Quad/Graphics (QUAD) 10-K 21 Feb 18 2017 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Feb. 16, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
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	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
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			$ 702,668,352
Common Class A [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		38,866,987
Common Class B [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		13,841,703
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	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Net sales
Products	$ 3,529,000,000	$ 3,717,100,000	$ 3,949,700,000
Services	602,400,000	612,400,000	647,400,000
Total net sales	4,131,400,000	4,329,500,000	4,597,100,000
Cost of sales
Products	2,827,300,000	2,971,000,000	3,213,500,000
Services	432,100,000	423,800,000	466,800,000
Total cost of sales	3,259,400,000	3,394,800,000	3,680,300,000
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses	413,400,000	454,600,000	448,300,000
Depreciation and amortization	232,500,000	277,100,000	325,300,000
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	61,200,000	80,600,000	164,900,000
Goodwill impairment	0	0	808,300,000
Total operating expenses	3,966,500,000	4,207,100,000	5,427,100,000
Operating income (loss)	164,900,000	122,400,000	(830,000,000)
Interest expense	71,100,000	77,200,000	88,400,000
Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment	2,600,000	(14,100,000)	0
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	91,200,000	59,300,000	(918,400,000)
Income tax (benefit) expense	(16,000,000)	13,000,000	(282,800,000)
Earnings (loss) before equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	107,200,000	46,300,000	(635,600,000)
Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	0	1,400,000	6,300,000
Net earnings (loss)	$ 107,200,000	$ 44,900,000	$ (641,900,000)
Earnings (loss) per share
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 2.16	$ 0.94	$ (13.40)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 2.07	$ 0.90	$ (13.40)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Basic (in shares)	49.6	47.9	47.9
Diluted (in shares)	51.8	49.8	47.9

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ 107.2	$ 44.9	$ (641.9)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments	14.8	(15.5)	(63.4)
Translation of long-term loans to foreign subsidiaries	(2)	11.6	17.5
Revaluation loss on the sale of a business or equity method investment	2.1	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Reclassification Adjustment From AOCI Realized Upon Sale Of Equity Method Investments, Before Tax	0	0	(7.7)
Total translation adjustments	14.9	(3.9)	(38.2)
Interest rate swap adjustments	2.1	0	0
Pension benefit plan adjustments
Net gain (loss) arising during period	18.7	(0.8)	3.7
Settlement charge on pension benefit plans included in net earnings (loss)	0.8	7	0
Total pension benefit plan adjustments	19.5	6.2	3.7
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	36.5	2.3	(34.5)
Income tax impact related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)	(8.3)	(2.4)	(1.4)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	28.2	(0.1)	(35.9)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	$ 135.4	$ 44.8	$ (677.8)

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 64.3	$ 9
Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts of $28.9 at December 31, 2017, and $53.5 at December 31, 2016	552.5	563.6
Inventories	246.5	265.4
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	45.1	54.4
Restricted cash	0.1	10.2
Total current assets	908.5	902.6
Property, plant and equipment—net	1,377.6	1,519.9
Intangible assets—net	43.4	59.7
Equity method investment in unconsolidated entity	3.6	3.6
Other long-term assets	119.3	84.3
Total assets	2,452.4	2,570.1
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	381.6	323.5
Accrued liabilities	316.7	359
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	42	84.7
Current portion of capital lease obligations	5.6	7.4
Total current liabilities	745.9	774.6
Long-term debt	903.5	1,019.8
Capital lease obligations	13.7	18.9
Deferred income taxes	41.9	35.3
Other long-term liabilities	225	280
Total liabilities	1,930	2,128.6
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Shareholders' equity (Note 19)
Additional paid-in capital	861.1	912.4
Treasury stock, at cost, 2.3 million shares at December 31, 2017, and 4.1 million shares at December 31, 2016	(52.8)	(113.3)
Accumulated deficit	(162.9)	(206.4)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(124.4)	(152.6)
Total shareholders' equity	522.4	441.5
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	2,452.4	2,570.1
Preferred Stock [Member]
Shareholders' equity (Note 19)
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; Authorized: 0.5 million shares; Issued: None	0	0
Common Class A [Member]
Shareholders' equity (Note 19)
Common stock, $0.025 par value	1	1
Common Class B [Member]
Shareholders' equity (Note 19)
Common stock, $0.025 par value	0.4	0.4
Common Class C [Member]
Shareholders' equity (Note 19)
Common stock, $0.025 par value	$ 0	$ 0

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Allowances for doubtful accounts	$ 28.9	$ 53.5	$ 50.1	$ 57.8
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per shares)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	500,000	500,000	500,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0	0
Treasury stock, shares	2,300,000	4,100,000
Common Class A [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.025	$ 0.025	$ 0.025
Common stock, shares authorized	80,000,000	80,000,000	80,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	40,000,000	40,000,000	40,000,000
Treasury stock, shares	1,800,000	2,800,000	4,600,000
Common Class B [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.025	$ 0.025	$ 0.025
Common stock, shares authorized	80,000,000	80,000,000	80,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	13,800,000	15,000,000	15,000,000
Treasury stock, shares	0	800,000	800,000
Common Class C [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.025	$ 0.025	$ 0.025
Common stock, shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	500,000	500,000	500,000
Treasury stock, shares	500,000	500,000	500,000

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings (loss)	$ 107,200,000	$ 44,900,000	$ (641,900,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	232,500,000	277,100,000	325,300,000
Impairment charges	12,000,000	26,800,000	95,300,000
Goodwill impairment	0	0	808,300,000
Amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discount	3,500,000	4,200,000	4,400,000
Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment	2,600,000	(14,100,000)	0
Stock-based compensation	16,400,000	15,200,000	7,200,000
Gain on the sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment	(6,900,000)	(9,000,000)	(4,100,000)
Loss on the sale of a business	7,700,000	0	0
Gain from a property insurance claim	(5,000,000)	0	0
Foreign exchange losses on sale of investment	0	0	6,000,000
Settlement loss on pension benefit plans	800,000	7,000,000	0
Deferred income taxes	(22,500,000)	(26,600,000)	(292,500,000)
Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	0	1,400,000	6,300,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities—net of acquisitions:
Receivables	8,700,000	84,800,000	109,600,000
Inventories	13,100,000	12,700,000	24,600,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,800,000	(18,000,000)	4,000,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	9,900,000	(16,100,000)	(60,500,000)
Other	(39,800,000)	(37,800,000)	(43,900,000)
Net cash provided by operating activities	344,000,000	352,500,000	348,100,000
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(85,900,000)	(106,100,000)	(133,000,000)
Cost investment in unconsolidated entities	0	(9,900,000)	(1,200,000)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment	23,900,000	25,900,000	29,200,000
Proceeds from the sale of a business	14,100,000	0	0
Proceeds from property insurance claims	8,000,000	0	0
Proceeds from the sale of investments	0	1,300,000	14,000,000
Transfers from restricted cash	9,900,000	4,400,000	17,700,000
Loan to an unconsolidated entity	(7,300,000)	0	0
Acquisition of businesses—net of cash acquired (Note 2)	0	0	(143,400,000)
Net cash used in investing activities	(37,300,000)	(84,400,000)	(216,700,000)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	375,000,000	19,700,000	0
Payments of long-term debt	(522,900,000)	(192,000,000)	(90,900,000)
Payments of capital lease obligations	(7,600,000)	(9,500,000)	(5,000,000)
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	718,500,000	871,900,000	1,462,500,000
Payments on revolving credit facilities	(736,000,000)	(918,000,000)	(1,435,500,000)
Payments of debt issuance costs and financing fees	(4,700,000)	(100,000)	0
Purchases of treasury stock	(3,800,000)	(8,800,000)	0
Proceeds from stock options exercised	2,600,000	30,300,000	2,200,000
Equity awards redeemed to pay employees' tax obligations	(6,000,000)	(1,400,000)	(1,600,000)
Payment of cash dividends	(62,500,000)	(61,100,000)	(62,300,000)
Other financing activities	(4,300,000)	(300,000)	2,700,000
Net cash used in financing activities	(251,700,000)	(269,300,000)	(127,900,000)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	300,000	(600,000)	(2,300,000)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	55,300,000	(1,800,000)	1,200,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	9,000,000	10,800,000	9,600,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 64,300,000	$ 9,000,000	$ 10,800,000

Consolidated Statements of Shar

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Shareholders' Equity [Member]	Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]Treasury Stock [Member]	Common Class B [Member]Common Stock [Member]	Common Class B [Member]Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Common Class B [Member]Treasury Stock [Member]	Common Class B [Member]Shareholders' Equity [Member]
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2014		55,500,000		(6,600,000)
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2014		$ 1.4	$ 971.3	$ (218.8)	$ 515.2	$ (116.6)	$ 1,152.5
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings (loss)	$ (641.9)				(641.9)		(641.9)
Foreign currency translation adjustments						(38.2)	(38.2)
Pension benefit plan liability adjustments, net of tax						2.3	2.3
Cash dividends declared ($1.20 per share)					(61.4)		(61.4)
Stock-based compensation			7.2				7.2
Stock options exercised, shares				200,000
Stock options exercised			(3)	$ 5.2			2.2
Issuance of restricted stock and deferred stock units, shares				600,000
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, shares									0
Equity awards vested			(0.4)	$ 0.4			0
Equity awards redeemed to pay employees' tax obligations, shares				(100,000)
Equity awards redeemed to pay employees' tax obligations				$ (1.6)			(1.6)
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2015		55,500,000		(5,900,000)
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2015		$ 1.4	956.7	$ (193.6)	(188.1)	(152.5)	423.9
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings (loss)	44.9				44.9		44.9
Foreign currency translation adjustments						(3.9)	(3.9)
Pension benefit plan liability adjustments, net of tax						3.8	3.8
Cash dividends declared ($1.20 per share)					(63.2)		(63.2)
Stock-based compensation			15.2				15.2
Purchases of treasury stock, shares				(1,100,000)
Purchases of treasury stock				$ (8.8)			(8.8)
Stock options exercised, shares				1,600,000
Stock options exercised			(13.3)	$ 43.6			30.3
Issuance of restricted stock and deferred stock units, shares				1,400,000
Issuance of restricted stock and deferred stock units			(45.6)	$ 45.6			0
Issuance of shares for settlement of MEPPs liability				0.7			0.7
Equity awards vested, shares									0
Equity awards vested			(0.6)	$ 0.6			0
Equity awards redeemed to pay employees' tax obligations, shares				(100,000)
Equity awards redeemed to pay employees' tax obligations				$ (1.4)			(1.4)
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2016		55,500,000		(4,100,000)
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2016	441.5	$ 1.4	912.4	$ (113.3)	(206.4)	(152.6)	441.5
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings (loss)	107.2				107.2		107.2
Foreign currency translation adjustments						14.9	14.9
Pension benefit plan liability adjustments, net of tax						12	12
Cash dividends declared ($1.20 per share)					(63.7)		(63.7)
Stock-based compensation			16.4				16.4
Purchases of treasury stock, shares				(200,000)
Purchases of treasury stock				$ (3.8)			(3.8)
Stock options exercised, shares				200,000
Stock options exercised			(1.7)	$ 4.3			2.6
Issuance of restricted stock and deferred stock units, shares				700,000
Issuance of restricted stock and deferred stock units			(19.8)	$ 19.8			0
Cancellation of class B treasury shares, shares										(1,200,000)		1,200,000
Cancellation of class B treasury shares											$ (41.9)	$ 41.9	$ 0
Equity awards vested, shares								(192,382)	200,000
Equity awards vested			(4.3)	$ 4.3			0
Equity awards redeemed to pay employees' tax obligations, shares				(300,000)
Equity awards redeemed to pay employees' tax obligations				$ (6)			(6)
Interest rate swap adjustments, net of tax						1.3	1.3
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2017		54,300,000		(2,300,000)
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 522.4	$ 1.4	$ 861.1	$ (52.8)	$ (162.9)	$ (124.4)	$ 522.4

Consolidated Statements of Sha8

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividend declared (in dollars 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	$ 1.20	$ 1.20	$ 1.20

Basis of Presentation and Summa

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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 is a leading marketing solutions provider that leverages its strong print foundation as part of a much larger, robust integrated marketing platform that helps marketers and content creators improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their marketing spend across offline and online media channels. The Company provides marketing and other complementary services for its customers. The Company 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'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 "). 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 gains of $1.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2017 , and losses of $6.0 million and $1.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. The Company has a 49% interest in Plural, a commercial printer based in Brazil, and formerly owned 50% of a commercial printer 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. D istributions received from equity method investees follow the nature of the distribution approach, where each distribution is evaluated on the basis of the source of the payment and is classified as either operating cash inflows or investing cash inflows. 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, 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 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. 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 presents byproduct recoveries as a reduction of cost of sales–products in the consolidated statements of operations. Classification of byproduct recoveries as a reduction of cost of sales aligns the proceeds from byproduct recoveries with the corresponding manufacturing costs. Financial Instruments —The Company uses derivative financial instruments for the purpose of hedging interest rate, commodity and foreign exchange exposures that exist as part of ongoing business operations, including interest rate swap agreements, 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 $9.0 million , $9.3 million and $10.3 million during the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , 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 2017 , 2016 or 2015 , or 5% of the Company's consolidated receivables as of December 31, 2017 or 2016 . 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. Accounts that are deemed uncollectible are written off when all reasonable collection efforts have been exhausted. 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, 2017 and 2016 , all inventories were valued using the first-in, first-out (" FIFO ") method. See Note 6 , " Inventories ," for 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 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 gain 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 3 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, assessing whether there is 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 —When applicable, 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 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 more likely than not 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 is updated based on significant events, such as potential new information from the litigation proceedings with the MEPPs , until the final withdrawal liability is determined. The exact amount of the withdrawal liability could be higher or lower than the estimate. See Note 16 , " 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 18 , " 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 plans, foreign currency translation adjustments and interest rate swap adjustments, and is presented in the consolidated statements of shareholders' equity. See Note 20 , " 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, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 : 2017 2016 2015 Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized $ 57.8 $ 65.9 $ 76.5 Income taxes paid 6.5 34.0 1.5 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Capital lease additions (see Note 13) 0.5 21.0 5.9 Leased equipment purchased through term loan — — 3.7 Acquisitions of businesses (see Note 2): Fair value of assets acquired, net of cash $ — $ — $ 137.0 Liabilities assumed — — (28.6 ) Goodwill — — 33.8 Deferred payment for 2013 Proteus and Transpak acquisition — — 0.6 Deferred payment for 2014 UniGraphic acquisition — — 0.6 Acquisition of businesses—net of cash acquired $ — $ — $ 143.4

Acquisitions and Strategic Inve

Acquisitions and Strategic Investments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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 $61.0 million . Specialty is a full-service paperboard folding carton manufacturer and logistics provider located in Omaha, Nebraska. The purchase price of $61.0 million included $0.3 million of acquired cash for a net purchase price of $60.7 million . Included in the 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 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). 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 included $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 included $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.

Restructuring, Impairment and T

Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , as follows: 2017 2016 2015 Employee termination charges $ 26.9 $ 12.9 $ 42.1 Impairment charges 12.0 26.8 95.3 Transaction-related charges (income) 3.1 2.2 (6.7 ) Integration costs — 0.1 5.1 Other restructuring charges 19.2 38.6 29.1 Total $ 61.2 $ 80.6 $ 164.9 The costs related to these activities have been recorded on the consolidated statements of operations as restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges. See Note 21 , " 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 41 plant closures and has reduced headcount by approximately 11,800 employees since 2010. The Company announced the closures of the Waseca, Minnesota; Columbus, Ohio; Taunton, Massachusetts; and Dallas, Texas plants during the year ended December 31, 2017 . The Company recorded the following charges as a result of plant closures and other restructuring programs for the year ended December 31, 2017 : • Employee termination charges of $26.9 million were recorded by the Company as a result of workforce reductions through facility consolidations and voluntary and involuntary separation programs. • Other restructuring charges of $19.2 million were recorded by the Company, which consisted of the following: (1) $14.2 million of vacant facility carrying costs, (2) a $6.7 million loss on the sale of a business; (3) $3.9 million of lease exit charges, including the lease termination of the Huntington Beach, California and Manassas, Virginia plants; (4) $1.9 million of equipment and infrastructure removal costs from closed plants; and (5) an $0.8 million non-cash pension settlement charge related to lump-sum pension payments during the year ended December 31, 2017 , (see Note 16 , " Employee Retirement Plans ," for additional details). Other restructuring charges were presented net of $7.1 million in gains from the sale of the Atglen, Pennsylvania; Dickson, Tennessee; Lenexa, Kansas; East Greenville, Pennsylvania and Marengo, Iowa facilities; and a $1.2 million gain from settlements with vendors through bankruptcy proceedings for the Company's Argentina Subsidiaries . The Company announced the closures of the Atglen, Pennsylvania; Huntington Beach, California; Lenexa, Kansas; Manassas, Virginia; Monroe, New Jersey; and York, Pennsylvania plants during the year ended December 31, 2016 . The Company recorded the following charges as a result of plant closures and other restructuring programs for the year ended December 31, 2016 : • Employee termination charges of $12.9 million were recorded by the Company as a result of workforce reductions through facility consolidations and involuntary separation programs. • Integration costs of $0.1 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 $38.6 million were recorded by the Company, which consisted of the following: (1) $13.6 million of vacant facility carrying costs; (2) an $11.2 million adjustment to its MEPPs withdrawal liability; (3) a $7.0 million non-cash pension settlement charge related to lump-sum pension payments during the year ended December 31, 2017 , (see Note 16 , " Employee Retirement Plans ," for additional details); (4) $4.9 million of equipment and infrastructure removal costs from closed plants; and (5) $4.5 million of lease exit charges, including the lease termination of the Pittsburg, California facility. Other restructuring charges were presented net of the following: (1) a $1.3 million gain from settlements with vendors due to the Company's Argentina Subsidiaries emerging from bankruptcy during the fourth quarter of 2016 and (2) a $1.3 million gain on the sale of the Pilar, Argentina building. 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 the following: (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 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 $12.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2017 , consisting of the following: (1) $6.7 million of impairment charges primarily for machinery and equipment no longer being utilized in production as a result of facility consolidations, including Waseca, Minnesota; Columbus, Ohio; and Taunton, Massachusetts, as well as other capacity reduction restructuring initiatives; and (2) $5.3 million of land and building impairment charges related to the Waseca, Minnesota and Taunton, Massachusetts plant closures. The Company recognized impairment charges of $26.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2016 , consisting of the following: (1) $12.1 million of land and building impairment charges related to the Atglen, Pennsylvania plant closure; and (2) $14.7 million of impairment charges primarily for machinery and equipment no longer being utilized in production as a result of facility consolidations, including Atglen, Pennsylvania; Augusta, Georgia; East Greenville, Pennsylvania; Monroe, New Jersey; Woodstock, Illinois; and Queretaro, Mexico, as well as other capacity reduction restructuring activities. The Company recognized impairment charges of $95.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2015 , consisting of the following: (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 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 discounted 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 of $3.1 million and $2.2 million during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively, including $1.0 million related to the sale of a business during the year ended December 31, 2017. The Company recognized transaction-related income of $6.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2015 , which included 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 . Restructuring Reserves Activity impacting the Company's restructuring reserves for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 , was as follows: Employee Termination Charges Impairment Charges Transaction-Related Charges (Income) Integration Costs Other Restructuring Charges Total Balance at January 1, 2016 $ 24.4 $ — $ 0.1 $ 1.4 $ 13.0 $ 38.9 Expense 12.9 26.8 2.2 0.1 38.6 80.6 Cash payments (29.5 ) — (2.2 ) (0.3 ) (23.6 ) (55.6 ) Non-cash adjustments/reclassifications (0.2 ) (26.8 ) — (0.1 ) (17.6 ) (44.7 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 7.6 $ — $ 0.1 $ 1.1 $ 10.4 $ 19.2 Expense 26.9 12.0 3.1 — 19.2 61.2 Cash payments (19.0 ) — (2.8 ) (0.1 ) (14.5 ) (36.4 ) Non-cash adjustments/reclassifications 2.1 (12.0 ) — (0.8 ) (3.8 ) (14.5 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 17.6 $ — $ 0.4 $ 0.2 $ 11.3 $ 29.5 The Company's restructuring reserves at December 31, 2017 , included a short-term and a long-term component. The short-term portion included $24.6 million in accrued liabilities (see Note 9 , " Accrued Liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities ") and $0.7 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 $4.2 million was included in other long-term liabilities (see Note 9 , " Accrued Liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities ") in the consolidated balance sheets.

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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 . 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 previous 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. 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 previous annual goodwill impairment assessment performed as of October 31, 2014. 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, 2017 or 2016 . The accumulated goodwill impairment losses and the carrying value of goodwill at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: United States Print and Related Services International Total Goodwill $ 778.3 $ 30.0 $ 808.3 Accumulated goodwill impairment loss (778.3 ) (30.0 ) (808.3 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 $ — $ — $ — Activity impacting goodwill for the year ended December 31, 2015, was as follows: United States Print and Related Services International Total Balance at January 1, 2015 $ 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, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 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 $ 24.0 $ (13.5 ) $ 10.5 7 $ 21.7 $ (9.3 ) $ 12.4 Capitalized software 5 2.8 (2.3 ) 0.5 5 6.4 (6.2 ) 0.2 Acquired technology 5 2.0 (2.0 ) — 5 6.1 (6.1 ) — Customer relationships 6 460.8 (428.4 ) 32.4 6 459.4 (412.3 ) 47.1 Total finite-lived intangible assets $ 489.6 $ (446.2 ) $ 43.4 $ 493.6 $ (433.9 ) $ 59.7 The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization within other intangible assets—net in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2017 , and December 31, 2016 , differs from the value originally recorded at acquisition due to impairment charges recorded in prior years and the effects of currency fluctuations since the purchase date. Other intangible assets are evaluated for potential impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. There were no impairment charges recorded on finite-lived intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 . 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). Amortization expense for other intangible assets was $18.3 million , $50.7 million and $79.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , respectively. The following table outlines the estimated future amortization expense related to other intangible assets as of December 31, 2017 : Amortization Expense 2018 $ 18.2 2019 13.2 2020 7.9 2021 2.9 2022 1.2 Total $ 43.4

Receivables

Receivables	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables	Receivables Activity impacting the allowances for doubtful accounts for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , was as follows: 2017 2016 2015 Balance at beginning of year $ 53.5 $ 50.1 $ 57.8 Provisions 2.6 8.0 4.2 Write-offs (1) (26.3 ) (4.0 ) (12.0 ) Translation and other (0.9 ) (0.6 ) 0.1 Balance at end of year $ 28.9 $ 53.5 $ 50.1 ______________________________ (1) Write-offs for the year ended December 31, 2017, primarily consisted of fully reserved receivables.

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories The components of inventories at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: 2017 2016 Raw materials and manufacturing supplies $ 128.7 $ 142.4 Work in process 43.6 45.3 Finished goods 74.2 77.7 Total $ 246.5 $ 265.4

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment The components of property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: 2017 2016 Land $ 122.5 $ 126.2 Buildings 924.5 935.4 Machinery and equipment 3,617.1 3,574.4 Other (1) 197.5 191.5 Construction in progress 33.0 59.5 Property, plant and equipment—gross $ 4,894.6 $ 4,887.0 Less: accumulated depreciation (3,517.0 ) (3,367.1 ) Property, plant and equipment—net $ 1,377.6 $ 1,519.9 ______________________________ (1) Other consists of computer equipment, vehicles, furniture and fixtures, leasehold improvements and communication related equipment. The Company recorded impairment charges of $12.0 million , $26.8 million and $69.5 million during the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , 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 $214.2 million , $226.4 million and $245.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Assets Held for Sale The Company considered certain closed facilities as held for sale classification in the consolidated balance sheets. There were no assets held for sale as of December 31, 2017 , and the net book value of assets held for sale was $5.2 million as of December 31, 2016 . 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 internal discounted cash flow estimates, quoted market prices where available and independent appraisals, as appropriate. 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, 2017
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, for the period of ownership) was accounted for using the equity method of accounting. 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 was recorded in restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges on the consolidated statement of operations, and was 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 was recorded within restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges on the consolidated statements of operations. The condensed balance sheets for Plural at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: 2017 2016 Current assets $ 23.8 $ 29.1 Long-term assets 14.6 18.3 Total assets $ 38.4 $ 47.4 Current liabilities $ 17.4 $ 26.1 Long-term liabilities 5.2 6.3 Total liabilities $ 22.6 $ 32.4 The condensed statements of operations for Plural for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 , and the combined condensed statements of operations for Plural and Chile for the year ended December 31, 2015 , are presented below. Results from the Chile equity method investment are included in the following table through the July 31, 2015 sale date: 2017 2016 2015 Net sales $ 72.7 $ 71.3 $ 110.7 Operating (income) loss (1.7 ) (1.4 ) 10.6 Net (earnings) loss (0.1 ) 2.9 12.8

Accrued Liabilities and Other L

Accrued Liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities	Accrued Liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities The components of accrued and other long-term liabilities at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Accrued Liabilities Other Long-Term Liabilities Total Accrued Liabilities Other Long-Term Liabilities Total Employee-related liabilities (1) $ 152.1 $ 67.4 $ 219.5 $ 194.3 $ 61.7 $ 256.0 Single employer pension plan obligations 1.7 82.4 84.1 1.8 112.4 114.2 Multiemployer pension plans – withdrawal liability 8.8 19.4 28.2 10.6 33.4 44.0 Tax-related liabilities 29.0 18.2 47.2 24.6 22.9 47.5 Restructuring liabilities 24.6 4.2 28.8 13.5 4.8 18.3 Interest and rent liabilities 6.7 1.9 8.6 7.6 3.3 10.9 Other 93.8 31.5 125.3 106.6 41.5 148.1 Total $ 316.7 $ 225.0 $ 541.7 $ 359.0 $ 280.0 $ 639.0 ______________________________ (1) Employee-related liabilities consist primarily of payroll, bonus, vacation, health and workers' compensation.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Commitments The Company had firm commitments of $22.3 million as of December 31, 2017 , 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. In April 2016, the Company self-reported to the SEC and the Department of Justice ("DOJ") certain Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") issues, and a resulting internal investigation, related to its operations managed from Peru. These operations had approximate annual sales ranging from $ 95.0 million to $ 135.0 million from the date that the Company acquired those operations in July 2010 until the date the issues were discovered. The self-reported issues were identified by the Company's financial internal controls. The Company, under the oversight of its Audit Committee and Board of Directors, proactively initiated an investigation into this matter with the assistance of external legal counsel and external forensic accountants. Additional compliance issues arising out of the Peru subsidiary have been identified during the course of the investigation and are known to the SEC and DOJ. During the course of its internal investigation, the Company has also identified, and self-reported to the DOJ and SEC, transactions raising similar issues involving certain sales made in its Quad/Tech China operations. For the period 2011 through 2015, the approximate annual sales of these China operations ranged from $2.0 million to $3.0 million . During the course of its internal investigation, the Company has also identified and informed the Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC"), the DOJ and SEC, of certain transactions involving Cuba, and continues to investigate the propriety of such transactions under United States trade sanctions. In connection with this investigation, the Company has made, and continues to evaluate, certain enhancements to its compliance program. The Company is fully cooperating with the OFAC, the SEC and the DOJ. At this time, the Company does not anticipate any material adverse effect on its business or financial condition as a result of this matter. 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 consolidated financial position.

World Color Press Insolvency Pr

World Color Press Insolvency Proceedings	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Reorganizations [Abstract]
World Color Press Insolvency Proceedings	World Color Press Insolvency Proceedings The Company has managed the bankruptcy claim resolution and settlement process for Quebecor World Inc. (" QWI ") in the United States and Canada since 2010, when the Company acquired World Color Press . ( QWI changed its name to World Color Press in connection with emerging from bankruptcy on July 21, 2009 ). In December 2017, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York entered an order closing the QWI bankruptcy in the United States. In addition, in December 2017, the Quebec Superior Court, Commercial Division, for the Judicial District of Montreal (the " Canadian Court ") entered a discharge order providing that upon the final distributions being completed and a final certificate being filed with the Canadian Court , the Canadian bankruptcy proceedings would be terminated. The final distributions in the QWI bankruptcy proceedings are underway as of December 31, 2017, and the distribution process will conclude in 2018. The Company had $1.2 million of total bankruptcy claims reserves as of December 31, 2017, to address future contingencies during the distribution process, which was recorded in accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. The Company has received refunds of restricted cash to offset certain bankruptcy-related payments, and as of December 31, 2017, $0.1 million of restricted cash remains to be refunded to the Company. Activity impacting restricted cash for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 , was as follows: Restricted Cash Balance at January 1, 2016 $ 13.5 Class 3 Claim payments (0.3 ) Restricted cash refunded to Quad/Graphics (4.0 ) Restricted cash for Class 4 Claim payments 1.1 Non-bankruptcy related restricted cash receipts (0.1 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 10.2 Class 3 Claim payments (4.2 ) Restricted cash refunded to Quad/Graphics (3.0 ) Restricted cash for Class 4 Claim payments (1.0 ) Non-bankruptcy related restricted cash receipts (1.9 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 0.1

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt The components of long-term debt at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: Weighted Average Interest Rate 2017 2016 Master note and security agreement 7.43 % $ 123.6 $ 152.6 Term loan A—$375.0 million due January 2021 3.01 % 281.3 376.9 Term loan B—$300.0 million due April 2021 4.39 % 279.1 290.6 Revolving credit facility—$725.0 million due January 2021 3.04 % — 19.0 Senior unsecured notes—$300.0 million due May 2022 7.00 % 243.5 243.5 International Term Loan - $21.3 million 1.72 % 14.9 16.8 International revolving credit facility - $17.2 million 2.41 % 9.8 5.3 Equipment term loans 2.53 % 2.4 9.5 Other 17.68 % 1.2 1.6 Debt issuance costs (10.3 ) (11.3 ) Total debt $ 945.5 $ 1,104.5 Less: short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt (42.0 ) (84.7 ) Long-term debt $ 903.5 $ 1,019.8 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, 2017 , the borrowings outstanding under the Master Note and Security Agreement were $123.6 million . The senior notes under the Master Note and Security Agreement had a weighted average interest rate of 7.43% at December 31, 2017 , 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 $60.1 million of its senior notes under the Master Note and Security Agreement , resulting in a net loss on debt extinguishment of $0.2 million , during the year ended December 31, 2016. All tendered senior notes under the Master Note and Security Agreement were canceled. The Company used cash flows from operating activities and borrowings under its revolving credit facility to fund the tender. The tender was primarily completed to reallocate debt to the lower interest rate revolving credit facility and thereby reduce interest expense based on current LIBOR rates. Senior Secured Credit Facility On April 28, 2014 , and as last amended on February 10, 2017 , the Company entered into its Senior Secured Credit Facility , which includes a revolving credit facility, Term Loan A and Term Loan B. The Senior Secured Credit Facility was originally entered into to extend and stagger the Company's debt maturity profile, to further diversify its capital structure and to provide more borrowing capacity to better position the Company to execute on its strategic goals. The proceeds from the Senior Secured Credit Facility were used to repay the Company's previous debt financing arrangements and to fund acquisitions, as well as other 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 $725.0 million with a term of just under four years , maturing on January 4, 2021 . The second facility is a Term Loan A in the aggregate amount of $375.0 million with a term of just under four years , maturing on January 4, 2021 , 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, 2017 , the Company had no outstanding borrowings on the revolving credit facility, and had $38.9 million of issued letters of credit, leaving $686.1 million available for future borrowings. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility and Term Loan A made under the Senior Secured Credit Facility at December 31, 2017 , bear interest at 1.75% in excess of reserve adjusted LIBOR, or 0.75% in excess of an alternate base rate, and borrowings under the Term Loan B at December 31, 2017 , 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 completed the second amendment to the Company's Senior Secured Credit Facility on February 10, 2017 . This second amendment was completed to reduce the size of the revolving credit facility and Term Loan A and to extend the Company's debt maturity profile while maintaining the Company's current cost of borrowing and covenant structure. The revolving credit facility was lowered to a maximum borrowing amount of $725.0 million from $850.0 million , and the Term Loan A was lowered to an aggregate amount of $375.0 million from $450.0 million . This amendment to the Senior Secured Credit Facility did not have an impact on the Company's quarterly financial covenant requirements and resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $2.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2017 . Senior Unsecured Notes The Company completed the issuance of $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of its Senior Unsecured Notes due May 1, 2022 , on April 28, 2014 . The Senior Unsecured Notes bear interest at 7.00% , and interest is payable semi-annually. The Senior Unsecured Notes were issued 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 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 proceeds from the Senior Unsecured Notes were used for the same purposes detailed in the April 28, 2014 Senior Secured Credit Facility above. The Company repurchased $56.5 million of its Senior Unsecured Notes in the open market, resulting in a net gain on debt extinguishment of $14.3 million , during the year ended December 31, 2016. All repurchased Senior Unsecured Notes were canceled. The Company used cash flows from operating activities and borrowings under its revolving credit facility to fund the repurchases. These repurchases were primarily completed to efficiently reduce debt balances and interest expense based on current LIBOR rates. 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 Guarantor Subsidiaries are 100% owned by the Company. Guarantor Subsidiaries will be automatically released from these guarantees upon the occurrence of certain events. See Note 23 , " Separate Financial Information of Subsidiary Guarantors of Indebtedness ," for further details on 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 $21.3 million term loan was fully funded during 2016 and had $14.9 million outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 1.72% as of December 31, 2017 . The term loan has a term of six years , maturing on December 28, 2021 . The Company has two multicurrency international revolving credit facilities that are used for financing working capital and general business needs. The Company had $9.8 million of borrowings outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 2.41% on the international revolving credit facilities as of December 31, 2017 , leaving $7.4 million available for future borrowing. The terms of the international revolving credit facilities includes certain financial covenants, a guarantee of the international revolving credit facilities by the Company and a security agreement that includes collateralizing substantially all of the Quad/Graphics Europe Sp. z.o.o. assets. The first multicurrency international revolving credit facility expires on October 31, 2018 , and bears interest at the aggregate of the Warsaw Interbank Offered Rate ("WIBOR") plus 0.90% for any Polish Zloty denominated borrowings or the aggregate of Euro Interbank Offered Rate ("EURIBOR") plus 0.95% for any Euro denominated borrowings. The second multicurrency international revolving credit facility expires on November 20, 2018 , and bears interest at the aggregate of WIBOR plus 0.70% for any Polish Zloty denominated borrowings or the aggregate of EURIBOR plus 0.70% for any Euro denominated borrowings. 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 $1.0 billion and $1.1 billion at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , 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, 2017 , approximately $2.3 billion of the Company's assets were pledged as security under various loans and other agreements. Debt Issuance Costs and Original Issue Discount Activity impacting the Company's capitalized debt issuance costs for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 , was as follows: Capitalized Debt Issuance Costs Balance at January 1, 2016 $ 16.1 Write off of debt issuance costs from Master Note and Security Agreement redemption (0.2 ) Write off of debt issuance costs from Senior Unsecured Notes repurchase (0.8 ) Amortization of debt issuance costs (3.8 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 11.3 Debt issuance costs from February 10, 2017 debt financing amendment 3.2 Write off of debt issuance costs from April 28, 2014 debt financing agreement (1.1 ) Amortization of debt issuance costs (3.1 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 10.3 Activity impacting the Company's original issue discount for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 , was as follows: Original Issue Discount Balance at January 1, 2016 $ 2.2 Amortization of original issue discount (0.4 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 1.8 Amortization of original issue discount (0.4 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 1.4 Amortization expense for debt issuance costs was $3.1 million , $3.8 million and $3.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Amortization expense for original issue discount was $0.4 million , $0.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , respectively. The debt issuance costs and original issue discount are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the four , seven and eight year lives of the related debt instruments. Loss (Gain) on Debt Extinguishment 2017 Loss on Debt Extinguishment The Company incurred $4.7 million in debt issuance costs in conjunction with the second amendment to the Company's Senior Secured Credit Facility. In accordance with the accounting guidance for the treatment of debt issuance costs in a debt extinguishment, of the $4.7 million in new debt issuance costs, $3.2 million is classified as a reduction of long-term debt in the consolidated balance sheets and $1.5 million was expensed and is classified as loss on debt extinguishment in the consolidated statements of operations. The loss on debt extinguishment recorded in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, was comprised of the following: Loss on Debt Extinguishment Debt issuance costs from April 28, 2014 debt financing arrangement $ 1.1 Debt issuance costs from February 10, 2017 debt financing arrangement 1.5 Total $ 2.6 2016 Gain on Debt Extinguishment The Company recorded a net gain on debt extinguishment of $14.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2016. The $14.1 million was comprised of a $14.3 million gain incurred in conjunction with the repurchase of $56.5 million of the Company's Senior Unsecured Notes , offset by a net loss on debt extinguishment of $0.2 million resulting from the redemption of $60.1 million of the Company's senior notes under the Master Note and Security Agreement. The gain on debt extinguishment recorded in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2016, was comprised of the following: Master Note and Security Agreement Senior Unsecured Notes Total Principal amount repurchased $ 60.1 $ 56.5 $ 116.6 Repurchase price 61.2 42.5 103.7 Less: accrued interest paid (1.2 ) (1.1 ) (2.3 ) Net repurchase price 60.0 41.4 101.4 Debt financing fees expensed (0.1 ) — (0.1 ) Debt issuance costs expensed (0.2 ) (0.8 ) (1.0 ) Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment $ (0.2 ) $ 14.3 $ 14.1 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, 2017 : • 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, 2017 , the Company's total leverage ratio was 2.06 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, 2017 , the Company's senior secured leverage ratio was 1.55 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, 2017 , the Company's minimum interest coverage ratio was 7.03 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 those 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 $10.3 million for future amortization of debt issuance costs and $1.4 million for future amortization of original issue discount, at December 31, 2017 , were as follows: Principal Payments 2018 $ 42.4 2019 30.6 2020 65.8 2021 546.7 2022 249.8 2023 – 2027 17.8 2028 – 2031 4.1 Total $ 957.2

Lease Obligations

Lease Obligations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: 2017 2016 Leased equipment—gross $ 38.0 $ 37.6 Less: accumulated depreciation (19.3 ) (12.5 ) Leased equipment—net $ 18.7 $ 25.1 The future maturities of capitalized leases at December 31, 2017 , were as follows: Future Maturities of Capitalized Leases 2018 $ 6.5 2019 5.0 2020 4.1 2021 3.6 2022 1.6 2023 and thereafter 0.4 Total minimum payments $ 21.2 Less: amounts representing interest (1.9 ) Present value of minimum payments $ 19.3 Less: current portion (5.6 ) Long-term capital lease obligations $ 13.7 The Company has various operating lease agreements. Future minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable leases at December 31, 2017 , were as follows: Future Minimum Rental Commitments 2018 $ 43.1 2019 34.5 2020 26.2 2021 14.8 2022 10.4 2023 and thereafter 25.0 Total $ 154.0 Rent expense under these operating lease agreements totaled $37.3 million , $43.7 million and $44.8 million during the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , respectively.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 : 2017 2016 2015 United States $ 65.6 $ 48.4 $ (855.1 ) Foreign 25.6 10.9 (63.3 ) Total $ 91.2 $ 59.3 $ (918.4 ) The components of income tax (benefit) expense for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , were as follows: 2017 2016 2015 Federal: Current $ 1.4 $ 32.0 $ 5.6 Deferred (5.5 ) (20.0 ) (281.4 ) State: Current 2.7 3.9 0.5 Deferred (0.5 ) (5.3 ) (13.9 ) Foreign: Current 2.4 3.7 3.6 Deferred (16.5 ) (1.3 ) 2.8 Total income tax (benefit) expense $ (16.0 ) $ 13.0 $ (282.8 ) The Company recorded $808.3 million of non-cash goodwill impairment charges during the year ended December 31, 2015, of which $743.0 million was nondeductible for income tax purposes. The tax benefit related to goodwill impairment charges of $265.9 million was composed of the following: (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, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 : 2017 2016 2015 Federal statutory rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Federal rate change (31.6 ) — — Adjustment to valuation allowances (22.0 ) 1.7 (1.0 ) Foreign rate differential (3.2 ) (8.4 ) 0.2 Adjustment of uncertain tax positions (2.9 ) 1.6 (0.1 ) Adjustment of deferred tax liabilities (1.9 ) 3.7 (0.1 ) Domestic production activity deduction (1.0 ) (5.6 ) — Impact from foreign branches 7.8 6.1 (0.3 ) State taxes, net of federal benefit 2.2 (3.5 ) — Loss on foreign investment — (7.9 ) — Investment in United States subsidiaries — — 26.3 Nondeductible goodwill impairment — — (28.3 ) Other 0.1 (0.8 ) (0.9 ) Effective income tax rate (17.5 )% 21.9 % 30.8 % The 22.0% adjustment to valuation allowances primarily relates to an income tax credit to be utilized by the Company's Polish subsidiaries due to sustainable profitability. The Company determined the utilization of the credit is sufficient to record a reduction in the valuation allowance in order to reflect the current net realizable value of related deferred tax assets based on estimated credit utilization through 2026, the year the credit expires. Deferred Income Taxes The significant deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: 2017 2016 Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss and other tax carryforwards $ 129.6 $ 150.9 Interest limitation 43.7 84.6 Pension and workers compensation benefits 42.7 82.9 Accrued compensation 20.2 39.0 Accrued liabilities 19.3 21.4 Goodwill and intangible assets 7.5 11.6 Allowance for doubtful accounts 7.3 18.0 Other 9.4 17.9 Total deferred tax assets 279.7 426.3 Valuation allowance (126.9 ) (155.9 ) Net deferred tax assets $ 152.8 $ 270.4 Deferred tax liabilities: Property, plant and equipment $ (165.0 ) $ (293.0 ) Other (8.5 ) (12.7 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (173.5 ) (305.7 ) Net deferred tax liabilities $ (20.7 ) $ (35.3 ) The Company has recorded deferred income tax liabilities of $41.9 million and $35.3 million as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively, which were included in deferred income taxes in the consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2017 , the Company has also recorded deferred income tax assets of $21.2 million , which were included in other long-term assets in the consolidated balance sheets. At December 31, 2017 , the Company had the following gross amounts of tax-related carryforwards: • Net operating loss carryforwards of $108.8 million and $481.6 million for foreign and state, respectively. Of the foreign net operating loss carryforwards, $38.4 million are available without expiration, while the remainder expire through 2037 . The state net operating loss carryforwards expire in varying amounts through 2037 . • Capital loss carryforwards of $20.8 million and $10.7 million for federal and state, respectively. Of the federal capital loss carryforwards, $6.2 million expires in 2019 , $1.1 million expires in 2021 and $13.5 million expires in 2022 ; and of the state capital loss carryforwards, $3.9 million expires in 2019 , $0.5 million expires in 2021 and $6.3 million expires in 2022 . • Various credit carryforwards of $32.3 million and $47.0 million for foreign and state, respectively. The foreign credit carryforward expires in 2026 . The state credit carryforwards include $31.9 million that are available without expiration, while the remainder expire through 2032 As of December 31, 2017 , the Company has recorded a valuation allowance of $126.9 million on its consolidated balance sheet primarily related to the tax-affected amounts of the above carryforwards. The valuation allowance includes $4.4 million , $64.5 million and $58.0 million of federal, foreign and state deferred tax assets, respectively, that are not expected to be realized. Uncertain Tax Positions The following table summarizes the activity of the Company's liability for unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 : 2017 2016 2015 Balance at beginning of period $ 29.6 $ 29.8 $ 31.1 Additions for tax positions of the current year 2.3 0.3 0.7 Additions for tax positions of prior years 1.3 1.0 1.4 Reductions for tax positions of prior years (11.3 ) (0.7 ) (0.9 ) Lapses of applicable statutes of limitations (0.3 ) (0.8 ) (1.6 ) Settlements during the period — — (0.8 ) Foreign exchange and other — — (0.1 ) Balance at end of period $ 21.6 $ 29.6 $ 29.8 As of December 31, 2017 , $21.6 million of unrecognized tax benefits would impact the Company's effective tax rate, if recognized. Of that amount, it is reasonably possible that $7.5 million of the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will decrease within the next twelve months due to resolution of income tax audits or statute expirations. The Company classified interest (income) expense and any related penalties related to income tax uncertainties as a component of income tax (benefit) expense. The following table summarizes the Company's interest (income) expense related to tax uncertainties and penalties recognized during the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 : 2017 2016 2015 Interest (income) expense $ (2.5 ) $ 1.0 $ — Penalties recognized 0.1 — (0.1 ) Accrued interest and penalties related to income tax uncertainties are reported as components of other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities in 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, 2017 and 2016 : December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Accrued interest Accrued penalties Accrued interest Accrued penalties Other current liabilities $ 0.1 $ 0.2 $ — $ — Other long-term liabilities 3.2 0.3 5.9 0.4 Total liabilities $ 3.3 $ 0.5 $ 5.9 $ 0.4 The Company has tax years from 2014 through 2017 that remain open and subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Tax years from 2012 through 2017 remain open and subject to examination in the Company's various major state jurisdictions within the United States. On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Act"). The Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent; (2) requiring companies to pay a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries; (3) generally eliminating U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries; (4) requiring a current inclusion in U.S. federal taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, or also referred to as global intangible low taxed income ("GILTI"); (5) creating a new limitation on deductible interest expense; (6) creating the base erosion anti-abuse tax ("BEAT"), a new minimum tax; (7) repealing the domestic production activity deduction; and (8) establishing bonus depreciation that will allow for full expensing of qualified property. The SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 ("SAB 118"), which provides guidance on accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Act. SAB 118 provides a measurement period that should not extend beyond one year from the Tax Act enactment date for companies to complete the accounting under Accounting Standards Codification 740 ("ASC 740"). In accordance with SAB 118, in the period the Tax Act is enacted, a company must reflect the income tax effects of those aspects of the Tax Act for which the accounting under ASC 740 is complete. To the extent that a company's accounting for certain income tax effects of the Tax Act is incomplete, but it is able to determine a reasonable estimate, it must record a provisional estimate in the financial statements. If a company cannot determine a provisional estimate to be included in the financial statements, it should continue to apply ASC 740 on the basis of the provisions of the tax laws that were in effect immediately before the enactment of the Tax Act. In connection with the initial analysis of the impact of the Tax Act, the Company has recorded a discrete net tax benefit of $28.8 million for the corporate rate reduction as of December 31, 2017. While the assessment for the income tax effects of the Tax Act is ongoing, the Company has recorded a provisional adjustment for certain elements of the Tax Act where reasonable estimates of the tax effects were determinable. Adjustments were not recorded for those elements where the Company was unable to reasonably estimate the impact, and the Company has continued accounting for those items in accordance with ASC 740 on the basis of the tax laws in effect before the Tax Act. The Company was able to reasonably estimate certain effects of the Tax Act and has recorded provisional adjustments as follows: • Reduction of US federal corporate rate : The Tax Act reduces the corporate tax rate to 21 percent, effective January 1, 2018. The Company has recorded a provisional decrease of $23.7 million to its deferred income taxes, with a corresponding net adjustment to deferred income tax expense and a $5.1 million decrease to uncertain tax positions with a corresponding net adjustment to current income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2017. While the Company was able to make a reasonable estimate of the impact of the reduction in corporate rate, it may be affected by other analyses related to the Tax Act which are not yet able to be completed, as indicated below. • Deemed Repatriation Transition Tax : The Deemed Repatriation Transition Tax ("Transition Tax") is a tax on previously untaxed accumulated and current earnings and profits ("E&P") of certain foreign subsidiaries. To determine the amount of the Transition Tax, the Company must determine, in addition to other factors, the amount of post-1986 E&P of the relevant subsidiaries, as well as the amount of non-U.S. income taxes paid on such earnings. The Company is able to make a reasonable estimate that the Transition Tax will be zero based on an estimated aggregate post-1986 foreign earnings and profits deficit of the relevant subsidiaries. While the Company was able to make a reasonable estimate of the Transition Tax, the Company is continuing to gather additional information to more precisely compute the amount of aggregate foreign earnings and profits and related amount of Transition Tax, if any. • Cost recovery : While the Company has not yet completed all of the computations necessary or completed an inventory of 2017 expenditures that qualify for immediate expensing, the Company has recorded a provisional benefit for this temporary difference based on the current intent to fully expense all qualifying expenditures. The Company was unable to reasonably estimate certain effects of the Tax Act and has not recorded provisional adjustments for the following elements of the Tax Act: • Global intangible low taxed income : The Tax Act creates a new requirement that certain income (i.e. GILTI) earned by controlled foreign corporations ("CFCs") must be included currently in the gross income of the CFCs' U.S. shareholder. GILTI is the excess of the Shareholder's "net CFC tested income" over the net deemed tangible income return. Because of the complexity of the new GILTI tax rules, the Company is continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act and the application of ASC 740. Under GAAP, the Company is allowed to make an accounting policy choice of either (1) treating taxes due on future U.S. inclusions beginning January 1, 2018 in taxable income related to GILTI as current-period expense when incurred (the "period cost method") or (2) factoring such amounts into a company's measurement of its deferred taxes ("deferred method") as of December 31, 2017 . The Company's election of an accounting policy with respect to the new GILTI tax rules will depend, in part, on analyzing global income to determine whether future U.S. inclusions in taxable income related to GILTI are expected and, if so, what the impact is expected to be. Because whether the Company expects to have future U.S. inclusions in taxable income related to GILTI depends not only on the Company's current structure and estimated future results of global operations, but also the intent and ability to modify the structure and/or the business, the Company is not yet able to reasonably estimate the effect of this provision of the Tax Act. Therefore, the Company has not made any adjustments related to potential GILTI tax in the financial statements and has not made a policy decision regarding whether to record deferred taxes on GILTI. • Valuation allowances : The Company must assess whether valuation allowances assessments are affected by various aspects of the Tax Act (e.g. GILTI inclusions). Since, as discussed herein, the Company has recorded no amounts related to certain portions of the Tax Act, any corresponding determination of the need for or change in valuation allowance has not been completed, and no changes to valuation allowances as a result of the Tax Act have been recorded. As a result of the Tax Act, historical earnings in certain foreign subsidiaries became subject to the U.S. Transition Tax, as described above. However, an actual repatriation from these subsidiaries could be subject to additional foreign and U.S. state income taxes. The Company considers its foreign earnings to be indefinitely invested. Accordingly, the Company does not provide for, nor expect to incur, any significant, additional taxes which could become payable upon repatriation of such amounts.

Financial Instruments and Fair

Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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 were no Level 3 recurring measurements of assets or liabilities as of December 31, 2017 . Interest Rate Swap The Company entered into a $250.0 million interest rate swap on February 7, 2017. The swap was designated as a cash flow hedge as its purpose is to reduce the variability of cash flows from interest payments related to a portion of Quad/Graphics' variable-rate debt. The swap effectively converts $250.0 million of the Company's variable-rate debt based on one-month LIBOR to a fixed rate of 3.64% (including a 1.75% spread on underlying debt at December 31, 2017 ). The variable interest rate resets monthly and the swap is a five year arrangement, maturing on February 28, 2022. The Company classifies the interest rate swap as Level 2 because the inputs into the valuation model are observable or can be derived or corroborated utilizing observable market data at commonly quoted intervals. The interest rate swap was highly effective as of December 31, 2017 ; therefore, the increase in fair value of $2.1 million during 2017 is included in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated balance sheets and is shown as a change in other comprehensive income in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). No amount of ineffectiveness has been recorded into earnings related to this cash flow hedge. The fair value of the interest rate swap as of December 31, 2017 , was an asset of $2.1 million and was recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The net payment of interest under the terms of the interest rate swap totaled an expense of $1.6 million during 2017 and has been recognized as an adjustment to interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Foreign Exchange Contracts 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, 2017 . Natural Gas Forward Contracts 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, 2017 and 2016 , as the Company takes delivery in the normal course of business. Debt The Company measures fair value on its debt instruments using interest rates available to the Company for borrowings with similar terms and maturities and is categorized as Level 2. See Note 12 , " Debt ," for the fair value of the Company's debt as of December 31, 2017 . Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements 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. Other Estimated Fair Value Measurements 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 and accrued liabilities approximate their carrying values as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 . See Note 16 , " Employee Retirement Plans ," for the details of Level 1 and Level 2 inputs related to employee retirement plans.

Employee Retirement Plans

Employee Retirement Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Retirement Benefits [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 $2.1 billion as of December 31, 2017 . Company 401(k) matching contributions were $7.2 million , $13.3 million and $16.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , 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, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 . Defined 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. The components of net pension income for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , were as follows: Pension Benefits 2017 2016 2015 Interest cost $ (17.3 ) $ (18.1 ) $ (26.9 ) Expected return on plan assets 27.7 30.2 34.9 Net periodic benefit income 10.4 12.1 8.0 Settlement charge (0.8 ) (7.0 ) — Total income $ 9.6 $ 5.1 $ 8.0 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, 2017 and 2016 : Pension Benefits 2017 2016 Changes in benefit obligation Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year $ (560.6 ) $ (645.9 ) Interest cost (17.3 ) (18.1 ) Actuarial loss (17.2 ) (22.3 ) Benefits paid 54.3 107.9 Liability benefit from lump-sum settlement 1.9 17.8 Projected benefit obligation, end of year $ (538.9 ) $ (560.6 ) Changes in plan assets Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year $ 446.4 $ 508.1 Actual return on plan assets 61.7 33.8 Employer contributions 1.0 12.4 Benefits paid (54.3 ) (107.9 ) Fair value of plan assets, end of year $ 454.8 $ 446.4 Funded status $ (84.1 ) $ (114.2 ) Amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: Pension Benefits 2017 2016 Current liabilities $ (1.7 ) $ (1.8 ) Noncurrent liabilities (82.4 ) (112.4 ) Total amount recognized $ (84.1 ) $ (114.2 ) The following table provides a reconciliation of the Company's accumulated other comprehensive loss prior to any deferred tax effects at December 31, 2017 and 2016 : Pension Benefits Actuarial Gain / (Loss), net Balance at January 1, 2016 $ (40.9 ) Amount arising during the period (0.8 ) Impact of pension plan settlement charge included in net earnings (loss) 7.0 Balance at December 31, 2016 $ (34.7 ) Amount arising during the period 18.7 Impact of pension plan settlement charge included in net earnings (loss) 0.8 Balance at December 31, 2017 $ (15.2 ) On July 1, 2017, the Company provided the option to receive a lump-sum pension payment to a select group of terminated vested participants. Total lump sum payments of $21.4 million were paid during 2017, of which $8.4 million was paid in October 2017 under the lump-sum program. During 2017, the Company settled $23.3 million of pension liabilities for $21.4 million of pension payments. On April 1, 2016, the Company provided the option to receive a lump-sum pension payment to a select group of terminated vested participants. Total lump-sum payments of $74.8 million were paid during 2016, of which $56.4 million was paid in July 2016 under the lump-sum program. During 2016, the Company settled $92.6 million of pension liabilities for $74.8 million of pension payouts. Payments to eligible participants who elected to receive a lump-sum pension payment were funded from existing pension plan assets and constituted a settlement of the Company's pension liabilities with respect to these participants. As a result of the lump-sums paid to participants, non-cash settlement charges of $0.8 million and $7.0 million were recognized during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. The settlement charges were classified as restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges in the consolidated statement of operations. These charges resulted from the recognition in earnings of a portion of the actuarial losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss based on the proportion of the obligation settled. 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 loss is expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic pension income in 2018. The weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit costs for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , were as follows: Pension Benefits 2017 2016 2015 Discount rate 3.91 % 3.32 % 3.90 % Expected long-term return on plan assets 6.50 % 6.50 % 6.50 % The weighted average assumptions used to determine pension benefit obligations at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: Pension Benefits 2017 2016 Discount rate (end of year rate) 3.52 % 3.91 % 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 changed the approach used to measure interest costs for pension benefits and 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 made this change to provide 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 did not affect the measurement of the plan obligations. The Company has reflected this as a change in accounting estimate, and accordingly, has accounted for it on a prospective basis. Estimated Company Contributions and Benefit Payments In 2018, the Company expects to make cash contributions of $6.7 million to its qualified benefit pension plans and expects to make estimated benefit payments of $1.7 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, 2017 , were as follows: Pension Benefits 2018 $ 41.9 2019 39.9 2020 39.1 2021 38.0 2022 37.4 2023 – 2027 169.3 Thereafter 173.3 Total $ 538.9 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 42% equity securities and 58% debt securities, including cash and cash equivalents. The actual asset allocation as of December 31, 2017 , was approximately 41% equity securities and 59% debt securities. The actual asset allocation as of December 31, 2016 , was approximately 56% equity securities and 44% 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, 2017 and 2016 , by asset category were as follows: December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Asset Category Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Cash and cash equivalents $ 2.6 $ 2.6 $ — $ — $ 0.9 $ 0.9 $ — $ — Debt securities 118.4 — 118.4 — 91.4 — 91.4 — Equity securities 40.0 — 40.0 — 75.1 22.0 53.1 — 161.0 $ 2.6 $ 158.4 $ — 167.4 $ 22.9 $ 144.5 $ — Investments measured at net asset value ("NAV") (1) 293.8 279.0 $ 454.8 $ 446.4 ______________________________ (1) These investments consist of privately placed funds that are valued based on NAV. NAV of the funds is based on the fair value of each fund's underlying investments. In accordance with ASC Subtopic 820-10, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the NAV per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. There are no Level 3 assets as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 . See Note 15 , " Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements ," for definitions of fair value levels. The Company segregated its plan assets by the following major categories and levels for determining their fair value as of December 31, 2017 : 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 pooled funds that are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Level 2 assets are valued using quoted prices in markets that are not active, broker dealer quotations, and other methods by which all significant input was observable at the measurement date. 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. The fair value measurements in common/collective trusts, calculated using a NAV and their redemption restrictions, for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 , are as follows: Fair Value Redemption Frequency (If Currently Eligible) Redemption Notice Period 2017 2016 JP Morgan Chase Bank Strategic Property Fund $ 23.3 $ 26.4 Quarterly 45 days Pyramis Long Corporate A or Better 73.9 53.2 Daily 15 days Pyramis Long Duration 73.5 52.6 Daily 15 days Russell 3000 Index NL 123.1 — Daily 1 day Russell 1000 Index NL — 146.8 Daily 1 day Total value of investments measured at NAV $ 293.8 $ 279.0 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 the estimated withdrawal liability based on information provided by each plan's trustee, as part of the purchase price allocation for World Color Press. 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 and declining based on the GCIU Plan's 2017 certification to the United States Department of Labor, as the funded percentage for the plan is less than 65% , and the plan is projected to become insolvent by 2028. As a result, the GCIU Plan implemented a rehabilitation plan to improve the plan's funded status. The Company has received a notice of withdrawal and demand for payment letter from the GCIU , which is in excess of the reserve established by the Company for the GCIU withdrawal. The Company is currently in litigation with the GCIU trustees to determine the amount and duration of the withdrawal payments for the GCIU . Arbitration proceedings with the GCIU have been completed, both sides have appealed the arbitrator's ruling, and litigation in Federal court has commenced. During April 2017, a Federal district court overturned the arbitration decision in one of the pending disputes in this matter. The Company has appealed the district court's ruling to the Ninth Circuit. 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 2017 certification to the United States Department of Labor, as the funded percentage for the plan is less than 65% , and the plan is projected to become insolvent by 2023. As a result, the GCC Plan implemented a rehabilitation plan to improve the plan's funded status. During the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company and the GCC reached a settlement agreement for all claims, with scheduled payments until February 2024. The Company made payments totaling $24.0 million , $11.8 million and $11.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , respectively. The Company has reserved $28.2 million as its estimate of the total MEPPs withdrawal liability as of December 31, 2017 , of which $19.4 million was recorded in other long-term liabilities and $8.8 million was recorded in accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The withdrawal liability reserved by the Company is within the range of the Company's estimated potential outcomes. This estimate may increase or decrease depending on the final conclusion of the litigation with the GCIU trustees.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings (Loss) Per Share	Earnings (Loss) Per Share Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed as net earnings (loss), divided by the basic weighted average common shares outstanding. 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 the amount the employee must pay upon exercise of the award and the amount of unearned stock-based compensation costs attributed to future services. 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. Anti-dilutive equity incentive instruments of 0.7 million and 1.9 million of class A common shares were excluded from the computations of diluted net earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Due to the net loss 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 calculation for that period. 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, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , are summarized as follows: 2017 2016 2015 Numerator: Net earnings (loss) $ 107.2 $ 44.9 $ (641.9 ) Denominator: Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding for all classes of common shares 49.6 47.9 47.9 Plus: effect of dilutive equity incentive instruments 2.2 1.9 — Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding for all classes of common shares 51.8 49.8 47.9 Earnings (loss) per share: Basic $ 2.16 $ 0.94 $ (13.40 ) Diluted $ 2.07 $ 0.90 $ (13.40 ) 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, 2017
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Equity Incentive Programs	Equity Incentive Programs The shareholders of the Company approved the 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. In May 2016, an additional 3,000,000 shares were approved for issuance, providing for an aggregate 10,871,652 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 ("PS"), performance share units ("PSU"), shares of class A stock, restricted stock ("RS"), restricted stock units ("RSU"), deferred stock units ("DSU") 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, 2017 , there were 2,139,257 shares available for issuance under the Omnibus Plan. 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. 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 DSU awards, 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 $16.4 million , $15.2 million and $7.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , 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, 2017 , is estimated to be $17.1 million , which consists entirely of expense for RS and RSU awards. Estimated future compensation expense is $10.1 million for 2018 , $6.1 million for 2019 and $0.9 million for 2020 . 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, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 . There was no compensation expense recognized related to stock options for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 . Compensation expense recognized related to stock options was $0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 . There is no future compensation expense for stock options granted as of December 31, 2017 . The following table is a summary of the stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2017 : Shares Under Option Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (millions) Outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2016 1,702,866 $ 23.00 3.3 $ 12.3 Granted — — Exercised (156,049 ) 16.11 Canceled/forfeited/expired (14,784 ) 33.22 Outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2017 1,532,033 $ 23.60 2.3 $ 6.8 The intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 , was based on the fair value of the stock price. All outstanding options are vested as of December 31, 2017 . The following table is a summary of the stock option exercises and vesting activity for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 : 2017 2016 2015 Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 1.7 $ 12.4 $ 1.3 Proceeds from stock options exercised 2.6 30.3 2.2 Total grant date fair value of stock options vested — 0.3 1.8 Performance Share and Performance Share Units Performance share and performance share unit 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. There were no PS or PSU awards granted during the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 . Shares awarded in 2013 had a performance period of three years that ended December 31, 2015. 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. There was no compensation expense recognized related to PS and PSUs for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 . Compensation income recognized related to PS and PSUs was $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 . Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Restricted stock and restricted stock unit 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 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, 2017 : 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, 2016 2,485,389 $ 15.89 1.5 235,886 $ 11.04 1.8 Granted 665,517 26.85 71,438 26.88 Vested (619,646 ) 23.36 (192,382 ) 13.55 Forfeited (61,102 ) 16.57 — — Nonvested at December 31, 2017 2,470,158 $ 16.95 1.2 114,942 $ 16.68 1.3 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 $15.5 million , $14.4 million and $10.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Deferred Stock Units Deferred stock units 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, 2017 : Deferred Stock Units Units Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share Outstanding at December 31, 2016 249,739 $ 16.98 Granted 34,656 26.88 Dividend equivalents granted 11,412 22.36 Settled (99,894 ) 18.65 Outstanding at December 31, 2017 195,913 $ 18.18 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. Compensation expense recognized for DSUs was $0.9 million , $0.8 million , and $0.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , respectively. As DSU awards are fully vested on the grant date, all compensation expense was recognized at the date of grant.

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	Shareholders' Equity The Company has three classes of common stock as follows (share data in millions): Issued Common Stock Authorized Shares Outstanding Treasury Total Issued Shares Class A stock ($0.025 par value) 80.0 December 31, 2017 38.2 1.8 40.0 December 31, 2016 37.2 2.8 40.0 December 31, 2015 35.4 4.6 40.0 Class B stock ($0.025 par value) 80.0 December 31, 2017 13.8 — 13.8 December 31, 2016 14.2 0.8 15.0 December 31, 2015 14.2 0.8 15.0 Class C stock ($0.025 par value) 20.0 December 31, 2017 — 0.5 0.5 December 31, 2016 — 0.5 0.5 December 31, 2015 — 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, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 . 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. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company repurchased 200,605 shares of its class A common stock at a weighted average price of $18.89 per share for a total purchase price of $3.8 million . During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company repurchased 984,190 shares of its class A common stock at a weighted average price of $8.96 per share for a total purchase price of $8.8 million . There were no share repurchases during the year ended December 31, 2015 . As of December 31, 2017 , there were $79.2 million of authorized repurchases remaining under the program. On October 13, 2017, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the cancellation of 1,027,907 shares of the Company's class B common stock held in the Company's treasury and returned the shares to the status of authorized but unissued shares. In addition, all future acquired shares of the Company's class B common stock will be immediately canceled and returned to the status of authorized but unissued shares. In November 2017, 136,654 shares of class B common stock were converted to class A common stock and the class B common shares were canceled and returned to the status of authorized but unissued shares. 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, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 : Declaration Date Record Date Payment Date Dividend Amount per Share 2017 Q4 Dividend October 31, 2017 November 20, 2017 December 1, 2017 $ 0.30 Q3 Dividend August 1, 2017 August 21, 2017 September 1, 2017 0.30 Q2 Dividend May 1, 2017 May 22, 2017 June 2, 2017 0.30 Q1 Dividend February 17, 2017 February 27, 2017 March 10, 2017 0.30 2016 Q4 Dividend October 31, 2016 November 28, 2016 December 9, 2016 $ 0.30 Q3 Dividend August 1, 2016 August 29, 2016 September 9, 2016 0.30 Q2 Dividend May 3, 2016 June 6, 2016 June 17, 2016 0.30 Q1 Dividend February 19, 2016 March 7, 2016 March 18, 2016 0.30 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

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: Translation Adjustments Interest Rate Swap Adjustments Pension Benefit Plan Adjustments Total Balance at January 1, 2016 $ (126.9 ) $ — $ (25.6 ) $ (152.5 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (3.9 ) — (0.5 ) (4.4 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net earnings (loss) — — 4.3 4.3 Net other comprehensive income (loss) (3.9 ) — 3.8 (0.1 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 $ (130.8 ) $ — $ (21.8 ) $ (152.6 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 12.8 1.3 11.5 25.6 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net earnings (loss) 2.1 — 0.5 2.6 Net other comprehensive income 14.9 1.3 12.0 28.2 Balance at December 31, 2017 $ (115.9 ) $ 1.3 $ (9.8 ) $ (124.4 ) The details about the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net earnings (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , were as follows: Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components Year Ended December 31, Consolidated Statements of Operations Presentation 2017 2016 2015 Revaluation loss on the sale of a business $ 2.1 $ — $ — Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges Revaluation loss on the sale of an equity method investment — — 7.7 Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges Settlement charge on pension benefit plans 0.8 7.0 — Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges Impact of income taxes (0.3 ) (2.7 ) — Income tax (benefit) expense Settlement charge on pension benefit plans, net of tax 0.5 4.3 — Total reclassifications for the period 2.9 7.0 7.7 Impact of income taxes (0.3 ) (2.7 ) — Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax $ 2.6 $ 4.3 $ 7.7

Segment Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information The Company is a leading marketing solutions provider. T he Company leverages its strong print foundation as part of a much larger, robust integrated marketing platform that helps marketers and content creators improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their marketing spend across offline and online media channels. 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 operating and reportable segments, including their product and service offerings, and a "Corporate" category are as follows: • United States Print and Related Services • International • Corporate 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 marketing and other complementary services, including consumer insights, audience targeting, personalization, media planning and placement, process optimization, campaign planning and creation, pre-media production, videography, photography, digital execution, print execution and logistics. 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 investments in printing operations in Brazil and India. This segment provides printed products and marketing and other complementary services 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, 2017 , and less than 2.0% of total consolidated net sales for the year ended December 31, 2017 . Corporate Corporate consists of unallocated general and administrative activities and associated expenses including, in part, executive, legal and finance, as well as certain expenses and income from frozen employee retirement plans, such as pension benefit plans. The following is a summary of segment information for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 : Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges Net Sales Operating Income(Loss) Depreciation and Amortization Capital Expenditures Goodwill Impairment Products Services Year ended December 31, 2017 United States Print and Related Services $ 3,156.9 $ 583.2 $ 194.3 $ 210.8 $ 73.3 $ 53.6 $ — International 372.1 19.2 19.6 21.0 12.6 3.3 — Total operating segments 3,529.0 602.4 213.9 231.8 85.9 56.9 — Corporate — — (49.0 ) 0.7 — 4.3 — Total $ 3,529.0 $ 602.4 $ 164.9 $ 232.5 $ 85.9 $ 61.2 $ — Year ended December 31, 2016 United States Print and Related Services $ 3,335.1 $ 591.9 $ 186.1 $ 252.4 $ 88.1 $ 59.3 $ — International 382.0 20.5 13.5 24.1 18.0 (1.1 ) — Total operating segments 3,717.1 612.4 199.6 276.5 106.1 58.2 — Corporate — — (77.2 ) 0.6 — 22.4 — Total $ 3,717.1 $ 612.4 $ 122.4 $ 277.1 $ 106.1 $ 80.6 $ — Year ended December 31, 2015 United States Print and Related Services $ 3,580.1 $ 628.5 $ (706.1 ) $ 297.5 $ 121.5 $ 101.4 $ 778.3 International 369.6 18.9 (63.4 ) 26.1 11.5 38.8 30.0 Total operating segments 3,949.7 647.4 (769.5 ) 323.6 133.0 140.2 808.3 Corporate — — (60.5 ) 1.7 — 24.7 — Total $ 3,949.7 $ 647.4 $ (830.0 ) $ 325.3 $ 133.0 $ 164.9 $ 808.3 Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , 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, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , was as follows: 2017 2016 2015 Operating income (loss) $ 164.9 $ 122.4 $ (830.0 ) Less: interest expense 71.1 77.2 88.4 Less: loss (gain) on debt extinguishment 2.6 (14.1 ) — Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities $ 91.2 $ 59.3 $ (918.4 ) Total assets by segment at December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , were as follows: 2017 2016 2015 United States Print and Related Services $ 2,060.9 $ 2,241.3 $ 2,498.1 International 329.5 312.7 327.2 Total operating segments 2,390.4 2,554.0 2,825.3 Corporate 62.0 16.1 22.2 Total $ 2,452.4 $ 2,570.1 $ 2,847.5

Geographic Area and Product Inf

Geographic Area and Product Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , by geographic region. The amounts in this table differ from the segment data presented in Note 21 , " 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 2017 Net sales Products $ 3,121.2 $ 167.6 $ 209.3 $ 30.9 $ 3,529.0 Services 583.2 19.2 — — 602.4 Property, plant and equipment—net 1,215.1 85.5 68.3 8.7 1,377.6 Intangible assets—net 32.3 11.1 — — 43.4 Other long-term assets 92.0 16.2 10.7 0.4 119.3 2016 Net sales Products $ 3,299.1 $ 169.8 $ 217.4 $ 30.8 $ 3,717.1 Services 591.9 20.5 — — 612.4 Property, plant and equipment—net 1,362.8 79.7 67.7 9.7 1,519.9 Intangible assets—net 47.6 12.1 — — 59.7 Other long-term assets 71.6 0.3 12.2 0.2 84.3 2015 Net sales Products $ 3,545.8 $ 162.9 $ 215.1 $ 25.9 $ 3,949.7 Services 628.5 18.9 — — 647.4 Property, plant and equipment—net 1,512.2 86.1 73.1 4.4 1,675.8 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 The table below presents the Company's consolidated net sales by products and services for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 . Products and Services 2017 2016 2015 Catalog, publications, retail inserts, books and directories $ 2,824.7 $ 3,014.3 $ 3,285.8 Direct mail and other printed products 646.8 646.2 604.0 Other 57.5 56.6 59.9 Total products $ 3,529.0 $ 3,717.1 $ 3,949.7 Logistics services $ 418.1 $ 427.3 $ 453.7 Imaging and other services 184.3 185.1 193.7 Total services 602.4 612.4 647.4 Total net sales $ 4,131.4 $ 4,329.5 $ 4,597.1

Separate Financial Information

Separate Financial Information of Subsidiary Guarantors of Indebtedness	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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, 2017, a non-guarantor subsidiary of the Company became a Guarantor subsidiary. Accordingly, the material 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, 2017. Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Net sales $ 1,759.7 $ 2,342.5 $ 424.2 $ (395.0 ) $ 4,131.4 Cost of sales 1,292.2 2,018.9 336.1 (387.8 ) 3,259.4 Selling, general and administrative expenses 264.7 116.6 39.3 (7.2 ) 413.4 Depreciation and amortization 107.0 103.4 22.1 — 232.5 Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges 44.3 13.8 3.1 — 61.2 Total operating expenses 1,708.2 2,252.7 400.6 (395.0 ) 3,966.5 Operating income (loss) $ 51.5 $ 89.8 $ 23.6 $ — $ 164.9 Interest expense (income) 70.4 (3.1 ) 3.8 — 71.1 Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment 2.6 — — — 2.6 Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated and unconsolidated entities (21.5 ) 92.9 19.8 — 91.2 Income tax expense (benefit) (32.6 ) 30.7 (14.1 ) — (16.0 ) Earnings (loss) before equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated and unconsolidated entities 11.1 62.2 33.9 — 107.2 Equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated entities (96.1 ) (2.9 ) — 99.0 — Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated entities — — — — — Net earnings (loss) $ 107.2 $ 65.1 $ 33.9 $ (99.0 ) $ 107.2 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Net earnings (loss) $ 107.2 $ 65.1 $ 33.9 $ (99.0 ) $ 107.2 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 28.2 13.0 12.0 (25.0 ) 28.2 Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 135.4 $ 78.1 $ 45.9 $ (124.0 ) $ 135.4 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Net sales $ 1,863.6 $ 2,429.0 $ 454.6 $ (417.7 ) $ 4,329.5 Cost of sales 1,381.1 2,067.3 364.1 (417.7 ) 3,394.8 Selling, general and administrative expenses 257.8 152.5 44.3 — 454.6 Depreciation and amortization 146.8 100.1 30.2 — 277.1 Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges 56.8 25.2 (1.4 ) — 80.6 Total operating expenses 1,842.5 2,345.1 437.2 (417.7 ) 4,207.1 Operating income (loss) $ 21.1 $ 83.9 $ 17.4 $ — $ 122.4 Interest expense (income) 76.0 (4.1 ) 5.3 — 77.2 Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment (14.1 ) — — — (14.1 ) Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated and unconsolidated entities (40.8 ) 88.0 12.1 — 59.3 Income tax expense (benefit) 15.2 (4.8 ) 2.6 — 13.0 Earnings (loss) before equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated and unconsolidated entities (56.0 ) 92.8 9.5 — 46.3 Equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated entities (100.9 ) (6.0 ) — 106.9 — Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated entities — — 1.4 — 1.4 Net earnings (loss) $ 44.9 $ 98.8 $ 8.1 $ (106.9 ) $ 44.9 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Net earnings (loss) $ 44.9 $ 98.8 $ 8.1 $ (106.9 ) $ 44.9 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (0.1 ) 1.7 (4.7 ) 3.0 (0.1 ) Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 44.8 $ 100.5 $ 3.4 $ (103.9 ) $ 44.8 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Net sales $ 1,881.5 $ 2,743.9 $ 404.8 $ (433.1 ) $ 4,597.1 Cost of sales 1,423.0 2,359.6 330.8 (433.1 ) 3,680.3 Selling, general and administrative expenses 258.7 152.4 37.2 — 448.3 Depreciation and amortization 179.3 119.5 26.5 — 325.3 Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges 56.6 70.1 38.2 — 164.9 Goodwill impairment — 778.3 30.0 — 808.3 Total operating expenses 1,917.6 3,479.9 462.7 (433.1 ) 5,427.1 Operating income (loss) $ (36.1 ) $ (736.0 ) $ (57.9 ) $ — $ (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 ) (733.7 ) (62.9 ) — (918.4 ) Income tax expense (benefit) (39.6 ) (249.2 ) 6.0 — (282.8 ) Earnings (loss) before equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated and unconsolidated entities (82.2 ) (484.5 ) (68.9 ) — (635.6 ) Equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated entities 559.7 2.7 — (562.4 ) — Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated entities — — 6.3 — 6.3 Net earnings (loss) $ (641.9 ) $ (487.2 ) $ (75.2 ) $ 562.4 $ (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 ) $ (487.2 ) $ (75.2 ) $ 562.4 $ (641.9 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (53.7 ) (1.8 ) (51.3 ) 70.9 (35.9 ) Total comprehensive income (loss) $ (695.6 ) $ (489.0 ) $ (126.5 ) $ 633.3 $ (677.8 ) Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2017 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 51.7 $ 1.9 $ 10.7 $ — $ 64.3 Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts 427.9 40.6 84.0 — 552.5 Intercompany receivables — 85.3 — (85.3 ) — Inventories 97.0 108.6 40.9 — 246.5 Other current assets 35.2 2.7 7.3 — 45.2 Total current assets 611.8 239.1 142.9 (85.3 ) 908.5 Property, plant and equipment—net 706.5 508.6 162.5 — 1,377.6 Investment in consolidated entities 578.3 12.1 — (590.4 ) — Intangible assets—net 6.9 25.5 11.0 — 43.4 Intercompany loan receivable 106.3 — 1.7 (108.0 ) — Other long-term assets 60.5 13.5 48.9 — 122.9 Total assets $ 2,070.3 $ 798.8 $ 367.0 $ (783.7 ) $ 2,452.4 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Accounts payable $ 201.6 $ 115.9 $ 64.1 $ — $ 381.6 Intercompany accounts payable 75.1 — 10.2 (85.3 ) — Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations 31.9 1.0 14.7 — 47.6 Other current liabilities 213.9 74.9 27.9 — 316.7 Total current liabilities 522.5 191.8 116.9 (85.3 ) 745.9 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations 904.3 1.4 11.5 — 917.2 Intercompany loan payable — 40.9 67.1 (108.0 ) — Other long-term liabilities 121.1 133.4 12.4 — 266.9 Total liabilities 1,547.9 367.5 207.9 (193.3 ) 1,930.0 Total shareholders' equity 522.4 431.3 159.1 (590.4 ) 522.4 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 2,070.3 $ 798.8 $ 367.0 $ (783.7 ) $ 2,452.4 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2016 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 0.3 $ 1.9 $ 6.8 $ — $ 9.0 Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts 439.7 37.7 86.2 — 563.6 Intercompany receivables — 696.4 14.8 (711.2 ) — Inventories 102.2 115.9 47.3 — 265.4 Other current assets 40.6 15.7 8.3 — 64.6 Total current assets 582.8 867.6 163.4 (711.2 ) 902.6 Property, plant and equipment—net 777.3 577.9 164.7 — 1,519.9 Investment in consolidated entities 1,288.9 61.8 — (1,350.7 ) — Intangible assets—net 12.0 20.3 27.4 — 59.7 Intercompany loan receivable 104.2 — — (104.2 ) — Other long-term assets 43.5 10.1 34.3 — 87.9 Total assets $ 2,808.7 $ 1,537.7 $ 389.8 $ (2,166.1 ) $ 2,570.1 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Accounts payable $ 159.3 $ 98.5 $ 65.7 $ — $ 323.5 Intercompany accounts payable 711.2 — — (711.2 ) — Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations 79.5 2.9 9.7 — 92.1 Other current liabilities 253.9 76.2 28.9 — 359.0 Total current liabilities 1,203.9 177.6 104.3 (711.2 ) 774.6 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations 1,022.0 2.4 14.3 — 1,038.7 Intercompany loan payable — 39.9 64.3 (104.2 ) — Other long-term liabilities 141.3 150.0 24.0 — 315.3 Total liabilities 2,367.2 369.9 206.9 (815.4 ) 2,128.6 Total shareholders' equity 441.5 1,167.8 182.9 (1,350.7 ) 441.5 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 2,808.7 $ 1,537.7 $ 389.8 $ (2,166.1 ) $ 2,570.1 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net cash from (used in) operating activities $ 974.5 $ (647.3 ) $ 16.8 $ — $ 344.0 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of property, plant and equipment (27.5 ) (43.9 ) (14.5 ) — (85.9 ) Divestiture related investing activities 8.4 5.7 — — 14.1 Intercompany investing activities (18.1 ) 632.7 (0.3 ) (614.3 ) — Other investing activities 0.9 29.7 3.9 — 34.5 Net cash from (used in) investing activities (36.3 ) 624.2 (10.9 ) (614.3 ) (37.3 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 375.0 — — — 375.0 Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations (523.3 ) (2.9 ) (4.3 ) — (530.5 ) Borrowings on revolving credit facilities 706.7 — 11.8 — 718.5 Payments on revolving credit facilities (725.7 ) — (10.3 ) — (736.0 ) Purchases of treasury stock (3.8 ) — — — (3.8 ) Payment of cash dividends (62.5 ) — — — (62.5 ) Intercompany financing activities (645.1 ) 30.2 0.6 614.3 — Other financing activities (8.1 ) (4.3 ) — — (12.4 ) Net cash from (used in) financing activities (886.8 ) 23.0 (2.2 ) 614.3 (251.7 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents — 0.1 0.2 — 0.3 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 51.4 — 3.9 — 55.3 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 0.3 1.9 6.8 — 9.0 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 51.7 $ 1.9 $ 10.7 $ — $ 64.3 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net cash from (used in) operating activities $ 676.2 $ (341.9 ) $ 18.2 $ — $ 352.5 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of property, plant and equipment (35.9 ) (46.8 ) (23.4 ) — (106.1 ) Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired (0.9 ) 0.9 — — — Intercompany investing activities (62.4 ) 368.1 3.8 (309.5 ) — Other investing activities (4.5 ) 22.4 3.8 — 21.7 Net cash from (used in) investing activities (103.7 ) 344.6 (15.8 ) (309.5 ) (84.4 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt — — 19.7 — 19.7 Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations (195.7 ) (3.5 ) (2.3 ) — (201.5 ) Borrowings on revolving credit facilities 806.1 — 65.8 — 871.9 Payments on revolving credit facilities (857.9 ) — (60.1 ) — (918.0 ) Purchases of treasury stock (8.8 ) — — — (8.8 ) Payment of cash dividends (61.1 ) — — — (61.1 ) Intercompany financing activities (285.9 ) 0.2 (23.8 ) 309.5 — Other financing activities 28.8 (0.3 ) — — 28.5 Net cash from (used in) financing activities (574.5 ) (3.6 ) (0.7 ) 309.5 (269.3 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents — — (0.6 ) — (0.6 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (2.0 ) (0.9 ) 1.1 — (1.8 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 2.3 2.8 5.7 — 10.8 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 0.3 $ 1.9 $ 6.8 $ — $ 9.0 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 (used in) operating activities $ 229.9 $ 92.7 $ 25.5 $ — $ 348.1 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of property, plant and equipment (54.7 ) (64.9 ) (13.4 ) — (133.0 ) Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired (0.6 ) (116.0 ) (26.8 ) — (143.4 ) Intercompany investing activities (123.1 ) (108.0 ) (0.5 ) 231.6 — Other investing activities 13.9 34.0 11.8 — 59.7 Net cash from (used in) investing activities (164.5 ) (254.9 ) (28.9 ) 231.6 (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 cash dividends (62.3 ) — — — (62.3 ) Intercompany financing activities 59.5 162.8 9.3 (231.6 ) — Other financing activities 3.4 (0.1 ) — — 3.3 Net cash from (used in) financing activities (65.0 ) 159.3 9.4 (231.6 ) (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

New Accounting Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements In February 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (" FASB ") issued Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 "Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income" ("ASU 2018-02"), which will give entities the option to reclassify tax effects stranded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a result of tax reform into retained earnings (accumulated deficit). The guidance requires the entity to disclose whether or not it has elected to reclassify the tax effects related to the Tax Act, as well as the entity's policy for releasing income tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted in periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued or made available for issuance, including in the period the Tax Act was enacted. Entities that choose to adopt ASU 2018-02 in an annual or interim period after the period of enactment will be able to choose whether to apply the amendments retrospectively to each period in which the effect of the Tax Act is recognized, or to apply the amendments in the period of adoption. The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2018-02 on the consolidated financial statements. In August 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2017-12 "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities" ("ASU 2017-12"), which simplifies and reduces the complexity of the hedge accounting requirements and better aligns an entity's financial reporting for hedging relationships with its risk management activities. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. This new guidance will require a modified retrospective adoption approach to existing hedging relationships as of the adoption date. The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2017-12 on the consolidated financial statements. In May 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2017-09 "Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting" ("ASU 2017-09"), which clarifies the types of changes to terms or conditions for share based payment awards that would require an entity to apply the modification accounting guidance. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. This new guidance will require a prospective adoption approach. The Company has adopted this standard as of October 1, 2017, and the adoption of ASU 2017-09 did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. In March 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2017-07 "Compensation—Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost" ("ASU 2017-07"), which requires that an employer disaggregate the service cost component from net benefit cost and provides guidance on how to present the service costs and other components of net benefit costs in the statement of operations. Under the new standard, an entity must report the service cost component in the same line item as other compensation costs. The other components of net benefit cost will be required to be presented in the statement of operations separately from the service cost component and outside a subtotal of operating income. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted as of the beginning of an annual period for which financial statements have not been issued or made available for issuance. This new guidance will require a retrospective adoption approach for the classification of components of net periodic benefit income (expense) in the statement of operations. As a result of the adoption of ASU 2017-07, the Company expects to reclassify pension income of approximately $9.6 million and $5.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively, to a line outside the subtotal of operating income, resulting in a reduction in operating income (loss), but will have no impact to net earnings. See Note 16 , " Employee Retirement Plans ," for the components of net pension income (expense). The Company plans to adopt the standard in the first quarter of 2018. In November 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-18 "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 320): Restricted Cash" ("ASU 2016-18"), which clarifies guidance on the classification and presentation of restricted cash in the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. This new guidance will require a retrospective adoption approach. The Company believes the adoption of ASU 2016-18 will not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. The Company plans to adopt the standard in the first quarter of 2018. In October 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-16 "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfer of Assets Other Than Inventory" ("ASU 2016-16"), which requires the recognition of the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset, other than inventory, when the transfer occurs rather than waiting until the asset is sold to an outside party. Assets covered under the scope of ASU 2016-16 include intellectual property and property, plant and equipment. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted as of the beginning of an annual reporting period. This new guidance will require a modified retrospective transition approach, where the entity will need to apply a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings (accumulated deficit) as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. The Company has adopted this standard as of January 1, 2017, and the adoption of ASU 2016-16 did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-15 "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments" ("ASU 2016-15"), which is intended to reduce diversity in practice, providing guidance on eight specific cash flow classification issues with regards to how the cash receipts and cash payments are presented within the statements of cash flows. In addition, the guidance provides entities with an alternative to consider regarding the nature of the source of distributions that an investor received from an equity method investment when classifying distributions received in its cash flow statements under the nature of the distribution approach or the cumulative earnings approach, and allows an entity to choose either one as an accounting policy election. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. This new guidance will require a retrospective adoption approach unless it is impracticable to apply, in which case, the guidance should be applied prospectively as of the earliest date practicable. The Company has adopted this standard as of October 1, 2017, and has elected to use the nature of the distribution approach for classifying distributions received from equity method investments. The adoption of ASU 2016-15 did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 "Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments" ("ASU 2016-13"), which changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments. Under the new guidance, entities will be required to measure expected credit losses for financial instruments, including trade receivables, based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable forecasts. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. This new guidance will require a modified retrospective transition approach, where the entity will need to apply a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings (accumulated deficit) as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-13 on the consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-07 "Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Simplifying the Transition to the Equity Method of Accounting" ("ASU 2016-07"), which simplifies the equity method of accounting by eliminating the requirement to retrospectively apply equity method accounting to an investment that subsequently qualifies for such accounting as a result of an increase in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence. Instead, the equity method of accounting will be applied prospectively as an increase in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence occurs. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company has adopted this standard as of January 1, 2017, and the adoption of ASU 2016-07 did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 "Leases (Topic 842)" ("ASU 2016-02"), which establishes a right-of-use model requiring a lessee to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than twelve months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition. The guidance also requires additional disclosures to enable users of financial statements to understand the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. This new guidance will require a modified retrospective transition approach for all leases existing at, or entered into after, the date of initial application, with an option to elect to use certain transition relief. The modified retrospective transition approach would require the application of the new accounting model for the earliest year presented in the financial statements. The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on the consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)" ("ASU 2014-09"), which provides revised 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. As amended, ASU 2014-09 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company established a cross-functional implementation team to evaluate the impact of ASU 2014-09 on the consolidated financial statements. The Company completed the analysis and implemented certain changes to its systems, processes and internal controls to meet the standard's reporting and disclosure requirements. As previously reported, the Company has determined that revenue from most contracts with customers will be recognized at a point-in-time under ASU 2014-09, which is the Company's current accounting policy. The Company has adopted the standard as of January 1, 2018, applying the modified retrospective approach by recognizing the cumulative effect of initial application as a decrease to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. As part of adopting the standard, the Company has changed the timing of when it recognizes certain variable considerations paid to customers and costs to obtain contracts with customers. The cumulative impact of adopting the standard on January 1, 2018, was a $3.2 million decrease in accumulated deficit, which at December 31, 2017, was $162.9 million ; a $2.3 million increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets; a $2.0 million increase in other long-term assets; and a $1.1 million increase in the liability for deferred income taxes in the consolidated balance sheet.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events Acquisition of Ivie & Associates On February 21, 2018 , the Company completed the acquisition of Ivie & Associates. Ivie & Associates provide a full array of marketing services including creative and production services, studio services, sourcing, procurement, staff enhancement, media services, public relations, digital, technology solutions and project management for many leading brands throughout the world. The purchase price was $92.5 million of cash paid on February 21, 2018 , before a potential earn-out of up to an additional $16 million , when certain financial metrics are achieved post integration. Declaration of Quarterly Dividend On February 21, 2018 , the Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, which will be paid on March 30, 2018 , to shareholders of record as of March 19, 2018 .

Basis of Presentation and Sum34

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Nature of Operations	Nature of Operations —Quad/Graphics is a leading marketing solutions provider that leverages its strong print foundation as part of a much larger, robust integrated marketing platform that helps marketers and content creators improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their marketing spend across offline and online media channels. The Company provides marketing and other complementary services for its customers. The Company 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'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	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 "). 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.
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, 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 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. 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 presents byproduct recoveries as a reduction of cost of sales–products in the consolidated statements of operations. Classification of byproduct recoveries as a reduction of cost of sales aligns the proceeds from byproduct recoveries with the corresponding manufacturing costs.
Financial Instruments	Financial Instruments —The Company uses derivative financial instruments for the purpose of hedging interest rate, commodity and foreign exchange exposures that exist as part of ongoing business operations, including interest rate swap agreements, 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.
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 $9.0 million , $9.3 million and $10.3 million during the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , 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 2017 , 2016 or 2015 , or 5% of the Company's consolidated receivables as of December 31, 2017 or 2016 . 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, 2017 and 2016 , all inventories were valued using the first-in, first-out (" FIFO ") method.
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 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 gain 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 3 to 15 Years Other 3 to 10 Years
Other Intangible Assets	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	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, assessing whether there is 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 —When applicable, 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.
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 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 more likely than not 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.
Pension 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 is updated based on significant events, such as potential new information from the litigation proceedings with the MEPPs , until the final withdrawal liability is determined. The exact amount of the withdrawal liability could be higher or lower than the estimate.
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 plans, foreign currency translation adjustments and interest rate swap 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 were no Level 3 recurring measurements of assets or liabilities as of December 31, 2017 .
Earnings (Loss) Per Share	Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed as net earnings (loss), divided by the basic weighted average common shares outstanding. 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 the amount the employee must pay upon exercise of the award and the amount of unearned stock-based compensation costs attributed to future services. 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.
New Accounting Pronouncements	In February 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (" FASB ") issued Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 "Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income" ("ASU 2018-02"), which will give entities the option to reclassify tax effects stranded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a result of tax reform into retained earnings (accumulated deficit). The guidance requires the entity to disclose whether or not it has elected to reclassify the tax effects related to the Tax Act, as well as the entity's policy for releasing income tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted in periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued or made available for issuance, including in the period the Tax Act was enacted. Entities that choose to adopt ASU 2018-02 in an annual or interim period after the period of enactment will be able to choose whether to apply the amendments retrospectively to each period in which the effect of the Tax Act is recognized, or to apply the amendments in the period of adoption. The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2018-02 on the consolidated financial statements. In August 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2017-12 "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities" ("ASU 2017-12"), which simplifies and reduces the complexity of the hedge accounting requirements and better aligns an entity's financial reporting for hedging relationships with its risk management activities. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. This new guidance will require a modified retrospective adoption approach to existing hedging relationships as of the adoption date. The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2017-12 on the consolidated financial statements. In May 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2017-09 "Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting" ("ASU 2017-09"), which clarifies the types of changes to terms or conditions for share based payment awards that would require an entity to apply the modification accounting guidance. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. This new guidance will require a prospective adoption approach. The Company has adopted this standard as of October 1, 2017, and the adoption of ASU 2017-09 did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. In March 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2017-07 "Compensation—Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost" ("ASU 2017-07"), which requires that an employer disaggregate the service cost component from net benefit cost and provides guidance on how to present the service costs and other components of net benefit costs in the statement of operations. Under the new standard, an entity must report the service cost component in the same line item as other compensation costs. The other components of net benefit cost will be required to be presented in the statement of operations separately from the service cost component and outside a subtotal of operating income. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted as of the beginning of an annual period for which financial statements have not been issued or made available for issuance. This new guidance will require a retrospective adoption approach for the classification of components of net periodic benefit income (expense) in the statement of operations. As a result of the adoption of ASU 2017-07, the Company expects to reclassify pension income of approximately $9.6 million and $5.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively, to a line outside the subtotal of operating income, resulting in a reduction in operating income (loss), but will have no impact to net earnings. See Note 16 , " Employee Retirement Plans ," for the components of net pension income (expense). The Company plans to adopt the standard in the first quarter of 2018. In November 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-18 "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 320): Restricted Cash" ("ASU 2016-18"), which clarifies guidance on the classification and presentation of restricted cash in the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. This new guidance will require a retrospective adoption approach. The Company believes the adoption of ASU 2016-18 will not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. The Company plans to adopt the standard in the first quarter of 2018. In October 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-16 "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfer of Assets Other Than Inventory" ("ASU 2016-16"), which requires the recognition of the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset, other than inventory, when the transfer occurs rather than waiting until the asset is sold to an outside party. Assets covered under the scope of ASU 2016-16 include intellectual property and property, plant and equipment. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted as of the beginning of an annual reporting period. This new guidance will require a modified retrospective transition approach, where the entity will need to apply a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings (accumulated deficit) as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. The Company has adopted this standard as of January 1, 2017, and the adoption of ASU 2016-16 did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-15 "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments" ("ASU 2016-15"), which is intended to reduce diversity in practice, providing guidance on eight specific cash flow classification issues with regards to how the cash receipts and cash payments are presented within the statements of cash flows. In addition, the guidance provides entities with an alternative to consider regarding the nature of the source of distributions that an investor received from an equity method investment when classifying distributions received in its cash flow statements under the nature of the distribution approach or the cumulative earnings approach, and allows an entity to choose either one as an accounting policy election. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. This new guidance will require a retrospective adoption approach unless it is impracticable to apply, in which case, the guidance should be applied prospectively as of the earliest date practicable. The Company has adopted this standard as of October 1, 2017, and has elected to use the nature of the distribution approach for classifying distributions received from equity method investments. The adoption of ASU 2016-15 did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 "Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments" ("ASU 2016-13"), which changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments. Under the new guidance, entities will be required to measure expected credit losses for financial instruments, including trade receivables, based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable forecasts. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. This new guidance will require a modified retrospective transition approach, where the entity will need to apply a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings (accumulated deficit) as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-13 on the consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-07 "Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Simplifying the Transition to the Equity Method of Accounting" ("ASU 2016-07"), which simplifies the equity method of accounting by eliminating the requirement to retrospectively apply equity method accounting to an investment that subsequently qualifies for such accounting as a result of an increase in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence. Instead, the equity method of accounting will be applied prospectively as an increase in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence occurs. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company has adopted this standard as of January 1, 2017, and the adoption of ASU 2016-07 did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 "Leases (Topic 842)" ("ASU 2016-02"), which establishes a right-of-use model requiring a lessee to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than twelve months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition. The guidance also requires additional disclosures to enable users of financial statements to understand the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. This new guidance will require a modified retrospective transition approach for all leases existing at, or entered into after, the date of initial application, with an option to elect to use certain transition relief. The modified retrospective transition approach would require the application of the new accounting model for the earliest year presented in the financial statements. The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on the consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)" ("ASU 2014-09"), which provides revised 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. As amended, ASU 2014-09 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company established a cross-functional implementation team to evaluate the impact of ASU 2014-09 on the consolidated financial statements. The Company completed the analysis and implemented certain changes to its systems, processes and internal controls to meet the standard's reporting and disclosure requirements. As previously reported, the Company has determined that revenue from most contracts with customers will be recognized at a point-in-time under ASU 2014-09, which is the Company's current accounting policy. The Company has adopted the standard as of January 1, 2018, applying the modified retrospective approach by recognizing the cumulative effect of initial application as a decrease to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. As part of adopting the standard, the Company has changed the timing of when it recognizes certain variable considerations paid to customers and costs to obtain contracts with customers. The cumulative impact of adopting the standard on January 1, 2018, was a $3.2 million decrease in accumulated deficit, which at December 31, 2017, was $162.9 million ; a $2.3 million increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets; a $2.0 million increase in other long-term assets; and a $1.1 million increase in the liability for deferred income taxes in the consolidated balance sheet.

Basis of Presentation and Sum35

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Range of Useful Lives	Asset Category Range of Useful Lives Buildings 10 to 40 Years Machinery and equipment 3 to 15 Years Other 3 to 10 Years
Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information	The following table summarizes certain supplemental cash flow information for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 : 2017 2016 2015 Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized $ 57.8 $ 65.9 $ 76.5 Income taxes paid 6.5 34.0 1.5 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Capital lease additions (see Note 13) 0.5 21.0 5.9 Leased equipment purchased through term loan — — 3.7 Acquisitions of businesses (see Note 2): Fair value of assets acquired, net of cash $ — $ — $ 137.0 Liabilities assumed — — (28.6 ) Goodwill — — 33.8 Deferred payment for 2013 Proteus and Transpak acquisition — — 0.6 Deferred payment for 2014 UniGraphic acquisition — — 0.6 Acquisition of businesses—net of cash acquired $ — $ — $ 143.4

Restructuring, Impairment and36

Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , as follows: 2017 2016 2015 Employee termination charges $ 26.9 $ 12.9 $ 42.1 Impairment charges 12.0 26.8 95.3 Transaction-related charges (income) 3.1 2.2 (6.7 ) Integration costs — 0.1 5.1 Other restructuring charges 19.2 38.6 29.1 Total $ 61.2 $ 80.6 $ 164.9
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	Activity impacting the Company's restructuring reserves for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 , was as follows: Employee Termination Charges Impairment Charges Transaction-Related Charges (Income) Integration Costs Other Restructuring Charges Total Balance at January 1, 2016 $ 24.4 $ — $ 0.1 $ 1.4 $ 13.0 $ 38.9 Expense 12.9 26.8 2.2 0.1 38.6 80.6 Cash payments (29.5 ) — (2.2 ) (0.3 ) (23.6 ) (55.6 ) Non-cash adjustments/reclassifications (0.2 ) (26.8 ) — (0.1 ) (17.6 ) (44.7 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 7.6 $ — $ 0.1 $ 1.1 $ 10.4 $ 19.2 Expense 26.9 12.0 3.1 — 19.2 61.2 Cash payments (19.0 ) — (2.8 ) (0.1 ) (14.5 ) (36.4 ) Non-cash adjustments/reclassifications 2.1 (12.0 ) — (0.8 ) (3.8 ) (14.5 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 17.6 $ — $ 0.4 $ 0.2 $ 11.3 $ 29.5

Goodwill and Other Intangible37

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Goodwill Impairment	The accumulated goodwill impairment losses and the carrying value of goodwill at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: United States Print and Related Services International Total Goodwill $ 778.3 $ 30.0 $ 808.3 Accumulated goodwill impairment loss (778.3 ) (30.0 ) (808.3 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 $ — $ — $ —
Schedule of Goodwill	Activity impacting goodwill for the year ended December 31, 2015, was as follows: United States Print and Related Services International Total Balance at January 1, 2015 $ 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 Components of Other Intangible Assets	The components of other intangible assets at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 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 $ 24.0 $ (13.5 ) $ 10.5 7 $ 21.7 $ (9.3 ) $ 12.4 Capitalized software 5 2.8 (2.3 ) 0.5 5 6.4 (6.2 ) 0.2 Acquired technology 5 2.0 (2.0 ) — 5 6.1 (6.1 ) — Customer relationships 6 460.8 (428.4 ) 32.4 6 459.4 (412.3 ) 47.1 Total finite-lived intangible assets $ 489.6 $ (446.2 ) $ 43.4 $ 493.6 $ (433.9 ) $ 59.7
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense Related to Other Intangible Assets	The following table outlines the estimated future amortization expense related to other intangible assets as of December 31, 2017 : Amortization Expense 2018 $ 18.2 2019 13.2 2020 7.9 2021 2.9 2022 1.2 Total $ 43.4

Receivables (Tables)

Receivables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Activity impacting the allowances for doubtful accounts for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , was as follows: 2017 2016 2015 Balance at beginning of year $ 53.5 $ 50.1 $ 57.8 Provisions 2.6 8.0 4.2 Write-offs (1) (26.3 ) (4.0 ) (12.0 ) Translation and other (0.9 ) (0.6 ) 0.1 Balance at end of year $ 28.9 $ 53.5 $ 50.1 ______________________________ (1) Write-offs for the year ended December 31, 2017, primarily consisted of fully reserved receivables.

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Inventories	The components of inventories at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: 2017 2016 Raw materials and manufacturing supplies $ 128.7 $ 142.4 Work in process 43.6 45.3 Finished goods 74.2 77.7 Total $ 246.5 $ 265.4

Property, Plant and Equipment (

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Components of Property, Plant and Equipment	The components of property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: 2017 2016 Land $ 122.5 $ 126.2 Buildings 924.5 935.4 Machinery and equipment 3,617.1 3,574.4 Other (1) 197.5 191.5 Construction in progress 33.0 59.5 Property, plant and equipment—gross $ 4,894.6 $ 4,887.0 Less: accumulated depreciation (3,517.0 ) (3,367.1 ) Property, plant and equipment—net $ 1,377.6 $ 1,519.9 ______________________________ (1) Other consists of computer equipment, vehicles, furniture and fixtures, leasehold improvements and communication related equipment.

Equity Method Investments in 41

Equity Method Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments	The condensed balance sheets for Plural at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: 2017 2016 Current assets $ 23.8 $ 29.1 Long-term assets 14.6 18.3 Total assets $ 38.4 $ 47.4 Current liabilities $ 17.4 $ 26.1 Long-term liabilities 5.2 6.3 Total liabilities $ 22.6 $ 32.4 The condensed statements of operations for Plural for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 , and the combined condensed statements of operations for Plural and Chile for the year ended December 31, 2015 , are presented below. Results from the Chile equity method investment are included in the following table through the July 31, 2015 sale date: 2017 2016 2015 Net sales $ 72.7 $ 71.3 $ 110.7 Operating (income) loss (1.7 ) (1.4 ) 10.6 Net (earnings) loss (0.1 ) 2.9 12.8

Accrued Liabilities and Other42

Accrued Liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Components of Accrued and Other Long-Term Liabilities	The components of accrued and other long-term liabilities at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Accrued Liabilities Other Long-Term Liabilities Total Accrued Liabilities Other Long-Term Liabilities Total Employee-related liabilities (1) $ 152.1 $ 67.4 $ 219.5 $ 194.3 $ 61.7 $ 256.0 Single employer pension plan obligations 1.7 82.4 84.1 1.8 112.4 114.2 Multiemployer pension plans – withdrawal liability 8.8 19.4 28.2 10.6 33.4 44.0 Tax-related liabilities 29.0 18.2 47.2 24.6 22.9 47.5 Restructuring liabilities 24.6 4.2 28.8 13.5 4.8 18.3 Interest and rent liabilities 6.7 1.9 8.6 7.6 3.3 10.9 Other 93.8 31.5 125.3 106.6 41.5 148.1 Total $ 316.7 $ 225.0 $ 541.7 $ 359.0 $ 280.0 $ 639.0 ______________________________ (1) Employee-related liabilities consist primarily of payroll, bonus, vacation, health and workers' compensation.

World Color Press Insolvency 43

World Color Press Insolvency Proceedings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Reorganizations [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Restricted Cash	Activity impacting restricted cash for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 , was as follows: Restricted Cash Balance at January 1, 2016 $ 13.5 Class 3 Claim payments (0.3 ) Restricted cash refunded to Quad/Graphics (4.0 ) Restricted cash for Class 4 Claim payments 1.1 Non-bankruptcy related restricted cash receipts (0.1 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 10.2 Class 3 Claim payments (4.2 ) Restricted cash refunded to Quad/Graphics (3.0 ) Restricted cash for Class 4 Claim payments (1.0 ) Non-bankruptcy related restricted cash receipts (1.9 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 0.1

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt	The components of long-term debt at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: Weighted Average Interest Rate 2017 2016 Master note and security agreement 7.43 % $ 123.6 $ 152.6 Term loan A—$375.0 million due January 2021 3.01 % 281.3 376.9 Term loan B—$300.0 million due April 2021 4.39 % 279.1 290.6 Revolving credit facility—$725.0 million due January 2021 3.04 % — 19.0 Senior unsecured notes—$300.0 million due May 2022 7.00 % 243.5 243.5 International Term Loan - $21.3 million 1.72 % 14.9 16.8 International revolving credit facility - $17.2 million 2.41 % 9.8 5.3 Equipment term loans 2.53 % 2.4 9.5 Other 17.68 % 1.2 1.6 Debt issuance costs (10.3 ) (11.3 ) Total debt $ 945.5 $ 1,104.5 Less: short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt (42.0 ) (84.7 ) Long-term debt $ 903.5 $ 1,019.8
Schedule of Capitalized Debt Issuance Costs	Activity impacting the Company's capitalized debt issuance costs for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 , was as follows: Capitalized Debt Issuance Costs Balance at January 1, 2016 $ 16.1 Write off of debt issuance costs from Master Note and Security Agreement redemption (0.2 ) Write off of debt issuance costs from Senior Unsecured Notes repurchase (0.8 ) Amortization of debt issuance costs (3.8 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 11.3 Debt issuance costs from February 10, 2017 debt financing amendment 3.2 Write off of debt issuance costs from April 28, 2014 debt financing agreement (1.1 ) Amortization of debt issuance costs (3.1 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 10.3
Schedule of Original Issue Discount	Activity impacting the Company's original issue discount for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 , was as follows: Original Issue Discount Balance at January 1, 2016 $ 2.2 Amortization of original issue discount (0.4 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 1.8 Amortization of original issue discount (0.4 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 1.4
Schedule of Loss on Debt Extinguishment	The loss on debt extinguishment recorded in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, was comprised of the following: Loss on Debt Extinguishment Debt issuance costs from April 28, 2014 debt financing arrangement $ 1.1 Debt issuance costs from February 10, 2017 debt financing arrangement 1.5 Total $ 2.6
Schedule of Gain on Debt Extinguishment	The gain on debt extinguishment recorded in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2016, was comprised of the following: Master Note and Security Agreement Senior Unsecured Notes Total Principal amount repurchased $ 60.1 $ 56.5 $ 116.6 Repurchase price 61.2 42.5 103.7 Less: accrued interest paid (1.2 ) (1.1 ) (2.3 ) Net repurchase price 60.0 41.4 101.4 Debt financing fees expensed (0.1 ) — (0.1 ) Debt issuance costs expensed (0.2 ) (0.8 ) (1.0 ) Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment $ (0.2 ) $ 14.3 $ 14.1
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	The approximate annual principal amounts due on long-term debt, excluding $10.3 million for future amortization of debt issuance costs and $1.4 million for future amortization of original issue discount, at December 31, 2017 , were as follows: Principal Payments 2018 $ 42.4 2019 30.6 2020 65.8 2021 546.7 2022 249.8 2023 – 2027 17.8 2028 – 2031 4.1 Total $ 957.2

Lease Obligations (Tables)

Lease Obligations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets	The components of capital lease assets at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: 2017 2016 Leased equipment—gross $ 38.0 $ 37.6 Less: accumulated depreciation (19.3 ) (12.5 ) Leased equipment—net $ 18.7 $ 25.1
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases	The future maturities of capitalized leases at December 31, 2017 , were as follows: Future Maturities of Capitalized Leases 2018 $ 6.5 2019 5.0 2020 4.1 2021 3.6 2022 1.6 2023 and thereafter 0.4 Total minimum payments $ 21.2 Less: amounts representing interest (1.9 ) Present value of minimum payments $ 19.3 Less: current portion (5.6 ) Long-term capital lease obligations $ 13.7
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	Future minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable leases at December 31, 2017 , were as follows: Future Minimum Rental Commitments 2018 $ 43.1 2019 34.5 2020 26.2 2021 14.8 2022 10.4 2023 and thereafter 25.0 Total $ 154.0

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 : 2017 2016 2015 United States $ 65.6 $ 48.4 $ (855.1 ) Foreign 25.6 10.9 (63.3 ) Total $ 91.2 $ 59.3 $ (918.4 )
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	The components of income tax (benefit) expense for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , were as follows: 2017 2016 2015 Federal: Current $ 1.4 $ 32.0 $ 5.6 Deferred (5.5 ) (20.0 ) (281.4 ) State: Current 2.7 3.9 0.5 Deferred (0.5 ) (5.3 ) (13.9 ) Foreign: Current 2.4 3.7 3.6 Deferred (16.5 ) (1.3 ) 2.8 Total income tax (benefit) expense $ (16.0 ) $ 13.0 $ (282.8 )
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, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 : 2017 2016 2015 Federal statutory rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Federal rate change (31.6 ) — — Adjustment to valuation allowances (22.0 ) 1.7 (1.0 ) Foreign rate differential (3.2 ) (8.4 ) 0.2 Adjustment of uncertain tax positions (2.9 ) 1.6 (0.1 ) Adjustment of deferred tax liabilities (1.9 ) 3.7 (0.1 ) Domestic production activity deduction (1.0 ) (5.6 ) — Impact from foreign branches 7.8 6.1 (0.3 ) State taxes, net of federal benefit 2.2 (3.5 ) — Loss on foreign investment — (7.9 ) — Investment in United States subsidiaries — — 26.3 Nondeductible goodwill impairment — — (28.3 ) Other 0.1 (0.8 ) (0.9 ) Effective income tax rate (17.5 )% 21.9 % 30.8 %
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	The significant deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: 2017 2016 Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss and other tax carryforwards $ 129.6 $ 150.9 Interest limitation 43.7 84.6 Pension and workers compensation benefits 42.7 82.9 Accrued compensation 20.2 39.0 Accrued liabilities 19.3 21.4 Goodwill and intangible assets 7.5 11.6 Allowance for doubtful accounts 7.3 18.0 Other 9.4 17.9 Total deferred tax assets 279.7 426.3 Valuation allowance (126.9 ) (155.9 ) Net deferred tax assets $ 152.8 $ 270.4 Deferred tax liabilities: Property, plant and equipment $ (165.0 ) $ (293.0 ) Other (8.5 ) (12.7 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (173.5 ) (305.7 ) Net deferred tax liabilities $ (20.7 ) $ (35.3 )
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies	The following table summarizes the activity of the Company's liability for unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 : 2017 2016 2015 Balance at beginning of period $ 29.6 $ 29.8 $ 31.1 Additions for tax positions of the current year 2.3 0.3 0.7 Additions for tax positions of prior years 1.3 1.0 1.4 Reductions for tax positions of prior years (11.3 ) (0.7 ) (0.9 ) Lapses of applicable statutes of limitations (0.3 ) (0.8 ) (1.6 ) Settlements during the period — — (0.8 ) Foreign exchange and other — — (0.1 ) Balance at end of period $ 21.6 $ 29.6 $ 29.8 The following table summarizes the Company's interest (income) expense related to tax uncertainties and penalties recognized during the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 : 2017 2016 2015 Interest (income) expense $ (2.5 ) $ 1.0 $ — Penalties recognized 0.1 — (0.1 )
Schedule of Accrued Interest and Penalties [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the Company's liabilities for accrued interest and penalties related to income tax uncertainties at December 31, 2017 and 2016 : December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Accrued interest Accrued penalties Accrued interest Accrued penalties Other current liabilities $ 0.1 $ 0.2 $ — $ — Other long-term liabilities 3.2 0.3 5.9 0.4 Total liabilities $ 3.3 $ 0.5 $ 5.9 $ 0.4

Employee Retirement Plans (Tabl

Employee Retirement Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs	The components of net pension income for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , were as follows: Pension Benefits 2017 2016 2015 Interest cost $ (17.3 ) $ (18.1 ) $ (26.9 ) Expected return on plan assets 27.7 30.2 34.9 Net periodic benefit income 10.4 12.1 8.0 Settlement charge (0.8 ) (7.0 ) — Total income $ 9.6 $ 5.1 $ 8.0
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, 2017 and 2016 : Pension Benefits 2017 2016 Changes in benefit obligation Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year $ (560.6 ) $ (645.9 ) Interest cost (17.3 ) (18.1 ) Actuarial loss (17.2 ) (22.3 ) Benefits paid 54.3 107.9 Liability benefit from lump-sum settlement 1.9 17.8 Projected benefit obligation, end of year $ (538.9 ) $ (560.6 ) Changes in plan assets Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year $ 446.4 $ 508.1 Actual return on plan assets 61.7 33.8 Employer contributions 1.0 12.4 Benefits paid (54.3 ) (107.9 ) Fair value of plan assets, end of year $ 454.8 $ 446.4 Funded status $ (84.1 ) $ (114.2 )
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet	Amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: Pension Benefits 2017 2016 Current liabilities $ (1.7 ) $ (1.8 ) Noncurrent liabilities (82.4 ) (112.4 ) Total amount recognized $ (84.1 ) $ (114.2 )
Reconciliation of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Prior to Any Deferred Tax Effects	The following table provides a reconciliation of the Company's accumulated other comprehensive loss prior to any deferred tax effects at December 31, 2017 and 2016 : Pension Benefits Actuarial Gain / (Loss), net Balance at January 1, 2016 $ (40.9 ) Amount arising during the period (0.8 ) Impact of pension plan settlement charge included in net earnings (loss) 7.0 Balance at December 31, 2016 $ (34.7 ) Amount arising during the period 18.7 Impact of pension plan settlement charge included in net earnings (loss) 0.8 Balance at December 31, 2017 $ (15.2 )
Schedule of Assumptions Used	The weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit costs for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , were as follows: Pension Benefits 2017 2016 2015 Discount rate 3.91 % 3.32 % 3.90 % Expected long-term return on plan assets 6.50 % 6.50 % 6.50 % The weighted average assumptions used to determine pension benefit obligations at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: Pension Benefits 2017 2016 Discount rate (end of year rate) 3.52 % 3.91 %
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, 2017 , were as follows: Pension Benefits 2018 $ 41.9 2019 39.9 2020 39.1 2021 38.0 2022 37.4 2023 – 2027 169.3 Thereafter 173.3 Total $ 538.9
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets	The fair values of the Company's pension plan assets at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , by asset category were as follows: December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Asset Category Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Cash and cash equivalents $ 2.6 $ 2.6 $ — $ — $ 0.9 $ 0.9 $ — $ — Debt securities 118.4 — 118.4 — 91.4 — 91.4 — Equity securities 40.0 — 40.0 — 75.1 22.0 53.1 — 161.0 $ 2.6 $ 158.4 $ — 167.4 $ 22.9 $ 144.5 $ — Investments measured at net asset value ("NAV") (1) 293.8 279.0 $ 454.8 $ 446.4 ______________________________ (1) These investments consist of privately placed funds that are valued based on NAV. NAV of the funds is based on the fair value of each fund's underlying investments. In accordance with ASC Subtopic 820-10, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the NAV per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.
Schedule of Fair Value Measurements in Collective Trusts [Table Text Block]	The fair value measurements in common/collective trusts, calculated using a NAV and their redemption restrictions, for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 , are as follows: Fair Value Redemption Frequency (If Currently Eligible) Redemption Notice Period 2017 2016 JP Morgan Chase Bank Strategic Property Fund $ 23.3 $ 26.4 Quarterly 45 days Pyramis Long Corporate A or Better 73.9 53.2 Daily 15 days Pyramis Long Duration 73.5 52.6 Daily 15 days Russell 3000 Index NL 123.1 — Daily 1 day Russell 1000 Index NL — 146.8 Daily 1 day Total value of investments measured at NAV $ 293.8 $ 279.0

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tabl

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , are summarized as follows: 2017 2016 2015 Numerator: Net earnings (loss) $ 107.2 $ 44.9 $ (641.9 ) Denominator: Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding for all classes of common shares 49.6 47.9 47.9 Plus: effect of dilutive equity incentive instruments 2.2 1.9 — Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding for all classes of common shares 51.8 49.8 47.9 Earnings (loss) per share: Basic $ 2.16 $ 0.94 $ (13.40 ) Diluted $ 2.07 $ 0.90 $ (13.40 ) 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, 2017
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, 2017 : Shares Under Option Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (millions) Outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2016 1,702,866 $ 23.00 3.3 $ 12.3 Granted — — Exercised (156,049 ) 16.11 Canceled/forfeited/expired (14,784 ) 33.22 Outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2017 1,532,033 $ 23.60 2.3 $ 6.8
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, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 : 2017 2016 2015 Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 1.7 $ 12.4 $ 1.3 Proceeds from stock options exercised 2.6 30.3 2.2 Total grant date fair value of stock options vested — 0.3 1.8
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, 2017 : 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, 2016 2,485,389 $ 15.89 1.5 235,886 $ 11.04 1.8 Granted 665,517 26.85 71,438 26.88 Vested (619,646 ) 23.36 (192,382 ) 13.55 Forfeited (61,102 ) 16.57 — — Nonvested at December 31, 2017 2,470,158 $ 16.95 1.2 114,942 $ 16.68 1.3
Schedule of Deferred Stock Units Activity	The following table is a summary of DSU award activity for the year ended December 31, 2017 : Deferred Stock Units Units Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share Outstanding at December 31, 2016 249,739 $ 16.98 Granted 34,656 26.88 Dividend equivalents granted 11,412 22.36 Settled (99,894 ) 18.65 Outstanding at December 31, 2017 195,913 $ 18.18

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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, 2017 38.2 1.8 40.0 December 31, 2016 37.2 2.8 40.0 December 31, 2015 35.4 4.6 40.0 Class B stock ($0.025 par value) 80.0 December 31, 2017 13.8 — 13.8 December 31, 2016 14.2 0.8 15.0 December 31, 2015 14.2 0.8 15.0 Class C stock ($0.025 par value) 20.0 December 31, 2017 — 0.5 0.5 December 31, 2016 — 0.5 0.5 December 31, 2015 — 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, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 : Declaration Date Record Date Payment Date Dividend Amount per Share 2017 Q4 Dividend October 31, 2017 November 20, 2017 December 1, 2017 $ 0.30 Q3 Dividend August 1, 2017 August 21, 2017 September 1, 2017 0.30 Q2 Dividend May 1, 2017 May 22, 2017 June 2, 2017 0.30 Q1 Dividend February 17, 2017 February 27, 2017 March 10, 2017 0.30 2016 Q4 Dividend October 31, 2016 November 28, 2016 December 9, 2016 $ 0.30 Q3 Dividend August 1, 2016 August 29, 2016 September 9, 2016 0.30 Q2 Dividend May 3, 2016 June 6, 2016 June 17, 2016 0.30 Q1 Dividend February 19, 2016 March 7, 2016 March 18, 2016 0.30 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

Accumulated Other Comprehensi51

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component, Net of Tax	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of tax, for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 , were as follows: Translation Adjustments Interest Rate Swap Adjustments Pension Benefit Plan Adjustments Total Balance at January 1, 2016 $ (126.9 ) $ — $ (25.6 ) $ (152.5 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (3.9 ) — (0.5 ) (4.4 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net earnings (loss) — — 4.3 4.3 Net other comprehensive income (loss) (3.9 ) — 3.8 (0.1 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 $ (130.8 ) $ — $ (21.8 ) $ (152.6 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 12.8 1.3 11.5 25.6 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net earnings (loss) 2.1 — 0.5 2.6 Net other comprehensive income 14.9 1.3 12.0 28.2 Balance at December 31, 2017 $ (115.9 ) $ 1.3 $ (9.8 ) $ (124.4 )
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss to Net Earnings (Loss)	The details about the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net earnings (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , were as follows: Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components Year Ended December 31, Consolidated Statements of Operations Presentation 2017 2016 2015 Revaluation loss on the sale of a business $ 2.1 $ — $ — Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges Revaluation loss on the sale of an equity method investment — — 7.7 Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges Settlement charge on pension benefit plans 0.8 7.0 — Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges Impact of income taxes (0.3 ) (2.7 ) — Income tax (benefit) expense Settlement charge on pension benefit plans, net of tax 0.5 4.3 — Total reclassifications for the period 2.9 7.0 7.7 Impact of income taxes (0.3 ) (2.7 ) — Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax $ 2.6 $ 4.3 $ 7.7

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary of Segment Information	The following is a summary of segment information for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 : Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges Net Sales Operating Income(Loss) Depreciation and Amortization Capital Expenditures Goodwill Impairment Products Services Year ended December 31, 2017 United States Print and Related Services $ 3,156.9 $ 583.2 $ 194.3 $ 210.8 $ 73.3 $ 53.6 $ — International 372.1 19.2 19.6 21.0 12.6 3.3 — Total operating segments 3,529.0 602.4 213.9 231.8 85.9 56.9 — Corporate — — (49.0 ) 0.7 — 4.3 — Total $ 3,529.0 $ 602.4 $ 164.9 $ 232.5 $ 85.9 $ 61.2 $ — Year ended December 31, 2016 United States Print and Related Services $ 3,335.1 $ 591.9 $ 186.1 $ 252.4 $ 88.1 $ 59.3 $ — International 382.0 20.5 13.5 24.1 18.0 (1.1 ) — Total operating segments 3,717.1 612.4 199.6 276.5 106.1 58.2 — Corporate — — (77.2 ) 0.6 — 22.4 — Total $ 3,717.1 $ 612.4 $ 122.4 $ 277.1 $ 106.1 $ 80.6 $ — Year ended December 31, 2015 United States Print and Related Services $ 3,580.1 $ 628.5 $ (706.1 ) $ 297.5 $ 121.5 $ 101.4 $ 778.3 International 369.6 18.9 (63.4 ) 26.1 11.5 38.8 30.0 Total operating segments 3,949.7 647.4 (769.5 ) 323.6 133.0 140.2 808.3 Corporate — — (60.5 ) 1.7 — 24.7 — Total $ 3,949.7 $ 647.4 $ (830.0 ) $ 325.3 $ 133.0 $ 164.9 $ 808.3 Total assets by segment at December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , were as follows: 2017 2016 2015 United States Print and Related Services $ 2,060.9 $ 2,241.3 $ 2,498.1 International 329.5 312.7 327.2 Total operating segments 2,390.4 2,554.0 2,825.3 Corporate 62.0 16.1 22.2 Total $ 2,452.4 $ 2,570.1 $ 2,847.5
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, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , was as follows: 2017 2016 2015 Operating income (loss) $ 164.9 $ 122.4 $ (830.0 ) Less: interest expense 71.1 77.2 88.4 Less: loss (gain) on debt extinguishment 2.6 (14.1 ) — Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities $ 91.2 $ 59.3 $ (918.4 )

Geographic Area and Product I53

Geographic Area and Product Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , by geographic region. The amounts in this table differ from the segment data presented in Note 21 , " 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 2017 Net sales Products $ 3,121.2 $ 167.6 $ 209.3 $ 30.9 $ 3,529.0 Services 583.2 19.2 — — 602.4 Property, plant and equipment—net 1,215.1 85.5 68.3 8.7 1,377.6 Intangible assets—net 32.3 11.1 — — 43.4 Other long-term assets 92.0 16.2 10.7 0.4 119.3 2016 Net sales Products $ 3,299.1 $ 169.8 $ 217.4 $ 30.8 $ 3,717.1 Services 591.9 20.5 — — 612.4 Property, plant and equipment—net 1,362.8 79.7 67.7 9.7 1,519.9 Intangible assets—net 47.6 12.1 — — 59.7 Other long-term assets 71.6 0.3 12.2 0.2 84.3 2015 Net sales Products $ 3,545.8 $ 162.9 $ 215.1 $ 25.9 $ 3,949.7 Services 628.5 18.9 — — 647.4 Property, plant and equipment—net 1,512.2 86.1 73.1 4.4 1,675.8 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
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, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 . Products and Services 2017 2016 2015 Catalog, publications, retail inserts, books and directories $ 2,824.7 $ 3,014.3 $ 3,285.8 Direct mail and other printed products 646.8 646.2 604.0 Other 57.5 56.6 59.9 Total products $ 3,529.0 $ 3,717.1 $ 3,949.7 Logistics services $ 418.1 $ 427.3 $ 453.7 Imaging and other services 184.3 185.1 193.7 Total services 602.4 612.4 647.4 Total net sales $ 4,131.4 $ 4,329.5 $ 4,597.1

Separate Financial Informatio54

Separate Financial Information of Subsidiary Guarantors of Indebtedness (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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 $ 1,881.5 $ 2,743.9 $ 404.8 $ (433.1 ) $ 4,597.1 Cost of sales 1,423.0 2,359.6 330.8 (433.1 ) 3,680.3 Selling, general and administrative expenses 258.7 152.4 37.2 — 448.3 Depreciation and amortization 179.3 119.5 26.5 — 325.3 Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges 56.6 70.1 38.2 — 164.9 Goodwill impairment — 778.3 30.0 — 808.3 Total operating expenses 1,917.6 3,479.9 462.7 (433.1 ) 5,427.1 Operating income (loss) $ (36.1 ) $ (736.0 ) $ (57.9 ) $ — $ (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 ) (733.7 ) (62.9 ) — (918.4 ) Income tax expense (benefit) (39.6 ) (249.2 ) 6.0 — (282.8 ) Earnings (loss) before equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated and unconsolidated entities (82.2 ) (484.5 ) (68.9 ) — (635.6 ) Equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated entities 559.7 2.7 — (562.4 ) — Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated entities — — 6.3 — 6.3 Net earnings (loss) $ (641.9 ) $ (487.2 ) $ (75.2 ) $ 562.4 $ (641.9 ) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Net sales $ 1,863.6 $ 2,429.0 $ 454.6 $ (417.7 ) $ 4,329.5 Cost of sales 1,381.1 2,067.3 364.1 (417.7 ) 3,394.8 Selling, general and administrative expenses 257.8 152.5 44.3 — 454.6 Depreciation and amortization 146.8 100.1 30.2 — 277.1 Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges 56.8 25.2 (1.4 ) — 80.6 Total operating expenses 1,842.5 2,345.1 437.2 (417.7 ) 4,207.1 Operating income (loss) $ 21.1 $ 83.9 $ 17.4 $ — $ 122.4 Interest expense (income) 76.0 (4.1 ) 5.3 — 77.2 Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment (14.1 ) — — — (14.1 ) Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated and unconsolidated entities (40.8 ) 88.0 12.1 — 59.3 Income tax expense (benefit) 15.2 (4.8 ) 2.6 — 13.0 Earnings (loss) before equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated and unconsolidated entities (56.0 ) 92.8 9.5 — 46.3 Equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated entities (100.9 ) (6.0 ) — 106.9 — Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated entities — — 1.4 — 1.4 Net earnings (loss) $ 44.9 $ 98.8 $ 8.1 $ (106.9 ) $ 44.9 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Net sales $ 1,759.7 $ 2,342.5 $ 424.2 $ (395.0 ) $ 4,131.4 Cost of sales 1,292.2 2,018.9 336.1 (387.8 ) 3,259.4 Selling, general and administrative expenses 264.7 116.6 39.3 (7.2 ) 413.4 Depreciation and amortization 107.0 103.4 22.1 — 232.5 Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges 44.3 13.8 3.1 — 61.2 Total operating expenses 1,708.2 2,252.7 400.6 (395.0 ) 3,966.5 Operating income (loss) $ 51.5 $ 89.8 $ 23.6 $ — $ 164.9 Interest expense (income) 70.4 (3.1 ) 3.8 — 71.1 Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment 2.6 — — — 2.6 Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated and unconsolidated entities (21.5 ) 92.9 19.8 — 91.2 Income tax expense (benefit) (32.6 ) 30.7 (14.1 ) — (16.0 ) Earnings (loss) before equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated and unconsolidated entities 11.1 62.2 33.9 — 107.2 Equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated entities (96.1 ) (2.9 ) — 99.0 — Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated entities — — — — — Net earnings (loss) $ 107.2 $ 65.1 $ 33.9 $ (99.0 ) $ 107.2
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Net earnings (loss) $ 107.2 $ 65.1 $ 33.9 $ (99.0 ) $ 107.2 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 28.2 13.0 12.0 (25.0 ) 28.2 Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 135.4 $ 78.1 $ 45.9 $ (124.0 ) $ 135.4 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 ) $ (487.2 ) $ (75.2 ) $ 562.4 $ (641.9 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (53.7 ) (1.8 ) (51.3 ) 70.9 (35.9 ) Total comprehensive income (loss) $ (695.6 ) $ (489.0 ) $ (126.5 ) $ 633.3 $ (677.8 ) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Net earnings (loss) $ 44.9 $ 98.8 $ 8.1 $ (106.9 ) $ 44.9 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (0.1 ) 1.7 (4.7 ) 3.0 (0.1 ) Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 44.8 $ 100.5 $ 3.4 $ (103.9 ) $ 44.8
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2017 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 51.7 $ 1.9 $ 10.7 $ — $ 64.3 Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts 427.9 40.6 84.0 — 552.5 Intercompany receivables — 85.3 — (85.3 ) — Inventories 97.0 108.6 40.9 — 246.5 Other current assets 35.2 2.7 7.3 — 45.2 Total current assets 611.8 239.1 142.9 (85.3 ) 908.5 Property, plant and equipment—net 706.5 508.6 162.5 — 1,377.6 Investment in consolidated entities 578.3 12.1 — (590.4 ) — Intangible assets—net 6.9 25.5 11.0 — 43.4 Intercompany loan receivable 106.3 — 1.7 (108.0 ) — Other long-term assets 60.5 13.5 48.9 — 122.9 Total assets $ 2,070.3 $ 798.8 $ 367.0 $ (783.7 ) $ 2,452.4 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Accounts payable $ 201.6 $ 115.9 $ 64.1 $ — $ 381.6 Intercompany accounts payable 75.1 — 10.2 (85.3 ) — Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations 31.9 1.0 14.7 — 47.6 Other current liabilities 213.9 74.9 27.9 — 316.7 Total current liabilities 522.5 191.8 116.9 (85.3 ) 745.9 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations 904.3 1.4 11.5 — 917.2 Intercompany loan payable — 40.9 67.1 (108.0 ) — Other long-term liabilities 121.1 133.4 12.4 — 266.9 Total liabilities 1,547.9 367.5 207.9 (193.3 ) 1,930.0 Total shareholders' equity 522.4 431.3 159.1 (590.4 ) 522.4 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 2,070.3 $ 798.8 $ 367.0 $ (783.7 ) $ 2,452.4 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2016 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 0.3 $ 1.9 $ 6.8 $ — $ 9.0 Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts 439.7 37.7 86.2 — 563.6 Intercompany receivables — 696.4 14.8 (711.2 ) — Inventories 102.2 115.9 47.3 — 265.4 Other current assets 40.6 15.7 8.3 — 64.6 Total current assets 582.8 867.6 163.4 (711.2 ) 902.6 Property, plant and equipment—net 777.3 577.9 164.7 — 1,519.9 Investment in consolidated entities 1,288.9 61.8 — (1,350.7 ) — Intangible assets—net 12.0 20.3 27.4 — 59.7 Intercompany loan receivable 104.2 — — (104.2 ) — Other long-term assets 43.5 10.1 34.3 — 87.9 Total assets $ 2,808.7 $ 1,537.7 $ 389.8 $ (2,166.1 ) $ 2,570.1 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Accounts payable $ 159.3 $ 98.5 $ 65.7 $ — $ 323.5 Intercompany accounts payable 711.2 — — (711.2 ) — Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations 79.5 2.9 9.7 — 92.1 Other current liabilities 253.9 76.2 28.9 — 359.0 Total current liabilities 1,203.9 177.6 104.3 (711.2 ) 774.6 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations 1,022.0 2.4 14.3 — 1,038.7 Intercompany loan payable — 39.9 64.3 (104.2 ) — Other long-term liabilities 141.3 150.0 24.0 — 315.3 Total liabilities 2,367.2 369.9 206.9 (815.4 ) 2,128.6 Total shareholders' equity 441.5 1,167.8 182.9 (1,350.7 ) 441.5 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 2,808.7 $ 1,537.7 $ 389.8 $ (2,166.1 ) $ 2,570.1
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net cash from (used in) operating activities $ 974.5 $ (647.3 ) $ 16.8 $ — $ 344.0 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of property, plant and equipment (27.5 ) (43.9 ) (14.5 ) — (85.9 ) Divestiture related investing activities 8.4 5.7 — — 14.1 Intercompany investing activities (18.1 ) 632.7 (0.3 ) (614.3 ) — Other investing activities 0.9 29.7 3.9 — 34.5 Net cash from (used in) investing activities (36.3 ) 624.2 (10.9 ) (614.3 ) (37.3 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 375.0 — — — 375.0 Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations (523.3 ) (2.9 ) (4.3 ) — (530.5 ) Borrowings on revolving credit facilities 706.7 — 11.8 — 718.5 Payments on revolving credit facilities (725.7 ) — (10.3 ) — (736.0 ) Purchases of treasury stock (3.8 ) — — — (3.8 ) Payment of cash dividends (62.5 ) — — — (62.5 ) Intercompany financing activities (645.1 ) 30.2 0.6 614.3 — Other financing activities (8.1 ) (4.3 ) — — (12.4 ) Net cash from (used in) financing activities (886.8 ) 23.0 (2.2 ) 614.3 (251.7 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents — 0.1 0.2 — 0.3 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 51.4 — 3.9 — 55.3 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 0.3 1.9 6.8 — 9.0 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 51.7 $ 1.9 $ 10.7 $ — $ 64.3 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 Quad/Graphics, Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net cash from (used in) operating activities $ 676.2 $ (341.9 ) $ 18.2 $ — $ 352.5 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of property, plant and equipment (35.9 ) (46.8 ) (23.4 ) — (106.1 ) Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired (0.9 ) 0.9 — — — Intercompany investing activities (62.4 ) 368.1 3.8 (309.5 ) — Other investing activities (4.5 ) 22.4 3.8 — 21.7 Net cash from (used in) investing activities (103.7 ) 344.6 (15.8 ) (309.5 ) (84.4 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt — — 19.7 — 19.7 Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations (195.7 ) (3.5 ) (2.3 ) — (201.5 ) Borrowings on revolving credit facilities 806.1 — 65.8 — 871.9 Payments on revolving credit facilities (857.9 ) — (60.1 ) — (918.0 ) Purchases of treasury stock (8.8 ) — — — (8.8 ) Payment of cash dividends (61.1 ) — — — (61.1 ) Intercompany financing activities (285.9 ) 0.2 (23.8 ) 309.5 — Other financing activities 28.8 (0.3 ) — — 28.5 Net cash from (used in) financing activities (574.5 ) (3.6 ) (0.7 ) 309.5 (269.3 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents — — (0.6 ) — (0.6 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (2.0 ) (0.9 ) 1.1 — (1.8 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 2.3 2.8 5.7 — 10.8 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 0.3 $ 1.9 $ 6.8 $ — $ 9.0 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 (used in) operating activities $ 229.9 $ 92.7 $ 25.5 $ — $ 348.1 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of property, plant and equipment (54.7 ) (64.9 ) (13.4 ) — (133.0 ) Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired (0.6 ) (116.0 ) (26.8 ) — (143.4 ) Intercompany investing activities (123.1 ) (108.0 ) (0.5 ) 231.6 — Other investing activities 13.9 34.0 11.8 — 59.7 Net cash from (used in) investing activities (164.5 ) (254.9 ) (28.9 ) 231.6 (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 cash dividends (62.3 ) — — — (62.3 ) Intercompany financing activities 59.5 162.8 9.3 (231.6 ) — Other financing activities 3.4 (0.1 ) — — 3.3 Net cash from (used in) financing activities (65.0 ) 159.3 9.4 (231.6 ) (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

Basis of Presentation and Sum55

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Equity Method and Cost Method Investments) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2015
Plural Editora e Grafica [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	49.00%
Quad Graphics Chile SA [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage		50.00%
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 (less than)	20.00%
Minimum [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in investment required for equity method	20.00%

Basis of Presentation and Sum56

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Foreign currency transaction loss	$ (1.5)	$ 6	$ 1.4
Research and development costs	$ 9	$ 9.3	$ 10.3
Maximum maturity period of highly liquid cash investments	3 months

Basis of Presentation and Sum57

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Concentration Risk) (Details) - customer	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Sales [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Customers Above Benchmark, Number	0	0	0
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Customers Above Benchmark, Number	0	0
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 Sum58

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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	3 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 Sum59

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Supplemental Cash Flow Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	$ 57.8	$ 65.9	$ 76.5
Income taxes paid	6.5	34	1.5
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Capital lease additions (see Note 13)	0.5	21	5.9
Leased equipment purchased through term loan	945.5	1,104.5
Acquisitions of businesses (see Note 2):
Fair value of assets acquired, net of cash	0	0	137
Liabilities assumed	0	0	(28.6)
Goodwill	0	0	33.8
Deferred payment for 2013 Proteus and Transpak acquisition	0	0	0.6
Deferred payment for 2014 UniGraphic acquisition	0	0	0.6
Acquisition of businesses—net of cash acquired	0	0	143.4
Equipment [Member]
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Leased equipment purchased through term loan	$ 0	$ 0	$ 3.7

Acquisitions and Strategic In60

Acquisitions and Strategic Investments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Aug. 25, 2015	Apr. 14, 2015	Feb. 03, 2015	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition of businesses—net of cash acquired				$ 0	$ 0	$ 143.4
Goodwill				$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 775.5
Specialty Finishing [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments for acquisition of business	$ 61
Cash acquired	0.3
Acquisition of businesses—net of cash acquired	60.7
Identifiable intangible assets	9.6
Goodwill	$ 3.5
Specialty Finishing [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	3 years
Specialty Finishing [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	6 years
Copac [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments for acquisition of business		$ 59.4
Cash acquired		0.9
Acquisition of businesses—net of cash acquired		58.5
Identifiable intangible assets		$ 22.2
Estimated useful life		6 years
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
Marin's [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated useful life			3 years
Marin's [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated useful life			8 years

Restructuring, Impairment and61

Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges (Schedule of Restructuring Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Employee termination charges	$ 26.9	$ 12.9	$ 42.1
Impairment charges	12	26.8	95.3
Transaction-related charges (income)	3.1	2.2	(6.7)
Integration costs	0	0.1	5.1
Other restructuring charges	19.2	38.6	29.1
Total	$ 61.2	$ 80.6	$ 164.9

Restructuring, Impairment and62

Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges (Restructuring Activities) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)facilityemployee	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Employee termination charges	$ 26,900,000	$ 12,900,000	$ 42,100,000
Other restructuring charge (gain)	(19,200,000)	(38,600,000)	(29,100,000)
Integration costs	0	100,000	5,100,000
Impairment charges	12,000,000	26,800,000	95,300,000
Impairment of machinery and equipment	6,700,000	14,700,000
Impairment of land and building	5,300,000	12,100,000
Impairment of investments			18,600,000
Impairment of intangible assets	0	0	7,200,000
Transaction-related charges (income)	3,100,000	2,200,000	(6,700,000)
Gain on contract termination			10,000,000
Professional fees			3,300,000
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring liabilities	24,600,000
Accounts Payable [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring liabilities	700,000
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Long-term restructuring reserve	4,200,000
Quad Graphics Chile SA [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment of equity method investment			16,700,000
ARGENTINA
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment charges			2,200,000
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
Facilities Idled [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other restructuring charge (gain)	(14,200,000)	(13,600,000)	(11,700,000)
Gains from the sale of facilities	(7,100,000)
Facilities Idled [Member] | ARGENTINA
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Gains from the sale of facilities		1,300,000
Loss On Sale Of Business [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other restructuring charge (gain)	(6,700,000)
Transaction-related charges (income)	1,000,000
Contract Termination [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other restructuring charge (gain)	(3,900,000)	(4,500,000)	(8,600,000)
Equipment and Infrastructure Removal Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other restructuring charge (gain)	(1,900,000)	(4,900,000)	(2,800,000)
Plan Curtailments and Settlements on Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other restructuring charge (gain)	(800,000)	(7,000,000)
Gain From Settlement With Vendors [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other restructuring charge (gain)	$ (1,200,000)	(1,300,000)
Withdrawal from Multiemployer Defined Benefit Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other restructuring charge (gain)		$ (11,200,000)
Recovery of Uncollectible Receivables [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other restructuring charge (gain)			$ (6,000,000)
2010 Restructuring Program [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Announced plant closures since inception | facility	41
Number of positions eliminated since inception | employee	11,800

Restructuring, Impairment and63

Restructuring, Impairment and Transaction-Related Charges (Schedule of Restructuring Reserves) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	$ 19.2	$ 38.9
Restructuring expense	61.2	80.6	$ 164.9
Cash payments	(36.4)	(55.6)
Non-cash adjustments/reclassifications	(14.5)	(44.7)
Balance, end of year	29.5	19.2	38.9
Employee Terminations [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	7.6	24.4
Restructuring expense	26.9	12.9
Cash payments	(19)	(29.5)
Non-cash adjustments/reclassifications	2.1	(0.2)
Balance, end of year	17.6	7.6	24.4
Impairment Charges [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	0	0
Restructuring expense	12	26.8
Cash payments	0	0
Non-cash adjustments/reclassifications	(12)	(26.8)
Balance, end of year	0	0	0
Transaction-Related Charges (Income) [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	0.1	0.1
Restructuring expense	3.1	2.2
Cash payments	(2.8)	(2.2)
Non-cash adjustments/reclassifications	0	0
Balance, end of year	0.4	0.1	0.1
Integration Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	1.1	1.4
Restructuring expense	0	0.1
Cash payments	(0.1)	(0.3)
Non-cash adjustments/reclassifications	(0.8)	(0.1)
Balance, end of year	0.2	1.1	1.4
Other Restructuring Charges [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	10.4	13
Restructuring expense	19.2	38.6
Cash payments	(14.5)	(23.6)
Non-cash adjustments/reclassifications	(3.8)	(17.6)
Balance, end of year	$ 11.3	$ 10.4	$ 13

Goodwill and Other Intangible64

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details)	Jul. 31, 2015USD ($)reporting_unit	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 775,500,000
Goodwill impairment		0	0	808,300,000
Impairment of intangible assets		0	0	7,200,000
United States Print and Related Services [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Number of reporting units | reporting_unit	3
Goodwill		0	0	0	751,300,000
Goodwill impairment		0	0	778,300,000
United States Print and Related Services [Member] | Core Print and Related Services Reporting Unit [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 640,800,000
Goodwill impairment				640,800,000
United States Print and Related Services [Member] | Specialty Print and Related Services Reporting Unit [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	115,600,000
Goodwill impairment				118,900,000
United States Print and Related Services [Member] | Other United States Print and Related Services Reporting Unit [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 18,600,000
Goodwill impairment				18,600,000
International [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill		0	0	0	$ 24,200,000
Goodwill impairment		$ 0	$ 0	30,000,000
International [Member] | Latin America Reporting Unit [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment				$ 23,300,000

Goodwill and Other Intangible65

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Aug. 25, 2015	Apr. 14, 2015	Feb. 03, 2015
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill				$ 808,300,000	$ 808,300,000
Accumulated goodwill impairment loss				(808,300,000)	(808,300,000)
Goodwill balance at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016	$ 0	$ 0	$ 775,500,000	0	0
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	0	0	775,500,000
Acquisitions	0	0	33,800,000
Impairment	0	0	(808,300,000)
Translation adjustment			(1,000,000)
Goodwill, ending balance	0	0	0
Marin's [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill balance at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016								$ 6,800,000
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisitions			6,800,000
Copac [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill balance at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016							$ 23,500,000
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisitions			23,500,000
Specialty Finishing [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill balance at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016						$ 3,500,000
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisitions			3,500,000
United States Print and Related Services [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill				778,300,000	778,300,000
Accumulated goodwill impairment loss				(778,300,000)	(778,300,000)
Goodwill balance at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016	0	0	751,300,000	0	0
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	0	0	751,300,000
Impairment	0	0	(778,300,000)
Translation adjustment			0
Goodwill, ending balance	0	0	0
United States Print and Related Services [Member] | Marin's [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisitions			0
United States Print and Related Services [Member] | Copac [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisitions			23,500,000
United States Print and Related Services [Member] | Specialty Finishing [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisitions			3,500,000
International [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill				30,000,000	30,000,000
Accumulated goodwill impairment loss				(30,000,000)	(30,000,000)
Goodwill balance at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016	0	0	24,200,000	$ 0	$ 0
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	0	0	24,200,000
Impairment	0	0	(30,000,000)
Translation adjustment			(1,000,000)
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 0	$ 0	0
International [Member] | Marin's [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisitions			6,800,000
International [Member] | Copac [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisitions			0
International [Member] | Specialty Finishing [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisitions			$ 0

Goodwill and Other Intangible66

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Intangible Assets, Excluding Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 489.6	$ 493.6
Accumulated Amortization	(446.2)	(433.9)
Total	$ 43.4	$ 59.7
Trademarks, Patents, Licenses and Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period (Years)	7 years	7 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 24	$ 21.7
Accumulated Amortization	(13.5)	(9.3)
Total	$ 10.5	$ 12.4
Capitalized Software [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period (Years)	5 years	5 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 2.8	$ 6.4
Accumulated Amortization	(2.3)	(6.2)
Total	$ 0.5	$ 0.2
Acquired Technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period (Years)	5 years	5 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 2	$ 6.1
Accumulated Amortization	(2)	(6.1)
Total	$ 0	$ 0
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period (Years)	6 years	6 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 460.8	$ 459.4
Accumulated Amortization	(428.4)	(412.3)
Total	$ 32.4	$ 47.1

Goodwill and Other Intangible67

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense for other intangible assets	$ 18.3	$ 50.7	$ 79.6
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
2,018	18.2
2,019	13.2
2,020	7.9
2,021	2.9
2,022	1.2
Total	$ 43.4	$ 59.7

Receivables (Details)

Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 53.5	$ 50.1	$ 57.8
Provisions	2.6	8	4.2
Write-offs	(26.3)	(4)	(12)
Translation and other	(0.9)	(0.6)	0.1
Balance at end of year	$ 28.9	$ 53.5	$ 50.1

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials and manufacturing supplies	$ 128.7	$ 142.4
Work in process	43.6	45.3
Finished goods	74.2	77.7
Total	$ 246.5	$ 265.4

Property, Plant and Equipment70

Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Land	$ 122.5	$ 126.2
Buildings	924.5	935.4
Machinery and equipment	3,617.1	3,574.4
Other	197.5	191.5
Construction in progress	33	59.5
Property, plant and equipment—gross	4,894.6	4,887
Less: accumulated depreciation	(3,517)	(3,367.1)
Property, plant and equipment—net	1,377.6	1,519.9	$ 1,675.8
Impairment charges related to restructuring	12	26.8	69.5
Depreciation expense	214.2	226.4	$ 245.7
Net book value of assets held for sale	$ 0	$ 5.2

Equity Method Investments in 71

Equity Method Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Other restructuring charges			$ 19.2	$ 38.6	$ 29.1
Gross Profit (Loss)
Net sales			72.7	71.3	110.7
Operating (income) loss			(1.7)	(1.4)	10.6
Net (earnings) loss			$ (0.1)	2.9	12.8
Plural [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage			49.00%
Assets
Current assets			$ 23.8	29.1
Long-term assets			14.6	18.3
Total assets			38.4	47.4
Liabilities
Current liabilities			17.4	26.1
Long-term liabilities			5.2	6.3
Total liabilities			$ 22.6	$ 32.4
Quad Graphics Chile SA [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	50.00%
Impairment charge					$ 16.7
Net sales proceeds	$ 10.5
Quad Graphics Chile SA [Member] | Restructuring Charges [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Impairment charge		$ 16.7

Accrued Liabilities and Other72

Accrued Liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities [Line Items]
Multiemployer pension plans – withdrawal liability	$ 28.2
Restructuring liabilities	29.5	$ 19.2	$ 38.9
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities [Line Items]
Employee-related liabilities(1)	152.1	194.3
Single employer pension plan obligations	1.7	1.8
Multiemployer pension plans – withdrawal liability	8.8	10.6
Tax-related liabilities	29	24.6
Restructuring liabilities	24.6	13.5
Interest and rent liabilities	6.7	7.6
Other	93.8	106.6
Total Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities	316.7	359
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities [Line Items]
Employee-related liabilities(1)	67.4	61.7
Single employer pension plan obligations	82.4	112.4
Multiemployer pension plans – withdrawal liability	19.4	33.4
Tax-related liabilities	18.2	22.9
Restructuring liabilities	4.2	4.8
Interest and rent liabilities	1.9	3.3
Other	31.5	41.5
Total Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities	225	280
Accrued Liabilities and Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities [Line Items]
Employee-related liabilities(1)	219.5	256
Single employer pension plan obligations	84.1	114.2
Multiemployer pension plans – withdrawal liability	28.2	44
Tax-related liabilities	47.2	47.5
Restructuring liabilities	28.8	18.3
Interest and rent liabilities	8.6	10.9
Other	125.3	148.1
Total Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities	$ 541.7	$ 639

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended			60 Months Ended	77 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Remaining minimum amount committed	$ 22.3
Net sales	$ 4,131.4	$ 4,329.5	$ 4,597.1
PERU | Minimum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Net sales					$ 95
PERU | Maximum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Net sales					$ 135
CHINA | Minimum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Net sales				$ 2
CHINA | Maximum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Net sales				$ 3

World Color Press Insolvency 74

World Color Press Insolvency Proceedings (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Bankruptcy Claims [Line Items]
Restricted cash	$ 0.1	$ 10.2	$ 13.5
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Bankruptcy Claims [Line Items]
Total bankruptcy claims reserves	$ 1.2

World Color Press Insolvency 75

World Color Press Insolvency Proceedings (Activity Impacting Restricted Cash) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash [Roll Forward]
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	$ 10.2	$ 13.5
Restricted Cash, Class 3 Claim payments	9.9	4.4	$ 17.7
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of year	0.1	10.2	$ 13.5
Class 3 Claims Unsecured Note Recovery [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash [Roll Forward]
Restricted Cash, Class 3 Claim payments	(4.2)	(0.3)
Restricted Cash Refunded [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash [Roll Forward]
Restricted Cash, Class 3 Claim payments	(3)	(4)
Class 4 Claims [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash [Roll Forward]
Restricted Cash, Class 3 Claim payments	(1)	1.1
Non-bankruptcy related restricted cash receipts [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash [Roll Forward]
Restricted Cash, Class 3 Claim payments	$ (1.9)	$ (0.1)

Debt (Components of Long-term D

Debt (Components of Long-term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 945.5	$ 1,104.5
Debt issuance costs	(10.3)	(11.3)
Less: short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	(42)	(84.7)
Long-term debt	$ 903.5	1,019.8
Master Note and Security Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted Average Interest Rate	7.43%
Total debt	$ 123.6	152.6
Term Loan A [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted Average Interest Rate	3.01%
Total debt	$ 281.3	376.9
Term Loan B [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted Average Interest Rate	4.39%
Total debt	$ 279.1	290.6
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted Average Interest Rate	3.04%
Total debt	$ 0	19
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted Average Interest Rate	7.00%
Total debt	$ 243.5	243.5
International Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted Average Interest Rate	1.72%
Total debt	$ 14.9	16.8
International Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted Average Interest Rate	2.41%
Total debt	$ 9.8	5.3
Equipment Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted Average Interest Rate	2.53%
Total debt	$ 2.4	9.5
Other Debt Instruments [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted Average Interest Rate	17.68%
Total debt	$ 1.2	$ 1.6

Debt (Narrative) (Details)

Debt (Narrative) (Details)	Feb. 10, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2015USD ($)	Apr. 28, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)loan_facilities	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt				$ 945,500,000	$ 1,104,500,000
Principal amount repurchased					116,600,000
Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment				$ 2,600,000	(14,100,000)	$ 0
Proceeds from the sale of the Senior Unsecured Notes			$ 294,800,000
Ownership percentage				100.00%
Fair value of total debt				$ 1,000,000,000	1,100,000,000
Assets pledged as collateral				2,300,000,000
Amortization of debt issuance costs				(3,100,000)	(3,800,000)	(3,900,000)
Amortization of debt discount				(400,000)	(400,000)	$ (500,000)
Financing Agreement, April 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment				$ 1,100,000
Number of Loan Facilities | loan_facilities				3
Term Loan B [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate				3.25%
Term Loan B [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate				1.00%
Term Loan B [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate				2.25%
Financing Agreement Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate				1.75%
Financing Agreement Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate				0.75%
Master Note and Security Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt				$ 123,600,000	152,600,000
Weighted average interest rate				7.43%
Principal amount repurchased					60,100,000
Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment					200,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt				$ 0	19,000,000
Weighted average interest rate				3.04%
Senior secured credit facility	$ 725,000,000		850,000,000
Debt instrument, term	4 years
Debt instrument, face amount				$ 725,000,000
Letters of credit outstanding				38,900,000
Remaining borrowing capacity				686,100,000
Term Loan A [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt				$ 281,300,000	376,900,000
Weighted average interest rate				3.01%
Debt instrument, term	4 years
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 375,000,000		450,000,000	$ 375,000,000
Term Loan B [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt				$ 279,100,000	290,600,000
Weighted average interest rate				4.39%
Debt instrument, term	7 years
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 300,000,000			$ 300,000,000
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt				$ 243,500,000	243,500,000
Weighted average interest rate				7.00%
Principal amount repurchased					56,500,000
Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment					(14,300,000)
Debt instrument, term				8 years
Debt instrument, face amount			$ 300,000,000	$ 300,000,000
Unsecured senior note percent			7.00%
International Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt				$ 14,900,000	16,800,000
Weighted average interest rate				1.72%
Debt instrument, term		6 years
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 21,300,000		$ 21,300,000
International Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt				$ 9,800,000	$ 5,300,000
Weighted average interest rate				2.41%
Number of Loan Facilities | loan_facilities				2
Debt instrument, face amount				$ 17,200,000
Remaining borrowing capacity				$ 7,400,000
International Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Poland, Zlotych | October 31, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate				0.90%
International Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Poland, Zlotych | November 20, 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate				0.70%
International Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Euro Member Countries, Euro | October 31, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate				0.95%
International Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Euro Member Countries, Euro | November 20, 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate				0.70%

Debt (Schedule of Debt Issuance

Debt (Schedule of Debt Issuance Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Issuance Costs [Roll Forward]
Debt issuance costs, beginning balance	$ 11.3	$ 16.1
Write off of debt issuance costs		(1)
Payments of debt issuance costs	4.7	0.1	$ 0
Amortization of debt issuance costs	(3.1)	(3.8)	(3.9)
Debt issuance costs, ending balance	10.3	11.3	$ 16.1
Master Note and Security Agreement [Member]
Debt Issuance Costs [Roll Forward]
Write off of debt issuance costs		(0.2)
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Debt Issuance Costs [Roll Forward]
Write off of debt issuance costs		$ (0.8)
Financing Arrangement, February 2017 [Member]
Debt Issuance Costs [Roll Forward]
Payments of debt issuance costs	3.2
Financing Agreement, April 2014 [Member]
Debt Issuance Costs [Roll Forward]
Write off of debt issuance costs	$ (1.1)

Debt (Schedule of Original Issu

Debt (Schedule of Original Issue Discount) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
(Original Issue Discount) [Abstract]
Unamortized discount, beginning balance	$ 1.8	$ 2.2
Amortization of debt discount	(0.4)	(0.4)	$ (0.5)
Unamortized discount, ending balance	$ 1.4	$ 1.8	$ 2.2

Debt (Schedule of Loss on Debt

Debt (Schedule of Loss on Debt Extinguishment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Feb. 10, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment	$ 2.6	$ (14.1)	$ 0
Financing Agreement, April 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment	1.1
Financing Arrangement, February 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs				$ 4.7
Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment	1.5
Discharge of Debt [Member] | Financing Arrangement, February 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs	1.5
Long-term Debt [Member] | Financing Arrangement, February 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs	$ 3.2

Debt (Schedule of Gain on Debt

Debt (Schedule of Gain on Debt Extinguishment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount repurchased		$ 116.6
Repurchase price		103.7
Less: accrued interest paid		(2.3)
Net repurchase price		101.4
Debt financing fees expensed		(0.1)
Debt issuance costs expensed		(1)
Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment	$ (2.6)	14.1	$ 0
Master Note and Security Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount repurchased		60.1
Repurchase price		61.2
Less: accrued interest paid		(1.2)
Net repurchase price		60
Debt financing fees expensed		(0.1)
Debt issuance costs expensed		(0.2)
Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment		(0.2)
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount repurchased		56.5
Repurchase price		42.5
Less: accrued interest paid		(1.1)
Net repurchase price		41.4
Debt financing fees expensed		0
Debt issuance costs expensed		(0.8)
Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment		$ 14.3

Debt (Debt Covenant Compliance)

Debt (Debt Covenant Compliance) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Covenant compliance, leverage ratio	2.06
Covenant compliance senior secured leverage ratio	1.55
Interest coverage	7.03
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]
Covenant compliance total leverage ratio	3
Senior secured leverage ratio, payment restrictions on unsecured debt	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, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Future amortization of debt issuance costs	$ 10.3	$ 11.3	$ 16.1
Future amortization of original issue discount	1.4	$ 1.8	$ 2.2
Long-term Debt, by Maturity [Abstract]
2,018	42.4
2,019	30.6
2,020	65.8
2,021	546.7
2,022	249.8
2023 – 2027	17.8
2028 – 2031	4.1
Total Debt, Excluding Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs and Original Issue Discount	$ 957.2

Lease Obligations (Schedule of

Lease Obligations (Schedule of Capital Leased Assets) (Details) - Machinery and Equipment [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Leased equipment—gross	$ 38	$ 37.6
Less: accumulated depreciation	(19.3)	(12.5)
Leased equipment—net	$ 18.7	$ 25.1

Lease Obligations (Schedule o85

Lease Obligations (Schedule of Future Minimum Capital Lease Payments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2,018	$ 6.5
2,019	5
2,020	4.1
2,021	3.6
2,022	1.6
2023 and thereafter	0.4
Total minimum payments	21.2
Less: amounts representing interest	(1.9)
Present value of minimum payments	19.3
Less: current portion	(5.6)	$ (7.4)
Long-term capital lease obligations	$ 13.7	$ 18.9

Lease Obligations (Schedule o86

Lease Obligations (Schedule of Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2,018	$ 43.1
2,019	34.5
2,020	26.2
2,021	14.8
2,022	10.4
2023 and thereafter	25
Total	154
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net [Abstract]
Rent expense under operating leases	$ 37.3	$ 43.7	$ 44.8

Income Taxes (Income (Loss) Bef

Income Taxes (Income (Loss) Before Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
United States	$ 65.6	$ 48.4	$ (855.1)
Foreign	25.6	10.9	(63.3)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	$ 91.2	$ 59.3	$ (918.4)

Income Taxes (Components of Inc

Income Taxes (Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Federal:
Current	$ 1.4	$ 32	$ 5.6
Deferred	(5.5)	(20)	(281.4)
State:
Current	2.7	3.9	0.5
Deferred	(0.5)	(5.3)	(13.9)
Foreign:
Current	2.4	3.7	3.6
Deferred	(16.5)	(1.3)	2.8
Total income tax (benefit) expense	$ (16)	$ 13	$ (282.8)

Income Taxes (Goodwill Impairme

Income Taxes (Goodwill Impairment Impact on Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill Impairment Impact on Income Taxes [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment	$ 0	$ 0	$ 808,300,000
Nondeductible non-cash goodwill impairment charges		743,000,000
Tax deductible portion of goodwill impairment		65,300,000
United States Print and Related Services [Member]
Goodwill Impairment Impact on Income Taxes [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment	$ 0	0	$ 778,300,000
Goodwill Impairment [Member]
Goodwill Impairment Impact on Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax benefit related to goodwill impairment		265,900,000
Goodwill Impairment [Member] | Impact on Deductible Goodwill [Member]
Goodwill Impairment Impact on Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax benefit		24,500,000
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		$ 241,400,000

Income Taxes (Effective Income

Income Taxes (Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Federal rate change	(31.60%)	0.00%	0.00%
Adjustment to valuation allowances	(22.00%)	1.70%	(1.00%)
Foreign rate differential	(3.20%)	(8.40%)	0.20%
Adjustment of uncertain tax positions	(2.90%)	1.60%	(0.10%)
Adjustment of deferred tax liabilities	(1.90%)	3.70%	(0.10%)
Domestic production activity deduction	(1.00%)	(5.60%)	(0.00%)
Impact from foreign branches	7.80%	6.10%	(0.30%)
State taxes, net of federal benefit	2.20%	(3.50%)	0.00%
Loss on foreign investment	0.00%	(7.90%)	0.00%
Investment in United States subsidiaries	0.00%	0.00%	26.30%
Nondeductible goodwill impairment	0.00%	0.00%	(28.30%)
Other	0.10%	(0.80%)	(0.90%)
Effective income tax rate	(17.50%)	21.90%	30.80%

Income Taxes (Components of Def

Income Taxes (Components of Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss and other tax carryforwards	$ 129.6	$ 150.9
Interest limitation	43.7	84.6
Pension and workers compensation benefits	42.7	82.9
Accrued compensation	20.2	39
Accrued liabilities	19.3	21.4
Goodwill and intangible assets	7.5	11.6
Allowance for doubtful accounts	7.3	18
Other	9.4	17.9
Total deferred tax assets	279.7	426.3
Valuation allowance	(126.9)	(155.9)
Net deferred tax assets	152.8	270.4
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	(165)	(293)
Other	(8.5)	(12.7)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(173.5)	(305.7)
Net deferred tax liabilities	(20.7)	(35.3)
Valuation allowance	126.9	155.9
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Deferred tax assets:
Valuation allowance	(64.5)
Deferred tax liabilities:
Net operating loss carryforwards	108.8
Net operating loss carryforwards, not subject to expiration	38.4
Tax credit carryforward	32.3
Valuation allowance	64.5
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Deferred tax assets:
Valuation allowance	(58)
Deferred tax liabilities:
Net operating loss carryforwards	481.6
Capital loss carryforwards	10.7
Tax credit carryforward	47
Tax credit carryforward, not subject to expiration	31.9
Valuation allowance	58
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Expires in 2019 [Member]
Deferred tax liabilities:
Capital loss carryforwards	3.9
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Expires in 2021 [Member]
Deferred tax liabilities:
Capital loss carryforwards	0.5
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Expires in 2022 [Member]
Deferred tax liabilities:
Capital loss carryforwards	6.3
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Deferred tax assets:
Valuation allowance	(4.4)
Deferred tax liabilities:
Capital loss carryforwards	20.8
Valuation allowance	4.4
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Expires in 2019 [Member]
Deferred tax liabilities:
Capital loss carryforwards	6.2
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Expires in 2021 [Member]
Deferred tax liabilities:
Capital loss carryforwards	1.1
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Expires in 2022 [Member]
Deferred tax liabilities:
Capital loss carryforwards	13.5
Deferred Income Taxes [Member]
Deferred tax liabilities:
Net deferred tax liabilities	$ (41.9)	(35.3)
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred Tax Assets, Net		$ 21.2

Income Taxes (Income Tax Uncert

Income Taxes (Income Tax Uncertainties) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2017
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 29,600,000	$ 29,800,000	$ 31,100,000
Additions for tax positions of the current year	2,300,000	300,000	700,000
Additions for tax positions of prior years	1,300,000	1,000,000	1,400,000
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(11,300,000)	(700,000)	(900,000)
Lapses of applicable statutes of limitations	(300,000)	(800,000)	(1,600,000)
Settlements during the period	0	0	(800,000)
Foreign exchange and other	0	0	(100,000)
Balance at end of period	21,600,000	29,600,000	29,800,000
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact the effective tax rate, if recognized	21,600,000
Interest (income) expense	(2,500,000)	1,000,000	0
Penalties recognized	100,000	0	$ (100,000)
Accrued interest related to income tax uncertainties	3,300,000	5,900,000
Accrued penalties related to income tax uncertainties	500,000	400,000
Discrete net tax benefit for the corporate rate reduction	28,800,000
Provisional decrease to deferred income taxes due to Tax Act	23,700,000
Decrease in uncertain tax positions due to Tax Act	5,100,000
Transition tax	0
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	7,500,000
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Accrued interest related to income tax uncertainties	100,000	0
Accrued penalties related to income tax uncertainties	200,000	0
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Accrued interest related to income tax uncertainties	3,200,000	5,900,000
Accrued penalties related to income tax uncertainties	$ 300,000	$ 400,000

Financial Instruments and Fai93

Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Details)	Feb. 28, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)contract	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Feb. 07, 2017USD ($)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Changes in fair value of Interest rate swap		$ 2,100,000	$ 0	$ 0
Interest expense		$ 71,100,000	$ 77,200,000	$ 88,400,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notional amount					$ 250,000,000
Fixed interest rate		3.64%
Spread on underlying rate		1.75%
Term of contract	5 years
Cash flow hedge ineffectiveness recorded		$ 0
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest expense		1,600,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of interest rate swap		2,100,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Changes in fair value of Interest rate swap		$ 2,100,000
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign currency exchange contracts | contract		0

Employee Retirement Plans (Defi

Employee Retirement Plans (Defined Contribution Plans) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Profit Sharing Contributions	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Quad/Graphics Diversified Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total assets	2,100,000,000
Defined contribution plan, cost recognized	$ 7,200,000	$ 13,300,000	$ 16,600,000

Employee Retirement Plans (Net

Employee Retirement Plans (Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Interest cost	$ (17.3)	$ (18.1)
Pension Benefits [Member]
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Interest cost	(17.3)	(18.1)	$ (26.9)
Expected return on plan assets	27.7	30.2	34.9
Net periodic benefit income	10.4	12.1	8
Settlement charge	(0.8)	(7)	0
Total income	$ 9.6	$ 5.1	$ 8

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, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Changes in benefit obligation
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year	$ (560.6)	$ (645.9)
Interest cost	(17.3)	(18.1)
Actuarial gain (loss)	(17.2)	(22.3)
Benefits paid	54.3	107.9
Liability benefit from lump-sum settlement	1.9	17.8
Projected benefit obligation, end of year	(538.9)	(560.6)
Changes in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	446.4	508.1
Actual return on plan assets	61.7	33.8
Employer contributions	1	12.4
Benefits paid	(54.3)	(107.9)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	454.8	446.4
Funded status
Funded status	$ (84.1)	$ (114.2)

Employee Retirement Plans (Accu

Employee Retirement Plans (Accumulated Benefit Obligations, Amounts Recognized on Balance Sheets, and Reconciliation of AOCI) (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Amount arising during the period			$ 18,700,000	$ (800,000)	$ 3,700,000
Impact of pension plan settlement charge included in net earnings (loss)			800,000	7,000,000	0
Lump sum payments	$ 8,400,000	$ 56,400,000	21,400,000	74,800,000
Pension liabilities settled			23,300,000	92,600,000
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Current liabilities			(1,700,000)	(1,800,000)
Noncurrent liabilities			(82,400,000)	(112,400,000)
Total amount recognized			(84,100,000)	(114,200,000)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Settlement charge			(800,000)	(7,000,000)	0
Amortization of amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as components of net periodic pension income			0
Pension Benefits [Member] | Restructuring Charges [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Settlement charge			800,000	7,000,000
Pension Benefits [Member] | Actuarial Gain (Loss), net [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before Tax, beginning balance			(34,700,000)	(40,900,000)
Amount arising during the period			18,700,000	(800,000)
Impact of pension plan settlement charge included in net earnings (loss)			800,000	7,000,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before Tax, ending balance			$ (15,200,000)	$ (34,700,000)	$ (40,900,000)

Employee Retirement Plans (Weig

Employee Retirement Plans (Weighted Average Assumptions) (Details) - Pension Benefits [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31,
Discount rate (beginning of year rate)	3.91%	3.32%	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)	3.52%	3.91%

Employee Retirement Plans (Esti

Employee Retirement Plans (Estimated Contributions and Benefit Payments) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Benefit Payments
2,018	$ 41.9
2,019	39.9
2,020	39.1
2,021	38
2,022	37.4
2023 – 2027	169.3
Thereafter	173.3
Total	538.9
Qualified Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected employer contributions in next fiscal year	6.7
Nonqualified Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected employer contributions in next fiscal year	$ 1.7

Employee Retirement Plans (Plan

Employee Retirement Plans (Plan Assets and Investment Strategy) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 454.8	$ 446.4	$ 508.1
Investments measured at net asset value	293.8	279
JP Morgan Chase Bank Strategic Property Fund [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Investments measured at net asset value	23.3	26.4
Pyramis Long Corporate A or Better [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Investments measured at net asset value	73.9	53.2
Pyramis Long Duration [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Investments measured at net asset value	73.5	52.6
Russell 3000 Index NL [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Investments measured at net asset value	123.1	0
Russell 1000 Index NL [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Investments measured at net asset value	0	146.8
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	2.6	22.9
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	158.4	144.5
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	2.6	0.9
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	2.6	0.9
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	58.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Actual plan asset allocations	59.00%	44.00%
Fair value of plan assets	$ 118.4	$ 91.4
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	118.4	91.4
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	42.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Actual plan asset allocations	41.00%	56.00%
Fair value of plan assets	$ 40	$ 75.1
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	22
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	40	53.1
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Pension Plan Assets, Excluding Investments Measured At NAV [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	161	167.4
Investments Measured at NAV [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Investments measured at net asset value	$ 293.8	$ 279
Trust for Benefit of Employees [Member] | JP Morgan Chase Bank Strategic Property Fund [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Redemption notice period	45 days	45 days
Trust for Benefit of Employees [Member] | Pyramis Long Corporate A or Better [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Redemption notice period	15 days	15 days
Trust for Benefit of Employees [Member] | Pyramis Long Duration [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Redemption notice period	15 days	15 days
Trust for Benefit of Employees [Member] | Russell 3000 Index NL [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Redemption notice period	1 day	1 day
Trust for Benefit of Employees [Member] | Russell 1000 Index NL [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Redemption notice period	1 day	1 day

Employee Retirement Plans (Mult

Employee Retirement Plans (Multiemployer Pension Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Multiemployer plans, plan contributions	$ 24	$ 11.8	$ 11.4
Withdrawal liability	28.2
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Withdrawal liability	19.4	33.4
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Withdrawal liability	$ 8.8	$ 10.6
Graphics Communications International Union Employer Retirement Fund [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Funded percentage of plan (less than)	65.00%
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 (Deta

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Anti-dilutive equity instruments (in shares)													0.7	1.9
Numerator:
Net earnings (loss)													$ 107.2	$ 44.9	$ (641.9)
Denominator:
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding for all classes of common shares (in shares)													49.6	47.9	47.9
Plus: effect of dilutive equity incentive instruments (in shares)													2.2	1.9	0
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding for all classes of common shares (in shares)													51.8	49.8	47.9
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Quad/Graphics common shareholders:
Basic (in dollars per share)													$ 2.16	$ 0.94	$ (13.40)
Diluted (in dollars per share)													2.07	0.90	(13.40)
Cash dividends paid per common share for all classes of common shares (in dollars 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	$ 1.20	$ 1.20	$ 1.20

Equity Incentive Programs (Addi

Equity Incentive Programs (Additional Information) (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	May 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Additional number of shares approved for issuance	3,000,000
Shares of Class A stock reserved for issuance	10,871,652
Stock option exercise price floor of fair market value of class A common stock (percent)		100.00%
Shares available for issuance		2,139,257
Stock-based compensation charges		$ 16,400,000	$ 15,200,000	$ 7,200,000
Total future compensation expense		$ 17,100,000
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period		4 years
Total future compensation expense		$ 0
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period		3 years
Total future compensation expense		$ 17,100,000
Estimated Future Expense in Year One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total future compensation expense		10,100,000
Estimated Future Expense in Year One [Member] | Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total future compensation expense		10,100,000
Estimated Future Expense in Year Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total future compensation expense		6,100,000
Estimated Future Expense in Year Two [Member] | Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total future compensation expense		6,100,000
Estimated Future Expense in Year Three [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total future compensation expense		900,000
Estimated Future Expense in Year Three [Member] | Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total future compensation expense		$ 900,000
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

Equity Incentive Programs (Sche

Equity Incentive Programs (Schedule of Stock Option Activity Rollforward) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (millions)
Total future compensation expense	$ 17,100,000
Stock Options [Member]
Shares Under Option
Outstanding, beginning of year, Shares Under Option (in shares)	1,702,866
Granted, Shares Under Option (in shares)	0	0	0
Exercised, Shares Under Option (in shares)	(156,049)
Canceled/forfeited/expired, Shares Under Option (in shares)	(14,784)
Outstanding, end of year, Shares Under Option (in shares)	1,532,033	1,702,866
Exercisable, Shares Under Option (in shares)	1,532,033	1,702,866
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, beginning of year, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 23
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	0
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	16.11
Canceled/forfeited/expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	33.22
Outstanding, end of year, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	23.60	$ 23
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 23.60	$ 23
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)
Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	2 years 4 months	3 years 4 months
Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)	2 years 4 months	3 years 4 months
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (millions)
Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 6,800,000	$ 12,300,000
Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 6,800,000	12,300,000
Vesting period	4 years
Compensation expense recognized	$ 0	$ 0	$ 200,000
Total future compensation expense	$ 0
Stock Options [Member] | Annual Anniversary Grant Date of Award [Member]
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (millions)
Options expiration date	10 years
Stock Options [Member] | Termination for Death [Member]
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (millions)
Options expiration date	24 months
Stock Options [Member] | Termination for Retirement or Disability [Member]
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (millions)
Options expiration date	36 months
Stock Options [Member] | Employment Terminated, Any Other Reason [Member]
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (millions)
Options expiration date	90 days
Stock Options [Member] | Vested in first year [Member]
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (millions)
Percentage of options vested	0.00%
Stock Options [Member] | Vested in second year [Member]
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (millions)
Percentage of options vested	33.33%
Stock Options [Member] | Vested in third year [Member]
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (millions)
Percentage of options vested	33.33%
Stock Options [Member] | Vested in fourth year [Member]
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (millions)
Percentage of options vested	33.34%

Equity Incentive Programs (S105

Equity Incentive Programs (Schedule of Stock Option Exercises and Vesting Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Proceeds from stock options exercised	$ 2.6	$ 30.3	$ 2.2
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	1.7	12.4	1.3
Proceeds from stock options exercised	2.6	30.3	2.2
Total grant date fair value of stock options vested	$ 0	$ 0.3	$ 1.8

Equity Incentive Programs (PS a

Equity Incentive Programs (PS and PSU Activity Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total future compensation expense	$ 17,100,000
Performance Shares and Performance Share Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted, Units (in shares)	0	0	0
Vesting period			3 years
Compensation expense recognized	$ 0	$ 0	$ (4,500,000)

Equity Incentive Programs (S107

Equity Incentive Programs (Schedule of Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Total future compensation expense	$ 17.1
Estimated Future Expense in Year One [Member]
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Total future compensation expense	10.1
Estimated Future Expense in Year Two [Member]
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Total future compensation expense	6.1
Estimated Future Expense in Year Three [Member]
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Total future compensation expense	$ 0.9
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of days dividends will be paid after vesting, maximum	45 days
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Compensation expense recognized	$ 15.5	$ 14.4	$ 10.7
Total future compensation expense	17.1
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Estimated Future Expense in Year One [Member]
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Total future compensation expense	10.1
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Estimated Future Expense in Year Two [Member]
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Total future compensation expense	6.1
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Estimated Future Expense in Year Three [Member]
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Total future compensation expense	$ 0.9
Restricted Stock [Member]
Shares
Nonvested at beginning of year, (in shares)	2,485,389
Granted, Units (in shares)	665,517
Vested (in shares)	(619,646)
Forfeited, Units (in shares)	(61,102)
Nonvested at end of year, (in shares)	2,470,158	2,485,389
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Nonvested, beginning of year, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 15.89
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	26.85
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	23.36
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	16.57
Nonvested, end of year, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 16.95	$ 15.89
Nonvested, Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	1 year 2 months	1 year 6 months
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Shares
Nonvested at beginning of year, (in shares)	235,886
Granted, Units (in shares)	71,438
Vested (in shares)	(192,382)
Forfeited, Units (in shares)	0
Nonvested at end of year, (in shares)	114,942	235,886
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Nonvested, beginning of year, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 11.04
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	26.88
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	13.55
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	0
Nonvested, end of year, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 16.68	$ 11.04
Nonvested, Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	1 year 4 months	1 year 9 months

Equity Incentive Programs (Defe

Equity Incentive Programs (Deferred Stock Unit Activity) (Details) - Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Units
Outstanding, Units, beginning balance (in shares)	249,739
Granted, Units (in shares)	34,656
Dividend equivalents granted, Units (in shares)	11,412
Settled, Units (in shares)	(99,894)
Outstanding, Units, ending balance (in shares)	195,913	249,739
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Outstanding, beginning of year, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 16.98
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	26.88
Dividend equivalents granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	22.36
Settled, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	18.65
Outstanding, end of year, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 18.18	$ 16.98
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
Compensation expense recognized	$ 0.9	$ 0.8	$ 0.8

Shareholders' Equity (Schedule

Shareholders' Equity (Schedule of Stock by Class) (Details) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Treasury Stock (shares)	2,300,000	4,100,000
Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.025	$ 0.025	$ 0.025
Authorized Shares	80,000,000	80,000,000	80,000,000
Common Stock Outstanding (shares)	38,200,000	37,200,000	35,400,000
Treasury Stock (shares)	1,800,000	2,800,000	4,600,000
Total Issued Shares	40,000,000	40,000,000	40,000,000
Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.025	$ 0.025	$ 0.025
Authorized Shares	80,000,000	80,000,000	80,000,000
Common Stock Outstanding (shares)	13,800,000	14,200,000	14,200,000
Treasury Stock (shares)	0	800,000	800,000
Total Issued Shares	13,800,000	15,000,000	15,000,000
Common Class C [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.025	$ 0.025	$ 0.025
Authorized Shares	20,000,000	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common Stock Outstanding (shares)	0	0	0
Treasury Stock (shares)	500,000	500,000	500,000
Total Issued Shares	500,000	500,000	500,000

Shareholders' Equity (Sharehold

Shareholders' Equity (Shareholders' Equity Narrative) (Details)	Oct. 13, 2017shares	Nov. 30, 2017shares	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)votestock_class$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2015$ / sharesshares	Sep. 06, 2011USD ($)
Schedule of Shareholders' Equity Activity [Line Items]
Number of classes of common stock | stock_class			3
Preferred stock authorized (in shares)			500,000	500,000	500,000
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per shares) | $ / shares			$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock issued			0	0	0
Treasury Stock [Member]
Schedule of Shareholders' Equity Activity [Line Items]
Number of shares repurchased			(200,000)	(1,100,000)
Purchases of treasury stock | $			$ (3,800,000)	$ (8,800,000)
Common Class A [Member]
Schedule of Shareholders' Equity Activity [Line Items]
Number of votes per share | vote			1
Number of shares repurchased			200,605	984,190	0
Average cost per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares			$ 18.89	$ 8.96
Purchases of treasury stock | $			$ 3,800,000	$ 8,800,000
Remaining authorized repurchase amount | $			$ 79,200,000
Common Class A [Member] | Treasury Stock [Member]
Schedule of Shareholders' Equity Activity [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount | $						$ 100,000,000
Common Class B [Member]
Schedule of Shareholders' Equity Activity [Line Items]
Number of votes per share | vote			10
Common Class B [Member] | Treasury Stock [Member]
Schedule of Shareholders' Equity Activity [Line Items]
Class B treasury shares canceled	1,027,907		1,200,000
Class B common stock converted (in shares)		136,654
Common Class C [Member]
Schedule of Shareholders' Equity Activity [Line Items]
Number of votes per share | vote			10

Shareholders' Equity (Schedu111

Shareholders' Equity (Schedule of Dividend Activity) (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Dividends, Common Stock [Abstract]
Dividend Amount Per Share (in dollars 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	$ 1.20	$ 1.20	$ 1.20
Dividends declared (in dollars 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	$ 1.20	$ 1.20	$ 1.20

Accumulated Other Comprehens112

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss By Component) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance	$ (152.6)	$ (152.5)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	25.6	(4.4)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net earnings (loss)	2.6	4.3	$ 7.7
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	28.2	(0.1)	(35.9)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance	(124.4)	(152.6)	(152.5)
Translation Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance	(130.8)	(126.9)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	12.8	(3.9)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net earnings (loss)	2.1	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	14.9	(3.9)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance	(115.9)	(130.8)	(126.9)
Interest Rate Swap Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance	0	0
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	1.3	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net earnings (loss)	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1.3	0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance	1.3	0	0
Pension Benefit Plan Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance	(21.8)	(25.6)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	11.5	(0.5)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net earnings (loss)	0.5	4.3
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	12	3.8
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance	$ (9.8)	$ (21.8)	$ (25.6)

Accumulated Other Comprehens113

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Total reclassifications for the period	$ 2.9	$ 7	$ 7.7
Impact of income taxes	(0.3)	(2.7)	0
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax	(2.6)	(4.3)	(7.7)
Pension Plan [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Settlement charge on pension benefit plans, net of tax	0.5	4.3	0
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Revaluation (gain) loss on sale	2.1	0	0
Restructuring Charges [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Settlement charge on pension benefit plans	0.8	7	0
Restructuring Charges [Member] | Quad Graphics Chile SA [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Revaluation (gain) loss on sale	0	0	7.7
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Impact of income taxes	$ (0.3)	$ (2.7)	$ 0

Segment Information (Summary of

Segment Information (Summary of Segment Information) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
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%
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Products	$ 3,529,000,000	$ 3,717,100,000	$ 3,949,700,000
Services	602,400,000	612,400,000	647,400,000
Operating Income(Loss)	164,900,000	122,400,000	(830,000,000)
Depreciation and Amortization	232,500,000	277,100,000	325,300,000
Capital Expenditures	85,900,000	106,100,000	133,000,000
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	61,200,000	80,600,000	164,900,000
Goodwill impairment	0	0	808,300,000
United States Print and Related Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Products	3,156,900,000	3,335,100,000	3,580,100,000
Services	583,200,000	591,900,000	628,500,000
Operating Income(Loss)	194,300,000	186,100,000	(706,100,000)
Depreciation and Amortization	210,800,000	252,400,000	297,500,000
Capital Expenditures	73,300,000	88,100,000	121,500,000
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	53,600,000	59,300,000	101,400,000
Goodwill impairment	0	0	778,300,000
International [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Products	372,100,000	382,000,000	369,600,000
Services	19,200,000	20,500,000	18,900,000
Operating Income(Loss)	19,600,000	13,500,000	(63,400,000)
Depreciation and Amortization	21,000,000	24,100,000	26,100,000
Capital Expenditures	12,600,000	18,000,000	11,500,000
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	3,300,000	(1,100,000)	38,800,000
Goodwill impairment	0	0	30,000,000
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Products	3,529,000,000	3,717,100,000	3,949,700,000
Services	602,400,000	612,400,000	647,400,000
Operating Income(Loss)	213,900,000	199,600,000	(769,500,000)
Depreciation and Amortization	231,800,000	276,500,000	323,600,000
Capital Expenditures	85,900,000	106,100,000	133,000,000
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	56,900,000	58,200,000	140,200,000
Goodwill impairment	0	0	808,300,000
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Products	0	0	0
Services	0	0	0
Operating Income(Loss)	(49,000,000)	(77,200,000)	(60,500,000)
Depreciation and Amortization	700,000	600,000	1,700,000
Capital Expenditures	0	0	0
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	4,300,000	22,400,000	24,700,000
Goodwill impairment	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Segment Information (Reconcilia

Segment Information (Reconciliation of Operating Profit from Segment to Consolidated) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Operating income (loss)	$ 164.9	$ 122.4	$ (830)
Less: interest expense	71.1	77.2	88.4
Less: loss (gain) on debt extinguishment	2.6	(14.1)	0
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	$ 91.2	$ 59.3	$ (918.4)

Segment Information (Assets by

Segment Information (Assets by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	$ 2,452.4	$ 2,570.1	$ 2,847.5
United States Print and Related Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	2,060.9	2,241.3	2,498.1
International [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	329.5	312.7	327.2
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	2,390.4	2,554	2,825.3
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	$ 62	$ 16.1	$ 22.2

Geographic Area and Product 117

Geographic Area and Product Information (Net Sales and Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Region) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Net sales
Products	$ 3,529	$ 3,717.1	$ 3,949.7
Services	602.4	612.4	647.4
Property, plant and equipment—net	1,377.6	1,519.9	1,675.8
Intangible assets—net	43.4	59.7	110.5
Other long-term assets	119.3	84.3	65.5
United States [Member]
Net sales
Products	3,121.2	3,299.1	3,545.8
Services	583.2	591.9	628.5
Property, plant and equipment—net	1,215.1	1,362.8	1,512.2
Intangible assets—net	32.3	47.6	93
Other long-term assets	92	71.6	54.4
Europe [Member]
Net sales
Products	167.6	169.8	162.9
Services	19.2	20.5	18.9
Property, plant and equipment—net	85.5	79.7	86.1
Intangible assets—net	11.1	12.1	16.6
Other long-term assets	16.2	0.3	0.3
Latin America [Member]
Net sales
Products	209.3	217.4	215.1
Services	0	0	0
Property, plant and equipment—net	68.3	67.7	73.1
Intangible assets—net	0	0	0.9
Other long-term assets	10.7	12.2	10.6
Other [Member]
Net sales
Products	30.9	30.8	25.9
Services	0	0	0
Property, plant and equipment—net	8.7	9.7	4.4
Intangible assets—net	0	0	0
Other long-term assets	$ 0.4	$ 0.2	$ 0.2

Geographic Area and Product 118

Geographic Area and Product Information (Consolidated Net Sales by Products and Services) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Products	$ 3,529	$ 3,717.1	$ 3,949.7
Services	602.4	612.4	647.4
Total net sales	4,131.4	4,329.5	4,597.1
Catalog, magazines, retail inserts, books and directories [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Products	2,824.7	3,014.3	3,285.8
Direct mail and other printed products [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Products	646.8	646.2	604
Other [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Products	57.5	56.6	59.9
Logistics services [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Services	418.1	427.3	453.7
Imaging and other services [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Services	$ 184.3	$ 185.1	$ 193.7

Separate Financial Informati119

Separate Financial Information of Subsidiary Guarantors of Indebtedness Narrative (Details)	Dec. 31, 2017
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Ownership percentage	100.00%

Separate Financial Informati120

Separate Financial Information of Subsidiary Guarantors of Indebtedness (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 4,131,400,000	$ 4,329,500,000	$ 4,597,100,000
Cost of sales	3,259,400,000	3,394,800,000	3,680,300,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses	413,400,000	454,600,000	448,300,000
Depreciation and amortization	232,500,000	277,100,000	325,300,000
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	61,200,000	80,600,000	164,900,000
Goodwill impairment	0	0	808,300,000
Total operating expenses	3,966,500,000	4,207,100,000	5,427,100,000
Operating income (loss)	164,900,000	122,400,000	(830,000,000)
Interest expense (income)	71,100,000	77,200,000	88,400,000
Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment	2,600,000	(14,100,000)	0
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	91,200,000	59,300,000	(918,400,000)
Income tax expense (benefit)	(16,000,000)	13,000,000	(282,800,000)
Earnings (loss) before equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated and unconsolidated entities	107,200,000	46,300,000	(635,600,000)
Equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated entities	0	0	0
Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	0	1,400,000	6,300,000
Net earnings (loss)	107,200,000	44,900,000	(641,900,000)
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	28,200,000	(100,000)	(35,900,000)
Comprehensive income (loss)	135,400,000	44,800,000	(677,800,000)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	9,000,000	10,800,000	9,600,000	$ 64,300,000	$ 9,000,000	$ 10,800,000
Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts				552,500,000	563,600,000
Intercompany receivables				0	0
Inventories				246,500,000	265,400,000
Other current assets				45,200,000	64,600,000
Total current assets				908,500,000	902,600,000
Property, plant and equipment—net				1,377,600,000	1,519,900,000	1,675,800,000
Investment in consolidated entities				0	0
Intangible assets—net				43,400,000	59,700,000	110,500,000
Intercompany loan receivable				0	0
Other long-term assets				122,900,000	87,900,000
Total assets				2,452,400,000	2,570,100,000	2,847,500,000
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable				381,600,000	323,500,000
Intercompany accounts payable				0	0
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations				47,600,000	92,100,000
Other current liabilities				316,700,000	359,000,000
Total current liabilities				745,900,000	774,600,000
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations				917,200,000	1,038,700,000
Intercompany loan payable				0	0
Other long-term liabilities				266,900,000	315,300,000
Total liabilities				1,930,000,000	2,128,600,000
Total shareholders' equity				522,400,000	441,500,000
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity				2,452,400,000	2,570,100,000
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash from (used in) operating activities	344,000,000	352,500,000	348,100,000
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(85,900,000)	(106,100,000)	(133,000,000)
Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired		0	143,400,000
Divestiture related investing activities	14,100,000	0	0
Intercompany investing activities	0	0	0
Other investing activities	34,500,000	21,700,000	59,700,000
Net cash used in investing activities	(37,300,000)	(84,400,000)	(216,700,000)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	375,000,000	19,700,000	0
Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	(530,500,000)	(201,500,000)	(95,900,000)
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	718,500,000	871,900,000	1,462,500,000
Payments on revolving credit facilities	(736,000,000)	(918,000,000)	(1,435,500,000)
Purchases of treasury stock	(3,800,000)	(8,800,000)	0
Payment of cash dividends	(62,500,000)	(61,100,000)	(62,300,000)
Intercompany financing activities	0	0	0
Other financing activities	(12,400,000)	28,500,000	3,300,000
Net cash used in financing activities	(251,700,000)	(269,300,000)	(127,900,000)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	300,000	(600,000)	(2,300,000)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	55,300,000	(1,800,000)	1,200,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	9,000,000	10,800,000	9,600,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	64,300,000	9,000,000	10,800,000
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	(395,000,000)	(417,700,000)	(433,100,000)
Cost of sales	(387,800,000)	(417,700,000)	(433,100,000)
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(7,200,000)	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	0	0	0
Goodwill impairment			0
Total operating expenses	(395,000,000)	(417,700,000)	(433,100,000)
Operating income (loss)	0	0	0
Interest expense (income)	0	0	0
Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment	0	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	99,000,000	106,900,000	(562,400,000)
Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	0	0	0
Net earnings (loss)	(99,000,000)	(106,900,000)	562,400,000
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(25,000,000)	3,000,000	70,900,000
Comprehensive income (loss)	(124,000,000)	(103,900,000)	633,300,000
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0	0	0
Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts				0	0
Intercompany receivables				(85,300,000)	(711,200,000)
Inventories				0	0
Other current assets				0	0
Total current assets				(85,300,000)	(711,200,000)
Property, plant and equipment—net				0	0
Investment in consolidated entities				(590,400,000)	(1,350,700,000)
Intangible assets—net				0	0
Intercompany loan receivable				(108,000,000)	(104,200,000)
Other long-term assets				0	0
Total assets				(783,700,000)	(2,166,100,000)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable				0	0
Intercompany accounts payable				(85,300,000)	(711,200,000)
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations				0	0
Other current liabilities				0	0
Total current liabilities				(85,300,000)	(711,200,000)
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations				0	0
Intercompany loan payable				(108,000,000)	(104,200,000)
Other long-term liabilities				0	0
Total liabilities				(193,300,000)	(815,400,000)
Total shareholders' equity				(590,400,000)	(1,350,700,000)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity				(783,700,000)	(2,166,100,000)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash from (used in) 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
Divestiture related investing activities	0
Intercompany investing activities	(614,300,000)	(309,500,000)	231,600,000
Other investing activities	0	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(614,300,000)	(309,500,000)	231,600,000
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	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
Purchases of treasury stock	0	0
Payment of cash dividends	0	0	0
Intercompany financing activities	614,300,000	309,500,000	(231,600,000)
Other financing activities	0	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	614,300,000	309,500,000	(231,600,000)
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
Parent Company [Member]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	1,759,700,000	1,863,600,000	1,881,500,000
Cost of sales	1,292,200,000	1,381,100,000	1,423,000,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses	264,700,000	257,800,000	258,700,000
Depreciation and amortization	107,000,000	146,800,000	179,300,000
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	44,300,000	56,800,000	56,600,000
Goodwill impairment			0
Total operating expenses	1,708,200,000	1,842,500,000	1,917,600,000
Operating income (loss)	51,500,000	21,100,000	(36,100,000)
Interest expense (income)	70,400,000	76,000,000	85,700,000
Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment	2,600,000	(14,100,000)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	(21,500,000)	(40,800,000)	(121,800,000)
Income tax expense (benefit)	(32,600,000)	15,200,000	(39,600,000)
Earnings (loss) before equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated and unconsolidated entities	11,100,000	(56,000,000)	(82,200,000)
Equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated entities	(96,100,000)	(100,900,000)	559,700,000
Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	0	0	0
Net earnings (loss)	107,200,000	44,900,000	(641,900,000)
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	28,200,000	(100,000)	(53,700,000)
Comprehensive income (loss)	135,400,000	44,800,000	(695,600,000)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	300,000	2,300,000	1,900,000	51,700,000	300,000	2,300,000
Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts				427,900,000	439,700,000
Intercompany receivables				0	0
Inventories				97,000,000	102,200,000
Other current assets				35,200,000	40,600,000
Total current assets				611,800,000	582,800,000
Property, plant and equipment—net				706,500,000	777,300,000
Investment in consolidated entities				578,300,000	1,288,900,000
Intangible assets—net				6,900,000	12,000,000
Intercompany loan receivable				106,300,000	104,200,000
Other long-term assets				60,500,000	43,500,000
Total assets				2,070,300,000	2,808,700,000
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable				201,600,000	159,300,000
Intercompany accounts payable				75,100,000	711,200,000
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations				31,900,000	79,500,000
Other current liabilities				213,900,000	253,900,000
Total current liabilities				522,500,000	1,203,900,000
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations				904,300,000	1,022,000,000
Intercompany loan payable				0	0
Other long-term liabilities				121,100,000	141,300,000
Total liabilities				1,547,900,000	2,367,200,000
Total shareholders' equity				522,400,000	441,500,000
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity				2,070,300,000	2,808,700,000
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash from (used in) operating activities	974,500,000	676,200,000	229,900,000
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(27,500,000)	(35,900,000)	(54,700,000)
Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired		900,000	600,000
Divestiture related investing activities	8,400,000
Intercompany investing activities	(18,100,000)	(62,400,000)	(123,100,000)
Other investing activities	900,000	(4,500,000)	13,900,000
Net cash used in investing activities	(36,300,000)	(103,700,000)	(164,500,000)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	375,000,000	0
Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	(523,300,000)	(195,700,000)	(92,500,000)
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	706,700,000	806,100,000	1,413,700,000
Payments on revolving credit facilities	(725,700,000)	(857,900,000)	(1,386,800,000)
Purchases of treasury stock	(3,800,000)	(8,800,000)
Payment of cash dividends	(62,500,000)	(61,100,000)	(62,300,000)
Intercompany financing activities	(645,100,000)	(285,900,000)	59,500,000
Other financing activities	(8,100,000)	28,800,000	3,400,000
Net cash used in financing activities	(886,800,000)	(574,500,000)	(65,000,000)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	51,400,000	(2,000,000)	400,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	300,000	2,300,000	1,900,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	51,700,000	300,000	2,300,000
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	2,342,500,000	2,429,000,000	2,743,900,000
Cost of sales	2,018,900,000	2,067,300,000	2,359,600,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses	116,600,000	152,500,000	152,400,000
Depreciation and amortization	103,400,000	100,100,000	119,500,000
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	13,800,000	25,200,000	70,100,000
Goodwill impairment			778,300,000
Total operating expenses	2,252,700,000	2,345,100,000	3,479,900,000
Operating income (loss)	89,800,000	83,900,000	(736,000,000)
Interest expense (income)	(3,100,000)	(4,100,000)	(2,300,000)
Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment	0	0
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	92,900,000	88,000,000	(733,700,000)
Income tax expense (benefit)	30,700,000	(4,800,000)	(249,200,000)
Earnings (loss) before equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated and unconsolidated entities	62,200,000	92,800,000	(484,500,000)
Equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated entities	(2,900,000)	(6,000,000)	2,700,000
Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	0	0	0
Net earnings (loss)	65,100,000	98,800,000	(487,200,000)
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	13,000,000	1,700,000	(1,800,000)
Comprehensive income (loss)	78,100,000	100,500,000	(489,000,000)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	1,900,000	2,800,000	5,600,000	1,900,000	1,900,000	2,800,000
Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts				40,600,000	37,700,000
Intercompany receivables				85,300,000	696,400,000
Inventories				108,600,000	115,900,000
Other current assets				2,700,000	15,700,000
Total current assets				239,100,000	867,600,000
Property, plant and equipment—net				508,600,000	577,900,000
Investment in consolidated entities				12,100,000	61,800,000
Intangible assets—net				25,500,000	20,300,000
Intercompany loan receivable				0	0
Other long-term assets				13,500,000	10,100,000
Total assets				798,800,000	1,537,700,000
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable				115,900,000	98,500,000
Intercompany accounts payable				0	0
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations				1,000,000	2,900,000
Other current liabilities				74,900,000	76,200,000
Total current liabilities				191,800,000	177,600,000
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations				1,400,000	2,400,000
Intercompany loan payable				40,900,000	39,900,000
Other long-term liabilities				133,400,000	150,000,000
Total liabilities				367,500,000	369,900,000
Total shareholders' equity				431,300,000	1,167,800,000
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity				798,800,000	1,537,700,000
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash from (used in) operating activities	(647,300,000)	(341,900,000)	92,700,000
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(43,900,000)	(46,800,000)	(64,900,000)
Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired		(900,000)	116,000,000
Divestiture related investing activities	5,700,000
Intercompany investing activities	632,700,000	368,100,000	(108,000,000)
Other investing activities	29,700,000	22,400,000	34,000,000
Net cash used in investing activities	624,200,000	344,600,000	(254,900,000)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	0
Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	(2,900,000)	(3,500,000)	(3,400,000)
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	0	0	0
Payments on revolving credit facilities	0	0	0
Purchases of treasury stock	0	0
Payment of cash dividends	0	0	0
Intercompany financing activities	30,200,000	200,000	162,800,000
Other financing activities	(4,300,000)	(300,000)	(100,000)
Net cash used in financing activities	23,000,000	(3,600,000)	159,300,000
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	100,000	0	100,000
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	(900,000)	(2,800,000)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	1,900,000	2,800,000	5,600,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	1,900,000	1,900,000	2,800,000
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	424,200,000	454,600,000	404,800,000
Cost of sales	336,100,000	364,100,000	330,800,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses	39,300,000	44,300,000	37,200,000
Depreciation and amortization	22,100,000	30,200,000	26,500,000
Restructuring, impairment and transaction-related charges	3,100,000	(1,400,000)	38,200,000
Goodwill impairment			30,000,000
Total operating expenses	400,600,000	437,200,000	462,700,000
Operating income (loss)	23,600,000	17,400,000	(57,900,000)
Interest expense (income)	3,800,000	5,300,000	5,000,000
Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment	0	0
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	19,800,000	12,100,000	(62,900,000)
Income tax expense (benefit)	(14,100,000)	2,600,000	6,000,000
Earnings (loss) before equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated and unconsolidated entities	33,900,000	9,500,000	(68,900,000)
Equity in (earnings) loss of consolidated entities	0	0	0
Equity in loss of unconsolidated entities	0	1,400,000	6,300,000
Net earnings (loss)	33,900,000	8,100,000	(75,200,000)
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	12,000,000	(4,700,000)	(51,300,000)
Comprehensive income (loss)	45,900,000	3,400,000	(126,500,000)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	6,800,000	5,700,000	2,100,000	10,700,000	6,800,000	$ 5,700,000
Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts				84,000,000	86,200,000
Intercompany receivables				0	14,800,000
Inventories				40,900,000	47,300,000
Other current assets				7,300,000	8,300,000
Total current assets				142,900,000	163,400,000
Property, plant and equipment—net				162,500,000	164,700,000
Investment in consolidated entities				0	0
Intangible assets—net				11,000,000	27,400,000
Intercompany loan receivable				1,700,000	0
Other long-term assets				48,900,000	34,300,000
Total assets				367,000,000	389,800,000
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable				64,100,000	65,700,000
Intercompany accounts payable				10,200,000	0
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations				14,700,000	9,700,000
Other current liabilities				27,900,000	28,900,000
Total current liabilities				116,900,000	104,300,000
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations				11,500,000	14,300,000
Intercompany loan payable				67,100,000	64,300,000
Other long-term liabilities				12,400,000	24,000,000
Total liabilities				207,900,000	206,900,000
Total shareholders' equity				159,100,000	182,900,000
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity				$ 367,000,000	$ 389,800,000
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash from (used in) operating activities	16,800,000	18,200,000	25,500,000
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(14,500,000)	(23,400,000)	(13,400,000)
Acquisition related investing activities—net of cash acquired		0	26,800,000
Divestiture related investing activities	0
Intercompany investing activities	(300,000)	3,800,000	(500,000)
Other investing activities	3,900,000	3,800,000	11,800,000
Net cash used in investing activities	(10,900,000)	(15,800,000)	(28,900,000)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	19,700,000
Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	(4,300,000)	(2,300,000)	0
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	11,800,000	65,800,000	48,800,000
Payments on revolving credit facilities	(10,300,000)	(60,100,000)	(48,700,000)
Purchases of treasury stock	0	0
Payment of cash dividends	0	0	0
Intercompany financing activities	600,000	(23,800,000)	9,300,000
Other financing activities	0	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(2,200,000)	(700,000)	9,400,000
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	200,000	(600,000)	(2,400,000)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	3,900,000	1,100,000	3,600,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	6,800,000	5,700,000	2,100,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 10,700,000	$ 6,800,000	$ 5,700,000

New Accounting Pronouncements N

New Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Accumulated deficit	$ (162.9)	$ (206.4)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	45.1	54.4
Other long-term assets	119.3	84.3	$ 65.5
Deferred income taxes	41.9	35.3
Accounting Standards Update 2017-07 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Expected reclassification of pension expense (income)	9.6	$ 5.1
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member] | Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Accumulated deficit	3.2
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2.3
Other long-term assets	2
Deferred income taxes	$ 1.1

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Feb. 21, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends declared (in dollars 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	$ 1.20	$ 1.20	$ 1.20
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30
Ivy And Associates [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cash paid in business acquisition	$ 92.5
Potential earn-out if certain financial metrics achieved post integration	$ 16