 31, 2015 35.4 4.6 40.0 December 31, 2014 34.7 5.3 40.0 December 31, 2013 33.8 6.2 40.0 Class B stock ($0.025 par value) 80.0 December 31, 2015 14.2 0.8 15.0 December 31, 2014 14.2 0.8 15.0 December 31, 2013 14.2 0.8 15.0 Class C stock ($0.025 par value) 20.0 December 31, 2015 — 0.5 0.5 December 31, 2014 — 0.5 0.5 December 31, 2013 — 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 stock. The Company also has 0.5 million shares of $0.01 par value preferred stock authorized, of which none were issued at December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 . The Company has no present plans to issue any preferred stock. On September 6, 2011 , the Company's board of directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $100.0 million of the Company's outstanding class A stock of which $91.8 million in authorized repurchases remain under the program as of December 31, 2015 . The Company repurchased no shares during the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 . 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 of common stock for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : Declaration Date Record Date Payment Date Dividend Amount per Share 2015 Q4 Dividend November 3, 2015 December 7, 2015 December 18, 2015 $ 0.30 Q3 Dividend August 4, 2015 September 7, 2015 September 18, 2015 0.30 Q2 Dividend May 5, 2015 June 8, 2015 June 19, 2015 0.30 Q1 Dividend February 23, 2015 March 9, 2015 March 20, 2015 0.30 2014 Q4 Dividend November 5, 2014 December 8, 2014 December 19, 2014 $ 0.30 Q3 Dividend August 5, 2014 September 8, 2014 September 19, 2014 0.30 Q2 Dividend May 19, 2014 June 9, 2014 June 20, 2014 0.30 Q1 Dividend February 26, 2014 March 12, 2014 March 21, 2014 0.30 2013 Q4 Dividend November 5, 2013 December 9, 2013 December 20, 2013 $ 0.30 Q3 Dividend August 6, 2013 September 9, 2013 September 20, 2013 0.30 Q2 Dividend May 20, 2013 June 10, 2013 June 21, 2013 0.30 Q1 Dividend March 4, 2013 March 18, 2013 March 29, 2013 0.30

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: Foreign Currency Translation Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Liability Total Balance at January 1, 2014 $ (43.3 ) $ 37.7 $ (5.6 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (45.4 ) (58.7 ) (104.1 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net earnings (loss) — (6.9 ) (6.9 ) Net other comprehensive loss (45.4 ) (65.6 ) (111.0 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ (88.7 ) $ (27.9 ) $ (116.6 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (45.9 ) 2.3 (43.6 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to net earnings (loss) 7.7 — 7.7 Net other comprehensive income (loss) (38.2 ) 2.3 (35.9 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ (126.9 ) $ (25.6 ) $ (152.5 ) The details about the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net earnings (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , were as follows: Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components Year Ended December 31, Consolidated Statements of Operations Presentation 2015 2014 2013 Revaluation gain on sale of businesses (see Note 8) $ — $ — $ (2.4 ) Selling, general and administrative expenses Revaluation loss on sale of equity method investment (see Note 8) 7.7 — — Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges Amortization of prior service credits on postretirement benefit plans — (5.8 ) (5.7 ) Selling, general and administrative expenses Impact of income taxes — 2.2 2.2 Income tax expense (benefit) Amortization of prior service credits on postretirement benefit plans, net of tax — (3.6 ) (3.5 ) Net of tax Amortization of net actuarial loss on pension and postretirement benefit plans — (0.3 ) 0.3 Cost of sales Impact of income taxes — 0.1 (0.1 ) Income tax expense (benefit) Amortization of net actuarial loss on pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax — (0.2 ) 0.2 Net of tax Plan curtailments/settlements on pension and postretirement benefit plans — — (2.1 ) Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges Impact of income taxes — — 0.8 Income tax expense (benefit) Plan curtailment/settlements on pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax — — (1.3 ) Net of tax Postretirement benefit plan termination — (4.9 ) — Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges Impact of income taxes — 1.8 — Income tax expense (benefit) Postretirement benefit plan termination, net of tax — (3.1 ) — Net of tax Total reclassifications for the period 7.7 (11.0 ) (9.9 ) Impact of income taxes — 4.1 2.9 Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax $ 7.7 $ (6.9 ) $ (7.0 )

Segment Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 message 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 retail inserts, publications, catalogs, special interest publications, journals, direct mail, books, directories, in-store marketing and promotion, packaging, newspapers, custom print products, other commercial and specialty printed products and global paper procurement, together with complementary service offerings, including marketing strategy, media planning and placement, data insights, segmentation and 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 manufacture of ink. International The International segment consists of the Company's printing operations in Europe and Latin America, including operations in England, France, Germany, Poland, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, as well as strategic investments in printing operations in Brazil and India. This segment provides printed products and complementary service offerings consistent with the United States Print and Related Services segment. Unrestricted subsidiaries as defined in the Senior Unsecured Notes indenture represent less than 2.0% of total consolidated assets as of December 31, 2015 , and less than 2.0% of total consolidated net sales for the year ended December 31, 2015 . Corporate Corporate consists of unallocated general and administrative activities and associated expenses including, in part, executive, legal and finance. In addition, in 2014 and 2015 certain expenses and income from frozen employee retirement plans, such as pension and postretirement benefit plans, are included in Corporate and not allocated to the operating segment. The following is a summary of segment information for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges Net Sales Operating Income(Loss) Depreciation and Amortization Capital Expenditures Goodwill Impairment Products Services Year ended December 31, 2015 United States Print and Related Services $ 3,651.8 $ 628.5 $ (706.1 ) $ 297.5 $ 121.5 $ 101.4 $ 778.3 International 378.5 18.9 (63.4 ) 26.1 11.5 38.8 30.0 Total operating segments 4,030.3 647.4 (769.5 ) 323.6 133.0 140.2 808.3 Corporate — — (60.5 ) 1.7 — 24.7 — Total $ 4,030.3 $ 647.4 $ (830.0 ) $ 325.3 $ 133.0 $ 164.9 $ 808.3 Year ended December 31, 2014 United States Print and Related Services $ 3,760.6 $ 645.2 $ 197.9 $ 305.3 $ 118.4 $ 52.1 $ — International 436.9 19.7 (11.2 ) 29.2 20.8 9.2 — Total operating segments 4,197.5 664.9 186.7 334.5 139.2 61.3 — Corporate — — (45.4 ) 1.9 — 6.0 — Total $ 4,197.5 $ 664.9 $ 141.3 $ 336.4 $ 139.2 $ 67.3 $ — Year ended December 31, 2013 United States Print and Related Services $ 3,746.2 $ 593.5 $ 230.7 $ 310.2 $ 136.3 $ 52.3 $ — International 440.4 15.8 (7.7 ) 28.6 13.2 9.6 — Total operating segments 4,186.6 609.3 223.0 338.8 149.5 61.9 — Corporate — — (80.8 ) 1.7 — 33.4 — Total $ 4,186.6 $ 609.3 $ 142.2 $ 340.5 $ 149.5 $ 95.3 $ — Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , 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 year ended December 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 (loss) to earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities as reported in the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , was as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Operating income (loss) $ (830.0 ) $ 141.3 $ 142.2 Less: interest expense 88.4 92.9 85.5 Less: loss on debt extinguishment — 7.2 — Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities $ (918.4 ) $ 41.2 $ 56.7 Total assets by segment at December 31, 2015 , and 2014 , were as follows: December 31, December 31, United States Print and Related Services $ 2,498.1 $ 3,492.4 International 327.2 445.2 Total operating segments 2,825.3 3,937.6 Corporate 22.2 71.2 Total $ 2,847.5 $ 4,008.8

Geographic Area and Product Inf

Geographic Area and Product Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Geographic Area and Product Information	Geographic Area and Product Information The table below presents the Company's net sales and long-lived assets for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , by geographic region. The amounts in this table differ from the segment data presented in Note 22 , " Segment Information ," because each operating segment includes operations in multiple geographic regions, based on the Company's management reporting structure. United States Europe Latin America Other Combined 2015 Net sales Products $ 3,617.5 $ 167.8 $ 219.1 $ 25.9 $ 4,030.3 Services 628.5 18.9 — — 647.4 Property, plant and equipment—net 1,512.2 86.1 73.1 4.4 1,675.8 Other intangible assets—net 93.0 16.6 0.9 — 110.5 Other long-term assets 54.4 0.3 10.6 0.2 65.5 2014 Net sales Products $ 3,742.0 $ 176.6 $ 269.1 $ 9.8 $ 4,197.5 Services 645.2 19.7 — — 664.9 Property, plant and equipment—net 1,660.6 95.2 99.5 0.2 1,855.5 Other intangible assets—net 141.6 2.2 5.3 — 149.1 Other long-term assets 52.2 0.2 0.4 — 52.8 2013 Net sales Products $ 3,725.3 $ 158.4 $ 292.8 $ 10.1 $ 4,186.6 Services 593.5 15.8 — — 609.3 Property, plant and equipment—net 1,699.2 113.1 113.0 0.2 1,925.5 Other intangible assets—net 209.3 3.3 9.2 — 221.8 Other long-term assets 47.6 0.4 0.5 — 48.5 The table below presents the Company's consolidated net sales by products and services for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 . Products and Services 2015 2014 2013 Catalog, publications, retail inserts, books and directories $ 3,320.0 $ 3,536.0 $ 3,587.1 Direct mail and other printed products 650.4 598.0 531.6 Other 59.9 63.5 67.9 Total products $ 4,030.3 $ 4,197.5 $ 4,186.6 Logistics services $ 453.7 $ 483.7 $ 465.6 Imaging and other services 193.7 181.2 143.7 Total services 647.4 664.9 609.3 Total net sales $ 4,677.7 $ 4,862.4 $ 4,795.9

Separate Financial Information

Separate Financial Information of Subsidiary Guarantors of Indebtedness	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [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 (see Note 12 , " Debt ," for further details on the Senior Unsecured Notes ). Each of the Company's Guarantor Subsidiaries fully and unconditionally guarantee or, in the case of future subsidiaries, will guarantee, on a joint and several basis, the Senior Unsecured Notes . 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 Company's Guarantor Subsidiaries on a combined basis and the Company's non-guarantor subsidiaries on a combined basis. During the year ended December 31, 2015 , a non-guarantor subsidiary of the Company became a Guarantor subsidiary. Accordingly, the supplemental financial information for all periods presented below has been recast to reflect subsidiaries per the Senior Unsecured Notes agreement that were Guarantor Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015 . Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Net sales $ 1,918.0 $ 2,755.0 $ 437.8 $ (433.1 ) $ 4,677.7 Cost of sales 1,459.5 2,378.6 355.9 (433.1 ) 3,760.9 Selling, general and administrative expenses 258.7 148.4 41.2 — 448.3 Depreciation and amortization 179.3 114.8 31.2 — 325.3 Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges 56.6 70.1 38.2 — 164.9 Goodwill impairment — 754.7 53.6 — 808.3 Total operating expenses 1,954.1 3,466.6 520.1 (433.1 ) 5,507.7 Operating income (loss) $ (36.1 ) $ (711.6 ) $ (82.3 ) $ — $ (830.0 ) Interest expense (income) 85.7 (2.3 ) 5.0 — 88.4 Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities (121.8 ) (709.3 ) (87.3 ) — (918.4 ) Income tax expense (benefit) (39.6 ) (249.1 ) 5.9 — (282.8 ) Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities (82.2 ) (460.2 ) (93.2 ) — (635.6 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated entities (559.7 ) (24.7 ) — 584.4 — Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities — — (6.3 ) — (6.3 ) Net earnings (loss) $ (641.9 ) $ (484.9 ) $ (99.5 ) $ 584.4 $ (641.9 ) Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — — — — Net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders $ (641.9 ) $ (484.9 ) $ (99.5 ) $ 584.4 $ (641.9 ) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Net earnings (loss) $ (641.9 ) $ (484.9 ) $ (99.5 ) $ 584.4 $ (641.9 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (35.9 ) (1.8 ) (33.6 ) 35.4 (35.9 ) Total comprehensive income (loss) (677.8 ) (486.7 ) (133.1 ) 619.8 (677.8 ) Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — — — — Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders $ (677.8 ) $ (486.7 ) $ (133.1 ) $ 619.8 $ (677.8 ) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Net sales $ 1,952.8 $ 2,886.7 $ 456.6 $ (433.7 ) $ 4,862.4 Cost of sales 1,505.3 2,426.2 394.1 (433.7 ) 3,891.9 Selling, general and administrative expenses 191.2 207.8 26.5 — 425.5 Depreciation and amortization 129.1 178.1 29.2 — 336.4 Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges 9.5 47.6 10.2 — 67.3 Total operating expenses 1,835.1 2,859.7 460.0 (433.7 ) 4,721.1 Operating income (loss) $ 117.7 $ 27.0 $ (3.4 ) $ — $ 141.3 Interest expense (income) 85.8 (0.8 ) 7.9 — 92.9 Loss on debt extinguishment 7.2 — — — 7.2 Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities 24.7 27.8 (11.3 ) — 41.2 Income tax expense (benefit) 20.6 (9.8 ) 9.4 — 20.2 Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities 4.1 37.6 (20.7 ) — 21.0 Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated entities 14.5 (2.4 ) — (12.1 ) — Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities — — (2.7 ) — (2.7 ) Net earnings (loss) $ 18.6 $ 35.2 $ (23.4 ) $ (12.1 ) $ 18.3 Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 0.3 — 0.3 Net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders $ 18.6 $ 35.2 $ (23.1 ) $ (12.1 ) $ 18.6 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Net earnings (loss) $ 18.6 $ 35.2 $ (23.4 ) $ (12.1 ) $ 18.3 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (111.0 ) (91.5 ) (47.5 ) 139.0 (111.0 ) Total comprehensive income (loss) (92.4 ) (56.3 ) (70.9 ) 126.9 (92.7 ) Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — 0.3 — 0.3 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders $ (92.4 ) $ (56.3 ) $ (70.6 ) $ 126.9 $ (92.4 ) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations For the Year Ended December 31, 2013 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Net sales $ 1,923.8 $ 2,813.7 $ 457.6 $ (399.2 ) $ 4,795.9 Cost of sales 1,467.8 2,342.3 391.0 (399.2 ) 3,801.9 Selling, general and administrative expenses 176.2 205.5 34.3 — 416.0 Depreciation and amortization 136.5 175.1 28.9 — 340.5 Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges 12.0 67.4 15.9 — 95.3 Total operating expenses 1,792.5 2,790.3 470.1 (399.2 ) 4,653.7 Operating income (loss) $ 131.3 $ 23.4 $ (12.5 ) $ — $ 142.2 Interest expense (income) 79.2 (0.4 ) 6.7 — 85.5 Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities 52.1 23.8 (19.2 ) — 56.7 Income tax expense (benefit) 35.8 (14.0 ) 1.5 — 23.3 Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities 16.3 37.8 (20.7 ) — 33.4 Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated entities 16.2 (9.3 ) — (6.9 ) — Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities — — (2.5 ) — (2.5 ) Net earnings (loss) $ 32.5 $ 28.5 $ (23.2 ) $ (6.9 ) $ 30.9 Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 1.6 — 1.6 Net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders $ 32.5 $ 28.5 $ (21.6 ) $ (6.9 ) $ 32.5 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Year Ended December 31, 2013 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Net earnings (loss) $ 32.5 $ 28.5 $ (23.2 ) $ (6.9 ) $ 30.9 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 54.8 79.3 (21.2 ) (58.1 ) 54.8 Total comprehensive income (loss) 87.3 107.8 (44.4 ) (65.0 ) 85.7 Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — 1.6 — 1.6 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders $ 87.3 $ 107.8 $ (42.8 ) $ (65.0 ) $ 87.3 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2015 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 2.3 $ 2.8 $ 5.7 $ — $ 10.8 Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts 507.5 53.3 87.9 — 648.7 Intercompany receivables — 1,007.7 — (1,007.7 ) — Inventories 95.8 138.5 45.8 — 280.1 Other current assets 24.7 20.0 7.0 — 51.7 Total current assets 630.3 1,222.3 146.4 (1,007.7 ) 991.3 Property, plant and equipment—net 849.6 652.8 173.4 — 1,675.8 Investment in consolidated entities 1,676.6 57.8 — (1,734.4 ) — Goodwill and intangible assets—net 46.9 27.1 36.5 — 110.5 Intercompany loan receivable 125.8 — — (125.8 ) — Other long-term assets 27.8 8.5 33.6 — 69.9 Total assets $ 3,357.0 $ 1,968.5 $ 389.9 $ (2,867.9 ) $ 2,847.5 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Accounts payable $ 203.7 $ 85.4 $ 69.7 $ — $ 358.8 Intercompany accounts payable 997.4 — 10.3 (1,007.7 ) — Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations 95.6 3.5 0.6 — 99.7 Other current liabilities 223.4 94.3 31.2 — 348.9 Total current liabilities 1,520.1 183.2 111.8 (1,007.7 ) 807.4 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations 1,242.5 5.3 1.8 — 1,249.6 Intercompany loan payable — 38.8 87.0 (125.8 ) — Other long-term liabilities 170.5 175.9 20.2 — 366.6 Total liabilities 2,933.1 403.2 220.8 (1,133.5 ) 2,423.6 Total shareholders' equity 423.9 1,565.3 169.1 (1,734.4 ) 423.9 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 3,357.0 $ 1,968.5 $ 389.9 $ (2,867.9 ) $ 2,847.5 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2014 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 1.9 $ 5.6 $ 2.1 $ — $ 9.6 Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts 577.5 65.6 123.1 — 766.2 Intercompany receivables — 847.9 — (847.9 ) — Inventories 111.9 133.4 42.5 — 287.8 Other current assets 26.1 35.2 9.0 — 70.3 Total current assets 717.4 1,087.7 176.7 (847.9 ) 1,133.9 Property, plant and equipment—net 959.5 701.9 194.1 — 1,855.5 Investment in consolidated entities 1,939.9 40.3 — (1,980.2 ) — Goodwill and intangible assets—net 0.6 892.2 31.8 — 924.6 Intercompany loan receivable 418.5 — — (418.5 ) — Other long-term assets 28.1 6.1 60.6 — 94.8 Total assets $ 4,064.0 $ 2,728.2 $ 463.2 $ (3,246.6 ) $ 4,008.8 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Accounts payable $ 251.1 $ 82.8 $ 73.0 $ — $ 406.9 Intercompany accounts payable 830.2 — 17.7 (847.9 ) — Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations 90.7 3.7 1.8 — 96.2 Other current liabilities 205.1 116.5 37.9 — 359.5 Total current liabilities 1,377.1 203.0 130.4 (847.9 ) 862.6 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations 1,298.4 9.4 1.6 — 1,309.4 Intercompany loan payable — 335.9 82.6 (418.5 ) — Other long-term liabilities 236.0 442.1 6.2 — 684.3 Total liabilities 2,911.5 990.4 220.8 (1,266.4 ) 2,856.3 Total shareholders' equity 1,152.5 1,737.8 242.4 (1,980.2 ) 1,152.5 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 4,064.0 $ 2,728.2 $ 463.2 $ (3,246.6 ) $ 4,008.8 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net cash from operating activities $ 229.9 $ 90.7 $ 27.5 $ — $ 348.1 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of property, plant and equipment (54.7 ) (63.9 ) (14.4 ) — (133.0 ) Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired (0.6 ) (63.4 ) (79.4 ) — (143.4 ) Intercompany investing activities (123.1 ) (159.6 ) (0.5 ) 283.2 — Other investing activities 13.9 34.0 11.8 — 59.7 Net cash from investing activities (164.5 ) (252.9 ) (82.5 ) 283.2 (216.7 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations (92.5 ) (3.4 ) — — (95.9 ) Borrowings on revolving credit facilities 1,413.7 — 48.8 — 1,462.5 Payments on revolving credit facilities (1,386.8 ) — (48.7 ) — (1,435.5 ) Payment of dividends (62.3 ) — — — (62.3 ) Intercompany financing activities 59.5 162.8 60.9 (283.2 ) — Other financing activities 3.4 (0.1 ) — — 3.3 Net cash from financing activities (65.0 ) 159.3 61.0 (283.2 ) (127.9 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents — 0.1 (2.4 ) — (2.3 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 0.4 (2.8 ) 3.6 — 1.2 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1.9 5.6 2.1 — 9.6 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 2.3 $ 2.8 $ 5.7 $ — $ 10.8 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net cash from operating activities $ 100.8 $ 194.0 $ (1.6 ) $ — $ 293.2 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of property, plant and equipment (48.7 ) (68.2 ) (22.3 ) — (139.2 ) Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired (7.0 ) (105.5 ) — — (112.5 ) Intercompany investing activities (189.0 ) (157.6 ) (0.1 ) 346.7 — Other investing activities (0.4 ) 26.9 1.0 — 27.5 Net cash from investing activities (245.1 ) (304.4 ) (21.4 ) 346.7 (224.2 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 1,047.0 — — — 1,047.0 Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations (802.1 ) (7.6 ) (58.1 ) — (867.8 ) Borrowings on revolving credit facilities 1,285.2 — 124.7 — 1,409.9 Payments on revolving credit facilities (1,451.1 ) — (126.5 ) — (1,577.6 ) Payment of dividends (61.2 ) — — — (61.2 ) Intercompany financing activities 137.6 128.2 80.9 (346.7 ) — Other financing activities (14.0 ) (8.0 ) — — (22.0 ) Net cash from financing activities 141.4 112.6 21.0 (346.7 ) (71.7 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents — (0.1 ) (0.7 ) — (0.8 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (2.9 ) 2.1 (2.7 ) — (3.5 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 4.8 3.5 4.8 — 13.1 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 1.9 $ 5.6 $ 2.1 $ — $ 9.6 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended December 31, 2013 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net cash from operating activities $ 106.6 $ 301.2 $ 33.3 $ — $ 441.1 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of property, plant and equipment (55.4 ) (81.0 ) (13.1 ) — (149.5 ) Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired (41.6 ) (250.3 ) — — (291.9 ) Intercompany investing activities (287.2 ) (212.9 ) — 500.1 — Other investing activities 6.2 4.6 — — 10.8 Net cash from investing activities (378.0 ) (539.6 ) (13.1 ) 500.1 (430.6 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations (95.3 ) (8.9 ) (8.3 ) — (112.5 ) Borrowings on revolving credit facilities 1,504.9 — 123.9 — 1,628.8 Payments on revolving credit facilities (1,345.1 ) — (129.9 ) — (1,475.0 ) Payment of dividends (56.4 ) — — — (56.4 ) Intercompany financing activities 255.6 252.8 (8.3 ) (500.1 ) — Other financing activities 9.4 (4.5 ) — — 4.9 Net cash from financing activities 273.1 239.4 (22.6 ) (500.1 ) (10.2 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents — — (4.1 ) — (4.1 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 1.7 1.0 (6.5 ) — (3.8 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 3.1 2.5 11.3 — 16.9 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 4.8 $ 3.5 $ 4.8 $ — $ 13.1

New Accounting Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
New Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements In November 2015, the FASB issued new guidance that simplifies the balance sheet presentation of deferred taxes. Under this guidance all deferred tax assets and liabilities, and any related allowances, should be classified as non-current. The classification change for all deferred taxes as non-current simplifies an entities’ processes as it eliminates the need to separately identify the net current and net non-current deferred tax asset or liability in each tax jurisdiction and allocate valuation allowances. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company retrospectively adopted this guidance effective December 31, 2015, and accordingly, the consolidated balance sheets conform with the new standard for all periods presented. The impact to the consolidated balance sheets was a reduction of current deferred income tax assets and non-current deferred income tax liabilities of $48.4 million as of December 31, 2014 . In September 2015, the FASB issued new guidance that eliminates the requirement for an acquirer in a business combination to account for measurement-period adjustments retrospectively. Instead, an acquirer is required to recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which amounts are determined. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this guidance effective September 30, 2015, and the adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued new guidance related to simplifying the measurement of inventory. Under this guidance, inventory that is accounted for using first-in, first-out or average cost method shall be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value, as opposed to the lower of cost or market measurement under current guidance. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. This new guidance is required to be retrospectively applied to all prior periods. The Company adopted this guidance effective December 31, 2015, and the adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the 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 consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued new guidance that simplifies the financial statement presentation of debt issuance costs. 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, as opposed to recording debt issuance costs on the balance sheet as an asset (i.e., as a deferred charge) under current guidance, and amortization of debt issuance costs shall be recorded as interest expense on the statement of operations. 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 adopted this guidance effective June 30, 2015, and accordingly, the consolidated balance sheets conform with the new standard for all periods presented. The impact to the consolidated balance sheets was a reduction of other long-term assets and long-term debt by $20.0 million as of December 31, 2014 . There was no impact to the consolidated statement of operations as the Company recorded amortization of debt issuance costs as interest expense. 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 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 July 2015, the FASB 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. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on the consolidated financial statements and determining which transition method to use.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events Declaration of Quarterly Dividend On February 19, 2016 , the Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, which will be paid on March 18, 2016 , to shareholders of record as of March 7, 2016 .

Basis of Presentation and Sum34

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation	Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation —The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with GAAP . The results of operations and accounts of businesses acquired are included in the consolidated financial statements from the dates of acquisition (see Note 2 , " Acquisitions and Strategic Investments "). The consolidated financial statements include the retrospective adoption of new accounting guidance on the balance sheet presentation of debt issuance costs and deferred taxes issued by the FASB in April 2015 and November 2015, respectively, and accordingly, the consolidated balance sheets have been restated for all periods presented (see Note 25 , " New Accounting Pronouncements ," for further information). The impact of the retrospective adoption of accounting guidance on the financial statement line items within the Company's consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2014 , was as follows: December 31, 2014, as Originally Reported Impact of Debt Issuance Costs Impact of Deferred Taxes December 31, 2014, as Presented ASSETS Deferred income taxes $ 48.4 $ — $ (48.4 ) $ — Total current assets 1,182.3 — (48.4 ) 1,133.9 Other long-term assets 72.8 (20.0 ) — 52.8 Total assets 4,077.2 (20.0 ) (48.4 ) 4,008.8 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Long-term debt $ 1,319.7 $ (20.0 ) $ — $ 1,299.7 Deferred income taxes 384.4 — (48.4 ) 336.0 Total liabilities 2,924.7 (20.0 ) (48.4 ) 2,856.3 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 4,077.2 (20.0 ) (48.4 ) 4,008.8 Investments in entities where the Company has both the ability to exert significant influence but not control and an ownership interest of 50% or less but more than 20% are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Investments in entities where the Company does not exert significant influence or control and has an ownership interest of less than 20% are accounted for using the cost method of accounting. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Foreign Operations	Foreign Operations —Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into United States dollars at the exchange rate existing at the respective balance sheet dates. Income and expense items are translated at the average rates during the respective periods. Translation adjustments resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on the consolidated statements of shareholders' equity while transaction gains and losses are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates —The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires the use of management's estimates and assumptions that affect the reported assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Estimates are used when accounting for items and matters including, but not limited to: allowances for doubtful accounts, inventory obsolescence, asset valuations and useful lives, goodwill, pension and postretirement benefits, self-insurance reserves, stock-based compensation, taxes, restructuring and other provisions and contingencies.
Revenue Recognition and Byproduct Recoveries	Revenue Recognition —The Company recognizes its printing revenues upon transfer of title and the passage of risk of loss, which is generally upon shipment to the customer, and when there is a reasonable assurance as to collectability. Under agreements with certain customers, products may be stored by the Company for future delivery. In these situations, the Company may receive warehouse management fees for the services it provides. Product returns are not significant because the majority of products are customized; however, the Company accrues for the estimated amount of customer allowances at the time of sale based on historical experience and known trends. Revenue from services is recognized as services are performed. Revenues related to the Company's imaging operations, which include digital content management, photography, color services and page production, are recognized in accordance with the terms of the contract, typically upon completion of the performed service and acceptance by the customer. Revenues related to the Company's logistics operations, which includes the delivery of printed material, are recognized upon completion of services. Services account for greater than 10% of the Company's consolidated net sales; therefore, net sales and related costs of sales of products and services have been included as separate line items in the consolidated statements of operations. Certain revenues earned by the Company require judgment to determine if revenue should be recorded gross as a principal or net of related costs as an agent. Billings for third-party shipping and handling costs, primarily in the Company's logistics operations, and out-of-pocket expenses are recorded gross in net sales and cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations. Many of the Company's operations process materials, primarily paper, that may be supplied directly by customers or may be purchased by the Company and sold to customers. No revenue is recognized for customer-supplied paper. Revenues for Company-supplied paper are recognized on a gross basis. Byproduct Recoveries —The Company records the sale of byproducts as net product sales in the consolidated statements of operations.
Financial Instruments	Financial Instruments —The Company uses derivative financial instruments for the purpose of hedging commodity and foreign exchange exposures that exist as part of ongoing business operations, including natural gas forward purchase contracts and foreign exchange contracts. As a policy, the Company does not engage in speculative or leveraged transactions, nor does the Company hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes. Derivative instruments are recorded on the consolidated balance sheets as either assets or liabilities measured at their fair value. If the derivative is designated as a fair value hedge, the changes in the fair value of the derivative and of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings. If the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and recognized in the consolidated statements of operations when the hedged item affects earnings. The ineffective portions of the changes in the fair value of hedges are insignificant and recognized in earnings. Cash flows from derivatives that are accounted for as cash flow or fair value hedges are included in the consolidated statements of cash flows in the same category as the item being hedged.
Fair Value Measurement	Fair Value Measurement —The Company applies fair value accounting for all assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in its consolidated financial statements on a recurring basis. Fair value represents the amount that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities that are required to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market and the market-based risk measurements or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. See Note 15 , " Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements ," for further discussion.
Research and development	Research and Development —Research and development costs related to the development of new products or the adaptation of existing products are expensed as incurred, included in cost of sales and totaled $10.3 million , $11.3 million and $13.4 million during the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively.
Cash and cash equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents —The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Receivables	Receivables —Receivables are stated net of allowances for doubtful accounts. No single customer comprised more than 5% of the Company's consolidated net sales in 2015 , 2014 or 2013 or 5% of the Company's consolidated receivables as of December 31, 2015 or 2014 . Specific customer provisions are made when a review of significant outstanding amounts, utilizing information about customer creditworthiness and current economic trends, indicates that collection is doubtful. In addition, provisions are made at differing rates, based upon the age of the receivable and the Company's historical collection experience.
Inventories	Inventories —Inventories include material, labor, and plant overhead and are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. At December 31, 2015 and 2014 , all inventories were valued using the first-in, first-out (" FIFO ") method. See Note 6 , " Inventories ," for a breakdown of the components of the Company's inventories.
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment —Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost, and are depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes. See Note 7 , " Property, Plant and Equipment ," for a breakdown of the components of the Company's property, plant and equipment. Major improvements that extend the useful lives of existing assets are capitalized and charged to the asset accounts. Repairs and maintenance, which do not significantly improve or extend the useful lives of the respective assets, are expensed as incurred. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the respective asset. When an asset is retired or disposed, the associated costs and accumulated depreciation are eliminated, and the resulting profit or loss is recognized in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. Asset Category Range of Useful Lives Buildings 10 to 40 Years Machinery and equipment 5 to 15 Years Other 3 to 10 Years
Intangible Assets	Other Intangible Assets —Identifiable intangible assets are recognized apart from goodwill and are amortized over their estimated useful lives.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Finite-Lived Intangibles	Impairment of Long-Lived and Other Intangible Assets —The Company evaluates long-lived assets and other intangible assets (of which the most significant are property, plant and equipment and customer relationship intangible assets) whenever events and circumstances have occurred that indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Determining whether impairment has occurred typically requires various estimates and assumptions, including determining which cash flows are directly related to the potentially impaired asset, the useful life over which cash flows will occur, their amount and the asset's residual value, if any. In turn, measurement of an impairment loss requires a determination of recoverability, which is generally estimated by the ability to recover the balance of the assets from expected future operating cash flows on an undiscounted basis. If impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on the difference in the fair value and carrying value of the asset.
Goodwill and Impairment of Goodwill	Goodwill —Goodwill is reviewed 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. In performing this analysis, the Company compares each reporting unit's fair value estimated based on comparable company market valuations and/or expected future discounted cash flows to be generated by the reporting unit to its carrying value. If the carrying value exceeds the reporting unit's fair value, the Company performs a fair value measurement calculation to determine the impairment loss, which would be charged to operations in the period identified. See Note 4 , " Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets ," for further discussion.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes —The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of items reported in the financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured based on the differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the effective date of enactment. The Company records net deferred tax assets to the extent the Company believes these assets will more likely than not be realized. This determination is based upon all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies, and recent financial operations. If the Company determines that a deferred income tax asset will not be fully realized in the future, then a valuation allowance is established or increased to reflect the amount at which the asset will more likely than not be realized, which would increase the Company's provision for income taxes. In a period after a valuation allowance has been established, if the Company determines the related deferred income tax assets will be realized in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, then an adjustment to reduce the related valuation allowance will be made, which would reduce the Company's provision for income taxes. The consolidated financial statements include the retrospective adoption of new accounting guidance on the balance sheet presentation of deferred taxes issued by the FASB in November 2015, and accordingly, the consolidated balance sheets have been restated for all periods presented. See Note 25 , " New Accounting Pronouncements ," for further information. The Company is regularly audited by foreign and domestic tax authorities. These audits occasionally result in proposed assessments where the ultimate resolution might result in the Company owing additional taxes, including in some cases, penalties and interest. The Company recognizes a tax position in its consolidated financial statements when it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. This recognized tax position is then measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty-percent likely of being recognized upon ultimate settlement. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. The determination of the Company's worldwide tax provision and related tax assets and liabilities requires the use of significant judgment in estimating the impact of uncertainties in the application of GAAP and the interpretation of complex tax laws. In the ordinary course of business, there are transactions and calculations where the final tax outcome is uncertain. Where fair market value is required to measure a tax asset or liability for GAAP purposes, the Company periodically obtains independent, third party, assistance to validate that such value is determined in conformity with Internal Revenue Service fair market value guidelines. While the Company believes it has the appropriate support for the positions taken, certain positions may be successfully challenged by taxing authorities. Resolution of these uncertainties in a manner inconsistent with management's expectations could have a material impact on the Company's financial condition and operating results. The Company applies the provisions of the authoritative guidance on accounting for uncertain tax positions to determine the appropriate amount of tax benefits to be recognized with respect to uncertain tax positions. The determination of the Company's worldwide tax provision includes the impact of any changes to the amount of tax benefits recognized with respect to uncertain tax positions. See Note 14 , " Income Taxes ," for further discussion.
Pension and Postretirement Plans	Pension Plans —The Company assumed certain frozen underfunded defined benefit pension plans as part of the 2010 World Color Press acquisition. Pension plan costs are determined using actuarial methods and are funded through contributions. The Company records amounts relating to its pension plans based on calculations which include various actuarial assumptions including discount rates, assumed rates of return, mortality, compensation increases and turnover rates. The Company reviews its actuarial assumptions on an annual basis and modifies the assumptions based on current rates and trends when it is appropriate to do so. The effects of modifications are recognized immediately on the consolidated balance sheets, but are generally amortized into operating income over future periods, with the deferred amount recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company believes that the assumptions utilized in recording its obligations under its plans are reasonable based on its experience, market conditions and input from its actuaries and investment advisors. For the purposes of calculating the expected return on plan assets, those assets are valued at fair value. When an event gives rise to both a curtailment and a settlement, the curtailment is accounted for prior to the settlement. The Company's measurement date to measure the defined benefit plan assets and the projected benefit obligation is December 31 . The Company has previously participated in MEPPs as a result of the acquisition of World Color Press. Due to the significant underfunded status of the MEPPs , 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, which is historically the form of retirement benefit provided to Quad/Graphics' employees. As a result of the decision to withdraw, the Company recorded an estimated withdrawal liability for the MEPPs as part of the World Color Press purchase price allocation process based on information received from the MEPPs ' trustees. The estimated withdrawal liability will be updated based on significant events, such as potential new information from the ongoing litigation proceedings with both MEPPs , until the final withdrawal liability is determined. The exact amount of the withdrawal liability could be higher or lower than the estimate depending on, among other things, the nature and timing of any triggering events, the funded status of the plans at that time and the final conclusion of the litigation with the MEPPs ' trustees.
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation —The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense over the vesting period for all stock-based awards made to employees and directors based on the fair value of the instrument at the time of grant.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) —Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consists primarily of unrecognized actuarial gains and losses and prior service costs for pension and postretirement plans and foreign currency translation adjustments and is presented in the consolidated statements of shareholders' equity.
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 December 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 December 31, 2015 and 2014 . See Note 12 , " Debt ," for further discussion on the fair value of the Company's debt and Note 17 , " Employee Retirement Plans ," for the details of Level 1 and Level 2 inputs related to Employee Retirement Plans. 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. See Note 3 , " Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges ," Note 4 , " Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets ," Note 7 , " Property, Plant and Equipment ," and Note 8 , " Equity Method Investments in Unconsolidated Entities ," for further discussion on impairment charges recorded as a result of the remeasurement of certain long-lived assets.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Quad/Graphics Common Shareholders	Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders is computed as net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders less the allocation of participating securities, divided by the basic weighted average common shares outstanding of 47.9 million , 47.5 million and 47.0 million shares for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , 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 year ended December 31, 2015 , 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 that period. Anti-dilutive equity incentive instruments of 1.8 million and 1.6 million of class A common shares were excluded from the computations of diluted net earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2014 , and 2013 , respectively. 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 earnings (loss) per share pursuant to the two-class method. The Company had no participating securities during 2015, as the stock options granted on November 18, 2011, became fully vested on November 18, 2014. The Company's participating securities reduced basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders by $0.01 and $0.02 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 , respectively.
New Accounting Pronouncements	In November 2015, the FASB issued new guidance that simplifies the balance sheet presentation of deferred taxes. Under this guidance all deferred tax assets and liabilities, and any related allowances, should be classified as non-current. The classification change for all deferred taxes as non-current simplifies an entities’ processes as it eliminates the need to separately identify the net current and net non-current deferred tax asset or liability in each tax jurisdiction and allocate valuation allowances. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company retrospectively adopted this guidance effective December 31, 2015, and accordingly, the consolidated balance sheets conform with the new standard for all periods presented. The impact to the consolidated balance sheets was a reduction of current deferred income tax assets and non-current deferred income tax liabilities of $48.4 million as of December 31, 2014 . In September 2015, the FASB issued new guidance that eliminates the requirement for an acquirer in a business combination to account for measurement-period adjustments retrospectively. Instead, an acquirer is required to recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which amounts are determined. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this guidance effective September 30, 2015, and the adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued new guidance related to simplifying the measurement of inventory. Under this guidance, inventory that is accounted for using first-in, first-out or average cost method shall be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value, as opposed to the lower of cost or market measurement under current guidance. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. This new guidance is required to be retrospectively applied to all prior periods. The Company adopted this guidance effective December 31, 2015, and the adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the 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 consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued new guidance that simplifies the financial statement presentation of debt issuance costs. 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, as opposed to recording debt issuance costs on the balance sheet as an asset (i.e., as a deferred charge) under current guidance, and amortization of debt issuance costs shall be recorded as interest expense on the statement of operations. 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 adopted this guidance effective June 30, 2015, and accordingly, the consolidated balance sheets conform with the new standard for all periods presented. The impact to the consolidated balance sheets was a reduction of other long-term assets and long-term debt by $20.0 million as of December 31, 2014 . There was no impact to the consolidated statement of operations as the Company recorded amortization of debt issuance costs as interest expense. 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 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 July 2015, the FASB 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. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on the consolidated financial statements and determining which transition method to use.

Basis of Presentation and Sum35

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Impact of the Retrospective Adoption of Accounting Guidance	The impact of the retrospective adoption of accounting guidance on the financial statement line items within the Company's consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2014 , was as follows: December 31, 2014, as Originally Reported Impact of Debt Issuance Costs Impact of Deferred Taxes December 31, 2014, as Presented ASSETS Deferred income taxes $ 48.4 $ — $ (48.4 ) $ — Total current assets 1,182.3 — (48.4 ) 1,133.9 Other long-term assets 72.8 (20.0 ) — 52.8 Total assets 4,077.2 (20.0 ) (48.4 ) 4,008.8 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Long-term debt $ 1,319.7 $ (20.0 ) $ — $ 1,299.7 Deferred income taxes 384.4 — (48.4 ) 336.0 Total liabilities 2,924.7 (20.0 ) (48.4 ) 2,856.3 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 4,077.2 (20.0 ) (48.4 ) 4,008.8
Leasehold Improvements Estimated Useful Lives	Asset Category Range of Useful Lives Buildings 10 to 40 Years Machinery and equipment 5 to 15 Years Other 3 to 10 Years
Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information	Supplemental Cash Flow Information —The following table summarizes certain supplemental cash flow information for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : 2015 2014 2013 Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized $ 76.5 $ 80.8 $ 74.2 Income taxes paid 1.5 3.5 22.9 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Capital lease additions (see Note 13) 5.9 2.9 — Leased equipment purchased through term loan (see Note 12) 3.7 — 12.8 Acquisitions of businesses (see Note 2): Fair value of assets acquired, net of cash $ 137.0 $ 171.1 $ 389.9 Liabilities assumed (28.6 ) (66.6 ) (74.1 ) Goodwill 33.8 5.1 8.0 Deposit paid in 2012 related to Vertis acquisition (see Note 2) — — (25.9 ) Deferred payment for Proteus and Transpak acquisition (see Note 2) 0.6 5.0 (6.0 ) Deferred payment for UniGraphic acquisition 0.6 (2.1 ) — Acquisition of businesses—net of cash acquired $ 143.4 $ 112.5 $ 291.9

Acquisitions and Strategic In36

Acquisitions and Strategic Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Pro Forma Financial Information Due to Business Acquisition	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, and Vertis on January 1, 2012. The unaudited pro forma information has been prepared with the following considerations: • 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. • 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. Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 (actual) (pro forma) (pro forma) Net sales $ 4,677.7 $ 5,007.6 $ 5,233.2 Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders (641.9 ) 17.8 40.9 Diluted net earnings (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders (13.40 ) 0.36 0.83
Brown Printing Company [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation	The final purchase price allocation was as follows: Purchase Price Allocation Cash and cash equivalents $ 3.6 Accounts receivable 46.1 Other current assets 18.8 Property, plant and equipment 72.1 Identifiable intangible assets 4.7 Other long-term assets 7.5 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (35.1 ) Other long-term liabilities (16.6 ) Purchase price $ 101.1
Proteus Packaging and Transpak Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation	The final purchase price allocation was as follows: Purchase Price Allocation Accounts receivable $ 4.4 Other current assets 5.6 Property, plant and equipment 16.5 Identifiable intangible assets 14.7 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (3.9 ) Other long-term liabilities (1.7 ) Goodwill 13.1 Purchase price $ 48.7
Vertis [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation	The final purchase price allocation was as follows: Purchase Price Allocation Cash and cash equivalents $ 4.1 Accounts receivable 133.4 Other current assets 40.5 Property, plant and equipment 127.8 Identifiable intangible assets 25.6 Current liabilities (54.0 ) Other long-term liabilities (12.0 ) Purchase price $ 265.4

Restructuring, Impairment and37

Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs	The Company recorded restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Employee termination charges $ 42.1 $ 30.6 $ 15.7 Impairment charges 95.3 14.4 21.8 Transaction-related charges (income) (6.7 ) 2.6 4.0 Integration costs 5.1 11.2 25.2 Other restructuring charges 29.1 8.5 28.6 Total $ 164.9 $ 67.3 $ 95.3
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	Activity impacting the Company's reserves for restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , was as follows: Employee Termination Charges Impairment Charges Transaction-Related Charges (Income) Integration Costs Other Restructuring Charges Total Balance at January 1, 2014 $ 4.8 $ — $ 0.2 $ 3.7 $ 19.3 $ 28.0 Expense 30.6 14.4 2.6 11.2 8.5 67.3 Cash payments (25.1 ) — (2.3 ) (11.6 ) (19.9 ) (58.9 ) Non-cash adjustments (0.3 ) (14.4 ) — (1.5 ) 5.7 (10.5 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 10.0 $ — $ 0.5 $ 1.8 $ 13.6 $ 25.9 Expense (income) 42.1 95.3 (6.7 ) 5.1 29.1 164.9 Cash receipts (payments) (27.3 ) — 6.3 (5.1 ) (23.8 ) (49.9 ) Non-cash adjustments (0.4 ) (95.3 ) — (0.4 ) (5.9 ) (102.0 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 24.4 $ — $ 0.1 $ 1.4 $ 13.0 $ 38.9

Goodwill and Other Intangible38

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill	Activity impacting goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , was as follows: United States Print and Related Services International Total Balance at January 1, 2014 $ 746.2 $ 26.9 $ 773.1 Proteus and Transpak acquisitions (see Note 2) 5.1 — 5.1 Translation adjustment — (2.7 ) (2.7 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 751.3 $ 24.2 $ 775.5 Marin's acquisition (see Note 2) — 6.8 6.8 Copac acquisition (see Note 2) 23.5 — 23.5 Specialty acquisition (see Note 2) 3.5 — 3.5 Impairment (778.3 ) (30.0 ) (808.3 ) Translation adjustment — (1.0 ) (1.0 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ — $ — $ —
Schedule of Intangible Assets, Excluding Goodwill, by Major Class	The components of other intangible assets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Weighted Average Amortization Period (Years) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Weighted Average Amortization Period (Years) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Finite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks, patents, licenses and agreements 7 $ 22.1 $ (5.5 ) $ 16.6 5 $ 5.1 $ (3.8 ) $ 1.3 Capitalized software 5 6.5 (6.2 ) 0.3 5 6.7 (6.3 ) 0.4 Acquired technology 5 6.2 (5.9 ) 0.3 5 6.7 (5.9 ) 0.8 Customer relationships 6 459.4 (366.1 ) 93.3 6 445.1 (298.5 ) 146.6 Total finite-lived intangible assets $ 494.2 $ (383.7 ) $ 110.5 $ 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 other intangible assets as of December 31, 2015 : Amortization Expense 2016 $ 49.4 2017 17.8 2018 17.5 2019 13.3 2020 8.2 2021 and thereafter 4.3 Total $ 110.5

Receivables (Tables)

Receivables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Activity impacting the allowances for doubtful accounts for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , was as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Balance at beginning of year $ 57.8 $ 58.9 $ 70.8 Provisions 4.2 5.5 10.4 Write-offs (12.0 ) (9.9 ) (15.4 ) Divestitures — — (6.4 ) Translation and other 0.1 3.3 (0.5 ) Balance at end of year $ 50.1 $ 57.8 $ 58.9

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current	The components of inventories at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: 2015 2014 Raw materials and manufacturing supplies $ 154.8 $ 185.4 Work in process 51.0 53.9 Finished goods 74.3 48.5 Total $ 280.1 $ 287.8

Property, Plant and Equipment (

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	The components of property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: 2015 2014 Land $ 135.9 $ 143.4 Buildings 952.6 959.6 Machinery and equipment 3,603.9 3,600.7 Other (1) 194.1 229.4 Construction in progress 24.2 40.1 Property, plant and equipment—gross $ 4,910.7 $ 4,973.2 Less: accumulated depreciation (3,234.9 ) (3,117.7 ) Property, plant and equipment—net $ 1,675.8 $ 1,855.5 ______________________________ (1) Other consists of computer equipment, vehicles, furniture and fixtures, leasehold improvements and communication related equipment.

Equity Method Investments in 42

Equity Method Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments	The condensed balance sheet for Plural at December 31, 2015 , and the combined condensed balance sheets for Plural and Chile at December 31, 2014 , were as follows: 2015 2014 Current assets $ 28.9 $ 77.9 Long-term assets 26.4 71.1 Total assets $ 55.3 $ 149.0 Current liabilities $ 33.9 $ 64.4 Long-term liabilities 4.9 10.9 Total liabilities $ 38.8 $ 75.3 The combined condensed statements of operations for Plural and Chile for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , are presented below. Results from the Chile equity method investment are included in the following table through the July 31, 2015 sale date: 2015 2014 2013 Net sales $ 110.7 $ 195.8 $ 221.2 Operating loss (10.6 ) (3.6 ) (0.7 ) Net loss (12.8 ) (5.2 ) (3.9 )

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	The components of accrued liabilities at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: 2015 2014 Employee-related liabilities $ 177.3 $ 191.3 Restructuring liabilities 31.0 16.9 Tax liabilities 29.1 40.1 Interest and rent liabilities 11.0 13.5 Other 99.1 96.3 Total $ 347.5 $ 358.1

World Color Press Insolvency 44

World Color Press Insolvency Proceedings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Reorganizations [Abstract]
World Color Press Insolvency Claim Payments	Activity impacting restricted cash and unsecured notes to be issued for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , was as follows: Restricted Cash Unsecured Notes to be Issued Balance at January 1, 2014 $ 56.0 $ 18.0 Class 3 Claim payments (8.0 ) (8.0 ) Restricted cash refunded to Quad/Graphics (18.9 ) — Non-cash adjustments — (1.0 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 29.1 $ 9.0 Class 3 Claim payments (0.1 ) (0.1 ) Restricted cash refunded to Quad/Graphics (17.5 ) — Non-cash adjustments — (1.8 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 11.5 $ 7.1
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	The components of restricted cash at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: December 31, December 31, Defeasance of unsecured notes to be issued $ 11.5 $ 29.1 Other 2.0 2.1 Total restricted cash $ 13.5 $ 31.2

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	The components of long-term debt at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: Weighted Average Interest Rate 2015 2014 Master note and security agreement 7.53 % $ 260.4 $ 316.6 Term loan A—$450.0 million due April 2019 2.36 % 410.6 438.8 Term loan B—$300.0 million due April 2021 4.25 % 293.2 295.8 Revolving credit facility—$850.0 million due April 2019 2.37 % 70.8 43.9 Senior unsecured notes—$300.0 million due May 2022 7.00 % 300.0 300.0 International term loan — % — — International revolving credit facility—$12.7 million — % — 0.2 Equipment term loans 4.18 % 13.4 13.3 Other 20.37 % 2.2 3.1 Debt issuance costs (16.1 ) (20.0 ) Total debt $ 1,334.5 $ 1,391.7 Less: short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt (94.6 ) (92.0 ) Long-term debt $ 1,239.9 $ 1,299.7
Schedule of Extinguishment of Debt	The loss on debt extinguishment recorded in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 , was comprised of the following: Loss on Debt Extinguishment Debt issuance costs: Loss on debt extinguishment from July 26, 2011 $1.5 billion debt financing arrangement fees that were previously capitalized $ 2.1 Debt issuance costs from April 28, 2014 $1.9 billion debt financing arrangement 3.3 Loss on debt extinguishment from October 10, 2014 partial redemption of senior notes under master note and security agreement 1.0 Loss on debt extinguishment from November 24, 2014 amendment to master note and security agreement 0.2 Original issue discount: Original issue discount from July 26, 2011 $1.5 billion debt financing arrangement 0.6 Total $ 7.2
Schedule of Capitalized Debt Issuance Costs	Activity impacting the Company's capitalized debt issuance costs for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , was as follows: Capitalized Debt Issuance Costs Balance at January 1, 2014 $ 13.9 Capitalized debt issuance costs from April 28, 2014, $1.9 billion debt financing arrangement 11.0 Loss on debt extinguishment from July 26, 2011, $1.5 billion debt financing arrangement fees that were previously capitalized (2.1 ) Capitalized debt issuance costs from November 24, 2014, amendment to master note and security agreement 1.0 Amortization of debt issuance costs (3.8 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 20.0 Amortization of debt issuance costs (3.9 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 16.1
Schedule of Debt Issuance Costs	Activity impacting the Company's original issue discount for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , was as follows: Original Issue Discount Balance at January 1, 2014 $ 0.7 Original issue discount from April 28, 2014, $1.9 billion debt financing arrangement 3.0 Loss on debt extinguishment from July 26, 2011, $1.5 billion debt financing arrangement (0.6 ) Amortization of original issue discount (0.4 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 2.7 Amortization of original issue discount (0.5 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 2.2
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	The approximate annual principal amounts due on long-term debt, excluding $16.1 million for future amortization of debt issuance costs and $2.2 million for future amortization of original issue discount, at December 31, 2015 , were as follows: Principle Payments 2016 $ 95.5 2017 82.5 2018 90.4 2019 392.7 2020 35.9 2021 – 2025 636.0 2026 – 2030 18.8 2031 1.0 Total $ 1,352.8

Lease Obligations (Tables)

Lease Obligations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets	The components of capital lease assets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: 2015 2014 Leased equipment—gross $ 23.6 $ 37.1 Less: accumulated depreciation (10.9 ) (26.2 ) Leased equipment—net $ 12.7 $ 10.9
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases	The future maturities of capitalized leases at December 31, 2015 , were as follows: Future Maturities of Capitalized Leases 2016 $ 5.3 2017 4.8 2018 2.6 2019 1.2 2020 0.7 2021 and thereafter 0.7 Total minimum payments $ 15.3 Less: amounts representing interest (0.5 ) Present value of minimum payments $ 14.8 Less: current portion (5.1 ) Long-term capital lease obligations $ 9.7
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	The Company has various operating lease agreements. Future minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable leases at December 31, 2015 , were as follows: Future Minimum Rental Commitments 2016 $ 53.2 2017 46.7 2018 39.6 2019 32.2 2020 21.3 2021 and thereafter 44.0 Total $ 237.0

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign	Income taxes have been based on the following components of earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : 2015 2014 2013 United States $ (855.1 ) $ 57.4 $ 83.0 Foreign (63.3 ) (16.2 ) (26.3 ) Total $ (918.4 ) $ 41.2 $ 56.7
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	The components of income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , were as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Federal: Current $ 5.6 $ (11.6 ) $ 24.9 Deferred (281.4 ) 21.1 (7.8 ) State: Current 0.5 (0.9 ) 5.6 Deferred (13.9 ) 1.3 (1.4 ) Foreign: Current 3.6 5.9 3.9 Deferred 2.8 4.4 (1.9 ) Total income tax expense (benefit) $ (282.8 ) $ 20.2 $ 23.3
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	The following table outlines the reconciliation of differences between the Federal statutory tax rate and the Company's effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : 2015 2014 2013 Federal statutory rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Foreign rate differential 0.2 (4.5 ) 6.0 State taxes, net of federal benefit — (0.2 ) 4.3 Investment in United States subsidiaries 26.3 — — Nondeductible goodwill impairment (28.3 ) — — Nondeductible equity method investment impairment (0.6 ) — — Adjustment to valuation allowances (1.0 ) 26.1 13.7 Impact from foreign branches (0.3 ) 0.6 (5.8 ) Adjustment of deferred tax liabilities (0.1 ) 10.1 (1.8 ) Adjustment of uncertain tax positions (0.1 ) (22.9 ) 1.9 Domestic production activity deduction — (1.6 ) (6.0 ) Nondeductible transaction costs — 0.6 0.3 Other (0.3 ) 5.8 (6.5 ) Effective income tax rate 30.8 % 49.0 % 41.1 %
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	The significant deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: 2015 2014 Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss and other tax carryforwards $ 157.7 $ 151.6 Pension, postretirement and workers compensation benefits 90.5 98.2 Interest limitation 81.3 115.3 Accrued compensation 42.4 43.0 Accrued liabilities 28.8 24.4 Allowance for doubtful accounts 16.6 18.7 Other 21.8 24.8 Total deferred tax assets 439.1 476.0 Valuation allowance (164.4 ) (156.1 ) Net deferred tax assets $ 274.7 $ 319.9 Deferred tax liabilities: Property, plant and equipment $ (317.1 ) $ (359.0 ) Goodwill and intangible assets (3.2 ) (41.2 ) Investment in United States subsidiaries — (240.9 ) Other (13.4 ) (14.8 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (333.7 ) (655.9 ) Net deferred tax liabilities $ (59.0 ) $ (336.0 )
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies	The following table summarizes the Company's interest expense (income) related to tax uncertainties and penalties recognized during the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : 2015 2014 2013 Interest expense (income) $ — $ 0.8 $ (1.0 ) Penalties recognized (0.1 ) — (0.2 ) The following table summarizes the Company's liabilities for accrued interest and penalties related to income tax uncertainties at December 31, 2015 and 2014 : 2015 2014 Accrued interest Other current liabilities $ — $ 0.1 Other long-term liabilities 4.8 4.8 Total accrued interest $ 4.8 $ 4.9 Accrued penalties Other current liabilities $ — $ — Other long-term liabilities 0.4 0.5 Total accrued penalties $ 0.4 $ 0.5 The following table summarizes the activity of the Company's liability for unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : 2015 2014 2013 Balance at beginning of period $ 31.1 $ 44.5 $ 46.5 Additions for tax positions of the current year 0.7 0.5 0.1 Additions for tax positions of prior years 1.4 2.4 0.7 Reductions for tax positions of prior years (0.9 ) (5.1 ) (0.5 ) Settlements during the period (0.8 ) (0.3 ) (2.1 ) Lapses of applicable statutes of limitations (1.6 ) (10.8 ) (0.2 ) Foreign exchange and other (0.1 ) (0.1 ) — Balance at end of period $ 29.8 $ 31.1 $ 44.5

Other Long-Term Liabilities (Ta

Other Long-Term Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Long-Term Liabilities	The components of other long-term liabilities at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: 2015 2014 Single employer pension and postretirement obligations $ 136.0 $ 161.5 Multiemployer pension plans – withdrawal liability 31.0 39.1 Tax-related liabilities 22.2 17.4 Employee-related liabilities 64.6 67.6 Restructuring reserve 6.6 6.1 Other 40.1 47.6 Total $ 300.5 $ 339.3

Employee Retirement Plans (Tabl

Employee Retirement Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs	The components of the net periodic pension and postretirement benefit income for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , were as follows: Pension Benefits Postretirement Benefits 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Interest cost $ (26.9 ) $ (29.3 ) $ (28.2 ) $ — $ (0.1 ) $ (0.1 ) Expected return on plan assets 34.9 34.4 30.2 — — — Amortization of prior service credit — — — — 5.8 5.7 Amortization of actuarial gain (loss) — — (0.3 ) — 0.3 — Net periodic benefit income 8.0 5.1 1.7 — 6.0 5.6 Curtailment/settlement gain — — 2.1 — — — Termination gain — — — — 4.9 — Total income $ 8.0 $ 5.1 $ 3.8 $ — $ 10.9 $ 5.6
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures	The following table provides a reconciliation of the projected benefit obligation, fair value of plan assets and the funded status of the pension plans as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 : Pension Benefits 2015 2014 Changes in benefit obligation Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year $ (711.3 ) $ (635.2 ) Interest cost (26.9 ) (29.3 ) Actuarial gain (loss) 39.3 (104.1 ) Benefits paid 53.0 57.3 Projected benefit obligation, end of year $ (645.9 ) $ (711.3 ) Changes in plan assets Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year $ 548.6 $ 525.2 Actual return on plan assets (0.5 ) 44.4 Employer contributions 13.0 36.3 Benefits paid (53.0 ) (57.3 ) Fair value of plan assets, end of year $ 508.1 $ 548.6 Funded status $ (137.8 ) $ (162.7 )
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet	Amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: Pension Benefits 2015 2014 Current liabilities $ (1.8 ) $ (1.2 ) Noncurrent liabilities (136.0 ) (161.5 ) Total amount recognized $ (137.8 ) $ (162.7 )
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan, Reconciliation of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Prior to Deferred Tax Effects	The following table provides a reconciliation of the Company's accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) prior to any deferred tax effects at December 31, 2015 and 2014 : Pension Benefits Postretirement Benefits Actuarial Gain / (Loss), net Actuarial Gain / (Loss), net Prior Service Credit/(Cost) Total Balance at January 1, 2014 $ 50.6 $ (11.6 ) $ 22.6 $ 11.0 Amount arising during the period (95.2 ) — — — Amortization included in net earnings (loss) — (0.3 ) (5.8 ) (6.1 ) Impact of plan termination included in net earnings (loss) — 11.9 (16.8 ) (4.9 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ (44.6 ) $ — $ — $ — Amount arising during the period 3.7 — — — Balance at December 31, 2015 $ (40.9 ) $ — $ — $ —
Schedule of Assumptions Used	The weighted-average assumptions, separately for the pension and postretirement benefit plans, used to determine net periodic benefit costs for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , were as follows: Pension Benefits Postretirement Benefits 2015 2014 2013 2015 2014 2013 Discount rate (beginning of year rate) 3.90 % 4.80 % 3.90 % N/A 3.60 % 2.80 % Expected long-term return on plan assets 6.50 % 6.50 % 6.50 % N/A N/A N/A The weighted-average assumptions used to determine pension benefit obligations at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: Pension Benefits 2015 2014 Discount rate (end of year rate) 4.14 % 3.90 %
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments	An estimate of the Plans' future benefit payments to be made from funded qualified plans and unfunded non-qualified plans to plan participants at December 31, 2015 , were as follows: Pension Benefits 2016 $ 47.7 2017 46.4 2018 45.9 2019 45.1 2020 44.7 2021 – 2025 210.5 Thereafter 205.6 Total $ 645.9
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets	The fair values of the Company's pension plan assets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 , by asset category were as follows: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Asset Category Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Cash and cash equivalents $ 3.7 $ 3.7 $ — $ — $ 1.5 $ 1.5 $ — $ — Debt securities 228.4 — 228.4 — 187.6 — 187.6 — Equity securities 276.0 22.9 253.1 — 359.5 105.4 254.1 — Total $ 508.1 $ 26.6 $ 481.5 $ — $ 548.6 $ 106.9 $ 441.7 $ —

Earnings (Loss) Per Share Att50

Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Quad/Graphics Common Shareholders (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , are summarized as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Numerator: Net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders $ (641.9 ) $ 18.6 $ 32.5 Adjustments to net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders Allocation to participating securities — (0.3 ) (1.1 ) Net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders - adjusted $ (641.9 ) $ 18.3 $ 31.4 Denominator: Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding for all classes of common shares 47.9 47.5 47.0 Plus: effect of dilutive equity incentive instruments — 1.0 1.0 Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding for all classes of common shares 47.9 48.5 48.0 Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders: Basic $ (13.40 ) $ 0.39 $ 0.67 Diluted $ (13.40 ) $ 0.38 $ 0.65 Cash dividends paid per common share for all classes of common shares $ 1.20 $ 1.20 $ 1.20

Equity Incentive Programs (Tabl

Equity Incentive Programs (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock Options Activity	The following table is a summary of the stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2015 : Shares Under Option Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (millions) Outstanding at December 31, 2014 3,477,980 $ 21.05 4.7 $ 15.6 Granted — — Exercised (155,912 ) 14.03 Canceled/forfeited/expired (31,732 ) 23.14 Outstanding at December 31, 2015 3,290,336 $ 21.37 3.6 $ — Exercisable at December 31, 2015 3,174,420 $ 21.63 3.5 $ —
Schedule of Stock Option Exercises and Vesting Activity	The following table is a summary of the stock option exercises and vesting activity for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : 2015 2014 2013 Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 1.3 $ 1.5 $ 6.3 Cash received from stock option exercises 2.2 2.7 7.2 Total grant date fair value of stock options vested 1.8 3.4 3.7
Schedule of Performance Shares and Performance-based Units Activity	The following table is a summary of PS and PSU award activity for the year ended December 31, 2015 : Performance Shares Performance Share Units Shares Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Units Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Nonvested at December 31, 2014 343,568 $ 20.39 1.2 16,208 $ 20.50 1.2 Granted — — — — Vested — — — — Canceled/forfeited (343,568 ) 20.39 (16,208 ) 20.50 Nonvested at December 31, 2015 — $ — 0.0 — $ — 0.0
Schedule of Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity	The following table is a summary of RS and RSU award activity for the year ended December 31, 2015 : Restricted Stock Restricted Stock Units Shares Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) Units Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) Nonvested at December 31, 2014 1,311,544 $ 20.80 1.5 63,046 $ 20.21 1.2 Granted 603,377 22.87 113,792 17.78 Vested (269,677 ) 14.56 (12,608 ) 14.34 Forfeited (95,620 ) 22.93 (66,484 ) 22.52 Nonvested at December 31, 2015 1,549,624 $ 22.56 1.3 97,746 $ 16.58 1.7
Schedule of Deferred Stock Units Activity	The following table is a summary of DSU award activity for the year ended December 31, 2015 : Deferred Stock Units Units Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share Outstanding at December 31, 2014 110,804 $ 20.40 Granted 34,139 23.11 Dividend equivalents granted 11,864 14.06 Settled — — Forfeited — — Outstanding at December 31, 2015 156,807 $ 20.51

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [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) 80.0 December 31, 2015 35.4 4.6 40.0 December 31, 2014 34.7 5.3 40.0 December 31, 2013 33.8 6.2 40.0 Class B stock ($0.025 par value) 80.0 December 31, 2015 14.2 0.8 15.0 December 31, 2014 14.2 0.8 15.0 December 31, 2013 14.2 0.8 15.0 Class C stock ($0.025 par value) 20.0 December 31, 2015 — 0.5 0.5 December 31, 2014 — 0.5 0.5 December 31, 2013 — 0.5 0.5
Schedule of Dividend Activity	The following table details the dividend activity related to the then outstanding shares of common stock for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : Declaration Date Record Date Payment Date Dividend Amount per Share 2015 Q4 Dividend November 3, 2015 December 7, 2015 December 18, 2015 $ 0.30 Q3 Dividend August 4, 2015 September 7, 2015 September 18, 2015 0.30 Q2 Dividend May 5, 2015 June 8, 2015 June 19, 2015 0.30 Q1 Dividend February 23, 2015 March 9, 2015 March 20, 2015 0.30 2014 Q4 Dividend November 5, 2014 December 8, 2014 December 19, 2014 $ 0.30 Q3 Dividend August 5, 2014 September 8, 2014 September 19, 2014 0.30 Q2 Dividend May 19, 2014 June 9, 2014 June 20, 2014 0.30 Q1 Dividend February 26, 2014 March 12, 2014 March 21, 2014 0.30 2013 Q4 Dividend November 5, 2013 December 9, 2013 December 20, 2013 $ 0.30 Q3 Dividend August 6, 2013 September 9, 2013 September 20, 2013 0.30 Q2 Dividend May 20, 2013 June 10, 2013 June 21, 2013 0.30 Q1 Dividend March 4, 2013 March 18, 2013 March 29, 2013 0.30

Accumulated Other Comprehensi53

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component, Net of Tax	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of tax, for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , were as follows: Foreign Currency Translation Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Liability Total Balance at January 1, 2014 $ (43.3 ) $ 37.7 $ (5.6 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (45.4 ) (58.7 ) (104.1 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net earnings (loss) — (6.9 ) (6.9 ) Net other comprehensive loss (45.4 ) (65.6 ) (111.0 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ (88.7 ) $ (27.9 ) $ (116.6 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (45.9 ) 2.3 (43.6 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to net earnings (loss) 7.7 — 7.7 Net other comprehensive income (loss) (38.2 ) 2.3 (35.9 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ (126.9 ) $ (25.6 ) $ (152.5 )
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The details about the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net earnings (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , were as follows: Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components Year Ended December 31, Consolidated Statements of Operations Presentation 2015 2014 2013 Revaluation gain on sale of businesses (see Note 8) $ — $ — $ (2.4 ) Selling, general and administrative expenses Revaluation loss on sale of equity method investment (see Note 8) 7.7 — — Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges Amortization of prior service credits on postretirement benefit plans — (5.8 ) (5.7 ) Selling, general and administrative expenses Impact of income taxes — 2.2 2.2 Income tax expense (benefit) Amortization of prior service credits on postretirement benefit plans, net of tax — (3.6 ) (3.5 ) Net of tax Amortization of net actuarial loss on pension and postretirement benefit plans — (0.3 ) 0.3 Cost of sales Impact of income taxes — 0.1 (0.1 ) Income tax expense (benefit) Amortization of net actuarial loss on pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax — (0.2 ) 0.2 Net of tax Plan curtailments/settlements on pension and postretirement benefit plans — — (2.1 ) Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges Impact of income taxes — — 0.8 Income tax expense (benefit) Plan curtailment/settlements on pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax — — (1.3 ) Net of tax Postretirement benefit plan termination — (4.9 ) — Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges Impact of income taxes — 1.8 — Income tax expense (benefit) Postretirement benefit plan termination, net of tax — (3.1 ) — Net of tax Total reclassifications for the period 7.7 (11.0 ) (9.9 ) Impact of income taxes — 4.1 2.9 Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax $ 7.7 $ (6.9 ) $ (7.0 )

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	The following is a summary of segment information for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 : Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges Net Sales Operating Income(Loss) Depreciation and Amortization Capital Expenditures Goodwill Impairment Products Services Year ended December 31, 2015 United States Print and Related Services $ 3,651.8 $ 628.5 $ (706.1 ) $ 297.5 $ 121.5 $ 101.4 $ 778.3 International 378.5 18.9 (63.4 ) 26.1 11.5 38.8 30.0 Total operating segments 4,030.3 647.4 (769.5 ) 323.6 133.0 140.2 808.3 Corporate — — (60.5 ) 1.7 — 24.7 — Total $ 4,030.3 $ 647.4 $ (830.0 ) $ 325.3 $ 133.0 $ 164.9 $ 808.3 Year ended December 31, 2014 United States Print and Related Services $ 3,760.6 $ 645.2 $ 197.9 $ 305.3 $ 118.4 $ 52.1 $ — International 436.9 19.7 (11.2 ) 29.2 20.8 9.2 — Total operating segments 4,197.5 664.9 186.7 334.5 139.2 61.3 — Corporate — — (45.4 ) 1.9 — 6.0 — Total $ 4,197.5 $ 664.9 $ 141.3 $ 336.4 $ 139.2 $ 67.3 $ — Year ended December 31, 2013 United States Print and Related Services $ 3,746.2 $ 593.5 $ 230.7 $ 310.2 $ 136.3 $ 52.3 $ — International 440.4 15.8 (7.7 ) 28.6 13.2 9.6 — Total operating segments 4,186.6 609.3 223.0 338.8 149.5 61.9 — Corporate — — (80.8 ) 1.7 — 33.4 — Total $ 4,186.6 $ 609.3 $ 142.2 $ 340.5 $ 149.5 $ 95.3 $ — Total assets by segment at December 31, 2015 , and 2014 , were as follows: December 31, December 31, United States Print and Related Services $ 2,498.1 $ 3,492.4 International 327.2 445.2 Total operating segments 2,825.3 3,937.6 Corporate 22.2 71.2 Total $ 2,847.5 $ 4,008.8
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated	A reconciliation of operating income (loss) to earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities as reported in the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , was as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Operating income (loss) $ (830.0 ) $ 141.3 $ 142.2 Less: interest expense 88.4 92.9 85.5 Less: loss on debt extinguishment — 7.2 — Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities $ (918.4 ) $ 41.2 $ 56.7

Geographic Area and Product I55

Geographic Area and Product Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas	The table below presents the Company's net sales and long-lived assets for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , by geographic region. The amounts in this table differ from the segment data presented in Note 22 , " Segment Information ," because each operating segment includes operations in multiple geographic regions, based on the Company's management reporting structure. United States Europe Latin America Other Combined 2015 Net sales Products $ 3,617.5 $ 167.8 $ 219.1 $ 25.9 $ 4,030.3 Services 628.5 18.9 — — 647.4 Property, plant and equipment—net 1,512.2 86.1 73.1 4.4 1,675.8 Other intangible assets—net 93.0 16.6 0.9 — 110.5 Other long-term assets 54.4 0.3 10.6 0.2 65.5 2014 Net sales Products $ 3,742.0 $ 176.6 $ 269.1 $ 9.8 $ 4,197.5 Services 645.2 19.7 — — 664.9 Property, plant and equipment—net 1,660.6 95.2 99.5 0.2 1,855.5 Other intangible assets—net 141.6 2.2 5.3 — 149.1 Other long-term assets 52.2 0.2 0.4 — 52.8 2013 Net sales Products $ 3,725.3 $ 158.4 $ 292.8 $ 10.1 $ 4,186.6 Services 593.5 15.8 — — 609.3 Property, plant and equipment—net 1,699.2 113.1 113.0 0.2 1,925.5 Other intangible assets—net 209.3 3.3 9.2 — 221.8 Other long-term assets 47.6 0.4 0.5 — 48.5
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services	The table below presents the Company's consolidated net sales by products and services for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 . Products and Services 2015 2014 2013 Catalog, publications, retail inserts, books and directories $ 3,320.0 $ 3,536.0 $ 3,587.1 Direct mail and other printed products 650.4 598.0 531.6 Other 59.9 63.5 67.9 Total products $ 4,030.3 $ 4,197.5 $ 4,186.6 Logistics services $ 453.7 $ 483.7 $ 465.6 Imaging and other services 193.7 181.2 143.7 Total services 647.4 664.9 609.3 Total net sales $ 4,677.7 $ 4,862.4 $ 4,795.9

Separate Financial Informatio56

Separate Financial Information of Subsidiary Guarantors of Indebtedness (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Net sales $ 1,918.0 $ 2,755.0 $ 437.8 $ (433.1 ) $ 4,677.7 Cost of sales 1,459.5 2,378.6 355.9 (433.1 ) 3,760.9 Selling, general and administrative expenses 258.7 148.4 41.2 — 448.3 Depreciation and amortization 179.3 114.8 31.2 — 325.3 Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges 56.6 70.1 38.2 — 164.9 Goodwill impairment — 754.7 53.6 — 808.3 Total operating expenses 1,954.1 3,466.6 520.1 (433.1 ) 5,507.7 Operating income (loss) $ (36.1 ) $ (711.6 ) $ (82.3 ) $ — $ (830.0 ) Interest expense (income) 85.7 (2.3 ) 5.0 — 88.4 Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities (121.8 ) (709.3 ) (87.3 ) — (918.4 ) Income tax expense (benefit) (39.6 ) (249.1 ) 5.9 — (282.8 ) Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities (82.2 ) (460.2 ) (93.2 ) — (635.6 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated entities (559.7 ) (24.7 ) — 584.4 — Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities — — (6.3 ) — (6.3 ) Net earnings (loss) $ (641.9 ) $ (484.9 ) $ (99.5 ) $ 584.4 $ (641.9 ) Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — — — — Net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders $ (641.9 ) $ (484.9 ) $ (99.5 ) $ 584.4 $ (641.9 ) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Net sales $ 1,952.8 $ 2,886.7 $ 456.6 $ (433.7 ) $ 4,862.4 Cost of sales 1,505.3 2,426.2 394.1 (433.7 ) 3,891.9 Selling, general and administrative expenses 191.2 207.8 26.5 — 425.5 Depreciation and amortization 129.1 178.1 29.2 — 336.4 Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges 9.5 47.6 10.2 — 67.3 Total operating expenses 1,835.1 2,859.7 460.0 (433.7 ) 4,721.1 Operating income (loss) $ 117.7 $ 27.0 $ (3.4 ) $ — $ 141.3 Interest expense (income) 85.8 (0.8 ) 7.9 — 92.9 Loss on debt extinguishment 7.2 — — — 7.2 Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities 24.7 27.8 (11.3 ) — 41.2 Income tax expense (benefit) 20.6 (9.8 ) 9.4 — 20.2 Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities 4.1 37.6 (20.7 ) — 21.0 Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated entities 14.5 (2.4 ) — (12.1 ) — Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities — — (2.7 ) — (2.7 ) Net earnings (loss) $ 18.6 $ 35.2 $ (23.4 ) $ (12.1 ) $ 18.3 Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 0.3 — 0.3 Net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders $ 18.6 $ 35.2 $ (23.1 ) $ (12.1 ) $ 18.6 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations For the Year Ended December 31, 2013 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Net sales $ 1,923.8 $ 2,813.7 $ 457.6 $ (399.2 ) $ 4,795.9 Cost of sales 1,467.8 2,342.3 391.0 (399.2 ) 3,801.9 Selling, general and administrative expenses 176.2 205.5 34.3 — 416.0 Depreciation and amortization 136.5 175.1 28.9 — 340.5 Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges 12.0 67.4 15.9 — 95.3 Total operating expenses 1,792.5 2,790.3 470.1 (399.2 ) 4,653.7 Operating income (loss) $ 131.3 $ 23.4 $ (12.5 ) $ — $ 142.2 Interest expense (income) 79.2 (0.4 ) 6.7 — 85.5 Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities 52.1 23.8 (19.2 ) — 56.7 Income tax expense (benefit) 35.8 (14.0 ) 1.5 — 23.3 Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities 16.3 37.8 (20.7 ) — 33.4 Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated entities 16.2 (9.3 ) — (6.9 ) — Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities — — (2.5 ) — (2.5 ) Net earnings (loss) $ 32.5 $ 28.5 $ (23.2 ) $ (6.9 ) $ 30.9 Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 1.6 — 1.6 Net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders $ 32.5 $ 28.5 $ (21.6 ) $ (6.9 ) $ 32.5
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Year Ended December 31, 2013 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Net earnings (loss) $ 32.5 $ 28.5 $ (23.2 ) $ (6.9 ) $ 30.9 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 54.8 79.3 (21.2 ) (58.1 ) 54.8 Total comprehensive income (loss) 87.3 107.8 (44.4 ) (65.0 ) 85.7 Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — 1.6 — 1.6 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders $ 87.3 $ 107.8 $ (42.8 ) $ (65.0 ) $ 87.3 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Net earnings (loss) $ 18.6 $ 35.2 $ (23.4 ) $ (12.1 ) $ 18.3 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (111.0 ) (91.5 ) (47.5 ) 139.0 (111.0 ) Total comprehensive income (loss) (92.4 ) (56.3 ) (70.9 ) 126.9 (92.7 ) Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — 0.3 — 0.3 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders $ (92.4 ) $ (56.3 ) $ (70.6 ) $ 126.9 $ (92.4 ) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Net earnings (loss) $ (641.9 ) $ (484.9 ) $ (99.5 ) $ 584.4 $ (641.9 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (35.9 ) (1.8 ) (33.6 ) 35.4 (35.9 ) Total comprehensive income (loss) (677.8 ) (486.7 ) (133.1 ) 619.8 (677.8 ) Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — — — — Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders $ (677.8 ) $ (486.7 ) $ (133.1 ) $ 619.8 $ (677.8 )
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2015 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 2.3 $ 2.8 $ 5.7 $ — $ 10.8 Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts 507.5 53.3 87.9 — 648.7 Intercompany receivables — 1,007.7 — (1,007.7 ) — Inventories 95.8 138.5 45.8 — 280.1 Other current assets 24.7 20.0 7.0 — 51.7 Total current assets 630.3 1,222.3 146.4 (1,007.7 ) 991.3 Property, plant and equipment—net 849.6 652.8 173.4 — 1,675.8 Investment in consolidated entities 1,676.6 57.8 — (1,734.4 ) — Goodwill and intangible assets—net 46.9 27.1 36.5 — 110.5 Intercompany loan receivable 125.8 — — (125.8 ) — Other long-term assets 27.8 8.5 33.6 — 69.9 Total assets $ 3,357.0 $ 1,968.5 $ 389.9 $ (2,867.9 ) $ 2,847.5 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Accounts payable $ 203.7 $ 85.4 $ 69.7 $ — $ 358.8 Intercompany accounts payable 997.4 — 10.3 (1,007.7 ) — Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations 95.6 3.5 0.6 — 99.7 Other current liabilities 223.4 94.3 31.2 — 348.9 Total current liabilities 1,520.1 183.2 111.8 (1,007.7 ) 807.4 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations 1,242.5 5.3 1.8 — 1,249.6 Intercompany loan payable — 38.8 87.0 (125.8 ) — Other long-term liabilities 170.5 175.9 20.2 — 366.6 Total liabilities 2,933.1 403.2 220.8 (1,133.5 ) 2,423.6 Total shareholders' equity 423.9 1,565.3 169.1 (1,734.4 ) 423.9 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 3,357.0 $ 1,968.5 $ 389.9 $ (2,867.9 ) $ 2,847.5 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2014 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 1.9 $ 5.6 $ 2.1 $ — $ 9.6 Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts 577.5 65.6 123.1 — 766.2 Intercompany receivables — 847.9 — (847.9 ) — Inventories 111.9 133.4 42.5 — 287.8 Other current assets 26.1 35.2 9.0 — 70.3 Total current assets 717.4 1,087.7 176.7 (847.9 ) 1,133.9 Property, plant and equipment—net 959.5 701.9 194.1 — 1,855.5 Investment in consolidated entities 1,939.9 40.3 — (1,980.2 ) — Goodwill and intangible assets—net 0.6 892.2 31.8 — 924.6 Intercompany loan receivable 418.5 — — (418.5 ) — Other long-term assets 28.1 6.1 60.6 — 94.8 Total assets $ 4,064.0 $ 2,728.2 $ 463.2 $ (3,246.6 ) $ 4,008.8 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Accounts payable $ 251.1 $ 82.8 $ 73.0 $ — $ 406.9 Intercompany accounts payable 830.2 — 17.7 (847.9 ) — Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations 90.7 3.7 1.8 — 96.2 Other current liabilities 205.1 116.5 37.9 — 359.5 Total current liabilities 1,377.1 203.0 130.4 (847.9 ) 862.6 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations 1,298.4 9.4 1.6 — 1,309.4 Intercompany loan payable — 335.9 82.6 (418.5 ) — Other long-term liabilities 236.0 442.1 6.2 — 684.3 Total liabilities 2,911.5 990.4 220.8 (1,266.4 ) 2,856.3 Total shareholders' equity 1,152.5 1,737.8 242.4 (1,980.2 ) 1,152.5 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 4,064.0 $ 2,728.2 $ 463.2 $ (3,246.6 ) $ 4,008.8
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net cash from operating activities $ 229.9 $ 90.7 $ 27.5 $ — $ 348.1 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of property, plant and equipment (54.7 ) (63.9 ) (14.4 ) — (133.0 ) Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired (0.6 ) (63.4 ) (79.4 ) — (143.4 ) Intercompany investing activities (123.1 ) (159.6 ) (0.5 ) 283.2 — Other investing activities 13.9 34.0 11.8 — 59.7 Net cash from investing activities (164.5 ) (252.9 ) (82.5 ) 283.2 (216.7 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations (92.5 ) (3.4 ) — — (95.9 ) Borrowings on revolving credit facilities 1,413.7 — 48.8 — 1,462.5 Payments on revolving credit facilities (1,386.8 ) — (48.7 ) — (1,435.5 ) Payment of dividends (62.3 ) — — — (62.3 ) Intercompany financing activities 59.5 162.8 60.9 (283.2 ) — Other financing activities 3.4 (0.1 ) — — 3.3 Net cash from financing activities (65.0 ) 159.3 61.0 (283.2 ) (127.9 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents — 0.1 (2.4 ) — (2.3 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 0.4 (2.8 ) 3.6 — 1.2 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1.9 5.6 2.1 — 9.6 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 2.3 $ 2.8 $ 5.7 $ — $ 10.8 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net cash from operating activities $ 100.8 $ 194.0 $ (1.6 ) $ — $ 293.2 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of property, plant and equipment (48.7 ) (68.2 ) (22.3 ) — (139.2 ) Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired (7.0 ) (105.5 ) — — (112.5 ) Intercompany investing activities (189.0 ) (157.6 ) (0.1 ) 346.7 — Other investing activities (0.4 ) 26.9 1.0 — 27.5 Net cash from investing activities (245.1 ) (304.4 ) (21.4 ) 346.7 (224.2 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 1,047.0 — — — 1,047.0 Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations (802.1 ) (7.6 ) (58.1 ) — (867.8 ) Borrowings on revolving credit facilities 1,285.2 — 124.7 — 1,409.9 Payments on revolving credit facilities (1,451.1 ) — (126.5 ) — (1,577.6 ) Payment of dividends (61.2 ) — — — (61.2 ) Intercompany financing activities 137.6 128.2 80.9 (346.7 ) — Other financing activities (14.0 ) (8.0 ) — — (22.0 ) Net cash from financing activities 141.4 112.6 21.0 (346.7 ) (71.7 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents — (0.1 ) (0.7 ) — (0.8 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (2.9 ) 2.1 (2.7 ) — (3.5 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 4.8 3.5 4.8 — 13.1 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 1.9 $ 5.6 $ 2.1 $ — $ 9.6 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended December 31, 2013 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net cash from operating activities $ 106.6 $ 301.2 $ 33.3 $ — $ 441.1 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of property, plant and equipment (55.4 ) (81.0 ) (13.1 ) — (149.5 ) Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired (41.6 ) (250.3 ) — — (291.9 ) Intercompany investing activities (287.2 ) (212.9 ) — 500.1 — Other investing activities 6.2 4.6 — — 10.8 Net cash from investing activities (378.0 ) (539.6 ) (13.1 ) 500.1 (430.6 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations (95.3 ) (8.9 ) (8.3 ) — (112.5 ) Borrowings on revolving credit facilities 1,504.9 — 123.9 — 1,628.8 Payments on revolving credit facilities (1,345.1 ) — (129.9 ) — (1,475.0 ) Payment of dividends (56.4 ) — — — (56.4 ) Intercompany financing activities 255.6 252.8 (8.3 ) (500.1 ) — Other financing activities 9.4 (4.5 ) — — 4.9 Net cash from financing activities 273.1 239.4 (22.6 ) (500.1 ) (10.2 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents — — (4.1 ) — (4.1 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 1.7 1.0 (6.5 ) — (3.8 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 3.1 2.5 11.3 — 16.9 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 4.8 $ 3.5 $ 4.8 $ — $ 13.1

Basis of Presentation and Sum57

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Deferred income taxes		$ 0
Total current assets	$ 991.3	1,133.9
Other long-term assets	65.5	52.8	$ 48.5
Total assets	2,847.5	4,008.8
Long-term debt	1,239.9	1,299.7
Deferred income taxes	59	336
Total liabilities	2,423.6	2,856.3
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 2,847.5	4,008.8
December 31, 2014 as Originally Reported [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Deferred income taxes		48.4
Total current assets		1,182.3
Other long-term assets		72.8
Total assets		4,077.2
Long-term debt		1,319.7
Deferred income taxes		384.4
Total liabilities		2,924.7
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		4,077.2
Impact of Debt Issuance Costs [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Deferred income taxes		0
Total current assets		0
Other long-term assets		(20)
Total assets		(20)
Long-term debt		(20)
Deferred income taxes		0
Total liabilities		(20)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		(20)
Impact of Deferred Taxes [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Deferred income taxes		(48.4)
Total current assets		(48.4)
Other long-term assets		0
Total assets		(48.4)
Long-term debt		0
Deferred income taxes		(48.4)
Total liabilities		(48.4)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$ (48.4)

Basis of Presentation and Sum58

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Equity Method and Cost Method Investments) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2015
Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in investment required for equity method	50.00%
Ownership percentage in investment required for cost method	20.00%
Minimum [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in investment required for equity method	20.00%
Plural Editora e Grafica [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	49.00%

Basis of Presentation and Sum59

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Concentration Risk) (Details) - customer	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Sales [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Number of customer above concentration risk benchmark	0	0	0
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Number of customer above concentration risk benchmark	0	0
Minimum [Member] | Sales Revenue, Services, Net [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Percentage of concentration risk	10.00%
Minimum [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Sales [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Percentage of concentration risk	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%
Minimum [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Percentage of concentration risk	5.00%	5.00%

Basis of Presentation and Sum60

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Buildings [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Life	10 years
Buildings [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Life	40 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Life	5 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Life	15 years
Other [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Life	3 years
Other [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful Life	10 years

Basis of Presentation and Sum61

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Supplemental Cash Flow Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized		$ 76.5	$ 80.8	$ 74.2
Income taxes paid		1.5	3.5	22.9
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Capital lease additions		5.9	2.9	0
Leased equipment purchased through term loan		1,334.5	1,391.7
Acquisitions of businesses:
Fair value of assets acquired, net of cash		137	171.1	389.9
Liabilities assumed		(28.6)	(66.6)	(74.1)
Goodwill		33.8	5.1	8
Deferred payment for Proteus and Transpak acquisition (see Note 2)		0.6	5	(6)
Purchase price payable on business exchange transaction		0.6	(2.1)	0
Acquisition of businesses—net of cash acquired		143.4	112.5	291.9
Vertis [Member]
Acquisitions of businesses:
Deposit paid in 2012 related to Vertis acquisition (see Note 2)	$ (25.9)	0	0	(25.9)
Equipment [Member]
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Leased equipment purchased through term loan		$ 3.7	$ 0	$ 12.8

Basis of Presentation and Sum62

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Foreign currency transaction loss	$ 1.4	$ 5.9	$ 5.7
Research and development costs	$ 10.3	$ 11.3	$ 13.4
Maximum maturity period of highly liquid cash investments	3 months

Acquisitions and Strategic In63

Acquisitions and Strategic Investments (Acquisitions Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions

Aug. 25, 2015

Apr. 14, 2015

Feb. 03, 2015

May. 30, 2014

Feb. 05, 2014

Dec. 18, 2013

Nov. 07, 2013

Jan. 16, 2013

Oct. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2015

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Acquisition of businesses—net of cash acquired

$ 143.4

$ 112.5

$ 291.9

Goodwill

0

775.5

773.1

Specialty Finishing [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Payments for acquisition of business

$ 61.8

Cash acquired

0.1

Acquisition of businesses—net of cash acquired

61.7

Identifiable intangible assets

9.6

Goodwill

$ 3.5

Copac [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Payments for acquisition of business

$ 59.4

Cash acquired

$ 0.9

Estimated useful life

6 years

Acquisition of businesses—net of cash acquired

$ 58.5

Identifiable intangible assets

22.2

Goodwill

$ 23.5

Marin's [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Payments for acquisition of business

$ 31.1

Cash acquired

10.1

Acquisition of businesses—net of cash acquired

21

Identifiable intangible assets

17.9

Goodwill

$ 6.8

Brown Printing Company [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Payments for acquisition of business

$ 101.1

Estimated useful life

6 years

Acquisition of businesses—net of cash acquired

$ 97.5

Identifiable intangible assets

$ 4.7

Anselmo L. Morvillo S.A. (Argentina) [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Additional investment to increase ownership percentage

$ 6.5

Current ownership percentage

100.00%

UniGraphic [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Estimated useful life

6 years

Acquisition of businesses—net of cash acquired

$ 11.2

Identifiable intangible assets

$ 6.9

Proteus Packaging and Transpak Corporation [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Payments for acquisition of business

$ 43.1

0.6

$ 5

Estimated useful life

6 years

Identifiable intangible assets

$ 14.7

Goodwill

13.1

Purchase price

$ 48.7

Novia [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Estimated useful life

6 years

Identifiable intangible assets

$ 13.5

Purchase price

$ 13.3

Vertis [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Payments for acquisition of business

$ 25.9

$ 0

$ 0

$ 25.9

Estimated useful life

6 years

Identifiable intangible assets

$ 25.6

Purchase price

$ 265.4

Anselmo L. Morvillo S.A. (Argentina) [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Previous ownership percentage

85.00%

Previous noncontrolling ownership percentage

15.00%

Minimum [Member] | Specialty Finishing [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Estimated useful life

3 years

Minimum [Member] | Marin's [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Estimated useful life

3 years

Maximum [Member] | Specialty Finishing [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Estimated useful life

6 years

Maximum [Member] | Marin's [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Estimated useful life

8 years

Acquisitions and Strategic In64

Acquisitions and Strategic Investments (Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation/Purchase Price Allocation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	May. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 18, 2013	Jan. 16, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 0	$ 775.5		$ 773.1
Brown Printing Company [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents			$ 3.6
Accounts receivable			46.1
Other current assets			18.8
Property, plant and equipment			72.1
Identifiable intangible assets			4.7
Other long-term assets			7.5
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			(35.1)
Other long-term liabilities			(16.6)
Purchase price			$ 101.1
Vertis [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents						$ 4.1
Accounts receivable						133.4
Other current assets						40.5
Property, plant and equipment						127.8
Identifiable intangible assets						25.6
Current liabilities						(54)
Other long-term liabilities						(12)
Purchase price						$ 265.4
Proteus Packaging and Transpak Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable					$ 4.4
Other current assets					5.6
Property, plant and equipment					16.5
Identifiable intangible assets					14.7
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities					(3.9)
Other long-term liabilities					(1.7)
Goodwill					13.1
Purchase price					$ 48.7

Acquisitions and Strategic In65

Acquisitions and Strategic Investments (Pro Forma Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 4,677.7	$ 4,862.4	$ 4,795.9
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	$ (641.9)	$ 18.6	$ 32.5
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (13.40)	$ 0.38	$ 0.65
Vertis Holdings, Inc. and Brown Printing Company [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 5,007.6	$ 5,233.2
Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders		$ 17.8	$ 40.9
Pro forma diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders (in usd per share)		$ 0.36	$ 0.83

Restructuring, Impairment and66

Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges (Schedule of Restructuring Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Employee termination charges	$ 42.1	$ 30.6	$ 15.7
Impairment charges	95.3	14.4	21.8
Transaction-related charges (income)	(6.7)	2.6	4
Integration costs	5.1	11.2	25.2
Other restructuring charges	29.1	8.5	28.6
Total	$ 164.9	$ 67.3	$ 95.3

Restructuring, Impairment and67

Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges (Restructuring Activities) (Details) employee in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)facilityemployee	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Employee termination charges		$ 42,100,000	$ 30,600,000	$ 15,700,000
Integration costs		5,100,000	11,200,000	25,200,000
Other restructuring charge (gain)		29,100,000	8,500,000	28,600,000
Impairment charges		95,300,000	14,400,000	21,800,000
Impairment of machinery and equipment			8,000,000	11,700,000
Impairment of investments		18,600,000
Impairment of land and building			6,400,000	10,100,000
Impairment of intangible assets		7,200,000	0	0
Transaction-related charges (income)		(6,700,000)	2,600,000	4,000,000
Gain on contract termination		10,000,000
Professional fees		3,300,000
Restructuring liabilities		31,000,000	16,900,000
Long-term restructuring reserve		$ 6,600,000	6,100,000
Full-Time Equivalent [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Announced plant closures since inception | facility		31
Number of positions eliminated since inception | employee		10
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Employee termination charges		$ 42,100,000	30,600,000
Integration Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Integration costs		5,100,000	11,200,000
Facilities Idled [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other restructuring charge (gain)		11,700,000	7,700,000	14,400,000
Transaction Fee [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other restructuring charge (gain)			2,400,000
Equipment and Infrastructure Removal Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other restructuring charge (gain)		2,800,000	1,800,000	6,200,000
Contract Termination [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other restructuring charge (gain)		8,600,000	1,500,000	10,100,000
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other restructuring charge (gain)		29,100,000	8,500,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other restructuring charge (gain)			(4,900,000)	$ (2,100,000)
Impairment Charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment charges		95,300,000	14,400,000
Transaction-Related Charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Transaction-related charges (income)		(6,700,000)	$ 2,600,000
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring liabilities		31,000,000
Accounts Payable [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring liabilities		1,300,000
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Long-term restructuring reserve		6,600,000
Excluding Argentina
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment of machinery and equipment		54,700,000
Impairment of land and building		12,700,000
Impairment of intangible assets		7,100,000
ARGENTINA
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment charges		2,200,000
Restructuring Charges [Member] | Recovery of Uncollectible Receivables [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other restructuring charge (gain)		$ 6,000,000
Restructuring Charges [Member] | Quad Graphics Chile SA [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment of equity method investment	$ 16,700,000

Restructuring, Impairment and68

Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges (Schedule of Restructuring Reserves) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	$ 25.9	$ 28
Employee termination charges	42.1	30.6	$ 15.7
Impairment charges	95.3	14.4	21.8
Transaction-related charges (income)	(6.7)	2.6	4
Integration costs	5.1	11.2	25.2
Other restructuring charges	29.1	8.5	28.6
Restructuring expense	164.9	67.3	95.3
Cash payments	(49.9)	(58.9)
Non-cash adjustments	(102)	(10.5)
Balance, end of year	38.9	25.9	28
Employee Terminations [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	10	4.8
Employee termination charges	42.1	30.6
Cash payments	(27.3)	(25.1)
Non-cash adjustments	(0.4)	(0.3)
Balance, end of year	24.4	10	4.8
Impairment Charges [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	0	0
Impairment charges	95.3	14.4
Cash payments	0	0
Non-cash adjustments	(95.3)	(14.4)
Balance, end of year	0	0	0
Transaction-Related Charges [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	0.5	0.2
Transaction-related charges (income)	(6.7)	2.6
Cash payments	6.3	(2.3)
Non-cash adjustments	0	0
Balance, end of year	0.1	0.5	0.2
Integration Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	1.8	3.7
Integration costs	5.1	11.2
Cash payments	(5.1)	(11.6)
Non-cash adjustments	(0.4)	(1.5)
Balance, end of year	1.4	1.8	3.7
Other Restructuring Charges [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	13.6	19.3
Other restructuring charges	29.1	8.5
Cash payments	(23.8)	(19.9)
Non-cash adjustments	(5.9)	5.7
Balance, end of year	$ 13	$ 13.6	$ 19.3

Goodwill and Other Intangible69

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Aug. 25, 2015USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2015USD ($)	Apr. 14, 2015USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 775.5	$ 773.1	$ 773.1	$ 0					$ 775.5
Accumulated impairment loss				808.3					0
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, at beginning of year	775.5	773.1
Acquisitions	33.8	5.1	8
Goodwill impairment	(808.3)	0	0
Translation adjustment	(1)	(2.7)
Balance, at end of year	$ 0	775.5	773.1
United States Print and Related Services [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Number of reporting units	3
Goodwill	$ 751.3	746.2	746.2	0					751.3
Accumulated impairment loss				778.3
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, at beginning of year	751.3	746.2
Acquisitions		5.1
Goodwill impairment	(778.3)	0	0
Translation adjustment	0	0
Balance, at end of year	0	751.3	746.2
International [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	24.2	26.9	26.9	0					$ 24.2
Accumulated impairment loss				$ 30
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, at beginning of year	24.2	26.9
Acquisitions		0
Goodwill impairment	(30)	0	0
Translation adjustment	(1)	(2.7)
Balance, at end of year	0	$ 24.2	$ 26.9
Marin's [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill								$ 6.8
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisitions	6.8
Marin's [Member] | United States Print and Related Services [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisitions	0
Marin's [Member] | International [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisitions	6.8
Copac [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill							$ 23.5
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisitions	23.5
Copac [Member] | United States Print and Related Services [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisitions	23.5
Copac [Member] | International [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisitions	0
Specialty Finishing [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill					$ 3.5
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisitions	3.5
Specialty Finishing [Member] | United States Print and Related Services [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisitions	3.5
Specialty Finishing [Member] | International [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisitions	0
Core Print and Related Services Reporting Unit [Member] | United States Print and Related Services [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill						$ 640.8
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill impairment	(640.8)
Specialty Print and Related Services Reporting Unit [Member] | United States Print and Related Services [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill						115.6
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill impairment	(118.9)
Other United States Print and Related Services Reporting Unit [Member] | United States Print and Related Services [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill						$ 18.6
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill impairment	(18.6)
Latin America Reporting Unit [Member] | International [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill impairment	$ (23.3)

Goodwill and Other Intangible70

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Intangible Assets, Excluding Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 494,200,000	$ 463,600,000
Accumulated Amortization	(383,700,000)	(314,500,000)
Total	110,500,000	149,100,000
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	49,700,000
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 7,200,000	$ 0	$ 0
Trademarks, Patents, Licenses and Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period (Years)	7 years	5 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 22,100,000	$ 5,100,000
Accumulated Amortization	(5,500,000)	(3,800,000)
Total	$ 16,600,000	$ 1,300,000
Capitalized Software [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period (Years)	5 years	5 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 6,500,000	$ 6,700,000
Accumulated Amortization	(6,200,000)	(6,300,000)
Total	$ 300,000	$ 400,000
Acquired Technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period (Years)	5 years	5 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 6,200,000	$ 6,700,000
Accumulated Amortization	(5,900,000)	(5,900,000)
Total	$ 300,000	$ 800,000
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period (Years)	6 years	6 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 459,400,000	$ 445,100,000
Accumulated Amortization	(366,100,000)	(298,500,000)
Total	$ 93,300,000	$ 146,600,000

Goodwill and Other Intangible71

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense for other intangible assets	$ 79.6	$ 75.9	$ 70.3
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
2,016	49.4
2,017	17.8
2,018	17.5
2,019	13.3
2,020	8.2
2021 and thereafter	4.3
Total	$ 110.5	$ 149.1

Receivables (Details)

Receivables (Details) - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 57.8	$ 58.9	$ 70.8
Provisions	4.2	5.5	10.4
Write-offs	(12)	(9.9)	(15.4)
Divestitures	0	0	(6.4)
Translation and other	0.1	3.3	(0.5)
Balance at end of year	$ 50.1	$ 57.8	$ 58.9

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials and manufacturing supplies	$ 154.8	$ 185.4
Work in process	51	53.9
Finished goods	74.3	48.5
Total	$ 280.1	$ 287.8

Property, Plant and Equipment74

Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Land		$ 135.9	$ 143.4
Buildings		952.6	959.6
Machinery and equipment		3,603.9	3,600.7
Other	[1]	194.1	229.4
Construction in progress		24.2	40.1
Property, plant and equipment—gross		4,910.7	4,973.2
Less: accumulated depreciation		(3,234.9)	(3,117.7)
Property, plant and equipment—net		1,675.8	1,855.5	$ 1,925.5
Impairment charges related to restructuring		69.5	14.4	21.8
Depreciation expense		245.7	260.5	$ 270.2
Net book value of assets held for sale		$ 6.3	$ 1.8
[1]	Other consists of computer equipment, vehicles, furniture and fixtures, leasehold improvements and communication related equipment.

Equity Method Investments in 75

Equity Method Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 01, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Other restructuring charges			$ 29.1	$ 8.5	$ 28.6
Gross Profit (Loss)
Net sales			110.7	195.8	221.2
Operating loss			(10.6)	(3.6)	(0.7)
Net loss			$ (12.8)	(5.2)	(3.9)
Plural [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage			49.00%
Assets
Current assets			$ 28.9
Long-term assets			26.4
Total assets			55.3
Liabilities
Current liabilities			33.9
Long-term liabilities			4.9
Total liabilities			38.8
Plural and Chile [Member]
Assets
Current assets				77.9
Long-term assets				71.1
Total assets				149
Liabilities
Current liabilities				64.4
Long-term liabilities				10.9
Total liabilities				$ 75.3
Quad Graphics Chile SA [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	50.00%
Net sales proceeds	$ 10.5
Brazilian Entities [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of voting interests sold						100.00%
Net sales proceeds						$ 5.5
Restructuring Charges [Member] | Quad Graphics Chile SA [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Impairment charge		$ 16.7
Restructuring Charges [Member] | Recovery of Uncollectible Receivables [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Other restructuring charges			$ 6
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | Brazilian Entities [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Realized gain on disposal					$ 2.8

Accrued Liabilities (Details)

Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Employee-related liabilities	$ 177.3	$ 191.3
Restructuring liabilities	31	16.9
Tax liabilities	29.1	40.1
Interest and rent liabilities	11	13.5
Other	99.1	96.3
Total	$ 347.5	$ 358.1

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Remaining minimum amount committed	$ 14.9

World Color Press Insolvency 78

World Color Press Insolvency Proceedings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jul. 02, 2010
Bankruptcy Claims [Line Items]
Amounts owing in satisfaction of bankruptcy claims	$ 1.4	$ 1.4
Restricted Cash [Roll Forward]
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	31.2
Restricted Cash, Class 3 Claim payments	17.7	24.8	$ 4.5
Restricted cash refunded to Quad/Graphics	(17.5)	(18.9)
Restricted Cash, Non-cash adjustments	0	0
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of year	13.5	31.2
Increase (Decrease) in Unsecured Note [Roll Forward]
Unsecured Notes to be Issued, beginning of year	9	18
Unsecured Notes to be Issued, Class 3 Claim payments	(0.1)	(8)
Unsecured Notes to be Issued, Restricted cash refunded to Quad/Graphics	0	0
Unsecured Notes to be Issued, Non-cash adjustments	(1.8)	(1)
Unsecured Notes to be Issued, end of year	7.1	9	18
Class 3 Claims Unsecured Note Recovery [Member]
Bankruptcy Claims [Line Items]
Bankruptcy claims, percentage of unsecured note of allowed class 3 claim				50.00%
Bankruptcy claims, amount of unsecured note threshold				$ 75
Bankruptcy claims, prepayment redemption premium				5.00%
Restricted Cash [Roll Forward]
Restricted Cash, Class 3 Claim payments	(0.1)	(8)
Defeasance of Unsecured Notes to be Issued [Member]
Bankruptcy Claims [Line Items]
Bankruptcy claims, maximum potential payout				$ 89.2
Restricted Cash [Roll Forward]
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	29.1	56
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of year	11.5	29.1	$ 56
Other [Member]
Restricted Cash [Roll Forward]
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	2.1
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of year	2	2.1
Amounts owing in satisfaction of bankruptcy claims [Member] | Priority Cash Recovery [Member]
Bankruptcy Claims [Line Items]
Amounts owing in satisfaction of bankruptcy claims	1.4	$ 1.4
Restricted cash [Member]
Bankruptcy Claims [Line Items]
Bankruptcy claims, maximum potential payout	11.5
Unsecured notes to be issued [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Unsecured Note [Roll Forward]
Unsecured Notes to be Issued, end of year	$ 7.1

Debt (Details)

Debt (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2015	Oct. 10, 2014	Apr. 28, 2014	Apr. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Total debt					$ 1,334,500,000	$ 1,391,700,000
Debt issuance costs					(16,100,000)	(20,000,000)
Less: short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt					(94,600,000)	(92,000,000)
Long-term debt					1,239,900,000	1,299,700,000
Loss on debt extinguishment					0	(7,200,000)	$ 0
Proceeds from the sale of the Senior Unsecured Notes				$ 294,800,000
Fair value of total debt					1,200,000,000	1,300,000,000
Assets pledged as collateral					2,600,000,000
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Debt instrument, term			8 years
Equipment [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Total debt					3,700,000	0	12,800,000
Unsecured senior notes					$ 3,700,000		$ 17,100,000
Unsecured senior note percent					2.53%		4.75%
Debt instrument, term					7 years		5 years
Eliminated capital lease obligations							$ (4,300,000)
Master Note and Security Agreement [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Weighted Average Interest Rate					7.53%
Total debt					$ 260,400,000	316,600,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Letters of credit outstanding					48,300,000
Remaining borrowing capacity					$ 730,900,000
Unsecured Debt [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Weighted Average Interest Rate					7.00%
Total debt					$ 300,000,000	300,000,000
Unsecured senior notes			$ 300,000,000	$ 300,000,000	$ 300,000,000	300,000,000
Unsecured senior note percent			7.00%	7.00%
International Term Loan [Member] | Loans Payable [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Weighted Average Interest Rate					0.00%
Total debt					$ 0	0
International Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Unsecured senior notes					12,700,000
Remaining borrowing capacity					$ 12,700,000
Secured Debt [Member] | Equipment [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Weighted Average Interest Rate					4.18%
Total debt					$ 13,400,000	13,300,000
Other Debt Instruments [Member] | Other Debt Obligations [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Weighted Average Interest Rate					20.37%
Total debt					$ 2,200,000	3,100,000
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Debt issuance costs		$ (1,000,000)
Redemption of senior notes		108,800,000
Repayments of debt		$ 109,600,000
Loss on debt extinguishment						(1,000,000)
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member] | Discharge of Debt [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Loss on debt extinguishment						(1,000,000)
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Unsecured senior notes			$ 850,000,000	$ 850,000,000
Debt instrument, term			5 years
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Weighted Average Interest Rate					2.37%
Total debt					$ 70,800,000	43,900,000
Unsecured senior notes					$ 850,000,000	850,000,000
International Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Weighted Average Interest Rate					0.00%
Total debt					$ 0	200,000
Financing Agreement, April 2014 [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Senior secured credit facility			$ 1,600,000,000	1,600,000,000
Term Loan A [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Unsecured senior notes			$ 450,000,000	450,000,000
Debt instrument, term			5 years
Term Loan A [Member] | Loans Payable [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Weighted Average Interest Rate					2.36%
Total debt					$ 410,600,000	438,800,000
Unsecured senior notes					$ 450,000,000	450,000,000
Term Loan B [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Unsecured senior notes			$ 300,000,000	$ 300,000,000
Debt instrument, term			7 years
Term Loan B [Member] | Loans Payable [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Weighted Average Interest Rate					4.25%
Total debt					$ 293,200,000	295,800,000
Unsecured senior notes					$ 300,000,000	300,000,000
International Term Loan [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Unsecured senior notes	$ 19,600,000
Unsecured senior note percent	1.70%
Debt instrument, term	6 years
LIBOR [Member] | Term Loan A [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Basis spread on variable rate			2.00%
LIBOR [Member] | Term Loan B [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Basis spread on variable rate			3.25%
Alternative Base Rate [Member] | Term Loan A [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Basis spread on variable rate			1.00%
Alternative Base Rate [Member] | Term Loan B [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Basis spread on variable rate			2.25%
Minimum [Member] | LIBOR [Member] | Term Loan B [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Basis spread on variable rate			1.00%
Transaction Fee [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Loss on debt extinguishment						(200,000)
Loss on debt extinguishment [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount [Abstract]
Loss on debt extinguishment						$ (800,000)

Debt (Debt Issuance Costs) (Det

Debt (Debt Issuance Costs) (Details) - USD ($)	Nov. 28, 2014	Oct. 10, 2014	Apr. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Debt Issuance Cost				$ 16,100,000	$ 20,000,000
Loss on debt extinguishment				0	7,200,000	$ 0
Debt Issuance Costs [Roll Forward]
Debt issuance costs				20,000,000	13,900,000
Debt issuance costs				16,100,000	20,000,000	13,900,000
Amortization of debt issuance costs				(3,900,000)	(3,800,000)	(4,000,000)
Unamortized discount, beginning balance				2,700,000	700,000
Amortization of debt discount				(500,000)	(400,000)	(100,000)
Unamortized discount, ending balance				$ 2,200,000	2,700,000	$ 700,000
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Debt Issuance Costs [Roll Forward]
Amortization period of debt issuance costs			8 years
$1.5 billion debt financing arrangement [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Unsecured senior notes			$ 1,500,000,000
Debt Issuance Costs [Roll Forward]
Loss on extinguishment of debt					(2,100,000)
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Debt Issuance Cost		$ 1,000,000
Redemption of senior notes		$ 108,800,000
Loss on debt extinguishment					1,000,000
November 24, 2014 Amendment to Master Note [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Debt Issuance Cost	$ 1,200,000				1,000,000
$1.9 billion debt financing arrangement [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Unsecured senior notes			1,900,000,000
Debt Issuance Cost			14,300,000		11,000,000
Long-term Debt [Member] | $1.9 billion debt financing arrangement [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Debt Issuance Cost			11,000,000
Debt Issuance Costs [Roll Forward]
Debt Issuance, discount (premium) additions during period			$ 3,000,000
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] | November 24, 2014 Amendment to Master Note [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Debt Issuance Cost	$ 1,000,000
Discharge of Debt [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Loss on debt extinguishment					1,000,000
Discharge of Debt [Member] | November 24, 2014 Amendment to Master Note [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Loss on debt extinguishment					200,000
Discharge of Debt [Member] | $1.9 billion debt financing arrangement [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Loss on debt extinguishment					3,300,000
Loss on debt extinguishment [Member] | $1.5 billion debt financing arrangement [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Loss on debt extinguishment					(2,100,000)
Debt Issuance Costs [Roll Forward]
Write off of deferred debt discount premium					600,000
Loss on debt extinguishment [Member] | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Loss on debt extinguishment					800,000
Loss on debt extinguishment [Member] | November 24, 2014 Amendment to Master Note [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Loss on debt extinguishment					200,000
Debt Issuance Cost [Member] | $1.9 billion debt financing arrangement [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Loss on debt extinguishment					3,300,000
Original Issue Discount [Member] | $1.5 billion debt financing arrangement [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Loss on debt extinguishment					(600,000)
Original Issue Discount [Member] | $1.9 billion debt financing arrangement [Member]
Debt Issuance Costs [Roll Forward]
Debt Issuance, discount (premium) additions during period					$ 3,000,000

Debt (Debt Covenant Compliance)

Debt (Debt Covenant Compliance) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Covenant compliance, leverage ratio	2.89
Covenant compliance senior secured leverage ratio	2.26
Interest coverage	5.66
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Covenant compliance, leverage ratio	3.75
Covenant compliance senior secured leverage ratio	3.50
Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Covenant compliance, interest coverage	3.50
Financing Agreement, April 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Covenant compliance maximum annual dividend payment	$ 120,000,000
Financing Agreement, April 2014 [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior secured leverage ratio, payment restrictions on unsecured debt	3
Covenant compliance total leverage ratio	3
Covenant compliance unsecured total leverage ratio	3.50

Debt (Schedule of Maturities of

Debt (Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Future amortization of debt issuance costs	$ 16.1	$ 20	$ 13.9
Future amortization of original issue discount	2.2	$ 2.7	$ 0.7
Long-term Debt, by Maturity [Abstract]
2,016	95.5
2,017	82.5
2,018	90.4
2,019	392.7
2,020	35.9
2021 – 2025	636
2026 – 2030	18.8
2,031	1
Total Debt, Excluding Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs and Original Issue Discount	$ 1,352.8

Lease Obligations (Schedule of

Lease Obligations (Schedule of Capital Leased Assets) (Details) - Machinery and Equipment [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Leased equipment—gross	$ 23.6	$ 37.1
Less: accumulated depreciation	(10.9)	(26.2)
Leased equipment—net	$ 12.7	$ 10.9

Lease Obligations (Schedule o84

Lease Obligations (Schedule of Future Minimum Capital Lease Payments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2,016	$ 5.3
2,017	4.8
2,018	2.6
2,019	1.2
2,020	0.7
2021 and thereafter	0.7
Total minimum payments	15.3
Less: amounts representing interest	(0.5)
Present value of minimum payments	14.8
Less: current portion	(5.1)	$ (4.2)
Long-term capital lease obligations	$ 9.7	$ 9.7

Lease Obligations (Schedule o85

Lease Obligations (Schedule of Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2,016	$ 53.2
2,017	46.7
2,018	39.6
2,019	32.2
2,020	21.3
2021 and thereafter	44
Total	237
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net [Abstract]
Rent expense under operating leases	$ 44.8	$ 39.6	$ 36.9

Income Taxes (Income (Loss) Bef

Income Taxes (Income (Loss) Before Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
United States	$ (855.1)	$ 57.4	$ 83
Foreign	(63.3)	(16.2)	(26.3)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	$ (918.4)	$ 41.2	$ 56.7

Income Taxes (Components of Inc

Income Taxes (Components of Income Tax Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Federal:
Current	$ 5.6	$ (11.6)	$ 24.9
Deferred	(281.4)	21.1	(7.8)
State:
Current	0.5	(0.9)	5.6
Deferred	(13.9)	1.3	(1.4)
Foreign:
Current	3.6	5.9	3.9
Deferred	2.8	4.4	(1.9)
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$ (282.8)	$ 20.2	$ 23.3

Income Taxes (Goodwill Impairme

Income Taxes (Goodwill Impairment Impact on Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill Impairment Impact on Income Taxes [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment	$ 808.3	$ 0	$ 0
Nondeductible non-cash goodwill impairment charges	743
Tax deductible portion of goodwill impairment	65.3
United States Print and Related Services [Member]
Goodwill Impairment Impact on Income Taxes [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment	778.3	$ 0	$ 0
Goodwill Impairment [Member]
Goodwill Impairment Impact on Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax benefit related to goodwill impairment	(265.9)
Goodwill Impairment [Member] | Impact on Deductible Goodwill [Member]
Goodwill Impairment Impact on Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax benefit	(24.5)
Goodwill Impairment [Member] | United States Print and Related Services [Member] | Impact on Reduction of Deferred Tax Liability [Member]
Goodwill Impairment Impact on Income Taxes [Line Items]
Deferred tax benefit	$ (241.4)

Income Taxes (Effective Income

Income Taxes (Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Federal statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Foreign rate differential	0.20%	(4.50%)	6.00%
State taxes, net of federal benefit	0.00%	(0.20%)	4.30%
Investment in United States subsidiaries	26.30%	0.00%	0.00%
Adjustment to valuation allowances	(1.00%)	26.10%	13.70%
Impact from foreign branches	(0.30%)	0.60%	(5.80%)
Adjustment of deferred tax liabilities	(0.10%)	10.10%	(1.80%)
Adjustment of uncertain tax positions	(0.10%)	(22.90%)	1.90%
Domestic production activity deduction	(0.00%)	(1.60%)	(6.00%)
Nondeductible transaction costs	0.00%	0.60%	0.30%
Other	(0.30%)	5.80%	(6.50%)
Effective income tax rate	30.80%	49.00%	41.10%
Goodwill Impairment [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Nondeductible expense	(28.30%)	(0.00%)	(0.00%)
Equity Method Investments [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Nondeductible expense	(0.60%)	(0.00%)	(0.00%)

Income Taxes (Components of Def

Income Taxes (Components of Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss and other tax carryforwards	$ 157.7	$ 151.6
Pension, postretirement and workers compensation benefits	90.5	98.2
Interest limitation	81.3	115.3
Accrued compensation	42.4	43
Accrued liabilities	28.8	24.4
Allowance for doubtful accounts	16.6	18.7
Other	21.8	24.8
Total deferred tax assets	439.1	476
Valuation allowance	(164.4)	(156.1)
Net deferred tax assets	274.7	319.9
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	(317.1)	(359)
Goodwill and intangible assets	(3.2)	(41.2)
Investment in United States subsidiaries	0	(240.9)
Other	(13.4)	(14.8)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(333.7)	(655.9)
Net deferred tax liabilities	(59)	$ (336)
Tax credit carryforward, not subject to expiration	20.3
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Deferred tax assets:
Valuation allowance	(49.4)
Deferred tax liabilities:
Net operating loss carryforwards	142
Net operating loss carryforwards, not subject to expiration	48.7
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Deferred tax assets:
Valuation allowance	(54.5)
Deferred tax liabilities:
Net operating loss carryforwards	7.4
Capital Loss Carryforwards	155.6
Tax credit carryforward	1.7
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Deferred tax assets:
Valuation allowance	(60.5)
Deferred tax liabilities:
Net operating loss carryforwards	675.3
Capital Loss Carryforwards	96.1
Tax credit carryforward	46.1
Expires in 2017 [Member] | Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Deferred tax liabilities:
Capital Loss Carryforwards	149.4
Expires in 2017 [Member] | State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Deferred tax liabilities:
Capital Loss Carryforwards	92.5
Expires in 2019 [Member] | Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Deferred tax liabilities:
Capital Loss Carryforwards	6.2
Expires in 2019 [Member] | State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Deferred tax liabilities:
Capital Loss Carryforwards	$ 3.6

Income Taxes (Income Tax Uncert

Income Taxes (Income Tax Uncertainties) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 31.1	$ 44.5	$ 46.5
Additions for tax positions of the current year	0.7	0.5	0.1
Additions for tax positions of prior years	1.4	2.4	0.7
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(0.9)	(5.1)	(0.5)
Settlements during the period	(0.8)	(0.3)	(2.1)
Lapses of applicable statutes of limitations	(1.6)	(10.8)	(0.2)
Foreign exchange and other	(0.1)	(0.1)	0
Balance at end of period	29.8	31.1	44.5
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact the effective tax rate, if recognized	29.8
Interest expense (income)	0	0.8	(1)
Penalties recognized	(0.1)	$ 0	$ (0.2)
Resolution of Audits or Statute Expirations [Member]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reasonably possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits	$ 1

Income Taxes (Interest and Pena

Income Taxes (Interest and Penalties) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Total accrued interest	$ 4.8	$ 4.9
Total accrued penalties	0.4	0.5
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Accrued interest	0	0.1
Accrued penalties	0	0
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Accrued interest	4.8	4.8
Accrued penalties	$ 0.4	$ 0.5

Financial Instruments and Fai93

Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Details)	Dec. 31, 2015contract
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Foreign currency exchange contracts	0

Other Long-Term Liabilities (De

Other Long-Term Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Single employer pension and postretirement obligations	$ 136	$ 161.5
Multiemployer pension plans – withdrawal liability	31	39.1
Tax-related liabilities	22.2	17.4
Employee-related liabilities	64.6	67.6
Restructuring reserve	6.6	6.1
Other	40.1	47.6
Total	$ 300.5	$ 339.3

Employee Retirement Plans (Defi

Employee Retirement Plans (Defined Contribution Plans) (Details) - Quad/Graphics Diversified Plan [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 1,900
Defined contribution plan, cost recognized	$ 16.6	$ 14.6	$ 13.2

Employee Retirement Plans (Net

Employee Retirement Plans (Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Pension Benefits [Member]
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Interest cost	$ (26.9)	$ (29.3)	$ (28.2)
Expected return on plan assets	34.9	34.4	30.2
Amortization of prior service credit	0	0	0
Amortization of actuarial gain (loss)	0	0	(0.3)
Net periodic benefit income	8	5.1	1.7
Total income	8	5.1	3.8
Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Interest cost	0	(0.1)	(0.1)
Expected return on plan assets	0	0	0
Amortization of prior service credit	0	5.8	5.7
Amortization of actuarial gain (loss)	0	0.3	0
Net periodic benefit income	0	6	5.6
Total income	0	10.9	5.6
Curtailment/Settlement Gain [Member] | Pension Benefits [Member]
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Curtailment/settlement gain	0	0	2.1
Curtailment/Settlement Gain [Member] | Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Curtailment/settlement gain	0	0	0
Termination Gain [Member] | Pension Benefits [Member]
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Curtailment/settlement gain	0	0	0
Termination Gain [Member] | Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Curtailment/settlement gain	$ 0	$ 4.9	$ 0

Employee Retirement Plans (Reco

Employee Retirement Plans (Reconciliation of Projected Benefit Obligation, Fair Value of Plan Assets, and Funded Status) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Changes in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	$ 548.6
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	508.1	$ 548.6
Pension Benefits [Member]
Changes in benefit obligation
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year	(711.3)	(635.2)
Interest cost	(26.9)	(29.3)	$ (28.2)
Actuarial gain (loss)	39.3	(104.1)
Benefits paid	53	57.3
Projected benefit obligation, end of year	(645.9)	(711.3)	(635.2)
Changes in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	548.6	525.2
Actual return on plan assets	(0.5)	44.4
Employer contributions	13	36.3
Benefits paid	(53)	(57.3)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	508.1	548.6	$ 525.2
Funded status
Funded status	$ (137.8)	$ (162.7)

Employee Retirement Plans (Accu

Employee Retirement Plans (Accumulated Benefit Obligations, Amounts Recognized on Balance Sheets, and Reconciliation of AOCI) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Amount arising during the period	$ 3,700,000	$ (95,200,000)	$ 133,600,000
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Current liabilities	(1,800,000)	(1,200,000)
Noncurrent liabilities	(136,000,000)	(161,500,000)
Total amount recognized	(137,800,000)	(162,700,000)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Amortization of amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as components of net periodic pension income	0
Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before Tax, beginning balance	0	11,000,000
Amount arising during the period	0	0
Amortization included in net earnings (loss)		(6,100,000)
Plan curtailments included in net loss		(4,900,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before Tax, ending balance	0	0	11,000,000
Actuarial Gain (Loss), net [Member] | Pension Benefits [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before Tax, beginning balance	(44,600,000)	50,600,000
Amount arising during the period	3,700,000	(95,200,000)
Amortization included in net earnings (loss)		0
Plan curtailments included in net loss		0
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before Tax, ending balance	(40,900,000)	(44,600,000)	50,600,000
Actuarial Gain (Loss), net [Member] | Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before Tax, beginning balance	0	(11,600,000)
Amount arising during the period	0	0
Amortization included in net earnings (loss)		(300,000)
Plan curtailments included in net loss		11,900,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before Tax, ending balance	0	0	(11,600,000)
Prior Service Credit (Cost) [Member] | Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before Tax, beginning balance	0	22,600,000
Amount arising during the period	0	0
Amortization included in net earnings (loss)		(5,800,000)
Plan curtailments included in net loss		(16,800,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before Tax, ending balance	0	0	22,600,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Termination [Member] | Pension Benefits [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Curtailment/settlement gain	0	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Termination [Member] | Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Curtailment/settlement gain	0	4,900,000	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Termination [Member] | Actuarial Gain (Loss), net [Member] | Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Reduction of plan obligations		3,700,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments [Member] | Pension Benefits [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Curtailment/settlement gain	0	0	2,100,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments [Member] | Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Curtailment/settlement gain	$ 0	0	0
Restructuring Charges [Member] | Defined Benefit Plan, Termination [Member] | Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Curtailment/settlement gain		$ 4,900,000
Restructuring Charges [Member] | Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments [Member] | Pension Benefits [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Curtailment/settlement gain			$ 2,100,000

Employee Retirement Plans (Weig

Employee Retirement Plans (Weighted Average Assumptions) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Pension Benefits [Member]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31,
Discount rate (beginning of year rate)	3.90%	4.80%	3.90%
Expected long-term return on plan assets	6.50%	6.50%	6.50%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31,
Discount rate (end of year rate)	4.14%	3.90%
Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31,
Discount rate (beginning of year rate)		3.60%	2.80%

Employee Retirement Plans (Esti

Employee Retirement Plans (Estimated Contributions and Benefit Payments) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Qualified [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated future employer contributions in next fiscal year	$ 0.4
Non-qualified [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated future employer benefit payments in next fiscal year	1.9
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Benefit Payments
2,016	47.7
2,017	46.4
2,018	45.9
2,019	45.1
2,020	44.7
2021 – 2025	210.5
Thereafter	205.6
Total	$ 645.9

Employee Retirement Plans (Plan

Employee Retirement Plans (Plan Assets and Investment Strategy) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 508.1	$ 548.6
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	26.6	106.9
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	481.5	441.7
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	3.7	1.5
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	3.7	1.5
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 0	0
Debt Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets, Target Allocations [Abstract]
Target allocation percentage of assets	45.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 228.4	187.6
Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	228.4	187.6
Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 0	$ 0
Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets, Target Allocations [Abstract]
Target allocation percentage of assets	55.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Actual plan asset allocations	54.00%	66.00%
Fair value of plan assets	$ 276	$ 359.5
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	22.9	105.4
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	253.1	254.1
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 0	$ 0
Debt Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Actual plan asset allocations	46.00%	34.00%

Employee Retirement Plans (Mult

Employee Retirement Plans (Multiemployer Pension Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jul. 02, 2010
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Withdrawal liability	$ 47.6			$ 98.6
Multiemployer plans, plan contributions	11.4	$ 13.9	$ 14.4
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Withdrawal liability	31
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Withdrawal liability	11.1
Unsecured Notes [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Withdrawal liability	$ 5.5
Graphics Communications International Union Employer Retirement Fund [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Funded percentage of plan (less than)	65.00%
Projected period for accumulated funding deficit	4 years
Graphics Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters National PensionFund [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Funded percentage of plan (less than)	65.00%

Earnings (Loss) Per Share At103

Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Quad/Graphics Common Shareholders (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Decrease to basic and diluted earning per share due to participating securities														$ (0.01)	$ (0.02)
Numerator:
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders													$ (641.9)	$ 18.6	$ 32.5
Allocation to participating securities													0	(0.3)	(1.1)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders - adjusted													$ (641.9)	$ 18.3	$ 31.4
Denominator:
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding for all classes of common shares (in shares)													47.9	47.5	47
Plus: effect of dilutive equity incentive instruments (in shares)													0	1	1
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding for all classes of common shares (in shares)													47.9	48.5	48
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders:
Earnings per share attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders													$ (13.40)	$ 0.39	$ 0.67
Earnings per share attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders													(13.40)	0.38	0.65
Cash dividends paid per common share for all classes of common shares	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 1.20	$ 1.20	$ 1.20
Stock Options [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive equity instruments (in shares)														1.8	1.6

Equity Incentive Programs (Addi

Equity Incentive Programs (Additional Information) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares of Class A stock reserved for issuance	7,871,652
Shares available for issuance	1,565,996
Vesting period	4 years
Stock-based compensation charges	$ 7,200,000	$ 17,300,000	$ 18,600,000
Total future compensation expense	15,400,000
Tax benefit on equity award activity	$ 2,800,000	800,000	2,200,000
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	3 years
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	4 years
Estimated Expense in 2016 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total future compensation expense	$ 9,600,000
Estimated Expense in 2017 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total future compensation expense	5,100,000
Estimated Expense in 2018 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total future compensation expense	700,000
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total future compensation expense	0
Compensation expense recognized	$ 200,000	$ 7,200,000	$ 10,800,000

Equity Incentive Programs (Sche

Equity Incentive Programs (Schedule of Stock Option Activity RollForward) (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period			4 years
Total future compensation expense	$ 15,400,000		$ 15,400,000
Shares Under Option
Granted, Shares Under Option (in shares)			0	0	0
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percent vested at the one year anniversary date			0.00%
Percent vested at the two year anniversary date			33.33%
Percent vested at the third year anniversary date			33.33%
Percent vested at the four year anniversary date			33.34%
Compensation expense recognized			$ 200,000	$ 7,200,000	$ 10,800,000
Total future compensation expense	$ 0		$ 0
Shares Under Option
Outstanding, beginning of year, Shares Under Option (in shares)			3,477,980
Granted, Shares Under Option (in shares)			0
Exercised, Shares Under Option (in shares)			(155,912)
Canceled/forfeited/expired, Shares Under Option (in shares)			(31,732)
Outstanding, end of year, Shares Under Option (in shares)	3,290,336	3,477,980	3,290,336	3,477,980
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, beginning of year, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in usd per share)			$ 21.05
Stock options granted weighted aver fair value (in usd per share)			0
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in usd per share)			14.03
Cancelled/forfeited/expired/modified, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in usd per share)			23.14
Outstanding, end of year, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in usd per share)	$ 21.37	$ 21.05	$ 21.37	$ 21.05
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)
Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	3 years 7 months	4 years 8 months
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (millions)
Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 0	$ 15,600,000	$ 0	$ 15,600,000
Exercisable at December 31, 2015, Shares Under Option	3,174,420		3,174,420
Exercisable at December 31, 2015, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in usd per share)	$ 21.63		$ 21.63
Exercisable at December 31, 2015, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)	3 years 6 months
Exercisable at December 31, 2015, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 0		$ 0
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period			3 years
Annual Anniversary Grant Date of Award [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options expiration date			10 years
Termination for Death [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options expiration date			24 months
Termination for Retirement or Disability [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options expiration date			36 months
Employment Terminated, Any Other Reason [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options expiration date			90 days

Equity Incentive Programs (S106

Equity Incentive Programs (Schedule of Share-based Compensation Activity) (Details) - Stock Options [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$ 1.3	$ 1.5	$ 6.3
Cash received from stock option exercises	2.2	2.7	7.2
Total grant date fair value of stock options vested	$ 1.8	$ 3.4	$ 3.7

Equity Incentive Programs (S107

Equity Incentive Programs (Schedule of PSU and PSU Rollforward) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period			4 years
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Total future compensation expense	$ 15.4		$ 15.4
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period			3 years
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period			4 years
Performance Shares [Member]
Shares
Nonvested at beginning of year, (in shares)			343,568
Granted, Units (in shares)			0	0	389,930
Vested (in shares)			0
Forfeited, Units (in shares)			(343,568)
Nonvested at end of year, (in shares)	0	343,568	0	343,568
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Nonvested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)			$ 20.39
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)			0		$ 20.39
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)			20.39
Nonvested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)	$ 0	$ 20.39	$ 0	$ 20.39
Nonvested, Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	0 years	1 year 2 months
Performance Share Units [Member]
Shares
Nonvested at beginning of year, (in shares)			16,208
Granted, Units (in shares)			0	0	16,208
Vested (in shares)			0
Forfeited, Units (in shares)			(16,208)
Nonvested at end of year, (in shares)	0	16,208	0	16,208
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Nonvested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)			$ 20.50
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)			0		$ 20.50
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)			20.50
Nonvested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)	$ 0	$ 20.50	$ 0	$ 20.50
Nonvested, Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	0 years	1 year 2 months
Performance Shares and Performance Share Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period					3 years
Number of days dividends will be paid after vesting, maximum			45 days
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Compensation expense recognized			$ (4.5)	$ 2.2	$ 2.3
Total future compensation expense	$ 0		$ 0
Performance Shares and Performance Share Units [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance target range for payable shares			0.00%
Performance Shares and Performance Share Units [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance target range for payable shares			200.00%

Equity Incentive Programs (S108

Equity Incentive Programs (Schedule of Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Total future compensation expense	$ 15.4		$ 15.4
Estimated Expense in 2016 [Member]
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Total future compensation expense	9.6		9.6
Estimated Expense in 2017 [Member]
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Total future compensation expense	5.1		5.1
Estimated Expense in 2018 [Member]
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Total future compensation expense	$ 0.7		$ 0.7
Restricted Stock [Member]
Shares
Nonvested at beginning of year, (in shares)			1,311,544
Granted, Units (in shares)			603,377	706,490	408,146
Vested (in shares)			(269,677)
Forfeited, Units (in shares)			(95,620)
Nonvested at end of year, (in shares)	1,549,624	1,311,544	1,549,624	1,311,544
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Nonvested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)			$ 20.80
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)			22.87	$ 23.44	$ 20.39
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)			14.56
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)			22.93
Nonvested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)	$ 22.56	$ 20.80	$ 22.56	$ 20.80
Nonvested, Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	1 year 4 months	1 year 6 months
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Shares
Nonvested at beginning of year, (in shares)			63,046
Granted, Units (in shares)			113,792	17,767	32,671
Vested (in shares)			(12,608)
Forfeited, Units (in shares)			(66,484)
Nonvested at end of year, (in shares)	97,746	63,046	97,746	63,046
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Nonvested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)			$ 20.21
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)			17.78	$ 23.45	$ 20.72
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)			14.34
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)			22.52
Nonvested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)	$ 16.58	$ 20.21	$ 16.58	$ 20.21
Nonvested, Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	1 year 8 months	1 year 2 months
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Compensation expense recognized			$ 10.7	$ 7.3	$ 4.8
Total future compensation expense	$ 15.4		15.4
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Estimated Expense in 2016 [Member]
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Total future compensation expense	9.6		9.6
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Estimated Expense in 2017 [Member]
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Total future compensation expense	5.1		5.1
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Estimated Expense in 2018 [Member]
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Total future compensation expense	$ 0.7		$ 0.7

Equity Incentive Programs (Defe

Equity Incentive Programs (Deferred Stock Unit Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Number of shares each deferred stock unit will convert to upon the earlier of the separation date of the grantee or the second anniversary of the grant date	1
Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) [Member]
Units
Outstanding, Units, beginning balance (in shares)	110,804
Granted, Units (in shares)	34,139	26,316	33,115
Dividend equivalents granted, Units (in shares)	11,864	5,392	3,529
Settled, Units (in shares)	0
Forfeited, Units (in shares)	0
Outstanding, Units, ending balance (in shares)	156,807	110,804
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, beginning balance (in usd per share)	$ 20.40
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)	23.11	$ 23.45	$ 20.39
Dividend equivalents granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)	14.06
Settled, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in usd per share)	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	0
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, ending balance (in usd per share)	$ 20.51	$ 20.40
Compensation expense recognized	$ 0.8	$ 0.6	$ 0.7

Shareholders' Equity (Schedule

Shareholders' Equity (Schedule of Stock by Class) (Details)	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)votestockclass$ / sharesshares	Sep. 30, 2015$ / shares	Jun. 30, 2015$ / shares	Mar. 31, 2015$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2014$ / sharesshares	Sep. 30, 2014$ / shares	Jun. 30, 2014$ / shares	Mar. 31, 2014$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2013$ / sharesshares	Sep. 30, 2013$ / shares	Jun. 30, 2013$ / shares	Mar. 31, 2013$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)votestockclass$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2014$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2013$ / sharesshares	Sep. 06, 2011USD ($)
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of classes of common stock | stockclass	3												3
Treasury stock, shares	5,900,000				6,600,000								5,900,000	6,600,000
Preferred stock authorized (in shares)	500,000				500,000				500,000				500,000	500,000	500,000
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per shares) | $ / shares	$ 0.01				$ 0.01				$ 0.01				$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Cash dividends paid per common share for all classes of common shares | $ / shares	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 1.20	$ 1.20	$ 1.20
Preferred stock issued	0				0				0				0	0	0
Dividends declared (in usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30
Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Authorized Shares	80,000,000				80,000,000				80,000,000				80,000,000	80,000,000	80,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	35,400,000				34,700,000				33,800,000				35,400,000	34,700,000	33,800,000
Treasury stock, shares	4,600,000				5,300,000				6,200,000				4,600,000	5,300,000	6,200,000
Issued Common Stock	40,000,000				40,000,000				40,000,000				40,000,000	40,000,000	40,000,000
Common Stock, Voting Rights, Number of Votes | vote	1												1
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.025				$ 0.025				$ 0.025				$ 0.025	$ 0.025	$ 0.025
Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Authorized Shares	80,000,000				80,000,000				80,000,000				80,000,000	80,000,000	80,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	14,200,000				14,200,000				14,200,000				14,200,000	14,200,000	14,200,000
Treasury stock, shares	800,000				800,000				800,000				800,000	800,000	800,000
Issued Common Stock	15,000,000				15,000,000				15,000,000				15,000,000	15,000,000	15,000,000
Common Stock, Voting Rights, Number of Votes | vote	10												10
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.025				$ 0.025				$ 0.025				$ 0.025	$ 0.025	$ 0.025
Common Class C [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Authorized Shares	20,000,000				20,000,000				20,000,000				20,000,000	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	0				0				0				0	0	0
Treasury stock, shares	500,000				500,000				500,000				500,000	500,000	500,000
Issued Common Stock	500,000				500,000				500,000				500,000	500,000	500,000
Common Stock, Voting Rights, Number of Votes | vote	10												10
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.025				$ 0.025				$ 0.025				$ 0.025	$ 0.025	$ 0.025
Treasury Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount | $																$ 100,000,000
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount | $	$ 91,800,000												$ 91,800,000
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares)													0	0	0

Accumulated Other Comprehens111

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance	$ (116.6)	$ (5.6)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(43.6)	(104.1)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net earnings (loss)	7.7	(6.9)	$ (7)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(35.9)	(111)	54.8
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance	(152.5)	(116.6)	(5.6)
Foreign Currency Translation [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance	(88.7)	(43.3)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(45.9)	(45.4)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net earnings (loss)	7.7	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(38.2)	(45.4)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance	(126.9)	(88.7)	(43.3)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Liability [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance	(27.9)	37.7
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	2.3	(58.7)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net earnings (loss)	0	(6.9)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	2.3	(65.6)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance	$ (25.6)	$ (27.9)	$ 37.7

Accumulated Other Comprehens112

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amortization of prior service credits included in net earnings (loss)	$ 0	$ (5.8)	$ (5.7)
Amortization of prior service credits on postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	0	(3.6)	(3.5)
Postretirement benefit plan termination	0	(0.3)	0.3
Amortization of net actuarial loss on pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	0	(0.2)	0.2
Total reclassifications for the period	7.7	(11)	(9.9)
Impact of income taxes on reclassifications for the period	0	4.1	2.9
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net earnings (loss)	7.7	(6.9)	(7)
Plan Curtailments and Settlements on Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax	0	0	(1.3)
Defined Benefit Plan, Termination [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax	0	(3.1)	0
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Revaluation (gain) loss on sale	0	0	(2.4)
Amortization of prior service credits included in net earnings (loss)	0	(5.8)	(5.7)
Restructuring Charges [Member] | Plan Curtailments and Settlements on Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, before Tax	0	0	(2.1)
Restructuring Charges [Member] | Postretirement Benefits [Member] | Defined Benefit Plan, Termination [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, before Tax	0	(4.9)	0
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Impact of income taxes	0	2.2	2.2
Impact of income taxes	0	0.1	(0.1)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Member] | Plan Curtailments and Settlements on Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax	0	0	0.8
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Member] | Defined Benefit Plan, Termination [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax	0	1.8	0
Cost of Sales [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Postretirement benefit plan termination	0	(0.3)	0.3
Quad Graphics Chile SA [Member] | Restructuring Charges [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Revaluation (gain) loss on sale	$ 7.7	$ 0	$ 0

Segment Information (Details)

Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Products	$ 4,030.3	$ 4,197.5	$ 4,186.6
Services	647.4	664.9	609.3
Operating Income(Loss)	(830)	141.3	142.2
Depreciation and Amortization	325.3	336.4	340.5
Capital Expenditures	133	139.2	149.5
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	164.9	67.3	95.3
Goodwill impairment	808.3	0	0
Total assets	$ 2,847.5	4,008.8
Unrestricted subsidiaries under the Senior Unsecured Notes indenture as percentage of total consolidated assets (less than)	2.00%
Unrestricted subsidiaries under the Senior Unsecured Notes indenture as a percentage of total consolidated net sales (less than)	2.00%
United States Print and Related Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Products	$ 3,651.8	3,760.6	3,746.2
Services	628.5	645.2	593.5
Operating Income(Loss)	(706.1)	197.9	230.7
Depreciation and Amortization	297.5	305.3	310.2
Capital Expenditures	121.5	118.4	136.3
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	101.4	52.1	52.3
Goodwill impairment	778.3	0	0
Total assets	2,498.1	3,492.4
International [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Products	378.5	436.9	440.4
Services	18.9	19.7	15.8
Operating Income(Loss)	(63.4)	(11.2)	(7.7)
Depreciation and Amortization	26.1	29.2	28.6
Capital Expenditures	11.5	20.8	13.2
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	38.8	9.2	9.6
Goodwill impairment	30	0	0
Total assets	327.2	445.2
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Products	4,030.3	4,197.5	4,186.6
Services	647.4	664.9	609.3
Operating Income(Loss)	(769.5)	186.7	223
Depreciation and Amortization	323.6	334.5	338.8
Capital Expenditures	133	139.2	149.5
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	140.2	61.3	61.9
Goodwill impairment	808.3	0	0
Total assets	2,825.3	3,937.6
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Products	0	0	0
Services	0	0	0
Operating Income(Loss)	(60.5)	(45.4)	(80.8)
Depreciation and Amortization	1.7	1.9	1.7
Capital Expenditures	0	0	0
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	24.7	6	33.4
Goodwill impairment	0	0	$ 0
Total assets	$ 22.2	$ 71.2

Segment Information (Reconcilia

Segment Information (Reconciliation of Operating Profit from Segment to Consolidated) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Operating income (loss)	$ (830)	$ 141.3	$ 142.2
Less: interest expense	88.4	92.9	85.5
Less: loss on debt extinguishment	0	7.2	0
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	$ (918.4)	$ 41.2	$ 56.7

Geographic Area and Product 115

Geographic Area and Product Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net sales
Products	$ 4,030.3	$ 4,197.5	$ 4,186.6
Services	647.4	664.9	609.3
Property, plant and equipment—net	1,675.8	1,855.5	1,925.5
Other intangible assets—net	110.5	149.1	221.8
Other long-term assets	65.5	52.8	48.5
United States [Member]
Net sales
Products	3,617.5	3,742	3,725.3
Services	628.5	645.2	593.5
Property, plant and equipment—net	1,512.2	1,660.6	1,699.2
Other intangible assets—net	93	141.6	209.3
Other long-term assets	54.4	52.2	47.6
Europe [Member]
Net sales
Products	167.8	176.6	158.4
Services	18.9	19.7	15.8
Property, plant and equipment—net	86.1	95.2	113.1
Other intangible assets—net	16.6	2.2	3.3
Other long-term assets	0.3	0.2	0.4
Latin America [Member]
Net sales
Products	219.1	269.1	292.8
Services	0	0	0
Property, plant and equipment—net	73.1	99.5	113
Other intangible assets—net	0.9	5.3	9.2
Other long-term assets	10.6	0.4	0.5
Other [Member]
Net sales
Products	25.9	9.8	10.1
Services	0	0	0
Property, plant and equipment—net	4.4	0.2	0.2
Other intangible assets—net	0	0	0
Other long-term assets	$ 0.2	$ 0	$ 0

Geographic Area and Product 116

Geographic Area and Product Information (Net Sales by Products and Services) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Products	$ 4,030.3	$ 4,197.5	$ 4,186.6
Services	647.4	664.9	609.3
Total net sales	4,677.7	4,862.4	4,795.9
Catalog, magazines, retail inserts, books and directories [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Products	3,320	3,536	3,587.1
Direct mail and other printed products [Member] [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Products	650.4	598	531.6
Other [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Products	59.9	63.5	67.9
Logistics services [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Services	453.7	483.7	465.6
Imaging and other services [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Services	$ 193.7	$ 181.2	$ 143.7

Separate Financial Informati117

Separate Financial Information of Subsidiary Guarantors of Indebtedness (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 4,677.7	$ 4,862.4	$ 4,795.9
Cost of sales	3,760.9	3,891.9	3,801.9
Selling, general and administrative expenses	448.3	425.5	416
Depreciation and amortization	325.3	336.4	340.5
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	164.9	67.3	95.3
Goodwill impairment	808.3	0	0
Total operating expenses	5,507.7	4,721.1	4,653.7
Operating income (loss)	(830)	141.3	142.2
Interest expense	88.4	92.9	85.5
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	7.2	0
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	(918.4)	41.2	56.7
Income tax expense (benefit)	(282.8)	20.2	23.3
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities	(635.6)	21	33.4
Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated entities	0	0	0
Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	(6.3)	(2.7)	(2.5)
Net earnings (loss)	(641.9)	18.3	30.9
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0.3	1.6
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	(641.9)	18.6	32.5
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	(641.9)	18.3	30.9
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(35.9)	(111)	54.8
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(677.8)	(92.7)	85.7
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0.3	1.6
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	(677.8)	(92.4)	87.3
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	9.6	13.1	16.9	$ 10.8	$ 9.6	$ 13.1
Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts				648.7	766.2
Intercompany receivables				0	0
Inventories				280.1	287.8
Other current assets				51.7	70.3
Total current assets				991.3	1,133.9
Property, plant and equipment—net				1,675.8	1,855.5	1,925.5
Investment in consolidated entities				0	0
Goodwill and intangible assets—net				110.5	924.6
Intercompany loan receivable				0	0
Other long-term assets				69.9	94.8
Total assets				2,847.5	4,008.8
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable				358.8	406.9
Intercompany accounts payable				0	0
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations				99.7	96.2
Other current liabilities				348.9	359.5
Total current liabilities				807.4	862.6
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations				1,249.6	1,309.4
Intercompany loan payable				0	0
Other long-term liabilities				366.6	684.3
Total liabilities				2,423.6	2,856.3
Total shareholders' equity				423.9	1,152.5
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity				2,847.5	4,008.8
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash from operating activities	348.1	293.2	441.1
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(133)	(139.2)	(149.5)
Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired	(143.4)	(112.5)	(291.9)
Intercompany investing activities	0	0	0
Other investing activities	59.7	27.5	10.8
Net cash used in investing activities	(216.7)	(224.2)	(430.6)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	1,047	0
Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	(95.9)	(867.8)	(112.5)
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	1,462.5	1,409.9	1,628.8
Payments on revolving credit facilities	(1,435.5)	(1,577.6)	(1,475)
Payment of cash dividends	(62.3)	(61.2)	(56.4)
Intercompany financing activities	0	0	0
Other financing activities	3.3	(22)	4.9
Net cash used in financing activities	(127.9)	(71.7)	(10.2)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	(2.3)	(0.8)	(4.1)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1.2	(3.5)	(3.8)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	9.6	13.1	16.9
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	10.8	9.6	13.1
Parent Company [Member]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	1,918	1,952.8	1,923.8
Cost of sales	1,459.5	1,505.3	1,467.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses	258.7	191.2	176.2
Depreciation and amortization	179.3	129.1	136.5
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	56.6	9.5	12
Goodwill impairment	0
Total operating expenses	1,954.1	1,835.1	1,792.5
Operating income (loss)	(36.1)	117.7	131.3
Interest expense	85.7	85.8	79.2
Loss on debt extinguishment		7.2
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	(121.8)	24.7	52.1
Income tax expense (benefit)	(39.6)	20.6	35.8
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities	(82.2)	4.1	16.3
Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated entities	(559.7)	14.5	16.2
Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	0	0	0
Net earnings (loss)	(641.9)	18.6	32.5
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	(641.9)	18.6	32.5
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	(641.9)	18.6	32.5
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(35.9)	(111)	54.8
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(677.8)	(92.4)	87.3
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	(677.8)	(92.4)	87.3
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	1.9	4.8	3.1	2.3	1.9	4.8
Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts				507.5	577.5
Intercompany receivables				0	0
Inventories				95.8	111.9
Other current assets				24.7	26.1
Total current assets				630.3	717.4
Property, plant and equipment—net				849.6	959.5
Investment in consolidated entities				1,676.6	1,939.9
Goodwill and intangible assets—net				46.9	0.6
Intercompany loan receivable				125.8	418.5
Other long-term assets				27.8	28.1
Total assets				3,357	4,064
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable				203.7	251.1
Intercompany accounts payable				997.4	830.2
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations				95.6	90.7
Other current liabilities				223.4	205.1
Total current liabilities				1,520.1	1,377.1
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations				1,242.5	1,298.4
Intercompany loan payable				0	0
Other long-term liabilities				170.5	236
Total liabilities				2,933.1	2,911.5
Total shareholders' equity				423.9	1,152.5
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity				3,357	4,064
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash from operating activities	229.9	100.8	106.6
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(54.7)	(48.7)	(55.4)
Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired	(0.6)	(7)	(41.6)
Intercompany investing activities	(123.1)	(189)	(287.2)
Other investing activities	13.9	(0.4)	6.2
Net cash used in investing activities	(164.5)	(245.1)	(378)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		1,047
Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	(92.5)	(802.1)	(95.3)
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	1,413.7	1,285.2	1,504.9
Payments on revolving credit facilities	(1,386.8)	(1,451.1)	(1,345.1)
Payment of cash dividends	(62.3)	(61.2)	(56.4)
Intercompany financing activities	59.5	137.6	255.6
Other financing activities	3.4	(14)	9.4
Net cash used in financing activities	(65)	141.4	273.1
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0.4	(2.9)	1.7
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	1.9	4.8	3.1
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	2.3	1.9	4.8
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	2,755	2,886.7	2,813.7
Cost of sales	2,378.6	2,426.2	2,342.3
Selling, general and administrative expenses	148.4	207.8	205.5
Depreciation and amortization	114.8	178.1	175.1
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	70.1	47.6	67.4
Goodwill impairment	754.7
Total operating expenses	3,466.6	2,859.7	2,790.3
Operating income (loss)	(711.6)	27	23.4
Interest expense	(2.3)	(0.8)	(0.4)
Loss on debt extinguishment		0
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	(709.3)	27.8	23.8
Income tax expense (benefit)	(249.1)	(9.8)	(14)
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities	(460.2)	37.6	37.8
Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated entities	(24.7)	(2.4)	(9.3)
Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	0	0	0
Net earnings (loss)	(484.9)	35.2	28.5
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	(484.9)	35.2	28.5
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	(484.9)	35.2	28.5
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(1.8)	(91.5)	79.3
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(486.7)	(56.3)	107.8
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	(486.7)	(56.3)	107.8
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	5.6	3.5	2.5	2.8	5.6	3.5
Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts				53.3	65.6
Intercompany receivables				1,007.7	847.9
Inventories				138.5	133.4
Other current assets				20	35.2
Total current assets				1,222.3	1,087.7
Property, plant and equipment—net				652.8	701.9
Investment in consolidated entities				57.8	40.3
Goodwill and intangible assets—net				27.1	892.2
Intercompany loan receivable				0	0
Other long-term assets				8.5	6.1
Total assets				1,968.5	2,728.2
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable				85.4	82.8
Intercompany accounts payable				0	0
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations				3.5	3.7
Other current liabilities				94.3	116.5
Total current liabilities				183.2	203
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations				5.3	9.4
Intercompany loan payable				38.8	335.9
Other long-term liabilities				175.9	442.1
Total liabilities				403.2	990.4
Total shareholders' equity				1,565.3	1,737.8
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity				1,968.5	2,728.2
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash from operating activities	90.7	194	301.2
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(63.9)	(68.2)	(81)
Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired	(63.4)	(105.5)	(250.3)
Intercompany investing activities	(159.6)	(157.6)	(212.9)
Other investing activities	34	26.9	4.6
Net cash used in investing activities	(252.9)	(304.4)	(539.6)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		0
Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	(3.4)	(7.6)	(8.9)
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	0	0	0
Payments on revolving credit facilities	0	0	0
Payment of cash dividends	0	0	0
Intercompany financing activities	162.8	128.2	252.8
Other financing activities	(0.1)	(8)	(4.5)
Net cash used in financing activities	159.3	112.6	239.4
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	0.1	(0.1)	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(2.8)	2.1	1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	5.6	3.5	2.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	2.8	5.6	3.5
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	437.8	456.6	457.6
Cost of sales	355.9	394.1	391
Selling, general and administrative expenses	41.2	26.5	34.3
Depreciation and amortization	31.2	29.2	28.9
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	38.2	10.2	15.9
Goodwill impairment	53.6
Total operating expenses	520.1	460	470.1
Operating income (loss)	(82.3)	(3.4)	(12.5)
Interest expense	5	7.9	6.7
Loss on debt extinguishment		0
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	(87.3)	(11.3)	(19.2)
Income tax expense (benefit)	5.9	9.4	1.5
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities	(93.2)	(20.7)	(20.7)
Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated entities	0	0	0
Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	(6.3)	(2.7)	(2.5)
Net earnings (loss)	(99.5)	(23.4)	(23.2)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0.3	1.6
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	(99.5)	(23.1)	(21.6)
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	(99.5)	(23.4)	(23.2)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(33.6)	(47.5)	(21.2)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(133.1)	(70.9)	(44.4)
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0.3	1.6
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	(133.1)	(70.6)	(42.8)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	2.1	4.8	11.3	5.7	2.1	4.8
Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts				87.9	123.1
Intercompany receivables				0	0
Inventories				45.8	42.5
Other current assets				7	9
Total current assets				146.4	176.7
Property, plant and equipment—net				173.4	194.1
Investment in consolidated entities				0	0
Goodwill and intangible assets—net				36.5	31.8
Intercompany loan receivable				0	0
Other long-term assets				33.6	60.6
Total assets				389.9	463.2
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable				69.7	73
Intercompany accounts payable				10.3	17.7
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations				0.6	1.8
Other current liabilities				31.2	37.9
Total current liabilities				111.8	130.4
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations				1.8	1.6
Intercompany loan payable				87	82.6
Other long-term liabilities				20.2	6.2
Total liabilities				220.8	220.8
Total shareholders' equity				169.1	242.4
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity				389.9	463.2
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash from operating activities	27.5	(1.6)	33.3
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(14.4)	(22.3)	(13.1)
Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired	(79.4)	0	0
Intercompany investing activities	(0.5)	(0.1)	0
Other investing activities	11.8	1	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(82.5)	(21.4)	(13.1)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		0
Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	0	(58.1)	(8.3)
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	48.8	124.7	123.9
Payments on revolving credit facilities	(48.7)	(126.5)	(129.9)
Payment of cash dividends	0	0	0
Intercompany financing activities	60.9	80.9	(8.3)
Other financing activities	0	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	61	21	(22.6)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	(2.4)	(0.7)	(4.1)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	3.6	(2.7)	(6.5)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	2.1	4.8	11.3
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	5.7	2.1	4.8
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	(433.1)	(433.7)	(399.2)
Cost of sales	(433.1)	(433.7)	(399.2)
Selling, general and administrative expenses	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	0	0	0
Goodwill impairment	0
Total operating expenses	(433.1)	(433.7)	(399.2)
Operating income (loss)	0	0	0
Interest expense	0	0	0
Loss on debt extinguishment		0
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	0	0	0
Income tax expense (benefit)	0	0	0
Earnings (loss) before equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated and unconsolidated entities	0	0	0
Equity in earnings (loss) of consolidated entities	584.4	(12.1)	(6.9)
Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	0	0	0
Net earnings (loss)	584.4	(12.1)	(6.9)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	584.4	(12.1)	(6.9)
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	584.4	(12.1)	(6.9)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	35.4	139	(58.1)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	619.8	126.9	(65)
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders	619.8	126.9	(65)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0	0	$ 0
Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts				0	0
Intercompany receivables				(1,007.7)	(847.9)
Inventories				0	0
Other current assets				0	0
Total current assets				(1,007.7)	(847.9)
Property, plant and equipment—net				0	0
Investment in consolidated entities				(1,734.4)	(1,980.2)
Goodwill and intangible assets—net				0	0
Intercompany loan receivable				(125.8)	(418.5)
Other long-term assets				0	0
Total assets				(2,867.9)	(3,246.6)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable				0	0
Intercompany accounts payable				(1,007.7)	(847.9)
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations				0	0
Other current liabilities				0	0
Total current liabilities				(1,007.7)	(847.9)
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations				0	0
Intercompany loan payable				(125.8)	(418.5)
Other long-term liabilities				0	0
Total liabilities				(1,133.5)	(1,266.4)
Total shareholders' equity				(1,734.4)	(1,980.2)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity				$ (2,867.9)	$ (3,246.6)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash from operating activities	0	0	0
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	0	0	0
Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired	0	0	0
Intercompany investing activities	283.2	346.7	500.1
Other investing activities	0	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	283.2	346.7	500.1
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		0
Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	0	0	0
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	0	0	0
Payments on revolving credit facilities	0	0	0
Payment of cash dividends	0	0	0
Intercompany financing activities	(283.2)	(346.7)	(500.1)
Other financing activities	0	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(283.2)	(346.7)	(500.1)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

New Accounting Pronouncements (

New Accounting Pronouncements (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Impact of Deferred Taxes [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Impact of New Accounting Pronouncement	$ (48.4)
Impact of Debt Issuance Costs [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Impact of New Accounting Pronouncement	$ (20)

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) - $ / shares	Feb. 19, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends declared (in usd per share)		$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends declared (in usd per share)	$ 0.30