RR Donnelley & Sons (RRD) 10-K 25 Feb 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 20, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	RRD
Entity Registrant Name	RR Donnelley & Sons Co
Entity Central Index Key	29669
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		199,811,821
Entity Public Float			$3,364,349,044

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Products net sales	$9,715.20	$8,765.80	$8,835.10
Services net sales	1,888.20	1,714.50	1,386.80
Total net sales	11,603.40	10,480.30	10,221.90
Products cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	7,581.60	6,816.90	6,874.20
Services cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	1,471.20	1,332.90	1,014.80
Total cost of sales	9,052.80	8,149.80	7,889
Products gross profit	2,133.60	1,948.90	1,960.90
Services gross profit	417	381.6	372
Total gross profit	2,550.60	2,330.50	2,332.90
Selling, general and administrative expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	1,427	1,181.50	1,102.60
Restructuring, impairment and other charges-net (Note 3)	133.7	133.5	1,118.50
Depreciation and amortization	474	435.8	481.6
Income (loss) from operations	515.9	579.7	-369.8
Interest expense-net (Note 13)	282.1	261.4	251.8
Investment and other expense-net	9.6	27.4	2.3
Loss on debt extinguishment	77.1	81.9	16.1
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	147.1	209	-640
Income tax expense (benefit) (Note 12)	26.3	-9.2	13.6
Net earnings (loss)	120.8	218.2	-653.6
Less: Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	3.4	7	-2.2
Net earnings (loss) attributable to RR Donnelley common shareholders	$117.40	$211.20	($651.40)
Net earnings (loss) per share attributable to RR Donnelley common shareholders (Note 15):
Basic net earnings (loss) per share	$0.59	$1.16	($3.61)
Diluted net earnings (loss) per share	$0.59	$1.15	($3.61)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Basic	198.5	181.9	180.4
Diluted	200	183.5	180.4

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$120.80	$218.20	($653.60)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (Note 16):
Translation adjustments	-45.2	-22.8	11.4
Adjustment for net periodic pension and other postretirement benefits plan cost	-240.9	563.7	-177.6
Change in fair value of derivatives	0.1	0.4	0.5
Other comprehensive (loss) income	-286	541.3	-165.7
Comprehensive (loss) income	-165.2	759.5	-819.3
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	2.9	7.2	-2
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to RR Donnelley common shareholders	($168.10)	$752.30	($817.30)

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$527.90	$1,028.40
Receivables, less allowances for doubtful accounts of $44.3 in 2014 (2013 - $44.8) (Note 5)	2,033.80	1,832.30
Inventories (Note 6)	586.2	501.2
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	225.4	199.7
Total current assets	3,373.30	3,561.60
Property, plant and equipment-net (Note 7)	1,515.50	1,430.10
Goodwill (Note 4)	1,706.60	1,436.30
Other intangible assets-net (Note 4)	423.7	315.9
Deferred income taxes (Note 12)	234.1	118.8
Other noncurrent assets	386.1	375.5
Total assets	7,639.30	7,238.20
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	1,296.60	1,143
Accrued liabilities (Note 9)	867.3	814.8
Short-term and current portion of long-term debt (Note 13)	203.4	270.9
Total current liabilities	2,367.30	2,228.70
Long-term debt (Note 13)	3,429.10	3,587
Pension liabilities (Note 11)	616.1	245.2
Other postretirement benefits plan liabilities (Note 11)	210.8	174.1
Other noncurrent liabilities	395.6	349.5
Total liabilities	7,018.90	6,584.50
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10)
RR Donnelley shareholders' equity
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value Authorized: 2.0 shares; Issued: None
Common stock, $1.25 par value Authorized: 500.0 shares; Issued: 259.0 shares in 2014 (2013 - 243.0 shares)	323.7	303.7
Additional paid-in-capital	3,041.50	2,802.40
Accumulated deficit	-559.1	-473.4
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-773.6	-488.1
Treasury stock, at cost, 59.2 shares in 2014 (2013 - 61.2 shares)	-1,438.70	-1,512.80
Total RR Donnelley shareholders' equity	593.8	631.8
Noncontrolling interests	26.6	21.9
Total equity	620.4	653.7
Total liabilities and equity	$7,639.30	$7,238.20

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts	$44.30	$44.80
Preferred stock, par value	$1	$1
Preferred stock, authorized	2,000,000	2,000,000
Preferred stock, Issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$1.25	$1.25
Common stock, Authorized	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, Issued	259,000,000	243,000,000
Treasury stock, shares	59,200,000	61,200,000

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings (loss)	$120.80	$218.20	($653.60)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Impairment charges	47.3	21.5	1,027.10
Depreciation and amortization	474	435.8	481.6
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable	16.9	18.2	8.7
Share-based compensation	17.7	19.9	25.4
Deferred income taxes	-87	-41.1	-52
Changes in uncertain tax positions	-3	-18.6	-26.4
(Gain) loss on investments and other assets - net	-3.9	21.5	-1
Loss related to Venezuela currency remeasurement - net	18.4	3.2
Loss on debt extinguishment	77.1	81.9	16.1
Net pension and other postretirement benefits plan income	-48.7	-18.3	-42.4
Loss on pension settlement	95.7
Gain on pension curtailment			-3.7
Gain on bargain purchase	-9.5
Other	44	-5.1	41.7
Changes in operating assets and liabilities - net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable - net	-49.6	13.4	-5.7
Inventories	-14.1	5.3	6.5
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-10.8	-4.6	4
Accounts payable	81.4	-66	120.8
Income taxes payable and receivable	-3	-38.1	6.5
Accrued liabilities and other	0.9	77.3	-113
Pension and other postretirement benefits plan contributions	-41.9	-29.6	-148.7
Net cash provided by operating activities	722.7	694.8	691.9
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures	-223.6	-216.6	-205.9
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	-380.8	0.4	-126.9
Disposition of businesses	-1.6	-12
Proceeds from sales of investments and other assets	42.7	13	50.7
Transfers (to)/from restricted cash	-12.3	3.4	-0.2
Other investing activities	-1.6	-0.6	-2.5
Net cash used in investing activities	-577.2	-212.4	-284.8
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	400	1,197.80	450
Net change in short-term debt	-0.4	-3.2	-1.4
Payments of current maturities and long-term debt	-811.5	-830.4	-625.2
Net payments of credit facility borrowings			-65
Debt issuance costs	-13.7	-20.4	-23.6
Dividends paid	-203.1	-188.5	-187.1
Proceeds (payments) to settle forward contracts	24	-38
Other financing activities	-0.4	5.5	14.3
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-605.1	122.8	-438
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents	-40.9	-7.5	11.9
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-500.5	597.7	-19
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	1,028.40	430.7	449.7
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	527.9	1,028.40	430.7
Supplemental non-cash disclosure:
Issuances of 17.0 million shares of RR Donnelley stock for acquisitions of businesses	319
Proceeds deposited in escrow from sale of property			$8.30

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Issuance of stock for acquisitions of businesses	17

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_SHA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Treasury Stock	Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Total RR Donnelley's Shareholders' Equity	Noncontrolling Interest
In Millions
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$1,062.20	$303.70	$2,888.70	($1,628.80)	$342.40	($863.30)	$1,042.70	$19.50
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011		243		-64.5
Net earnings (loss)	-653.6				-651.4		-651.4	-2.2
Other comprehensive (loss) income	-165.7					-165.9	-165.9	0.2
Share-based compensation	25.4		25.4				25.4
Issuance of share-based awards, net of withholdings and other	-10.9		-74.7	63.8			-10.9
Issuance of share-based awards, net of withholdings and other (in shares)				1.9
Cash dividends paid	-187.1				-187.1		-187.1
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	-1.6							-1.6
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	68.7	303.7	2,839.40	-1,565	-496.1	-1,029.20	52.8	15.9
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012		243		-62.6
Net earnings (loss)	218.2				211.2		211.2	7
Other comprehensive (loss) income	541.3					541.1	541.1	0.2
Share-based compensation	19.9		19.9				19.9
Issuance of share-based awards, net of withholdings and other	-4.7		-56.9	52.2			-4.7
Issuance of share-based awards, net of withholdings and other (in shares)				1.4
Cash dividends paid	-188.5				-188.5		-188.5
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	-1.2							-1.2
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	653.7	303.7	2,802.40	-1,512.80	-473.4	-488.1	631.8	21.9
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013		243		-61.2
Net earnings (loss)	120.8				117.4		117.4	3.4
Other comprehensive (loss) income	-286					-285.5	-285.5	-0.5
Share-based compensation	17.7		17.7				17.7
Issuances of common stock	300.7	20	280.7				300.7
Issuances of common stock (in shares)		16
Issuances of treasury stock	18.3		-14.3	32.6			18.3
Issuances of treasury stock (in shares)				1
Issuance of share-based awards, net of withholdings and other	-3.5		-45	41.5			-3.5
Issuance of share-based awards, net of withholdings and other (in shares)				1
Cash dividends paid	-203.1				-203.1		-203.1
Noncontrolling interests in acquired business	2.7							2.7
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	-0.9							-0.9
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$620.40	$323.70	$3,041.50	($1,438.70)	($559.10)	($773.60)	$593.80	$26.60
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014		259		-59.2

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Note 1. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Basis of Presentation —The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company and its subsidiaries (the “Company” or “RR Donnelley”) and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accounts of businesses acquired during 2014 and 2012 are included in the consolidated financial statements from the dates of acquisition. There were no acquisitions during the year ended December 31, 2013 (see Note 2).
	Nature of Operations —The Company helps organizations communicate more effectively by working to create, manage, produce, distribute and process content on behalf of our customers. The Company assists customers in developing and executing multichannel communication strategies that engage audiences, reduce costs, drive revenues and increase compliance. R.R. Donnelley’s innovative technologies enhance digital and print communications to deliver integrated messages across multiple media to highly targeted audiences at optimal times for clients in virtually every private and public sector. Strategically located operations provide local service and responsiveness while leveraging the economic, geographic and technological advantages of a global organization.
	Use of Estimates —The preparation of consolidated financial statements, in conformity with GAAP, requires the extensive use of management’s estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the 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, allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable, inventory obsolescence, asset valuations and useful lives, employee benefits, self-insurance reserves, taxes, restructuring and other provisions and contingencies.
	Foreign Operations —Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates 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 other comprehensive income (loss) while transaction gains and losses are recorded in net earnings (loss). Deferred taxes are not provided on cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments when the Company expects foreign earnings to be permanently reinvested. Since January 1, 2010, the three-year cumulative inflation for Venezuela using the blended Consumer Price Index and National Consumer Price Index has exceeded 100%. As a result, Venezuela’s economy is considered highly inflationary and the financial statements of the Company’s Venezuelan entities are remeasured as if the functional currency were the U.S. Dollar. See Note 21 for further discussion.
	Fair Value Measurements— Certain assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. 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. The Company records the fair value of its foreign exchange forward contracts, interest rate swaps, pension plan assets and other postretirement plan assets on a recurring basis. Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include long-lived assets held and used, long-lived assets held for sale, goodwill and other intangible assets. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, short-term debt and accounts payable approximate their carrying values. The three-tier value hierarchy, which prioritizes valuation methodologies based on the reliability of the inputs, is:
	Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets.
	Level 2 — Valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
	Level 3 — Valuations based on unobservable inputs reflecting the Company’s own assumptions, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants.
	Revenue Recognition —The Company recognizes revenue for the majority of its products upon transfer of title and the passage of the risk of ownership, which is generally upon shipment to the customer. Contracts generally specify F.O.B. shipping point terms. Under agreements with certain customers, custom products may be stored by the Company for future delivery. In these situations, the Company may also receive a logistics or warehouse management fee for the services it provides. In certain of these cases, delivery and billing schedules are outlined in the customer agreement and product revenue is recognized when manufacturing is complete, title and risk of ownership transfer to the customer, and there is a reasonable assurance as to collectability. Because the majority of products are customized, product returns are not significant; however, the Company accrues for the estimated amount of customer credits at the time of sale.
	During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company identified and recognized $22.7 million, of which $19.8 million was recognized in the first quarter of 2012, to correct an over-accrual for rebates owed to certain office products customers, which understated accounts receivable and net sales during the years 2008 through 2011. Following qualitative and quantitative review, the Company concluded that the over-accrual was not material to any prior period, to the full year 2012, or the trend of annual operating results.
	Revenue from services is recognized as services are performed. For the Company’s logistics operations, whose operations include the delivery of printed material and other products, the Company recognizes revenue upon completion of the delivery of services. Within the Company’s financial operations, which serve the global financial services end market, the Company files highly customized materials such as regulatory S-filings and initial public offerings with the SEC on behalf of its customers, and performs XBRL and EDGAR-related services. Revenue is recognized for these services upon completion of the service performed or following final delivery of the related printed product. Within the Company’s business process outsourcing operations, the Company provides various outsourcing services. Depending on the nature of the service performed, revenue is recognized for outsourcing services either as services are rendered or upon completion of the service. Revenues related to the Company’s digital and creative solutions 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.
	The Company records deferred revenue in situations where amounts are invoiced but the revenue recognition criteria outlined above are not met. Such revenue is recognized when all criteria are subsequently met.
	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 as well as certain postage costs, primarily in the Company’s logistics operations, and out-of-pocket expenses are recorded gross. In the Company’s Global Turnkey Solutions operations, contracts are evaluated using various criteria to determine if revenue for components and other materials should be recognized on a gross or net basis. In general, these revenues are recognized on a gross basis if the Company has control over selecting vendors and pricing, is the primary obligor in the arrangement, bears all credit risk and bears the risk of loss for inventory in its possession. Revenue from contracts that do not meet these criteria is recognized on a net basis. 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, but revenues for Company-supplied paper are recognized on a gross basis.
	The Company records taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities on a net basis.
	By-product recoveries —The Company records the sale of by-products as a reduction of cost of sales.
	Cash and cash equivalents —The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Short-term securities consist of investment grade instruments of governments, financial institutions and corporations.
	Receivables— Receivables are stated net of allowances for doubtful accounts and primarily include trade receivables, notes receivable and miscellaneous receivables from suppliers. No single customer comprised more than 10% of the Company’s consolidated net sales in 2014, 2013 or 2012. Specific customer provisions are made when a review of significant outstanding amounts, utilizing information about customer creditworthiness and current economic trends, indicates that collection is doubtful. In addition, provisions are made at differing rates, based upon the age of the receivable and the Company’s historical collection experience. See Note 5 for details of activity affecting the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable.
	Inventories —Inventories include material, labor and factory overhead and are stated at the lower of cost or market and net of excess and obsolescence reserves for raw materials and finished goods. Provisions for excess and obsolete inventories are made at differing rates, utilizing historical data and current economic trends, based upon the age and type of the inventory. Specific excess and obsolescence provisions are also made when a review of specific balances indicates that the inventories will not be utilized in production or sold. The cost of 59.8% and 65.2% of the inventories at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, has been determined using the Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) method. This method reflects the effect of inventory replacement costs within results of operations; accordingly, charges to cost of sales reflect recent costs of material, labor and factory overhead. The Company uses an external-index method of valuing LIFO inventories. The remaining inventories, primarily related to certain acquired and international operations, are valued using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) or specific identification methods.
	Long-Lived Assets —The Company assesses potential impairments to its long-lived assets if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are reviewed annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. An impaired asset is written down to its estimated fair value based upon the most recent information available. Estimated fair market value is generally measured by discounting estimated future cash flows. Long-lived assets, other than goodwill and other intangible assets, that are held for sale are recorded at the lower of the carrying value or the fair market value less the estimated cost to sell.
	Property, plant and equipment —Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Useful lives range from 15 to 40 years for buildings, the lesser of 7 years or the lease term for leasehold improvements and from 3 to 15 years for machinery and equipment. Maintenance and repair costs are charged to expense as incurred. Major overhauls that extend the useful lives of existing assets are capitalized. When properties are retired or disposed, the costs and accumulated depreciation are eliminated and the resulting profit or loss is recognized in the results of operations.
	Goodwill —Goodwill is reviewed for impairment annually 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. The annual goodwill impairment tests for 2013 and 2012 were performed based on the Company’s previous organization structure prior to the reorganization of the Company’s reportable segment in the fourth quarter of 2013 (the “Previous Organization Structure”).
	For certain reporting units, the Company may perform a qualitative, rather than quantitative, assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. In performing this qualitative analysis, the Company considers various factors, including the excess of prior year estimates of fair value compared to carrying value, the effect of market or industry changes and the reporting units’ actual results compared to projected results. Based on this qualitative analysis, if management determines that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its carrying value, no further impairment testing is performed.
	For the remaining reporting units, the Company compares each reporting unit’s fair value, estimated based on comparable company market valuations and 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 an additional fair value measurement calculation to determine the impairment loss, which is charged to operations in the period identified. See Note 3 for further discussion.
	The Company also performs an interim review for indicators of impairment at each quarter-end to assess whether an interim impairment review is required for any reporting unit. In the Company’s interim review for indicators of impairment as of December 31, 2014, management concluded that there were no indicators that the fair value of any of the reporting units with goodwill was more likely than not below its carrying value.
	Amortization —Certain costs to acquire and develop internal-use computer software are capitalized and amortized over their estimated useful life using the straight-line method, up to a maximum of five years. Amortization expense, primarily related to internally-developed software and excluding amortization expense related to other intangible assets, was $41.2 million, $34.1 million and $26.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Deferred debt issuance costs are amortized over the term of the related debt. Other intangible assets, except for those intangible assets with indefinite lives, are recognized separately from goodwill and are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Other intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized. See Note 4 for further discussion of other intangible assets and the related amortization expense.
	Financial Instruments —The Company uses derivative financial instruments to hedge exposures to interest rate and foreign exchange fluctuations in the ordinary course of business.
	All derivatives are recorded as other current or noncurrent assets or other current or noncurrent liabilities on the balance sheet at their respective fair values with unrealized gains and losses recorded in comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable income taxes, or in the results of operations, depending on the purpose for which the derivative is held. For derivatives designated and that qualify as fair value hedges, the gain or loss on the derivative, as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk, are recognized in the results of operations. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not meet the criteria for designation as a hedge at inception, or fail to meet the criteria thereafter, are recognized currently in the results of operations. At inception of a hedge transaction, the Company formally documents the hedge relationship and the risk management objective for undertaking the hedge. In addition, the Company assesses, both at inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivative in the hedging transaction has been highly effective in offsetting changes in fair value of the hedged item and whether the derivative is expected to continue to be highly effective. The impact of any ineffectiveness is recognized currently in the results of operations.
	The Company’s foreign exchange forward contracts and interest rate swaps are subject to enforceable master netting agreements that allow the Company to settle positive and negative positions with the respective counterparties. The Company settles foreign exchange forward contracts on a net basis when possible. Foreign exchange forward contracts that can be settled on a net basis are presented net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Interest rate swaps are settled on a gross basis and presented gross in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	See Note 14 for further discussion.
	Share-Based Compensation —The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense based on estimated fair values for all share-based awards made to employees and directors, including stock options, restricted stock units and performance share units. The Company recognizes compensation expense for share-based awards expected to vest on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award based on their grant date fair value. See Note 17 for further discussion.
	Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Plans —The Company records annual income and expense amounts relating to its pension and other postretirement benefit plans based on calculations which include various actuarial assumptions, including discount rates, mortality, assumed rates of return, compensation increases, turnover rates and healthcare cost trend rates. The Company reviews its actuarial assumptions on an annual basis and makes modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends when it is deemed appropriate to do so. The effect of modifications on the value of plan obligations and assets is recognized immediately within other comprehensive income (loss) and amortized into operating earnings over future periods. 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. See Note 11 for further discussion.
	Taxes on Income —Deferred taxes are provided using an asset and liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and operating loss carryforwards and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax basis. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.
	The Company recognizes deferred tax liabilities related to taxes on certain foreign earnings that are not considered to be permanently reinvested. No deferred tax liabilities are recognized for foreign earnings that are considered to be permanently reinvested. Management regularly evaluates whether foreign earnings are expected to be permanently reinvested. This evaluation requires judgment about the future operating and liquidity needs of the Company and its foreign subsidiaries. Changes in economic and business conditions, foreign or U.S. tax laws, or the Company’s financial situation could result in changes to these judgments and the need to record additional tax liabilities.
	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 financial statements when it is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than fifty percent) that the position would be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. This recognized tax position is then measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Although management believes that its estimates are reasonable, the final outcome of uncertain tax positions may be materially different from that which is reflected in the Company’s financial statements. The Company adjusts such reserves upon changes in circumstances that would cause a change to the estimate of the ultimate liability, upon effective settlement or upon the expiration of the statute of limitations, in the period in which such event occurs. See Note 12 for further discussion.
	Comprehensive Income (Loss) —Comprehensive income (loss) for the Company consists of net earnings (loss), unrecognized actuarial gains and losses, prior service cost for pension and other postretirement benefit plans, foreign currency translation adjustments and changes in the fair value of certain derivative financial instruments. See Note 16 for further discussion.

Acquisitions_and_Dispositions

Acquisitions and Dispositions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Dispositions	Note 2. Acquisitions and Dispositions
	On February 5, 2015, the Company announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Courier Corporation (“Courier”) for a total transaction value of approximately $261.0 million in cash and RR Donnelley shares, plus the assumption of Courier’s net debt and payout of outstanding equity awards.  Courier is a leader in digital printing, publishing and content management in the United States, specializing in educational, religious and trade books.  The completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval and approval of Courier’s shareholders.
	2014 Acquisitions
	On March 25, 2014, the Company acquired substantially all of the North American operations of Esselte Corporation (“Esselte”), a developer and manufacturer of nationally branded and private label office and stationery products. The acquisition, combined with the Company’s existing products, created a more competitive and efficient office products supplier capable of supplying enhanced offerings across the combined customer base. The purchase price for Esselte included $82.3 million in cash and 1.0 million shares of RR Donnelley common stock, or a total transaction value of $100.6 million based on the Company’s closing share price on March 24, 2014. Esselte’s operations are included in the Variable Print segment.
	On March 10, 2014, the Company acquired the assets of MultiCorpora R&D Inc. and MultiCorpora International Inc. (together “MultiCorpora”) for approximately $6.0 million. MultiCorpora is an international provider of translation technology solutions. The acquisition of MultiCorpora expanded the capabilities of the Company’s translation services offering which supports clients’ multi-lingual communications. MultiCorpora’s operations are included in the Strategic Services segment.
	On January 31, 2014, the Company acquired Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (“Consolidated Graphics”), a provider of digital and commercial printing, fulfillment services, print management and proprietary Internet-based technology solutions, with operations in North America, Europe and Asia. The acquisition enhanced the Company’s ability to provide integrated communications solutions for its customers. The purchase price for Consolidated Graphics was $359.9 million in cash and 16.0 million shares of RR Donnelley common stock, or a total transaction value of $660.6 million based on the Company’s closing share price on January 30, 2014, plus the assumption of Consolidated Graphics’ debt of $118.4 million. Immediately following the acquisition, the Company repaid substantially all of the debt assumed. Consolidated Graphics’ operations are included in the Variable Print segment, with the exception of operations in the Czech Republic and Japan which are included in the International segment.
	For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded $8.6 million of acquisition-related expenses associated with acquisitions completed or contemplated, within selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
	The Esselte, MultiCorpora and Consolidated Graphics acquisitions were recorded by allocating the cost of the acquisitions to the assets acquired, including other intangible assets, based on their estimated fair values at the applicable acquisition date. The excess of the cost of the MultiCorpora and Consolidated Graphics acquisitions over the net amounts assigned to the fair value of the assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. The goodwill associated with these acquisitions is primarily attributable to the synergies expected to arise as a result of the acquisitions.
	For Esselte, the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired of approximately $110.1 million exceeded the purchase price of $100.6 million, resulting in a bargain purchase gain of $9.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, which was recorded in net investment and other expense. The gain on the bargain purchase was primarily attributable to the Company’s ability to utilize certain tax operating losses.
	The tax deductible goodwill related to the Consolidated Graphics, Esselte and MultiCorpora acquisitions was $73.4 million.
	Based on the valuations, the final purchase price allocations for these acquisitions as well as the purchase price allocation for an insignificant acquisition were as follows:
	Accounts receivable	$	241.9
	Inventories		89.6
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		17.5
	Property, plant and equipment		336.8
	Other intangible assets		205
	Other noncurrent assets		11.9
	Goodwill		300.1
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(221.0	)
	Other noncurrent liabilities		(57.5	)
	Deferred taxes-net		(96.6	)
	Total purchase price-net of cash acquired		827.7
	Less: debt assumed		118.4
	Less: value of common stock issued		319
	Less: gain on bargain purchase		9.5
	Net cash paid	$	380.8
	The fair values of other intangible assets, technology and goodwill associated with the acquisitions of Esselte, MultiCorpora and Consolidated Graphics were determined to be Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy. The following table presents the fair values, valuation techniques and related unobservable inputs for these Level 3 measurements:
		Fair Value			Valuation Technique		Unobservable Input	Range
	Customer relationships	$	178.2		Excess earnings		Discount rate	17.0% - 21.0%
							Attrition rate	5.0% - 9.5%
	Trade names		26.5		Relief-from-royalty method		Discount rate	19.00%
							Royalty rate (after-tax)	0.5% - 1.5%
	Technology		1.1		Excess earnings		Discount rate		17.00%
	The fair values of property, plant and equipment associated with the Consolidated Graphics, Esselte, and MultiCorpora acquisitions were determined to be Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy. Property, plant and equipment values were estimated using either the cost or market approach, if a secondhand market existed.
	2014 Dispositions
	On August 15, 2014, the Company sold the assets and liabilities of Journalism Online, LLC (“Journalism Online”), a provider of online subscription management services, for net proceeds of $10.7 million, of which $9.5 million was received as of December 31, 2014, resulting in a gain of $11.2 million. The gain was included in net investment and other expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The operations of the Journalism Online business were included in the Strategic Services segment.
	On August 11, 2014, the Company’s subsidiary, RR Donnelley Argentina S.A. (“RRDA”), filed for bankruptcy liquidation in bankruptcy court in Argentina. The bankruptcy petition was approved by the court shortly thereafter and a bankruptcy trustee was appointed. As a result of the bankruptcy liquidation, the Company recorded a loss of $16.4 million in net investment and other expense for the year ended December 31, 2014. Effective as of the court’s approval, the operating results of RRDA are no longer included in the Company’s consolidated results of operations. RRDA had net sales of $22.1 million and a loss before income taxes of $3.4 million, net sales of $55.8 million and a loss before income taxes of $2.8 million and net sales of $62.3 million and income before income taxes of $0.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The operations of RRDA were included in the International segment.
	On February 7, 2014, the Company sold the assets and liabilities of Office Tiger Global Real Estate Service Inc. (“GRES”), its commercial and residential real estate advisory services, for net proceeds of $1.8 million and a loss of $0.8 million, which was recognized in net investment and other expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The operations of the GRES business were included in the International segment.
	2013 Disposition
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company sold the assets and liabilities of R.R. Donnelley SAS (“MRM France”), its direct mail business located in Cosne sur Loire, France, for a loss of $17.9 million, which was recognized in net investment and other expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The loss included cash incentive payments due to the purchaser of $18.8 million, of which $16.4 million was paid as of December 31, 2014 with the remaining balance to be paid by January 2016. The operations of the MRM France business were included in the International segment.
	For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded $5.9 million of acquisition-related expenses associated with acquisitions contemplated or completed in subsequent periods within selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
	2012 Acquisitions
	On December 28, 2012, the Company acquired Presort Solutions (“Presort”), a provider of mail presorting services to businesses in various industries. The acquisition of Presort expanded the range of logistics co-mailing capabilities that the Company can provide to its customers and enhanced its integrated offerings. The purchase price for Presort was $11.7 million, net of cash acquired of $0.8 million. Presort’s operations are included in the Strategic Services segment.
	On December 17, 2012, the Company acquired Meisel Photographic Corporation (“Meisel”), a provider of custom designed visual graphics products to the retail market. The acquisition of Meisel expanded and enhanced the range of services the Company offers to its customers. The purchase price for Meisel was $25.4 million, net of cash acquired of $1.0 million. Meisel’s operations are included in the Variable Print segment.
	On September 6, 2012, the Company acquired Express Postal Options International (“XPO”), a provider of international outbound mailing services to pharmaceutical, e-commerce, financial services, information technology, catalog, direct mail and other businesses. The acquisition of XPO expanded the range of logistics capabilities that the Company can provide to its customers and enhanced its integrated offerings. The purchase price for XPO, which included the Company’s estimate of contingent consideration, was $23.4 million, net of cash acquired of $1.0 million. The former owners of XPO could have received contingent consideration in the form of cash payments of up to $4.0 million subject to XPO achieving certain gross profit targets. As of the acquisition date, the Company estimated the fair value of the contingent consideration to be $3.5 million using a probability weighting of the potential payouts. The Company subsequently reversed the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration as the result of a decrease in the likelihood of achieving the gross profit targets. The adjustment to the fair value of the contingent consideration was recognized in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. XPO’s operations are included in the Strategic Services segment.
	On August 14, 2012, the Company acquired EDGAR Online, a leading provider of disclosure management services, financial data and enterprise risk analytics software and solutions. The acquisition of EDGAR Online expanded and enhanced the range of services that the Company offers to its customers. The purchase price for EDGAR Online was $71.5 million, including debt assumed of $1.4 million and net of cash acquired of $2.1 million. Immediately following the acquisition, the Company repaid the $1.4 million of debt assumed. EDGAR Online’s operations are included in the Strategic Services segment.
	For the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company recorded $2.5 million of acquisition-related expenses associated with acquisitions completed or contemplated within selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
	The Presort, Meisel, XPO and EDGAR Online acquisitions were recorded by allocating the cost of the acquisitions to the assets acquired, including other intangible assets, based on their estimated fair values at the acquisition date. The excess of the cost of the acquisitions and the fair value of the contingent consideration over the net amounts assigned to the fair value of the assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. The tax deductible goodwill related to these acquisitions was $23.5 million.
	Based on the valuations, the final purchase price allocations for these acquisitions were as follows:
	Accounts receivable	$	18.3
	Inventories		2
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		4.3
	Property, plant and equipment		10.4
	Amortizable other intangible assets		37.5
	Other noncurrent assets		15.1
	Goodwill		55.6
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(21.5	)
	Other noncurrent liabilities		(0.1	)
	Deferred taxes-net		10.4
	Total purchase price-net of cash acquired		132
	Less: debt assumed		1.4
	Less: fair value of contingent consideration		3.5
	Net cash paid	$	127.1
	The fair values of technology, amortizable other intangible assets, contingent consideration and goodwill associated with the acquisitions of Presort, Meisel, XPO and EDGAR Online were determined to be Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy.
The following table presents the fair value, valuation techniques and related unobservable inputs for these Level 3 measurements:
	Fair Value				Valuation Technique			Unobservable Input		Range
Customer relationships	$	31.4		Excess earnings, with and without method			Discount rate		16.0% - 17.0%
							Attrition rate		7.0% - 20.0%
Technology		14.5		Excess earnings, relief-from-royalty method, cost approach			Discount rate		16.0% - 17.0%
							Obsolescence factor		10.0% - 20.0%
							Royalty rate (after-tax)		4.50%
Trade names		3.5		Relief-from-royalty method			Discount rate		15.5% - 17.0%
							Royalty rate (after-tax)		0.3% - 1.2%
Non-compete agreements		2.6		Excess earnings, with and without method			Discount rate		16.0% - 17.0%
Contingent consideration		3.5		Probability weighted discounted future cash flows			Discount rate				4.50%
Pro forma results
The following unaudited pro forma financial information for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 presents the combined results of operations of the Company and the 2014 acquisitions described above, as if the acquisitions had occurred at January 1, 2013.
The unaudited pro forma net sales are not intended to represent or be indicative of the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial condition that would have been reported had these acquisitions been completed as of the beginning of the periods presented and should not be taken as indicative of the Company’s future consolidated results of operations or financial condition. Pro forma adjustments are tax-effected at the applicable statutory tax rates.
	Year ended
	December 31,
	2014			2013
Net sales	$	11,756.20		$	11,814.20
Net earnings attributable to RR Donnelley common shareholders		151.1			202.4
Net earnings per share attributable to RR Donnelley common
shareholders:
Basic	$	0.76		$	1.02
Diluted	$	0.75		$	1.01
The following table outlines unaudited pro forma financial information for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
	Year ended
	December 31,
	2014			2013
Amortization of purchased intangibles	$	80.2		$	84.8
Restructuring, impairment and other charges		103			170.2
Additionally, the pro forma adjustments affecting net earnings attributable to RR Donnelley common shareholders for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
	Year ended
	December 31,
	2014			2013
Depreciation and amortization of purchased assets, pre-tax	$	5.5		$	(10.2	)
Acquisition-related expenses, pre-tax		18.9			(8.9	)
Restructuring, impairment and other charges, pre-tax		32.8			(31.8	)
Inventory fair value adjustments, pre-tax		14.3			(14.3	)
Interest expense-net, pre-tax		2.6			(19.1	)
Other pro forma adjustments, pre-tax		(4.9	)		9.5
Income taxes		(19.8	)		18.8

Restructuring_Impairment_and_O

Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges	Note 3. Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges
	Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges Recognized in Results of Operations
	2014	Employee			Other		Total			Impairment			Other		Total
		Terminations			Restructuring		Restructuring						Charges
					Charges		Charges
	Publishing and Retail Services	$	(0.2	)	$	6.4	$	6.2		$	20.8		$	23.7	$	50.7
	Variable Print		17.2			9.2		26.4			10.8			7.6		44.8
	Strategic Services		3.5			2.1		5.6			1.8			4.2		11.6
	International		7.3			1.3		8.6			13.7			—		22.3
	Corporate		2.5			1.8		4.3			—			—		4.3
	Total	$	30.3		$	20.8	$	51.1		$	47.1		$	35.5	$	133.7
	Restructuring and Impairment Charges
	For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded net restructuring charges of $30.3 million for employee termination costs for 654 employees, of whom 633 were terminated as of December 31, 2014. These charges primarily related to the integration of Consolidated Graphics, including the closure of seven Consolidated Graphics facilities as well as one additional facility closure within the Variable Print segment, one facility closure within the Publishing and Retail Services segment and the reorganization of certain operations. Additionally, the Company incurred lease termination and other restructuring charges of $20.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, including charges related to multi-employer pension plan withdrawal obligations as a result of facility closures. For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company also recorded $14.0 million of impairment charges primarily related to buildings and machinery and equipment associated with facility closings. The fair values of the buildings and machinery and equipment were determined to be Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy and were estimated based on discussions with real estate brokers, review of comparable properties, if available, discussions with machinery and equipment brokers, dealer quotes and internal expertise related to the current marketplace conditions.
	As a result of the Company’s annual goodwill impairment test, the Company recorded non-cash charges of $18.1 million to recognize the impairment of goodwill in the magazines, catalogs and retail inserts reporting unit within the Publishing and Retail Services segment. The goodwill impairment charges resulted from a reduction in the estimated fair value of the reporting unit based on lower expectations of future revenue, profitability and cash flows as compared to expectations as of the last annual goodwill impairment test. The lower expectations for the magazines, catalogs and retail inserts reporting unit were due to accelerating volume declines and increasing price pressures resulting from declining demand, primarily in catalogs and magazines.  Revenue and income from operations in the magazines, catalogs and retail inserts reporting unit for the year ended December 31, 2014 were lower than previous expectations due to volume declines and price pressures. The negative trends experienced in 2014 are expected to continue in future years.  The goodwill impairment charges were determined using Level 3 inputs, including discounted cash flow analyses, comparable marketplace fair value data and management’s assumptions in valuing the significant tangible and intangible assets.
	During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company recorded non-cash impairment charges of $7.8 million, $4.1 million and $1.7 million related to the impairment of acquired customer relationship intangible assets in the Canada reporting unit within the International segment, the commercial and digital print reporting unit within the Variable Print segment and the financial reporting unit within the Strategic Services segment, respectively. The impairment of the customer relationship intangible assets resulted from a decline in expected future revenue and certain customer losses in the Canada reporting unit, the loss of certain customers in the commercial and digital print reporting unit and a decline in Latin America’s expected future capital markets transactions revenue in the financial reporting unit. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company also recorded non-cash charges of $1.4 million related to the impairment of trade names in the commercial and digital print reporting unit within the Variable Print segment as a result of facility closures. The impairment of the customer relationship assets was determined using Level 3 inputs and estimated based on cash flow analyses, which included management’s assumptions related to future revenues and profitability.
	Other Charges
	For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded charges of $35.5 million as a result of its decision to withdraw from all multi-employer pension plans serving facilities that are currently operating. These charges for multi-employer pension plan withdrawal obligations, unrelated to facility closures, represent the Company’s best estimate of the expected settlement of these withdrawal liabilities. The total liabilities for the withdrawal obligations associated with the Company’s decision to withdraw from all multi-employer pension plans included in accrued liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities are $14.9 million and $88.1 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2014. See Note 11 for further discussion of multi-employer pension plans.
	The Company’s withdrawal liabilities could be affected by the financial stability of other employers participating in the plans and any decisions by those employers to withdraw from the plans in the future. While it is not possible to quantify the potential impact of future events or circumstances, reductions in other employers’ participation in multi-employer pension plans, including certain plans from which the Company has previously withdrawn, could have a material impact on the Company’s previously estimated withdrawal liabilities, consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
	2013	Employee			Other		Total			Impairment			Other		Total
		Terminations			Restructuring		Restructuring						Charges
					Charges		Charges
	Publishing and Retail Services	$	17		$	14.1	$	31.1		$	12.3		$	30.3	$	73.7
	Variable Print		2.2			12.5		14.7			0.9			—		15.6
	Strategic Services		2.8			2		4.8			6.3			8.1		19.2
	International		14.3			3.6		17.9			1			—		18.9
	Corporate		4.1			1.6		5.7			0.4			—		6.1
	Total	$	40.4		$	33.8	$	74.2		$	20.9		$	38.4	$	133.5
	Restructuring and Impairment Charges
	For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded net restructuring charges of $40.4 million for employee termination costs for 1,382 employees, substantially all of whom were terminated as of December 31, 2014. These charges primarily related to the closing of two manufacturing facilities within the Publishing and Retail Services segment and one manufacturing facility within the Variable Print segment and the reorganization of certain operations. Additionally, the Company incurred lease termination and other restructuring charges of $33.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2013, of which $14.7 million related to multi-employer pension plan complete or partial withdrawal charges primarily attributable to manufacturing facility closures. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company also recorded $17.6 million of impairment charges primarily related to buildings and machinery and equipment associated with facility closings. The fair values of the buildings and machinery and equipment were determined to be Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy and were estimated based on discussions with real estate brokers, review of comparable properties, if available, discussions with machinery and equipment brokers, dealer quotes and internal expertise related to the current marketplace conditions.
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company recorded non-cash charges of $3.3 million related to the impairment of acquired customer relationship intangible assets in the financial reporting unit within the Strategic Services segment. The impairment of the acquired customer relationship intangible assets resulted from declines in compliance services volume from these relationships. The impairment of the acquired customer relationship intangible assets was determined using Level 3 inputs and estimated based on a cash flow analysis, which included management’s assumptions related to future revenues and profitability. See Note 8 for further discussion of these Level 3 inputs.
	Other Charges
	For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded charges of $38.4 million as a result of its decision to withdraw from certain multi-employer pension plans. These charges for multi-employer pension plan withdrawal obligations, unrelated to facility closures, represent the Company’s best estimate of the expected settlement of these withdrawal liabilities. The liabilities for these withdrawal obligations of $38.4 million were included in other noncurrent liabilities as of December 31, 2013. See Note 11 for further discussion of multi-employer pension plans.
	2012	Employee			Other		Total			Impairment			Other		Total
		Terminations			Restructuring		Restructuring						Charges
					Charges		Charges
	Publishing and Retail Services	$	13.3		$	5.2	$	18.5		$	827.7		$	—	$	846.2
	Variable Print		14.2			5.6		19.8			9.8			—		29.6
	Strategic Services		7.7			6		13.7			132.9			—		146.6
	International		11			4		15			50.7			—		65.7
	Corporate		20.4			4.5		24.9			5.5			—		30.4
	Total	$	66.6		$	25.3	$	91.9		$	1,026.60		$	—	$	1,118.50
	Restructuring and Impairment Charges
	In the fourth quarter of 2012, as a result of the Company’s annual goodwill impairment test completed under the Previous Organization Structure, the Company recorded total non-cash charges to recognize the impairment of goodwill of $461.7 million, $318.7 million and $68.0 million in the magazines, catalogs and retail inserts, books and directories and Europe reporting units, respectively. These goodwill impairment charges resulted from a reduction in the estimated fair value of the magazines, catalogs and retail inserts, books and directories and Europe reporting units based on lower expectations for future revenue, profitability and cash flows as compared to expectations as of the October 31, 2011 annual goodwill impairment test. The lower expectations for the magazines, catalogs and retail inserts reporting unit were due to price pressures driven by excess capacity in the industry and erosion of ad pages and circulation for magazines. The lower expectations for the books and directories reporting unit were due to lower demand for educational books as a result of state and local budget constraints, the impact of electronic substitution on consumer book and directory volumes and price pressures driven by excess capacity in the industry. The lower expectations for the Europe reporting unit were due to lower volumes from existing customers and price pressures driven by excess capacity in the industry. Because the fair values of these reporting units were below their carrying values, including goodwill, the Company performed an additional fair value measurement calculation to determine the amount of the impairment charge for each reporting unit. As part of this calculation, the Company also estimated the fair values of the significant tangible and intangible long-lived assets of each reporting unit. The goodwill impairment charges were determined using Level 3 inputs, including discounted cash flow analyses, comparable marketplace fair value data and management’s assumptions in valuing the significant tangible and intangible assets. Of the $461.7 million goodwill impairment charge recorded in the magazines, catalogs and retail inserts reporting unit under the Previous Organization Structure, $365.8 million and $95.9 million of impairment is now included in the Publishing and Retail Services and Strategic Services segments, respectively. Of the $318.7 million goodwill impairment charge recorded in the books and directories reporting unit under the Previous Organization Structure, $304.1 million, $10.9 million and $3.7 million of impairment is now included in the Publishing and Retail Services, Strategic Services and Variable Print segments, respectively. Of the $68.0 million goodwill impairment charge recorded in the Europe reporting unit under the Previous Organization Structure, $44.9 million and $23.1 million of impairment is now included in the International and Strategic Services segments, respectively.
	During the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company recorded total non-cash charges of $158.0 million related to the impairment of acquired customer relationship intangible assets consisting of $123.8 million, $28.5 million and $5.7 million in the books and directories, magazines, catalogs and retail inserts and Latin America reporting units, respectively, under the Previous Organization Structure. The impairment of the acquired customer relationship intangible assets resulted from lower expectations for future revenue to be derived from these relationships, driven by the same factors that caused the goodwill impairment in the books and directories and magazines, catalogs and retail inserts reporting units and driven by the impact of electronic substitution on forms and statement printing in the Latin America reporting unit. The impairment of the acquired customer relationship intangible assets was determined using Level 3 inputs and estimated based on cash flow analyses, which included estimates of customer attrition rates and management’s assumptions related to future revenues and profitability. Of the $123.8 million impairment of other intangible assets charge recorded in the books and directories reporting unit under the Previous Organization Structure, $121.9 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million of impairment is now included in the Publishing and Retail Services, Variable Print and Strategic Services segments, respectively. Of the $28.5 million impairment of other intangible assets charge recorded in the magazines, catalogs and retail inserts reporting unit under the Previous Organization Structure, $28.2 million and $0.3 million of impairment is now included in the Publishing and Retail Services and Strategic Services segments, respectively. The $5.7 million impairment of other intangible assets recorded in the Latin America reporting unit under the Previous Organization Structure is now included within the International segment. See Note 8 for further discussion of these Level 3 inputs.
	For the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company also recorded net restructuring charges of $66.6 million for employee termination costs for 2,200 employees, all of whom were terminated as of December 31, 2014. These charges primarily related to actions resulting from the reorganization of sales and administrative functions across all segments, the closing of three manufacturing facilities within the Variable Print segment, two manufacturing facilities within the Publishing and Retail Services segment and one manufacturing facility within the International segment and the reorganization of certain operations. Additionally, the Company incurred lease termination and other restructuring charges of $25.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. For the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company also recorded $20.2 million of impairment charges primarily related to machinery and equipment associated with facility closures and other asset disposals. The fair values of the land, buildings, machinery and equipment and leasehold improvements were determined to be Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy and were estimated based on discussions with real estate brokers, review of comparable properties, if available, discussions with machinery and equipment brokers, dealer quotes and internal expertise related to the current marketplace conditions.
	Restructuring Reserve
	The restructuring reserve as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and changes during the year ended December 31, 2014, were as follows:
		December 31,			Restructuring		Foreign			Cash			December 31,
		2013			Charges		Exchange and			Paid			2014
							Other
	Employee terminations	$	19.7		$	30.3	$	0.4		$	(37.4	)	$	13
	Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal obligations		36.8			3		(0.6	)		(4.6	)		34.6
	Lease terminations and other		21.1			17.8		1.3			(25.1	)		15.1
	Total	$	77.6		$	51.1	$	1.1		$	(67.1	)	$	62.7
	The current portion of restructuring reserves of $22.3 million at December 31, 2014 was included in accrued liabilities, while the long-term portion of $40.4 million, primarily related to multi-employer pension plan withdrawal obligations related to facility closures and lease termination costs, was included in other noncurrent liabilities at December 31, 2014.
	The Company anticipates that payments associated with the employee terminations reflected in the above table will be substantially completed by December 2015.
	Payments on all of the Company’s multi-employer pension plan withdrawal obligations are scheduled to be substantially completed by 2034. Changes based on uncertainties in these estimated withdrawal obligations could affect the ultimate charges related to multi-employer pension plan withdrawals. See Note 11 for further discussion on multi-employer pension plans.
	The restructuring liabilities classified as “lease terminations and other” consisted of lease terminations, other facility closing costs and contract termination costs. Payments on certain of the lease obligations are scheduled to continue until 2026. Market conditions and the Company’s ability to sublease these properties could affect the ultimate charges related to the lease obligations. Any potential recoveries or additional charges could affect amounts reported in the Company’s financial statements.
	The restructuring reserve as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and changes during the year ended December 31, 2013, were as follows:
		December 31,			Restructuring		Foreign			Cash			December 31,
		2012			Charges		Exchange and			Paid			2013
							Other
	Employee terminations	$	23.4		$	40.4	$	(2.1	)	$	(42.0	)	$	19.7
	Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal obligations		25.1			14.7		—			(3.0	)		36.8
Lease terminations and other		30			19.1		1.1			(29.1	)		21.1
Total	$	78.5		$	74.2	$	(1.0	)	$	(74.1	)	$	77.6
The current portion of restructuring reserves of $32.3 million at December 31, 2013 was included in accrued liabilities, while the long-term portion of $45.3 million, primarily related to multi-employer pension plan complete or partial withdrawal obligations related to facility closures and lease termination costs, was included in other noncurrent liabilities at December 31, 2013.
Payments associated with the employee terminations reflected in the above table were substantially completed by December 2014.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Note 4. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		Publishing			Variable			Strategic			International			Total
		and Retail			Print			Services
		Services
	Net book value as of January 1, 2013
	Goodwill	$	688		$	1,638.80		$	1,007.50		$	1,286.40		$	4,620.70
	Accumulated impairment losses		(669.9	)		(1,105.2	)		(243.4	)		(1,165.8	)		(3,184.3	)
	Total		18.1			533.6			764.1			120.6			1,436.40
	Foreign exchange and other adjustments		—			(0.2	)		(2.2	)		2.3			(0.1	)
	Net book value as of December 31, 2013
	Goodwill		688			1,638.60			1,005.40			1,275.90			4,607.90
	Accumulated impairment losses		(669.9	)		(1,105.2	)		(243.5	)		(1,153.0	)		(3,171.6	)
	Total		18.1			533.4			761.9			122.9			1,436.30
	Acquisitions		—			276.2			3.4			20.5			300.1
	Foreign exchange and other adjustments		—			(0.7	)		(0.2	)		(10.8	)		(11.7	)
	Impairment charges		(18.1	)		—			—			—			(18.1	)
	Net book value as of December 31, 2014
	Goodwill		688			1,914.10			987.5			1,213.90			4,803.50
	Accumulated impairment losses		(688.0	)		(1,105.2	)		(222.4	)		(1,081.3	)		(3,096.9	)
	Total	$	—		$	808.9		$	765.1		$	132.6		$	1,706.60
	In the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company recorded non-cash charges of $18.1 million to reflect impairment of goodwill. See Note 3 for further discussion regarding this impairment charge.
	The components of other intangible assets at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		31-Dec-14									31-Dec-13
		Gross									Gross
		Carrying			Accumulated			Net Book			Carrying			Accumulated			Net Book
		Amount			Amortization			Value			Amount			Amortization			Value
	Customer relationships	$	865.6		$	(498.0	)	$	367.6		$	728.8		$	(448.5	)	$	280.3
	Patents		98.3			(98.3	)		—			98.3			(98.3	)		—
	Trademarks, licenses and agreements		31.5			(29.7	)		1.8			31.4			(28.2	)		3.2
	Trade names		43.1			(15.6	)		27.5			27.1			(12.8	)		14.3
	Total amortizable other intangible assets		1,038.50			(641.6	)		396.9			885.6			(587.8	)		297.8
	Indefinite-lived trade names		26.8			—			26.8			18.1			—			18.1
	Total other intangible assets	$	1,065.30		$	(641.6	)	$	423.7		$	903.7		$	(587.8	)	$	315.9
	In the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company recorded non-cash impairment charges of $7.8 million, $4.1 million and $1.7 million related to the impairment of acquired customer relationship intangible assets in the Canada reporting unit within the International segment, the commercial and digital print reporting unit within the Variable Print segment and the financial reporting unit within the Strategic Services segment, respectively.  During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company also recorded non-cash charges of $1.4 million to reflect the impairment of trade names in the commercial and digital print reporting unit within the Variable Print segment as a result of facility closures. In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company recorded non-cash charges of $3.3 million to reflect the impairment of acquired customer relationships within the financial reporting unit within the Strategic Services segment. See Note 3 for further discussion regarding these impairment charges.
	The Company recorded additions to other intangible assets of $205.0 million for acquisitions during the year ended December 31, 2014, the components of which were as follows:
		31-Dec-14
		Amount			Weighted
					Average
					Amortization Period
	Customer relationships	$	178.2			9.7
	Trade names (amortizable)		17.8			10
	Trade names (indefinite-lived)		8.7		n/a
	Non-compete agreements		0.3			3
	Total additions	$	205
	Amortization expense for other intangible assets was $78.1 million, $64.0 million and $87.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The following table outlines the estimated annual amortization expense related to other intangible assets as of December 31, 2014:
		Amount
	2015	$	74.4
	2016		56.6
	2017		50.4
	2018		45.2
	2019		41.7
	2020 and thereafter		128.6
	Total	$	396.9

Accounts_Receivable

Accounts Receivable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts Receivables	Note 5. Accounts Receivable
	Transactions affecting the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		2014			2013			2012
	Balance, beginning of year	$	44.8		$	49.6		$	62.6
	Provisions charged to expense		16.9			18.2			8.7
	Write-offs and other		(17.4	)		(23.0	)		(21.7	)
	Balance, end of year	$	44.3		$	44.8		$	49.6

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Note 6. Inventories
	The components of the Company’s inventories, net of excess and obsolescence reserves for raw materials and finished goods, at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		2014			2013
	Raw materials and manufacturing supplies	$	261.7		$	212.6
	Work in process		157.5			145.2
	Finished goods		260.6			235.4
	LIFO reserve		(93.6	)		(92.0	)
	Total	$	586.2		$	501.2
	The Company recognized LIFO expense of $1.6 million in 2014 and benefit of $0.1 million and $4.3 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Property_Plant_and_Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	Note 7. Property, Plant and Equipment
	The components of the Company’s property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		2014			2013
	Land	$	112.1		$	94.3
	Buildings		1,214.80			1,160.60
	Machinery and equipment		6,142.80			6,024.00
			7,469.70			7,278.90
	Accumulated depreciation		(5,954.2	)		(5,848.8	)
	Total	$	1,515.50		$	1,430.10
	During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, depreciation expense was $354.7 million, $337.7 million, and $367.4 million, respectively.
	Assets Held for Sale
	Primarily as a result of restructuring actions, certain facilities and equipment are considered held for sale. The net book value of assets held for sale was $7.2 million and $18.5 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. These assets were included in other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at the lower of their historical net book value or their estimated fair value, less estimated costs to sell.

Fair_Value_Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement	Note 8. Fair Value Measurement
	Certain assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. The Company’s assets and liabilities required to be adjusted to fair value on a recurring basis are pension and other postretirement benefits plan assets, foreign exchange forward contracts and interest rate swaps. See Note 11 for the fair value of the Company’s pension and other postretirement benefits plan assets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 and Note 14 for the fair value of the Company’s foreign exchange forward contracts and interest rate swaps as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. See Note 13 for the fair value of the Company’s debt as of December 31, 2014, which is recorded at book value.
	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 for further discussion on the fair value of assets and liabilities associated with acquisitions.
	The fair value as of the measurement date, net book value as of the end of the year and related impairment charge for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis subsequent to initial recognition during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		Year Ended					As of
		31-Dec-14					31-Dec-14
		Impairment		Fair Value			Net Book
		Charge		Measurement			Value
				(Level 3)
	Long-lived assets held and used	$	5.4	$	1.3		$	1.3
	Long-lived assets held for sale or disposal		12.5		20.8			3.2
	Goodwill		18.1		—			—
	Other intangible assets		15		—			—
	Total	$	51	$	22.1		$	4.5
		Year Ended					As of
		31-Dec-13					31-Dec-13
		Impairment		Fair Value			Net Book
		Charge		Measurement			Value
				(Level 3)
	Long-lived assets held and used	$	4.2	$	4.2		$	4
	Long-lived assets held for sale or disposal		14.8		20.2			18.5
	Other intangible assets		3.3		—			—
	Total	$	22.3	$	24.4		$	22.5
		Year Ended					As of
		31-Dec-12					31-Dec-12
		Impairment		Fair Value			Net Book
		Charge		Measurement			Value
				(Level 3)
	Long-lived assets held and used	$	8	$	9.8		$	8.5
	Long-lived assets held for sale or disposal		15.6		16.4			6.3
	Goodwill		848.4		18.1			18.1
	Other intangible assets		158		3.1			3.1
	Total	$	1,030.00	$	47.4		$	36
	The fair values of assets held for sale that were remeasured during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were reduced by estimated costs to sell of $1.2 million, $1.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively.
	During the year ended December 31, 2014, goodwill for the magazines, catalogs and retail inserts reporting unit was written down to an implied fair value of zero. See Note 3 for further discussion regarding this impairment charge.
	During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded impairment charges of $7.8 million, $4.1 million and $1.7 million related to the impairment of acquired customer relationship intangible assets in the Canada, commercial and digital print and financial reporting units, respectively. After recording the impairment charges, remaining customer relationship assets in the Canada, commercial and digital print and financial reporting units were $0.2 million, $181.8 million and $84.0 million, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2014, $1.4 million of acquired tradenames related to the commercial and digital print reporting unit were written down to an estimated fair value of zero due to facility closures. After recording the impairment charges, remaining tradename intangible assets in the commercial and digital reporting unit were $14.3 million as of December 31, 2014.  See Note 3 for further discussion regarding these impairment charges.
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, certain acquired customer relationship assets related to the financial reporting unit were written down to an estimated fair value of zero. After recording the impairment charges, remaining customer relationship intangible assets in the financial reporting unit were $101.2 million as of December 31, 2013. During the year ended December 31, 2012, certain acquired customer relationship assets related to the books and directories, magazines, catalogs and retail inserts and Latin America reporting units, under the Previous Organization Structure, were written down to an estimated fair value of $3.1 million for the books and directories reporting unit and zero for both the magazines, catalogs and retail inserts and Latin America reporting units, respectively. After recording the impairment charges, remaining customer relationship intangible assets in the books and directories, magazines, catalogs and retail inserts and Latin America reporting units were $3.1 million, $22.8 million and $8.0 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for further discussion regarding these impairment charges and their presentation under the current organization structure.
	During the year ended December 31, 2012, goodwill for the magazines, catalogs and retail inserts, books and directories and Europe reporting units, under the Previous Organization Structure, was written down to implied fair values of $18.1 million for magazines, catalogs and retail inserts, and zero for the books and directories and Europe reporting units, respectively. See Note 3 for further discussion regarding these impairment charges and their presentation under the current organization structure.
	The Company’s accounting and finance management determines the valuation policies and procedures for Level 3 fair value measurements and is responsible for the development and determination of unobservable inputs.
	The fair values of the long-lived assets held and used and long-lived assets held for sale or disposal were determined using Level 3 inputs and were estimated based on discussions with real estate brokers, review of comparable properties, if available, discussions with machinery and equipment brokers, dealer quotes and internal expertise related to the current marketplace conditions. Unobservable inputs obtained from third parties are adjusted as necessary for the condition and attributes of the specific asset.
	The following table presents the fair value, valuation techniques and related unobservable inputs for these Level 3 measurements for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		Fair Value		Valuation Technique		Unobservable Input	Range
	2014
	Customer relationships	$	—	Excess earnings		Discount rate	12.0%-18.0%
						Attrition rate	6.6% - 12.0%
	2013
	Customer relationships	$	—	With and without method		Discount rate		16.00%
	2012
	Customer relationships	$	3.1	Excess earnings		Discount rate	12.5% -15.0%
						Attrition rate	2.0% - 15.9%

Accrued_Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accrued Liabilities Current [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities	Note 9. Accrued Liabilities
	The components of the Company’s accrued liabilities at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		2014		2013
	Employee-related liabilities	$	337.3	$	284.6
	Deferred revenue		145.4		153.6
	Restructuring liabilities		22.3		32.3
	Other		362.3		344.3
	Total accrued liabilities	$	867.3	$	814.8
	Employee-related liabilities consist primarily of payroll, sales commission, incentive compensation, employee benefit accruals and workers’ compensation. Incentive compensation accruals include amounts earned pursuant to the Company’s primary employee incentive compensation plans. Other accrued liabilities include miscellaneous operating accruals, other customer-related liabilities, interest expense accruals and income and other tax liabilities.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Note 10. Commitments and Contingencies
	As of December 31, 2014, authorized and expected expenditures on incomplete projects for the purchase of property, plant and equipment totaled approximately $84.2 million. Of this total, approximately $36.5 million had been committed. In addition, as of December 31, 2014, the Company had a commitment of $13.0 million for severance payments related to employee restructuring activities. The Company also has contractual commitments of approximately $90.7 million for outsourced services, including technology, professional, maintenance and other services. The Company has a variety of contracts with suppliers for the purchase of paper, ink and other commodities for delivery in future years at prevailing market prices. In addition, the Company has natural gas purchase commitments that are at fixed prices. As of December 31, 2014, the Company was committed to purchase $15.0 million of natural gas under these contracts.
	Future minimum rental commitments under operating leases are as follows:
	Year Ended December 31	Amount
	2015	$	132
	2016		91.8
	2017		65
	2018		37.1
	2019		27.2
	2020 and thereafter		95.8
		$	448.9
	The Company has operating lease commitments, including those for vacated facilities, totaling $448.9 million extending through various periods to 2027. Future rental commitments for leases have not been reduced by minimum non-cancelable sublease rentals aggregating approximately $38.0 million. The Company remains secondarily liable under these leases in the event that the sub-lessee defaults under the sublease terms. The Company does not believe that material payments will be required as a result of the secondary liability provisions of the primary lease agreements.
	Rent expense for facilities in use and equipment was $173.2 million, $149.4 million and $143.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Rent expense for vacated facilities was recognized as restructuring, impairment and other charges, see Note 3 for further details.
	Litigation
	The Company is subject to laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment. The Company provides for expenses associated with environmental remediation obligations when such amounts are probable and can be reasonably estimated. Such accruals are adjusted as new information develops or circumstances change and are generally not discounted. The Company has been designated as a potentially responsible party or has received claims in twelve active federal and state Superfund and other multiparty remediation sites. In addition to these sites, the Company may also have the obligation to remediate ten other previously and currently owned facilities. At the Superfund sites, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act provides that the Company’s liability could be joint and several, meaning that the Company could be required to pay an amount in excess of its proportionate share of the remediation costs.
	The Company’s understanding of the financial strength of other potentially responsible parties at the multiparty sites and of other liable parties at the previously owned facilities has been considered, where appropriate, in the determination of the Company’s estimated liability. The Company established reserves, recorded in accrued liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities, that it believes are adequate to cover its share of the potential costs of remediation at each of the multiparty sites and the previously and currently owned facilities. It is not possible to quantify with certainty the potential impact of actions regarding environmental matters, particularly remediation and other compliance efforts that the Company may undertake in the future. However, in the opinion of management, compliance with the present environmental protection laws, before taking into account estimated recoveries from third parties, will not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
	From time to time, the Company’s customers and others file voluntary petitions for reorganization under United States bankruptcy laws. In such cases, certain pre-petition payments received by the Company from these parties could be considered preference items and subject to return. In addition, the Company may be party to certain litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. Management believes that the final resolution of these preference items and litigation will not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

Retirement_Plans

Retirement Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement Plans	Note 11. Retirement Plans
	The Company sponsors various defined benefit retirement income pension plans in the U.S., U.K., Canada and certain other international locations, including both funded and unfunded arrangements. The Company’s primary defined benefit plans are frozen. No new employees will be permitted to enter the Company’s frozen plans and participants will earn no additional benefits. Benefits are generally based upon years of service and compensation. These defined benefit retirement income plans are funded in conformity with the applicable government regulations. The Company funds at least the minimum amount required for all funded plans using actuarial cost methods and assumptions acceptable under government regulations.
	In June 2014 the Company communicated to certain former employees the option to receive a lump-sum pension payment or annuity computed in accordance with statutory requirements, with payments beginning in the fourth quarter of 2014. Payments to eligible participants who elected to receive a lump-sum pension payment or annuity were funded from existing pension plan assets and constituted a complete settlement of the Company’s pension liabilities with respect to these participants. The Company’s pension assets and liabilities were remeasured as of the payout dates. The discount rates and actuarial assumptions used to calculate the payouts were determined in accordance with federal regulations. As of the remeasurement dates, the reductions in the reported pension obligations for these participants was $404.0 million, compared to payout amounts of approximately $317.7 million. The Company recorded non-cash settlement charges of $95.7 million included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the fourth quarter of 2014 in connection with the settlement payments. These charges resulted from the recognition in earnings of a portion of the losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss based on the proportion of the obligation settled.
	During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company adopted the Society of Actuaries RP-2014 mortality tables which were used in the calculation of the Company’s U.S pension obligations. The Company also adopted updated mortality tables for the Canadian pension plans. The new mortality tables increased the expected life of plan participants, extending the length of time that payments may be required and increasing the plans’ total expected benefit payments. The updated mortality assumptions increased the benefit obligations for the U.S and Canadian pension plans by approximately $310.0 million as of December 31, 2014.
	The Company made contributions of $30.9 million to its pension plans and $11.0 million to its other postretirement benefits plans during the year ended December 31, 2014. The Company expects to make cash contributions of approximately $25.0 million to $30.0 million to its pension and other postretirement benefits plans in 2015.
	On December 20, 2012, the Company announced a freeze on further benefit accruals under its U.K. pension plan as of December 31, 2012. As of January 1, 2013, participants ceased earning additional benefits under the plans and no new participants entered these plans. The U.K. plan freeze required a remeasurement of the plan’s assets and obligations as of December 31, 2012, which resulted in a non-cash curtailment gain of $3.7 million, which was recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations during the fourth quarter of 2012. Additionally, on February 1, 2012, the Company announced a freeze on further benefit accruals under its Canadian pension plans as of March 31, 2012.
	In addition to the pension plans, the Company sponsors a 401(k) savings plan, which is a defined contribution retirement income plan.
	Former employees are entitled to certain healthcare and life insurance benefits provided they have met certain eligibility requirements. Generally, the Company’s benefits-eligible U.S. employees become eligible for these retiree healthcare benefits if they meet all of the following requirements at the time of termination: (a) have attained at least 55 or more points (full years of service and age combined), (b) are at least fifty years of age, (c) have at least two years of continuous, regular, full-time, benefits-eligible service and (d) have completed at least two or more years of continuous service with a participating employer, which ends on their termination date. Different requirements need to be met in order to receive subsidized medical and life insurance coverage. Certain of the plan expenses are paid through a tax-exempt trust. Most of the assets of the trust are invested in trust-owned life insurance policies covering certain current and former employees of the Company. The underlying assets of the policies are invested primarily in marketable equity, corporate fixed income and government securities.
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company announced the decision to reduce life insurance benefits under the Company’s other postretirement benefits plans for certain active employees and retirees effective December 31, 2013. The remeasurement of the other postretirement benefits plans’ assets and obligations due to the plan amendment resulted in a $30.1 million reduction in the accumulated other postretirement benefits obligation as of December 31, 2013, which was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	The Company operates a prescription drug program for certain Medicare-eligible retirees under a group-based Company sponsored Medicare Part D program, or Employer Group Waiver Program (“EGWP”). The EGWP subsidies provided to or for the benefit of this program are used to reduce the Company’s net retiree medical and prescription drug costs on a group by group basis until such net costs of the Company for such group are eliminated, and any EGWP subsidies received in excess of the amount necessary to offset such net costs are used to reduce the included group of retirees’ premiums.
	As noted above, the Company also maintains several pension and other postretirement benefits plans in certain international locations. The expected returns on plan assets and discount rates for these plans are determined based on each plan’s investment approach, local interest rates and plan participant profiles.
	The pension and other postretirement benefits plan obligations are calculated using generally accepted actuarial methods and are measured as of December 31. Prior to the plan freezes, actuarial gains and losses were amortized using the corridor method over the average remaining service life of active plan participants. Actuarial gains and losses for frozen plans are amortized using the corridor method over the average remaining expected life of active plan participants.
	The components of the net periodic benefit (income) expense and total (income) expense were as follows:
		Pension Benefits									Other Postretirement Benefits
		2014			2013			2012			2014			2013			2012
	Service cost	$	2.2		$	2.2		$	5.9		$	4.6		$	7.3		$	6.6
	Interest cost		194.5			178.2			189.2			16.8			16.2			18.4
	Expected return on plan assets		(259.0	)		(241.9	)		(262.6	)		(13.9	)		(11.8	)		(13.9	)
	Amortization of prior service credit		—			—			0.6			(25.8	)		(19.7	)		(19.7	)
	Amortization of actuarial loss (gain)		31.9			50.5			32.1			—			—			(0.1	)
	Curtailments		—			—			(3.7	)		—			—			—
	Settlements		95.7			0.7			1.1			—			—			—
	Net periodic benefit (income) expense	$	65.3		$	(10.3	)	$	(37.4	)	$	(18.3	)	$	(8.0	)	$	(8.7	)
	Weighted average assumption used to calculate net
	periodic benefit expense:
	Discount rate		5	%		4.2	%		4.9	%		4.5	%		3.9	%		4.8	%
	Rate of compensation increase		0.2	%		0.3	%		0.9	%	n/a			n/a				3.6	%
	Expected return on plan assets		7.6	%		7.9	%		8.4	%		7.3	%		7.3	%		7.6	%
		Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	3,952.70		$	4,368.80		$	382.3		$	430.2
	Service cost		2.2			2.2			4.6			7.3
	Interest cost		194.5			178.2			16.8			16.2
	Plan participants' contributions		0.5			0.5			13.8			14.5
	Medicare reimbursements		—			—			4.2			2.7
	Actuarial loss (gain)		652.3			(404.2	)		43.1			(13.6	)
	Plan amendments and other		—			(0.1	)		(7.4	)		(30.6	)
	Curtailments and settlements		(317.7	)		(9.0	)		—			—
	Foreign currency translation		(35.3	)		(8.5	)		(4.2	)		(2.9	)
	Benefits paid		(173.4	)		(175.2	)		(34.6	)		(41.5	)
	Acquisitions		176.4			—			6			—
	Benefit obligation at end of year	$	4,452.20		$	3,952.70		$	424.6		$	382.3
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	3,707.30		$	3,215.30		$	206.8		$	187.1
	Actual return on assets		455.4			658			11.5			35.6
	Settlements		(317.7	)		(8.7	)		—			—
	Employer contributions		30.9			21.6			11			8
	Medicare reimbursements		—			—			4.2			2.7
	Plan participants' contributions		0.5			0.5			13.8			14.5
	Acquisitions		170.2			—			—			—
	Foreign currency translation		(31.4	)		(4.2	)		(0.1	)		0.4
	Benefits paid		(173.4	)		(175.2	)		(34.6	)		(41.5	)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	3,841.80		$	3,707.30		$	212.6		$	206.8
	Funded status at end of year	$	(610.4	)	$	(245.4	)	$	(212.0	)	$	(175.5	)
	The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was $4,428.5 million and $3,937.0 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Prepaid pension cost (included in other noncurrent	$	14.4		$	8		$	—		$	—
	assets)
	Accrued benefit cost (included in accrued liabilities)		(8.7	)		(8.2	)		(1.2	)		(1.4	)
	Pension liabilities		(616.1	)		(245.2	)		—			—
	Other postretirement benefits plan liabilities		—			—			(210.8	)		(174.1	)
	Net liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance	$	(610.4	)	$	(245.4	)	$	(212.0	)	$	(175.5	)
	Sheets
The amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, excluding tax effects, that have not yet been recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
	Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
Net actuarial (loss) gain	$	(1,284.8	)	$	(957.5	)	$	(8.0	)	$	35.6
Net transition obligation		(0.1	)		(0.2	)		—			—
Net prior service credit		—			—			58.3			78.4
Total	$	(1,284.9	)	$	(957.7	)	$	50.3		$	114
The pre-tax amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) in 2014 as components of net periodic benefit costs were as follows:
	Pension			Other
	Benefits			Postretirement
				Benefits
Amortization of:
Net actuarial loss	$	31.9		$	—
Net prior service credit		—			(25.8	)
Amounts arising during the period:
Net actuarial gain		(456.0	)		(43.8	)
Net prior service credit		—			5.7
Settlements		95.7			—
Foreign currency loss		1.2			0.2
Total	$	(327.2	)	$	(63.7	)
Actuarial gains and losses in excess of 10.0% of the greater of the projected benefit obligation or the market-related value of plan assets were recognized as a component of net periodic benefit costs over the average remaining service period of a plan’s active employees. As a result of the plan freezes, the actuarial gains and losses are recognized as a component of net periodic benefit costs over the average remaining life 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. The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit costs in 2015 are shown below:
	Pension			Other
	Benefits			Postretirement
				Benefits
Amortization of:
Net actuarial loss	$	41		$	—
Net prior service credit		—			(26.9	)
Total	$	41		$	(26.9	)
The weighted average assumptions used to determine the benefit obligation at the measurement date were as follows:
	Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Discount rate		4.1	%		5	%		3.9	%		4.5	%
Health care cost trend:
Current
Pre-Age 65		—			—			7.9	%		7.8	%
Post-Age 65		—			—			7.9	%		7.8	%
Ultimate		—			—			4.9	%		4.9	%
The following table provides a summary of under-funded or unfunded pension benefit plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:
	Pension Benefits
	2014			2013
Projected benefit obligation	$	4,251.00		$	3,929.60
Fair value of plan assets		3,626.30			3,676.10
The following table provides a summary of pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:
	Pension Benefits
	2014			2013
Accumulated benefit obligation	$	4,225.50		$	3,912.00
Fair value of plan assets		3,622.90			3,672.60
The current health care cost trend rate gradually declines through 2019 to the ultimate trend rate and remains level thereafter. A one-percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects:
	1.00%			1.00%
	Increase			Decrease
Other postretirement benefits obligation	$	5.6		$	(4.1	)
Total other postretirement benefits service and		0.6			(0.6	)
interest cost components
The Company determines its assumption for the discount rate to be used for purposes of computing annual service and interest costs based on an index of high-quality corporate bond yields and matched-funding yield curve analysis as of the measurement date.
The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 included a prescription drug benefit under Medicare Part D, as well as a federal subsidy that began in 2006, to sponsors of retiree health care plans that provide a benefit that is at least actuarially equivalent, as defined in the Act, to Medicare Part D. Two of the Company’s retiree health care plans were at least actuarially equivalent to Medicare Part D and were eligible for the federal subsidy. During the year ended December 31, 2014, Medicare Part D subsidies received by the Company were negligible. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company received approximately $0.5 million in Medicare Part D subsidies.
During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company received approximately $4.2 million in EGWP subsidies.
Benefit payments are expected to be paid as follows:
	Pension			Other			Estimated Subsidy
	Benefits			Postretirement			Reimbursements
				Benefits-Gross
2015	$	201.4		$	28.3		$	1.9
2016		208.6			29.5			2.1
2017		211.7			31			2.3
2018		217.9			31.9			2.5
2019		224.4			32.1			2.7
2020-2024		1,219.60			160			16.7
Plan Assets
The Company’s U.S. pension plans are frozen and the Company has transitioned to a risk management approach for its U.S. pension plan assets. The overall investment objective of this approach is to further reduce the risk of significant decreases in the plan’s funded status by allocating a larger portion of the plan’s assets to investments expected to hedge the impact of interest rate risks on the plan’s obligation. Over time, the target asset allocation percentage for the pension plan is expected to decrease for equity and other “return seeking” investments and increase for fixed income and other “hedging” investments. The assumed long-term rate of return for plan assets, which is determined annually, is likely to decrease as the asset allocation shifts over time. The expected long-term rate of return for plan assets is based upon many factors including asset allocations, historical asset returns, current and expected future market conditions, risk and active management premiums. The target asset allocation percentage as of December 31, 2014, for the primary U.S. pension plan was approximately 60.0% for return seeking investments and approximately 40.0% for hedging investments.
The Company segregated its plan assets by the following major categories and levels for determining their fair value as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:
Cash and cash equivalents— Carrying value approximates fair value. As such, these assets were classified as Level 1. The Company also invests in certain short-term investments which are valued using the amortized cost method. As such, these assets were classified as Level 2.
Equity— The values of individual equity securities were based on quoted prices in active markets. As such, these assets are classified as Level 1. Additionally, the Company invests in certain equity funds that are valued at calculated net asset value per share (“NAV”), but are not quoted on active markets. As such, these assets were classified as Level 2. Additionally, this category includes underlying securities in trust owned life insurance policies which are invested in certain equity securities. These investments are not quoted on active markets; therefore, they are classified as Level 2.
Fixed income— Fixed income securities are typically priced based on a valuation model rather than a last trade basis and are not exchange-traded. These valuation models involve utilizing dealer quotes, analyzing market information, estimating prepayment speeds and evaluating underlying collateral. Accordingly, the Company classified these fixed income securities as Level 2. Fixed income securities also include investments in various asset-backed securities that are part of a government sponsored program. The prices of these asset-backed securities were obtained by independent third parties using multi-dimensional, collateral specific prepayments tables. Inputs include monthly payment information and collateral performance. As the values of these assets was determined based on models incorporating observable inputs, these assets were classified as Level 2. The Company also invests in certain fixed income funds that were priced on active markets and were classified as Level 1. Additionally, this category includes underlying securities in trust owned life insurance policies which are invested in certain fixed income securities. These investments are not quoted on active markets; therefore, they are classified as Level 2.
Derivatives and other— This category includes assets and liabilities that are futures or swaps traded on a primary exchange and are priced by multiple providers. Accordingly, the Company classified these assets and liabilities as Level 1. This category also includes various other assets in which carrying value approximates fair value. Additionally, this category includes investments in commodity and structured credit funds that are not quoted on active markets; therefore, they are classified as Level 2.
Real estate —The fair market value of real estate investment trusts is based on observable inputs for similar assets in active markets, for instance, appraisals and market comparables. Accordingly, the real estate investments were categorized as Level 2.
Private equity— Includes the Company’s interest in various private equity funds that are valued by the investment manager on a periodic basis with models that use market, income and cost valuation methods. The valuation inputs are not highly observable, and these interests are not actively traded on an open market. Accordingly, this interest was categorized as Level 3.
For Level 2 and Level 3 plan assets, management reviews significant investments on a quarterly basis including investigation of unusual fluctuations in price or returns and obtaining an understanding of the pricing methodology to assess the reliability of third-party pricing estimates.
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 the NAV is representative of fair value at the reporting date, as there are no significant restrictions on redemption of these investments or other reasons to indicate that the investment would be redeemed at an amount different than the NAV.
The fair values of the Company’s pension plan assets at December 31, 2014 and 2013, by asset category were as follows:
	31-Dec-14												31-Dec-13
Asset Category	Total			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total			Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
Cash and cash equivalents	$	66.4		$	44.1		$	22.3		$	—		$	79.6		$	51.6		$	28	$	—
Equity		1,751.70			997.5			754.2			—			2,658.70			1,839.30			819.4		—
Fixed income		1,830.60			43			1,787.60			—			795.3			255			540.3		—
Derivatives and other		12.8			0.8			12			—			3.9			3.4			0.5		—
Real estate		133			—			133			—			126.4			—			126.4		—
Private equity		47.3			—			—			47.3			43.4			—			—		43.4
Total	$	3,841.80		$	1,085.40		$	2,709.10		$	47.3		$	3,707.30		$	2,149.30		$	1,514.60	$	43.4
The fair values of the Company’s other postretirement benefits plan assets at December 31, 2014 and 2013, by asset category were as follows:
	31-Dec-14									31-Dec-13
Asset Category	Total			Level 1			Level 2			Total			Level 1			Level 2
Cash and cash equivalents	$	0.8		$	—		$	0.8		$	1.5		$	—		$	1.5
Equity		150.8			—			150.8			155.1			—			155.1
Fixed income		46.6			—			46.6			39.6			—			39.6
Other		14.4			1			13.4			10.6			—			10.6
Total	$	212.6		$	1		$	211.6		$	206.8		$	—		$	206.8
The following table provides a summary of changes in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 assets:
	Private
	Equity
Balance at January 1, 2013	$	38.9
Unrealized gains - net		8.7
Purchases, sales and settlements		(4.2	)
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	43.4
Unrealized gains - net		13.6
Purchases, sales and settlements		(9.7	)
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	47.3
Employee 401(k) Savings Plan — For the benefit of most of its U.S. employees, the Company maintains a defined contribution retirement savings plan that is intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under this plan, employees may contribute a percentage of eligible compensation on both a before-tax and after-tax basis. The Company may match a percentage of a participating employee’s before-tax contributions. The plan provides that annual matching contributions are discretionary. In 2012, the Company made matching contributions for most U.S. employees on a pay period basis equal to 40% of contributions on up to 6% of eligible compensation. The amount of the match was determined by the level of eligible employee before-tax contributions and Roth 401(k) contributions made to the plan. The Company recognized expense of $30.8 million for matching contributions under its 401(k) plan for the year ended December 31, 2012. The Company suspended its 401(k) match for 2014 and 2013.
Multi-Employer Pension Plans — Multi-employer plans receive contributions from two or more unrelated employers pursuant to one or more collective bargaining agreements and the assets contributed by one employer may be used to fund the benefits of all employees covered within the plan. The risk and level of uncertainty related to participating in these multi-employer pension plans differs significantly from the risk associated with the Company-sponsored defined benefit plans. For example, investment decisions are made by parties unrelated to the Company and the financial stability of other employers participating in a plan may affect the Company’s obligations under the plan.
During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded restructuring, impairment and other charges of $38.5 million associated with its estimated liability for withdrawing from four defined benefit multi-employer pension plans. Of these charges, $35.5 million were due to the Company’s decision to withdraw from the four defined benefit multi-employer pension plans and $3.0 million were primarily related to facility closures. The Company no longer participates in any active defined benefit multi-employer pension plans. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded charges of $53.1 million related to complete or partial withdrawal from certain multi-employer pension plans. Of these charges, $38.4 million were due to the Company’s decision to withdraw from certain multi-employer pension plans and $14.7 million were primarily related to facility closures. These charges were recorded as restructuring, impairment and other charges and represent the Company’s best estimate of the expected settlement of these withdrawal liabilities. There were no charges due to partial or complete withdrawal liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for further details of charges related to complete or partial multi-employer pension plan withdrawal liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company made regular contributions of $0.3 million, $1.3 million and $1.3 million, respectively, to these multi-employer pension plans and other plans from which the Company has completely withdrawn as of December 31, 2014.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 12. Income Taxes
	Income taxes have been based on the following components of earnings (loss) from operations before income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		2014			2013			2012
	U.S.	$	8.5		$	66.7		$	(710.1	)
	Foreign		138.6			142.3			70.1
	Total	$	147.1		$	209		$	(640.0	)
	The components of income tax expense (benefit) from operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		2014			2013			2012
	Federal:
	Current	$	50.1		$	(15.1	)	$	8.6
	Deferred		(64.3	)		(23.9	)		(55.5	)
	State:
	Current		13.9			(4.8	)		10.5
	Deferred		(3.8	)		(2.6	)		(18.3	)
	Foreign:
	Current		49.3			51.8			46.5
	Deferred		(18.9	)		(14.6	)		21.8
	Total	$	26.3		$	(9.2	)	$	13.6
	The following table outlines the reconciliation of differences between the Federal statutory tax rate and the Company’s effective income tax rate:
		2014			2013			2012
	Federal statutory tax rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	Adjustment of uncertain tax positions and interest		(1.8	)		(6.2	)		3.7
	Foreign tax rate differential		(13.4	)		(11.3	)		3.2
	Domestic manufacturing deduction		(3.0	)		(0.1	)		0.5
	Acquisition-related expenses		0.9			0.7			(0.1	)
	Change in valuation allowances		0.9			3.1			(4.4	)
	State and local income taxes, net of U.S. federal income tax		3.1			2.4			—
	benefit
	Impairment charges		4.3			—			(40.1	)
	Reorganization		(10.1	)		(32.8	)		3.9
	Foreign tax		1.7			4			(1.7	)
	Other		0.3			0.8			(2.1	)
	Effective income tax rate		17.9	%		(4.4	%)		(2.1	%)
	Included in 2014 is a $15.2 million tax benefit related to the decline in value of an entity within the Strategic Services segment.
	Included in 2013 is a $58.5 million income tax benefit related to the decline in value and reorganization of certain entities within the Publishing and Retail Services segment and a benefit of $7.2 million for the recognition of previously unrecognized tax benefits related to the expected resolution of certain federal matters.
	Included in 2012 is a benefit of $26.1 million reflecting the recognition of previously unrecognized tax benefits due to the resolution of certain U.S. federal uncertain tax positions and a $22.4 million benefit related to the decline in value and reorganization of certain entities within the International segment, partially offset by a valuation allowance provision of $32.7 million on certain deferred tax assets in Latin America, within the International segment, and an $11.0 million provision related to certain foreign earnings no longer considered to be permanently reinvested.
	Deferred income taxes
	The significant deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		2014			2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Pension and other postretirement benefits plan liabilities	$	349.1		$	167.4
	Net operating losses and other tax carryforwards		341.6			328.3
	Accrued liabilities		164.3			153.9
	Foreign depreciation		38.7			51.3
	Other		34.6			38.7
	Total deferred tax assets		928.3			739.6
	Valuation allowances		(257.8	)		(268.2	)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	670.5		$	471.4
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Accelerated depreciation	$	(204.8	)	$	(180.3	)
	Other intangible assets		(143.2	)		(86.2	)
	Inventories		(24.4	)		(26.9	)
	Other		(34.5	)		(39.8	)
	Total deferred tax liabilities		(406.9	)		(333.2	)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	263.6		$	138.2
	The above amounts are classified as current or long-term in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in accordance with the asset or liability to which they relate on a jurisdiction by jurisdiction basis.
	Transactions affecting the valuation allowances on deferred tax assets during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		2014			2013			2012
	Balance, beginning of year	$	268.2		$	273.6		$	273.2
	Current year expense - net		1.3			6.4			28.2
	Write-offs		(2.8	)		(8.3	)		(37.9	)
	Foreign exchange and other		(8.9	)		(3.5	)		10.1
	Balance, end of year	$	257.8		$	268.2		$	273.6
	As of December 31, 2014, the Company had domestic and foreign net operating loss and other tax carryforwards of approximately $98.4 million and $243.2 million ($79.1 million and $249.2 million, respectively, at December 31, 2013), of which $132.2 million expires between 2015 and 2024. Limitations on the utilization of these tax assets may apply. The Company has provided valuation allowances to reduce the carrying value of certain deferred tax assets, as management has concluded that, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be fully realized.
Deferred income taxes are not provided on the excess of the investment value for financial reporting over the tax basis of investments in those foreign subsidiaries for which such excess is considered to be permanently reinvested in those operations. The Company has recognized deferred tax liabilities of $2.6 million and $7.9 million as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, related to local taxes on certain foreign earnings which are not considered to be permanently reinvested. Determination of the amount of unrecognized U.S. income tax liabilities with respect to certain foreign earnings which have been reinvested abroad is not practical.
Cash payments for income taxes were $125.5 million, $99.0 million and $100.0 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Cash refunds for income taxes were $13.9 million, $12.1 million and $18.5 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
The Company’s income taxes payable for federal and state purposes has been reduced by the tax benefits associated with the exercise of employee stock options and the vesting of restricted stock units. A component of the income tax benefit, calculated as the tax effect of the difference between the fair market value at the time stock options are exercised or restricted stock units vest and the grant date fair market value, directly increases or reduces RR Donnelley shareholders’ equity. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the tax expense recognized as a reduction of RR Donnelley’s shareholders’ equity was $2.9 million, $0.9 million and $1.2 million, respectively.
See Note 16 for details of the income tax expense or benefit allocated to each component of other comprehensive income.
Uncertain tax positions
Changes in the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
	2014			2013			2012
Balance at beginning of year	$	33.8		$	47.9		$	76.4
Acquisitions		30.9			—			—
Additions for tax positions of the current year		1.9			2.1			6.3
Additions for tax positions of prior years		0.4			3.7			3.9
Reductions for tax positions of prior years		(1.4	)		(16.2	)		(29.6	)
Settlements during the year		(2.9	)		(0.7	)		(5.6	)
Lapses of applicable statutes of limitations		(4.2	)		(3.0	)		(3.5	)
Balance at end of year	$	58.5		$	33.8		$	47.9
As of December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company had $58.5 million, $33.8 million and $47.9 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits. Unrecognized tax benefits of $38.2 million as of December 31, 2014, if recognized, would have decreased income taxes and the corresponding effective income tax rate and increased net earnings. This potential impact on net earnings (loss) reflects the reduction of these unrecognized tax benefits, net of certain deferred tax assets and the federal tax benefit of state income tax items.
As of December 31, 2014, it is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will decrease within twelve months by as much as $8.2 million due to the resolution of audits or expirations of statutes of limitations related to U.S. federal, state and international tax positions.
The Company classifies interest expense and any related penalties related to income tax uncertainties as a component of income tax expense. The total interest expense, net of tax benefits, related to tax uncertainties recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations was expense of $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 and a benefit of $1.8 million and $4.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, due to the reversal of interest accrued on previously unrecognized tax benefits that were recognized during the respective years. Benefits of $0.1 million, $2.6 million and $1.1 million were recognized for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, from the reversal of accrued penalties. Accrued interest of $5.6 million and $5.5 million related to income tax uncertainties were reported as a component of other noncurrent liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. There were no accrued penalties related to income tax uncertainties for the year ended December 31, 2014. Accrued penalties of $0.1 million related to income tax uncertainties were reported in other noncurrent liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2013.
The Company has tax years from 2003 that remain open and subject to examination by the IRS, certain state taxing authorities and certain foreign tax jurisdictions.
Tax Holidays
The Company has been granted “tax holidays” in certain foreign countries as an incentive to attract international investment. Generally, a tax holiday is an agreement between the Company and a foreign government under which the Company receives certain tax benefits in that country. The aggregate effect on income tax expense in 2014, 2013 and 2012, as a result of these agreements, was approximately $1.4 million, $0.6 million and $0.2 million, respectively.

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Note 13. Debt
	The Company’s debt at December 31, 2014 and 2013 consisted of the following:
		2014			2013
	4.95% senior notes due April 1, 2014	$	—		$	258.2
	5.50% senior notes due May 15, 2015		200			200
	8.60% senior notes due August 15, 2016		219.1			218.7
	6.125% senior notes due January 15, 2017		251			250.8
	7.25% senior notes due May 15, 2018		250			350
	11.25% senior notes due February 1, 2019 (a)		172.2			172.2
	8.25% senior notes due March 15, 2019		238.9			450
	7.625% senior notes due June 15, 2020		350			400
	7.875% senior notes due March 15, 2021		448.3			448
	8.875% debentures due April 15, 2021		80.9			80.9
	7.00% senior notes due February 15, 2022		400			400
	6.50% senior notes due November 15, 2023		350			350
	6.00% senior notes due April 1, 2024		400			—
	6.625% debentures due April 15, 2029		199.5			199.4
	8.820% debentures due April 15, 2031		69			69
	Other (b)		3.6			10.7
	Total debt		3,632.50			3,857.90
	Less: current portion		(203.4	)		(270.9	)
	Long-term debt	$	3,429.10		$	3,587.00
	(a)	As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the interest rate on the 11.25% senior notes due February 1, 2019 was 12.75% as a result of downgrades in the ratings of the notes by the rating agencies.
	(b)	Includes fair value adjustments to the 8.25% senior notes due March 15, 2019 related to the Company’s fair value hedges, miscellaneous debt obligations and capital leases.
	________
	The fair values of the senior notes and debentures, which were determined using the market approach based upon interest rates available to the Company for borrowings with similar terms and maturities, were determined to be Level 2 under the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the Company’s debt was greater than its book value by approximately $259.5 million and $343.4 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Effective September 9, 2014, the aggregate revolving commitments of the Lenders under the Company’s senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) were increased from $1.15 billion to $1.5 billion and the expiration date of the Credit Agreement was extended from October 15, 2017 to September 9, 2019.
	The Credit Agreement is subject to a number of covenants, including a minimum Interest Coverage Ratio and a maximum Leverage Ratio, as defined and calculated pursuant to the Credit Agreement, that, in part, restrict the Company’s ability to incur additional indebtedness, create liens, engage in mergers and consolidations, make restricted payments and dispose of certain assets. The Credit Agreement generally allows annual dividend payments of up to $225.0 million in aggregate, though additional dividends may be allowed subject to certain conditions.
	The weighted average interest rate on borrowings under the Company’s $1.5 billion Credit Agreement was 2.0% during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	On April 1, 2014, cash on hand and borrowings under the Credit Agreement were used to pay the $258.2 million 4.95% senior notes that matured on April 1, 2014.
	On March 20, 2014, the Company issued $400.0 million of 6.00% senior notes due April 1, 2024. Interest on the notes is payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1, and commenced on October 1, 2014. The net proceeds from the offering along with borrowings under the Credit Agreement were used to repurchase $211.1 million of the 8.25% senior notes due March 15, 2019, $100.0 million of the 7.25% senior notes due May 15, 2018, and $50.0 million of the 7.625% senior notes due June 15, 2020. The repurchases resulted in a pre-tax loss on debt extinguishment of $77.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 related to the premiums paid, unamortized debt issuance costs, elimination of the $2.8 million fair value adjustment on the 8.25% senior notes and other expenses.
	On November 12, 2013, the Company issued $350.0 million of 6.50% senior notes due November 15, 2023. Interest on the notes is payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15, and commenced on May 15, 2014. The net proceeds from the offering, along with cash on hand and borrowings under the Credit Agreement, were used to finance the cash portion of the acquisition of Consolidated Graphics and for general corporate purposes.
	On August 26, 2013, the Company issued $400.0 million of 7.00% senior notes due February 15, 2022. Interest on the notes is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of each year, and commenced on February 15, 2014. The net proceeds from the offering were used to repurchase $200.0 million of the 7.25% senior notes due May 15, 2018, $100.0 million of the 5.50% senior notes due May 15, 2015 and $100.0 million of the 6.125% senior notes due January 15, 2017. The repurchases resulted in a pre-tax loss on debt extinguishment of $46.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 related to the premiums paid, unamortized debt issuance costs and other expenses.
	On March 14, 2013, the Company issued $450.0 million of 7.875% senior notes due March 15, 2021. Interest on the notes commenced on September 15, 2013 and is payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of each year. The net proceeds from the offering were used to repurchase $173.5 million of the 6.125% senior notes due January 15, 2017, $130.2 million of the 8.60% senior notes due August 15, 2016 and $50.0 million of the 7.25% senior notes due May 15, 2018 and to reduce borrowings under the Credit Agreement. The repurchases resulted in a pre-tax loss on debt extinguishment of $35.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 related to the premiums paid, unamortized debt issuance costs and other expenses.
	As of December 31, 2014, the Company had $93.7 million in outstanding letters of credit, of which $56.5 million were issued under the Credit Agreement. The letters of credit issued under the Credit Agreement did not reduce availability under the Credit Agreement at December 31, 2014, as the amounts issued were less than the reduction in availability from the Leverage Ratio covenant. As of December 31, 2014, the Company also had $178.3 million in other uncommitted credit facilities, primarily outside the U.S., (the “Other Facilities”). As of December 31, 2014, bank acceptance drafts, letters of credit and guarantees of $91.7 million were issued, and reduced availability, under the Company’s Other Facilities. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, total borrowings under the Credit Agreement and the Other Facilities (the “Combined Facilities”) were $2.5 million and $9.1 million, respectively.
	At December, 31, 2014, the future maturities of debt, including capitalized leases, were as follows:
		Amount
	2015	$	203.5
	2016		220.7
	2017		251.5
	2018		250
	2019		411.1
	2020 and thereafter		2,300.00
	Total (a)	$	3,636.80
	(a)	Excludes a discount of $3.5 million and an adjustment for fair value hedges of $0.8 million related to the Company’s 8.25% senior notes due March 15, 2019, which do not represent contractual commitments with a fixed amount or maturity date.
	________________________
	The following table summarizes interest expense included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations:
		2014			2013			2012
	Interest incurred	$	294.6		$	276		$	271.1
	Less: interest income		(8.9	)		(11.5	)		(15.2	)
	Less: interest capitalized as property, plant and equipment		(3.6	)		(3.1	)		(4.1	)
	Interest expense, net	$	282.1		$	261.4		$	251.8
	Interest paid, net of interest received, was $272.8 million, $245.0 million and $250.1 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Derivatives

Derivatives	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives	Note 14. Derivatives
	All derivatives are recorded as other current or noncurrent assets or other current or noncurrent liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at their respective fair values. Unrealized gains and losses related to derivatives are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable income taxes, or in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, depending on the purpose for which the derivative is held. For derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the unrealized gain or loss related to the derivatives are generally recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) until the transaction affects earnings. For derivatives designated and that qualify as fair value hedges, the gain or loss on the derivative, as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk, are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not meet the criteria for designation as a hedge at inception, or fail to meet the criteria thereafter, are recognized currently in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. At the inception of a hedge transaction, the Company formally documents the hedge relationship and the risk management objective for undertaking the hedge. In addition, the Company assesses both at inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivative in the hedging transaction has been highly effective in offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows of the hedged item and whether the derivative is expected to continue to be highly effective. The impact of any ineffectiveness is also recognized currently in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
	The Company is exposed to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations in certain countries in which it operates. The exposure to foreign currency movements is limited in many countries because the operating revenues and expenses of its various subsidiaries and business units are substantially in the local currency of the country in which they operate. To the extent borrowings, sales, purchases, revenues, expenses or other transactions are not in the local currency of the subsidiary or operating unit, the Company is exposed to currency risk. Periodically, the Company uses foreign exchange spot and forward contracts to hedge exposures resulting from foreign exchange fluctuations. Accordingly, the gains and losses associated with the fair values of foreign currency exchange contracts are recognized currently in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and are generally offset by gains and losses on underlying payables, receivables and net investments in foreign subsidiaries. The Company does not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The aggregate notional value of the forward contracts at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $377.2 million and $372.1 million, respectively. The fair values of foreign exchange forward contracts were determined to be Level 2 under the fair value hierarchy and are valued using market exchange rates.
	On March 13, 2012, the Company entered into interest rate swap agreements to manage interest rate risk exposure, effectively changing the interest rate on $400.0 million of its fixed-rate senior notes to a floating-rate based on LIBOR plus a basis point spread. The interest rate swaps, with a notional value of $400.0 million at inception, were designated as fair value hedges against changes in the value of the Company’s $450.0 million 8.25% senior notes due March 15, 2019, which were attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company repurchased $211.1 million of the 8.25% senior notes due March 15, 2019, and related interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $210.0 million were terminated, resulting in payments of $4.2 million for the fair value of the interest rate swaps.  As a result of the termination, the remaining notional amount of the interest rate swap agreements as of December 31, 2014 was $190.0 million. The interest rate swaps were designated as fair value hedges against changes in the value of the $238.9 million of the Company’s 8.25% senior notes due March 15, 2019.
	On April 9, 2010, the Company entered into interest rate swap agreements to manage interest rate risk exposure, effectively changing the interest rate on $600.0 million of its fixed-rate senior notes to a floating-rate LIBOR plus a basis point spread. The interest rate swaps, with a notional value of $600.0 million at inception, are designated as fair value hedges against changes in the value of the Company’s 4.95% senior notes due April 1, 2014, which are attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate. During March 2012, the Company repurchased $341.8 million of the 4.95% senior notes due April 1, 2014, and related interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $342.0 million were terminated, resulting in proceeds of $11.0 million for the fair value of the interest rate swaps. In conjunction with the 4.95% senior notes maturity in April 2014, the remaining interest rate swap agreements matured.
	The fair values of interest rate swaps were determined to be Level 2 under the fair value hierarchy and were developed using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash payments and the discounted expected variable cash receipts. The variable cash receipts are based on the expectation of future interest rates derived from observed market interest rate curves. In addition, credit valuation adjustments, which consider the impact of any credit enhancements to the contracts, are incorporated in the fair values to account for potential nonperformance risk. The Company evaluates the credit value adjustments of the interest rate swap agreements, which take into account the possibility of counterparty and the Company’s own default, on at least a quarterly basis.
	The Company’s foreign exchange forward contracts and interest rate swaps are subject to enforceable master netting agreements that allow the Company to settle positive and negative positions with the respective counterparties. The Company settles foreign exchange forward contracts on a net basis when possible. Foreign exchange forward contracts that can be settled on a net basis are presented net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Interest rate swaps are settled on a gross basis and presented gross in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	The Company manages credit risk for its derivative positions on a counterparty-by-counterparty basis, considering the net portfolio exposure with each counterparty, consistent with its risk management strategy for such transactions. The Company’s agreements with each of its counterparties contain a provision where the Company could be declared in default on its derivative obligations if it either defaults or, in certain cases, is capable of being declared in default of any of its indebtedness greater than specified thresholds. These agreements also contain a provision where the Company could be declared in default subsequent to a merger or restructuring type event if the creditworthiness of the resulting entity is materially weaker.
	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the total fair value of the Company’s foreign exchange forward contracts, which were the only derivatives not designated as hedges, and fair value hedges, along with the accounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in which the fair value amounts were included, were as follows:
		2014				2013
	Derivatives not designated as hedges
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	7			$	0.4
	Accrued liabilities		0.5				1.5
	Derivatives designated as fair value hedges
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	—			$	1.3
	Other noncurrent liabilities		1.2				9.1
	The pre-tax (gains) losses related to derivatives not designated as hedges recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		Classification of (Gain) Loss Recognized in the
		Consolidated Statements of Operations		2014				2013			2012
	Derivatives not designated as hedges
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	Selling, general and administrative expenses		$	(33.5	)		$	17		$	24.8
	For derivatives designated as fair value hedges, the pre-tax (gains) losses related to the hedged items, attributable to changes in the hedged benchmark interest rate and the offsetting (gain) loss on the related interest rate swaps for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		Classification of (Gain) Loss Recognized in the
		Consolidated Statements of Operations		2014				2013			2012
	Fair Value Hedges
	Interest rate swaps	Investment and other (income) expense-net		$	(2.1	)		$	22.5		$	(5.7	)
	Hedged items	Investment and other (income) expense-net			1.3				(20.8	)		4.4
	Total (gain) loss recognized as	Investment and other (income) expense-net		$	(0.8	)		$	1.7		$	(1.3	)
	ineffectiveness in the Condensed
	Consolidated Statements of Operations
	The Company also recognized a net reduction to interest expense of $3.8 million, $8.7 million and $8.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, related to the Company’s fair value hedges, which includes interest accruals on the derivatives and amortization of the basis in the hedged items.

Earnings_per_Share

Earnings per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per Share	Note 15. Earnings per Share
	Basic earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing net earnings (loss) attributable to RR Donnelley common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. In computing diluted earnings (loss) per share, basic earnings (loss) per share is adjusted for the assumed issuance of all potentially dilutive share-based awards, including stock options, restricted stock units and performance share units. Performance share units are considered anti-dilutive and excluded if the performance targets upon which the issuance of the shares is contingent have not been achieved and the respective performance period has not been completed as of the end of the current period. Additionally, stock options are considered anti-dilutive when the exercise price exceeds the average market value of the Company’s stock price during the applicable period.
	During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, no shares of common stock were purchased by the Company, however, shares were withheld for tax liabilities upon the vesting of equity awards. During the year-ended December 31, 2014, the Company issued stock in conjunction with the Consolidated Graphics and Esselte acquisitions of 16.0 million and 1.0 million shares, respectively.
	The reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share calculation and the anti-dilutive share-based awards for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		2014		2013		2012
	Net earnings (loss) per share attributable to RR Donnelley
	common shareholders:
	Basic	$	0.59	$	1.16	$	(3.61	)
	Diluted	$	0.59	$	1.15	$	(3.61	)
	Dividends declared per common share	$	1.04	$	1.04	$	1.04
	Numerator:
	Net earnings (loss) attributable to RR Donnelley	$	117.4	$	211.2	$	(651.4	)
	common shareholders
	Denominator:
	Weighted average number of common shares		198.5		181.9		180.4
	outstanding
	Dilutive options and awards		1.5		1.6		—
	Diluted weighted average number of common shares		200		183.5		180.4
	outstanding
	Weighted average number of anti-dilutive share-based
	awards:
	Restricted stock units		—		1.5		3.6
	Performance share units		0.7		0.6		0.4
	Stock options		2		3.9		4.6
	Total		2.7		6		8.6

Comprehensive_Income

Comprehensive Income	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income	Note 16. Comprehensive Income
	The components of other comprehensive (loss) income and income tax expense allocated to each component for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:
		2014									2013								2012
		Before			Income			Net of			Before			Income		Net of			Before			Income			Net of
		Tax			Tax			Tax			Tax			Tax		Tax			Tax			Tax			Tax
		Amount			Expense			Amount			Amount			Expense		Amount			Amount			Expense			Amount
	Translation adjustments	$	(45.2	)	$	—		$	(45.2	)	$	(22.8	)	$	—	$	(22.8	)	$	11.4		$	—		$	11.4
	Adjustment for net periodic		(390.9	)		(150.0	)		(240.9	)		919			355.3		563.7			(285.1	)		(107.5	)		(177.6	)
	pension and other
	postretirement benefits plan
	cost
	Change in fair value of		0.2			0.1			0.1			0.6			0.2		0.4			0.8			0.3			0.5
	derivatives
	Other comprehensive (loss) income	$	(435.9	)	$	(149.9	)	$	(286.0	)	$	896.8		$	355.5	$	541.3		$	(272.9	)	$	(107.2	)	$	(165.7	)
	The following table summarizes changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		Changes in the Fair Value of Derivatives			Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Plan Cost			Translation Adjustments			Total
	Balance at January 1, 2012	$	(1.1	)	$	(907.5	)	$	45.3		$	(863.3	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before		—			(184.0	)		11.2			(172.8	)
	reclassifications
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other		0.5			6.4			—			6.9
	comprehensive loss
	Net change in accumulated other		0.5			(177.6	)		11.2			(165.9	)
	comprehensive loss
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	(0.6	)	$	(1,085.1	)	$	56.5		$	(1,029.2	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before		—			543.9			(23.0	)		520.9
	reclassifications
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other		0.4			19.8			—			20.2
	comprehensive loss
	Net change in accumulated other comprehensive		0.4			563.7			(23.0	)		541.1
	loss
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(0.2	)	$	(521.4	)	$	33.5		$	(488.1	)
	Other comprehensive (loss) income before		—			(303.4	)		(34.7	)		(338.1	)
	reclassifications
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other		0.1			62.5			—			62.6
	comprehensive loss
	Amounts reclassified from cumulative translation		—			—			(10.0	)		(10.0	)
	adjustment
	Net change in accumulated other comprehensive		0.1			(240.9	)		(44.7	)		(285.5	)
	loss
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	(0.1	)	$	(762.3	)	$	(11.2	)	$	(773.6	)
	Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		2014			2013			2012			Classification in the
											Consolidated Statements of Operations
	Amortization of pension and other postretirement
	benefits plan cost:
	Net actuarial loss	$	31.9		$	50.5		$	32		(a)
	Net prior service credit		(25.8	)		(19.7	)		(19.1	)	(a)
	Curtailments and settlements		95.7			0.7			(2.6	)	(a)
	Reclassifications before tax		101.8			31.5			10.3
	Income tax expense		39.3			11.7			3.9
	Reclassifications, net of tax	$	62.5		$	19.8		$	6.4
	(a)	These accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income components are included in the calculation of net periodic pension and other postretirement benefits plan (income) expense recognized in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations (see Note 11).

Stock_and_Incentive_Programs_f

Stock and Incentive Programs for Employees and Directors	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Share Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock and Incentive Programs for Employees and Directors	Note 17. Stock and Incentive Programs for Employees and Directors
	The Company recognizes compensation expense based on estimated grant date fair values for all share-based awards issued to employees and directors, including stock options, restricted stock units and performance share units. The Company estimates the fair value of share-based awards based on assumptions as of the grant date. The Company recognizes these compensation costs for only those awards expected to vest, on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally the vesting term of three to four years for restricted stock awards and stock options and the performance period for performance share units. The Company estimates 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.
	Share-Based Compensation Expense
	The total compensation expense related to all share-based compensation plans was $17.7 million, $19.9 million and $25.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The income tax benefit related to share-based compensation expense was $6.9 million, $7.7 million and $9.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, $18.6 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to share-based compensation plans is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.0 years.
	Share-Based Compensation Plans
	The Company has one share-based compensation plan under which it may grant future awards, as described below, and one terminated or expired share-based compensation plan under which awards remain outstanding.
	The 2012 Performance Incentive Plan (the “2012 PIP”) was approved by shareholders to provide incentives to key employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. Awards under the 2012 PIP are generally not restricted to any specific form or structure and could include, without limitation, stock options, stock units, restricted stock awards, cash or stock bonuses and stock appreciation rights. There were 10 million shares of common stock reserved and authorized for issuance under the 2012 PIP. At December 31, 2014, there were 6.9 million shares of common stock authorized and available for grant under the 2012 PIP.
	General Terms of Awards
	Under various incentive plans, the Company has granted certain employees non-qualified stock options, restricted stock units, and performance share units. The Human Resources Committee of the Board of Directors has discretion to establish the terms and conditions for grants, including the number of shares, vesting and required service or other performance criteria. The maximum term of any award under the 2012 PIP and previous plans is ten years.
	For all of the Company’s stock options outstanding at December 31, 2014, the exercise price of the stock option equals the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the option grant date. Options generally vest over four years or less from the date of grant, upon retirement or upon a change in control of the Company. Options granted prior to November 2004 and after December 2006 expire ten years from the date of grant or five years after the date of retirement, whichever is earlier.
	The rights granted to the recipient of restricted stock unit awards generally accrue ratably over the restriction or vesting period, which is generally four years. Restricted stock unit awards are subject to forfeiture upon termination of employment prior to vesting, subject in some cases to early vesting upon specified events, including death or permanent disability of the grantee, termination of the grantee’s employment under certain circumstances or a change in control of the Company. The Company records compensation expense of restricted stock unit awards based on the fair market value of the awards at the date of grant ratably over the period during which the restrictions lapse. Dividends are not paid on restricted stock units.
	The Company also issues restricted stock units as share-based compensation for members of the Board of Directors. Director restricted stock units granted after January 2009 vest ratably over three years from the date of grant with the opportunity to defer any tranche of vesting restricted stock units until termination of service on the Board of Directors. Awards granted between January 2008 and January 2009 vested ratably over three years from the date of grant and were amended in May 2009 to provide the opportunity to defer any tranche of vesting restricted stock units until termination of service on the Board of Directors. For awards granted prior to January 2008, one-third of the restricted stock units vested on the third anniversary of the grant date, and the remaining two-thirds of the restricted stock units vested upon termination of the holder’s service on the Board of Directors; the holder could also elect to defer delivery of the initial one-third of the restricted stock units until termination of service on the Board of Directors. In the event of termination of a holder’s service on the Board of Directors prior to a vesting date, all restricted stock units of such holder will vest. All awards granted prior to December 31, 2007 are payable in shares of common stock or cash. In 2009, the option to have awards paid in cash was removed for awards granted in 2008 and future years. Awards that may be paid in cash are classified as liability awards due to their expected settlement in cash, and are included in accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Compensation expense for these awards is measured based upon the fair market value of the awards at the end of each reporting period. Awards payable only in shares are classified as equity awards due to their expected settlement in common stock. Compensation expense for these awards is measured based upon the fair market value of the awards at the date of grant. Dividend equivalents are accrued for shares awarded to the Board of Directors and paid in the form of cash.
	The Company has granted performance share unit awards to certain executive officers. Distributions under these awards are payable at the end of their respective performance periods in common stock or cash, at the Company’s discretion. The number of share units awarded can range from zero to 100%, depending on achievement of a targeted performance metric for a performance period of three years inclusive of the year in which the award was granted. These awards are subject to forfeiture upon termination by the Company under certain circumstances prior to vesting. The Company expenses the cost of the performance share unit awards based on the fair market value of the awards at the date of grant and the estimated achievement of the performance metric, ratably over the performance period of three years.
	Stock Options
	There were no options granted during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. The Company granted 1,221,000 stock options with grant date fair market values of $2.96 during the year ended December 31, 2012. The fair market value of each stock option award was estimated based on the assumptions below as of the grant date using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model.
	The assumptions used to determine the fair market value of the stock options granted during the year ended December 31, 2012 were as follows:
		2012
	Expected volatility		39.71	%
	Risk-free interest rate		1.18	%
	Expected life (years)		6.25
	Expected dividend yield		5.06	%
	Stock option awards as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and changes during the year ended December 31, 2014, were as follows:
		Shares Under Option			Weighted		Weighted		Aggregate
		(thousands)			Average		Average		Intrinsic
					Exercise		Remaining		Value
					Price		Contractual		(millions)
							Term
							(years)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		4,139		$	19.39		5.6	$	21.2
	Exercised		(149	)		10.98
	Cancelled/forfeited/expired		(143	)		27.25
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014		3,847			19.43		4.7		12.6
	Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2014		3,825			19.46		4.7		12.5
	Exercisable at December 31, 2014		1,357		$	8.93		5.1	$	10.7
	The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their in-the-money options on December 31, 2014 and 2013. This amount will change in future periods based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock and the number of options outstanding. Total intrinsic value of options exercised for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $1.1 million, $0.7 million and $1.2 million, respectively.
	Compensation expense related to stock options for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $0.9 million, $1.5 million and $3.2 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, $0.7 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.1 years.
	Cash received from the option exercises for the year ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $1.6 million, $2.2 million and $1.4 million, respectively. The actual tax benefit realized for the tax deduction from option exercises totaled $0.4 million, $0.3 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Excess tax benefits on stock option exercises, shown as financing cash inflows as a component of issuance of common stock in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, were $0.3 million, $0.2 million and $0.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Restricted Stock Units
	Nonvested restricted stock unit awards as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and changes during the year ended December 31, 2014 were as follows:
		Shares			Weighted
		(thousands)			Average Grant
					Date Fair Value
	Nonvested at December 31, 2013		2,495		$	11.97
	Granted		729			16.53
	Vested		(1,174	)		13.79
	Forfeited		(5	)		16.23
	Nonvested at December 31, 2014		2,045		$	12.54
	Compensation expense related to restricted stock units was $13.3 million, $15.9 million and $21.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, there was $12.7 million of unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to approximately 2.0 million restricted stock unit awards, with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $12.52, that are expected to vest over a weighted-average period of 2.2 years. The fair value of these awards was determined based on the Company’s stock price on the grant date reduced by the present value of expected dividends through the vesting period.
	Excess tax benefits on restricted stock units that vested, shown as financing cash inflows as a component of issuance of common stock in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, were $2.5 million, $2.1 million and $3.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Performance Share Units
	Nonvested performance share unit awards as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and changes during the year ended December 31, 2014, were as follows:
		Shares			Weighted
		(thousands)			Average Grant
					Date Fair Value
	Nonvested at December 31, 2013		953		$	10.81
	Granted		319			16.46
	Expired		(149	)		14.26
	Vested		(319	)		12.18
	Nonvested at December 31, 2014		804		$	11.87
	During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, 319,000, 485,000 and 233,000 performance share unit awards, respectively, were granted to certain executive officers, payable upon the achievement of certain established performance targets. The performance periods for the shares awarded during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2016, January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014, respectively. Distributions under these awards are payable at the end of the performance period in common stock or cash, at the Company’s discretion. The total potential payouts for awards granted during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 range from 154,500 to 319,000, 242,500 to 485,000 shares and 116,500 to 233,000 shares, respectively, should certain performance targets be achieved. The fair value of these awards was determined on the date of grant based on the Company’s stock price reduced by the present value of expected dividends through the vesting period. These awards are subject to forfeiture upon termination of employment prior to vesting, subject in some cases to early vesting upon specified events, including death, permanent disability or retirement of the grantee or a change in control of the Company.
	Compensation expense for the awards granted in 2014 and 2013 is currently being recognized based on the maximum estimated payout of 319,000 and 485,000 shares, for each respective period. Compensation expense for awards granted during 2012 was recognized based on the achieved payout of 94.7%, or 197,831 shares, which are expected to be distributed during the first quarter of 2015. Compensation expense related to performance share unit awards for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $3.5 million, $2.5 million and $1.2 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, there was $5.2 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to performance share unit awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.7 years.
	Board of Directors’ Liability Awards
	Approximately 86,372, 124,599 and 147,263 restricted stock units issued to directors were outstanding at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the compensation expense recorded for these awards was $0.2 million, $2.2 million, and income of $0.2 million, respectively. Board of Directors’ equity awards are included above in the section “Restricted Stock Units.”
Other Information
Authorized unissued shares or treasury shares may be used for issuance under the Company’s share-based compensation plans. The Company intends to use treasury shares of its common stock to meet the stock requirements of its awards in the future. On May 3, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program, which authorized the repurchase of up to $1.0 billion of the Company’s common stock through December 31, 2012 and terminated its existing authorization of October 29, 2008 for the repurchase of up to 10 million shares. No shares were repurchased for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, however, shares were withheld for tax liabilities upon the vesting of equity awards.

Preferred_Stock

Preferred Stock	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Preferred Stock	Note 18. Preferred Stock
	The Company has two million shares of $1.00 par value preferred stock authorized for issuance. The Board of Directors may divide the preferred stock into one or more series and fix the redemption, dividend, voting, conversion, sinking fund, liquidation and other rights. The Company has no present plans to issue any preferred stock.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Note 19. Segment Information
	The Company’s segments and their product and service offerings are summarized below:
	Publishing and Retail Services
	The Publishing and Retail Services segment’s primary product offerings include magazines, catalogs, retail inserts, books, directories and packaging. The Publishing and Retail Services segment accounted for 22.7% of the Company’s consolidated net sales in 2014.
	Variable Print
	The Variable Print segment includes the Company’s U.S. short-run and transactional printing operations. This segment’s primary product offerings include commercial and digital print, direct mail, office products, labels, statement printing, forms and packaging. The Variable Print segment accounted for 32.5% of the Company’s consolidated net sales in 2014.
	Strategic Services
	The Strategic Services segment includes the Company’s logistics services, financial print products and related services, print management offerings and digital and creative solutions. The Strategic Services segment accounted for 22.5% of the Company’s consolidated net sales in 2014.
	International
	The International segment includes the Company’s non-U.S. printing operations in Asia, Europe, Latin America and Canada. This segment’s primary product and service offerings include magazines, catalogs, retail inserts, books, directories, direct mail, packaging, forms, labels, manuals, statement printing, commercial and digital print, logistics services and digital and creative solutions. Additionally, this segment includes the Company’s business process outsourcing and Global Turnkey Solutions operations. Business process outsourcing provides transactional print and outsourcing services, statement printing, direct mail and print management offerings through its operations in Europe, Asia and North America. Global Turnkey Solutions provides outsourcing capabilities, including product configuration, customized kitting and order fulfillment for technology, medical device and other companies around the world through its operations in Europe, North America and Asia. The International segment accounted for 22.3% of the Company’s consolidated net sales in 2014.
	Corporate
	Corporate consists of unallocated selling, general and administrative activities and associated expenses including, in part, executive, legal, finance, communications, certain facility costs and LIFO inventory provisions. In addition, certain costs and earnings of employee benefit plans, such as pension and other postretirement benefits plan expense (income) and share-based compensation, are included in Corporate and not allocated to the operating segments. Corporate also manages the Company’s cash pooling structures, which enables participating international locations to draw on the Company’s overseas cash resources to meet local liquidity needs.
	Information by Segment
	The Company has disclosed income (loss) from operations as the primary measure of segment earnings (loss). This is the measure of profitability used by the Company’s chief operating decision-maker and is most consistent with the presentation of profitability reported within the Consolidated Financial Statements.
		Total			Intersegment			Net			Income			Assets of		Depreciation		Capital
		Sales			Sales			Sales			(Loss)			Operations		and		Expenditures
											from					Amortization
											Operations
	Year ended December 31, 2014
	Publishing and Retail Services	$	2,646.10		$	(13.8	)	$	2,632.30		$	86.1		$	1,215.70	$	145.1	$	43.5
	Variable Print		3,829.70			(61.8	)		3,767.90			240.8			2,649.50		157.2		53
	Strategic Services		2,744.80			(137.3	)		2,607.50			257.4			1,366.60		65.5		41
	International		2,691.20			(95.5	)		2,595.70			106.7			1,865.40		98.8		68.3
	Total operating segments		11,911.80			(308.4	)		11,603.40			691			7,097.20		466.6		205.8
	Corporate		—			—			—			(175.1	)		542.1		7.4		17.8
	Total operations	$	11,911.80		$	(308.4	)	$	11,603.40		$	515.9		$	7,639.30	$	474	$	223.6
	Year ended December 31, 2013
	Publishing and Retail Services	$	2,777.70		$	(2.9	)	$	2,774.80		$	109.6		$	1,369.60	$	166	$	57.7
	Variable Print		2,650.70			(57.9	)		2,592.80			197.9			1,567.10		103.4		63.4
	Strategic Services		2,587.70			(134.7	)		2,453.00			232.8			1,355.60		58.4		34.9
	International		2,746.90			(87.2	)		2,659.70			147.3			2,060.00		102.5		50.8
	Total operating segments		10,763.00			(282.7	)		10,480.30			687.6			6,352.30		430.3		206.8
	Corporate		—			—			—			(107.9	)		885.9		5.5		9.8
	Total operations	$	10,763.00		$	(282.7	)	$	10,480.30		$	579.7		$	7,238.20	$	435.8	$	216.6
	Year ended December 31, 2012
	Publishing and Retail Services	$	2,938.30		$	(18.8	)	$	2,919.50		$	(659.4	)	$	1,517.80	$	213.5	$	57.8
	Variable Print		2,697.50			(60.3	)		2,637.20			202.1			1,616.00		103.8		42.7
	Strategic Services		2,210.20			(144.8	)		2,065.40			59			1,404.30		52.3		39.9
	International		2,678.60			(78.8	)		2,599.80			91.6			2,192.10		105.8		43.9
	Total operating segments		10,524.60			(302.7	)		10,221.90			(306.7	)		6,730.20		475.4		184.3
	Corporate		—			—			—			(63.1	)		532.5		6.2		21.6
	Total operations	$	10,524.60		$	(302.7	)	$	10,221.90		$	(369.8	)	$	7,262.70	$	481.6	$	205.9
	Corporate assets primarily consisted of the following items at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		2014			2013			2012
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	94.6		$	494.9		$	(137.2	)
	Current and deferred income tax assets, net of valuation		152			39.2			324.5
	allowances
	Deferred compensation plan assets and Company owned		86			79.5			70.1
	life insurance assets
	Software, net		82.1			71.1			71.8
	Property, plant and equipment, net		61.2			61.7			60.7
	Debt issuance costs		46.9			46			37.8
	LIFO reserves		(93.6	)		(92.0	)		(92.1	)
	Restructuring, impairment and other charges by segment for 2014, 2013 and 2012 are described in Note 3.

Geographic_Area_and_Products_a

Geographic Area and Products and Services Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Geographic Area and Products and Services Information	Note 20. Geographic Area and Products and Services Information
	The table below presents net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region. The amounts in this table differ from the segment data presented in Note 19 because each operating segment includes operations in multiple geographic regions based on the Company’s management reporting structure.
		U.S.		Europe		Asia		Other		Combined
	2014
	Net sales	$	8,974.20	$	983.1	$	860.1	$	786	$	11,603.40
	Long-lived assets (a)		1,671.10		154		129		181.6		2,135.70
	2013
	Net sales	$	7,866.20	$	975.2	$	841.5	$	797.4	$	10,480.30
	Long-lived assets (a)		1,435.70		160.7		152.2		175.8		1,924.40
	2012
	Net sales	$	7,719.90	$	1,025.80	$	733	$	743.2	$	10,221.90
	Long-lived assets (a)		1,915.40		181.4		167.7		201.5		2,466.00
	(a)	Includes net property, plant and equipment, noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent assets.
	_____________________
	The following table summarizes net sales by the Company’s products and services categories for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
	Products and services	2014		2013		2012
		Net Sales		Net Sales		Net Sales
	Magazines, catalogs and retail inserts	$	2,223.50	$	2,370.00	$	2,445.10
	Commercial and digital print		1,851.70		966.4		1,021.00
	Books		1,149.40		1,202.20		1,117.00
	Financial print		722.2		775.1		747.4
	Statements		641.3		666		747.4
	Direct Mail		613.2		571.7		559.9
	Labels		523.3		488.1		463.4
	Office products		496.3		238.9		262.5
	Packaging and related products		484		464.3		407
	Forms		462.1		491.9		480.5
	Global Turnkey Solutions		341.7		305.4		289.8
	Directories		206.5		225.8		294.1
	Total products		9,715.20		8,765.80		8,835.10
	Logistics services		1,211.30		1,105.90		786.7
	Financial print related services		292.3		230.2		212.9
	Business process outsourcing		195.8		188.8		211
	Digital and creative solutions		188.8		189.6		176.2
	Total services		1,888.20		1,714.50		1,386.80
	Total net sales	$	11,603.40	$	10,480.30	$	10,221.90

Venezuela_Currency_Remeasureme

Venezuela Currency Remeasurement	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Foreign Currency [Abstract]
Venezuela Currency Remeasurement	Note 21. Venezuela Currency Remeasurement
	Since January 1, 2010, the three-year cumulative inflation for Venezuela using the blended Consumer Price Index and National Consumer Price Index has exceeded 100%. As a result, Venezuela’s economy is considered highly inflationary and the financial statements of the Company’s Venezuelan subsidiaries are remeasured as if the functional currency were the U.S. Dollar. Prior to March 31, 2014, the financial statements were remeasured based on the official rate determined by the government of Venezuela. On February 8, 2013, the government of Venezuela changed its primary fixed exchange rate from 4.3 Bolivars per U.S. Dollar to 6.3 Bolivars per U.S. Dollar, devaluing the Bolivar by 32%. This devaluation resulted in a pre-tax loss of $3.2 million ($2.0 million after-tax), of which $1.0 million was recognized as a loss attributable to noncontrolling interests during the year ended December 31, 2013.
	During the first quarter of 2014, the Venezuelan government expanded the operation of the Supplementary System for the Administration of Foreign Currency (“SICAD 1”) currency exchange mechanism for use with certain transactions. In addition, the Venezuelan government also began operating the SICAD 2 exchange which the government indicated is available to all entities for all transactions. The Venezuelan government has indicated that the official rate of 6.3 Bolivars per U.S. Dollar will be reserved only for settlement of U.S. Dollar denominated purchases of “essential goods and services.” As of December 31, 2014, the SICAD 1 and SICAD 2 exchange rates were 12.0 and 50.0 Bolivars per U.S. Dollar, respectively. While there is considerable uncertainty as to the nature, amount and timing of transactions that will be settled through SICAD 1 and SICAD 2, beginning March 31, 2014, certain assets of the Company’s Venezuelan subsidiaries were remeasured at the SICAD 2 rate as the Company believes those assets will ultimately be utilized to settle U.S. Dollar denominated liabilities using SICAD 2. Remaining net monetary assets were remeasured at the SICAD 1 rate, as the Company believes SICAD 1 will be applicable for future transactions, and dividend remittances, if any, from the Company’s Venezuelan subsidiaries.
	During the year ended December 31, 2014, certain transactions pending approval at the official rate of 6.3 Bolivars per U.S. Dollar were approved, resulting in foreign exchange gains. As a result of the remeasurement at the SICAD 1 and SICAD 2 rates during the year ended December 31, 2014, a pre-tax loss, net of foreign exchange gains, of $18.4 million ($13.8 million after-tax) was recognized in net investment and other expense, of which $5.6 million was included in loss attributable to noncontrolling interests as a result of the remeasurement at the SICAD 1 and SICAD 2 rates.
	Because the SICAD exchanges are auction-based and auctions are held periodically during each quarter, the exchange rates available through SICAD will fluctuate over time, which will cause additional remeasurements of the Company’s Venezuelan subsidiaries’ local currency-denominated net monetary assets and further impact ongoing results. The operating results of the Venezuelan subsidiaries, one of which is the operating entity and is a 50.1% owned joint venture, are not significant to the Company’s consolidated results of operations.
	In February 2015, the Venezuelan government discontinued the SICAD 2 currency exchange and introduced a new currency exchange rate mechanism.  The Company is monitoring ongoing developments to determine which currency exchange mechanism will most likely be used to settle U.S. Dollar denominated liabilities, and, as a result, will be used to remeasure the Company’s Venezuelan subsidiaries’ local-currency denominated net monetary assets.

New_Accounting_Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements	Note 22. New Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” (“ASU 2014-09”), which outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue using a five-step process that supersedes virtually all existing revenue guidance. ASU 2014-09 also requires additional quantitative and qualitative disclosures. ASU 2014-09 will be effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2017. The standard allows the option of either a full retrospective adoption, meaning the standard is applied to all periods presented, or a modified retrospective adoption, meaning the standard is applied only to the most current period. The Company is evaluating the impact of the provisions of ASU 2014-09 and currently anticipates applying the modified retrospective approach when adopting the standard.
	The following recently issued standards are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements:
	·	Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-01 “Income Statement—Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20): Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items”
	·	Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-17 “Business Combinations (Topic 805): Pushdown Accounting”
	·	Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-16 “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Determining Whether the Host Contract in a Hybrid Financial Instrument Issued in the Form of a Share Is More Akin to Debt or to Equity”
	·	Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-15 “Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern”
	·	Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-12 “Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period”
	·	Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08 “Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity”
	·	Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-01 “Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects”

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ1

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Nature of Operations	Nature of Operations —The Company helps organizations communicate more effectively by working to create, manage, produce, distribute and process content on behalf of our customers. The Company assists customers in developing and executing multichannel communication strategies that engage audiences, reduce costs, drive revenues and increase compliance. R.R. Donnelley’s innovative technologies enhance digital and print communications to deliver integrated messages across multiple media to highly targeted audiences at optimal times for clients in virtually every private and public sector. Strategically located operations provide local service and responsiveness while leveraging the economic, geographic and technological advantages of a global organization.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates —The preparation of consolidated financial statements, in conformity with GAAP, requires the extensive use of management’s estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the 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, allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable, inventory obsolescence, asset valuations and useful lives, employee benefits, self-insurance reserves, taxes, restructuring and other provisions and contingencies.
Foreign Operations	Foreign Operations —Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates 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 other comprehensive income (loss) while transaction gains and losses are recorded in net earnings (loss). Deferred taxes are not provided on cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments when the Company expects foreign earnings to be permanently reinvested. Since January 1, 2010, the three-year cumulative inflation for Venezuela using the blended Consumer Price Index and National Consumer Price Index has exceeded 100%. As a result, Venezuela’s economy is considered highly inflationary and the financial statements of the Company’s Venezuelan entities are remeasured as if the functional currency were the U.S. Dollar. See Note 21 for further discussion.
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements— Certain assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. 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. The Company records the fair value of its foreign exchange forward contracts, interest rate swaps, pension plan assets and other postretirement plan assets on a recurring basis. Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include long-lived assets held and used, long-lived assets held for sale, goodwill and other intangible assets. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, short-term debt and accounts payable approximate their carrying values. The three-tier value hierarchy, which prioritizes valuation methodologies based on the reliability of the inputs, is:
	Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets.
	Level 2 — Valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
	Level 3 — Valuations based on unobservable inputs reflecting the Company’s own assumptions, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants.
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By-Product Recoveries	By-product recoveries —The Company records the sale of by-products as a reduction of cost of sales.
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. Short-term securities consist of investment grade instruments of governments, financial institutions and corporations.
Receivables	Receivables— Receivables are stated net of allowances for doubtful accounts and primarily include trade receivables, notes receivable and miscellaneous receivables from suppliers. No single customer comprised more than 10% of the Company’s consolidated net sales in 2014, 2013 or 2012. Specific customer provisions are made when a review of significant outstanding amounts, utilizing information about customer creditworthiness and current economic trends, indicates that collection is doubtful. In addition, provisions are made at differing rates, based upon the age of the receivable and the Company’s historical collection experience. See Note 5 for details of activity affecting the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable.
Inventories	Inventories —Inventories include material, labor and factory overhead and are stated at the lower of cost or market and net of excess and obsolescence reserves for raw materials and finished goods. Provisions for excess and obsolete inventories are made at differing rates, utilizing historical data and current economic trends, based upon the age and type of the inventory. Specific excess and obsolescence provisions are also made when a review of specific balances indicates that the inventories will not be utilized in production or sold. The cost of 59.8% and 65.2% of the inventories at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, has been determined using the Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) method. This method reflects the effect of inventory replacement costs within results of operations; accordingly, charges to cost of sales reflect recent costs of material, labor and factory overhead. The Company uses an external-index method of valuing LIFO inventories. The remaining inventories, primarily related to certain acquired and international operations, are valued using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) or specific identification methods.
Long-Lived Assets	Long-Lived Assets —The Company assesses potential impairments to its long-lived assets if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are reviewed annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. An impaired asset is written down to its estimated fair value based upon the most recent information available. Estimated fair market value is generally measured by discounting estimated future cash flows. Long-lived assets, other than goodwill and other intangible assets, that are held for sale are recorded at the lower of the carrying value or the fair market value less the estimated cost to sell.
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, plant and equipment —Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Useful lives range from 15 to 40 years for buildings, the lesser of 7 years or the lease term for leasehold improvements and from 3 to 15 years for machinery and equipment. Maintenance and repair costs are charged to expense as incurred. Major overhauls that extend the useful lives of existing assets are capitalized. When properties are retired or disposed, the costs and accumulated depreciation are eliminated and the resulting profit or loss is recognized in the results of operations.
Goodwill	Goodwill —Goodwill is reviewed for impairment annually 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. The annual goodwill impairment tests for 2013 and 2012 were performed based on the Company’s previous organization structure prior to the reorganization of the Company’s reportable segment in the fourth quarter of 2013 (the “Previous Organization Structure”).
	For certain reporting units, the Company may perform a qualitative, rather than quantitative, assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. In performing this qualitative analysis, the Company considers various factors, including the excess of prior year estimates of fair value compared to carrying value, the effect of market or industry changes and the reporting units’ actual results compared to projected results. Based on this qualitative analysis, if management determines that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its carrying value, no further impairment testing is performed.
	For the remaining reporting units, the Company compares each reporting unit’s fair value, estimated based on comparable company market valuations and 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 an additional fair value measurement calculation to determine the impairment loss, which is charged to operations in the period identified. See Note 3 for further discussion.
	The Company also performs an interim review for indicators of impairment at each quarter-end to assess whether an interim impairment review is required for any reporting unit. In the Company’s interim review for indicators of impairment as of December 31, 2014, management concluded that there were no indicators that the fair value of any of the reporting units with goodwill was more likely than not below its carrying value.
Amortization	Amortization —Certain costs to acquire and develop internal-use computer software are capitalized and amortized over their estimated useful life using the straight-line method, up to a maximum of five years. Amortization expense, primarily related to internally-developed software and excluding amortization expense related to other intangible assets, was $41.2 million, $34.1 million and $26.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Deferred debt issuance costs are amortized over the term of the related debt. Other intangible assets, except for those intangible assets with indefinite lives, are recognized separately from goodwill and are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Other intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized. See Note 4 for further discussion of other intangible assets and the related amortization expense.
Financial Instruments	Financial Instruments —The Company uses derivative financial instruments to hedge exposures to interest rate and foreign exchange fluctuations in the ordinary course of business.
	All derivatives are recorded as other current or noncurrent assets or other current or noncurrent liabilities on the balance sheet at their respective fair values with unrealized gains and losses recorded in comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable income taxes, or in the results of operations, depending on the purpose for which the derivative is held. For derivatives designated and that qualify as fair value hedges, the gain or loss on the derivative, as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk, are recognized in the results of operations. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not meet the criteria for designation as a hedge at inception, or fail to meet the criteria thereafter, are recognized currently in the results of operations. At inception of a hedge transaction, the Company formally documents the hedge relationship and the risk management objective for undertaking the hedge. In addition, the Company assesses, both at inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivative in the hedging transaction has been highly effective in offsetting changes in fair value of the hedged item and whether the derivative is expected to continue to be highly effective. The impact of any ineffectiveness is recognized currently in the results of operations.
	The Company’s foreign exchange forward contracts and interest rate swaps are subject to enforceable master netting agreements that allow the Company to settle positive and negative positions with the respective counterparties. The Company settles foreign exchange forward contracts on a net basis when possible. Foreign exchange forward contracts that can be settled on a net basis are presented net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Interest rate swaps are settled on a gross basis and presented gross in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	See Note 14 for further discussion.
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation —The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense based on estimated fair values for all share-based awards made to employees and directors, including stock options, restricted stock units and performance share units. The Company recognizes compensation expense for share-based awards expected to vest on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award based on their grant date fair value. See Note 17 for further discussion.
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Plans	Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Plans —The Company records annual income and expense amounts relating to its pension and other postretirement benefit plans based on calculations which include various actuarial assumptions, including discount rates, mortality, assumed rates of return, compensation increases, turnover rates and healthcare cost trend rates. The Company reviews its actuarial assumptions on an annual basis and makes modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends when it is deemed appropriate to do so. The effect of modifications on the value of plan obligations and assets is recognized immediately within other comprehensive income (loss) and amortized into operating earnings over future periods. 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. See Note 11 for further discussion.
Taxes on Income	Taxes on Income —Deferred taxes are provided using an asset and liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and operating loss carryforwards and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax basis. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.
	The Company recognizes deferred tax liabilities related to taxes on certain foreign earnings that are not considered to be permanently reinvested. No deferred tax liabilities are recognized for foreign earnings that are considered to be permanently reinvested. Management regularly evaluates whether foreign earnings are expected to be permanently reinvested. This evaluation requires judgment about the future operating and liquidity needs of the Company and its foreign subsidiaries. Changes in economic and business conditions, foreign or U.S. tax laws, or the Company’s financial situation could result in changes to these judgments and the need to record additional tax liabilities.
	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 financial statements when it is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than fifty percent) that the position would be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. This recognized tax position is then measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Although management believes that its estimates are reasonable, the final outcome of uncertain tax positions may be materially different from that which is reflected in the Company’s financial statements. The Company adjusts such reserves upon changes in circumstances that would cause a change to the estimate of the ultimate liability, upon effective settlement or upon the expiration of the statute of limitations, in the period in which such event occurs. See Note 12 for further discussion.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Comprehensive Income (Loss) —Comprehensive income (loss) for the Company consists of net earnings (loss), unrecognized actuarial gains and losses, prior service cost for pension and other postretirement benefit plans, foreign currency translation adjustments and changes in the fair value of certain derivative financial instruments. See Note 16 for further discussion.

Acquisitions_and_Dispositions_

Acquisitions and Dispositions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Valuation Techniques and Related Unobservable Inputs of Level Three	The following table presents the fair value, valuation techniques and related unobservable inputs for these Level 3 measurements for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		Fair Value			Valuation Technique		Unobservable Input	Range
	2014
	Customer relationships	$	—		Excess earnings		Discount rate	12.0%-18.0%
							Attrition rate	6.6% - 12.0%
	2013
	Customer relationships	$	—		With and without method		Discount rate		16.00%
	2012
	Customer relationships	$	3.1		Excess earnings		Discount rate	12.5% -15.0%
							Attrition rate	2.0% - 15.9%
Pro Forma Financial Information	Pro forma adjustments are tax-effected at the applicable statutory tax rates.
		Year ended
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Net sales	$	11,756.20		$	11,814.20
	Net earnings attributable to RR Donnelley common shareholders		151.1			202.4
	Net earnings per share attributable to RR Donnelley common
	shareholders:
	Basic	$	0.76		$	1.02
	Diluted	$	0.75		$	1.01
Pro Forma Adjustments Affecting Net Earnings (Loss)	The following table outlines unaudited pro forma financial information for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
		Year ended
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Amortization of purchased intangibles	$	80.2		$	84.8
	Restructuring, impairment and other charges		103			170.2
	Additionally, the pro forma adjustments affecting net earnings attributable to RR Donnelley common shareholders for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		Year ended
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Depreciation and amortization of purchased assets, pre-tax	$	5.5		$	(10.2	)
	Acquisition-related expenses, pre-tax		18.9			(8.9	)
	Restructuring, impairment and other charges, pre-tax		32.8			(31.8	)
	Inventory fair value adjustments, pre-tax		14.3			(14.3	)
	Interest expense-net, pre-tax		2.6			(19.1	)
	Other pro forma adjustments, pre-tax		(4.9	)		9.5
	Income taxes		(19.8	)		18.8
Consolidated Graphics, Esselte and MultiCorpora
Schedule of Final Purchase Price Allocations for Acquisitions	Based on the valuations, the final purchase price allocations for these acquisitions as well as the purchase price allocation for an insignificant acquisition were as follows:
	Accounts receivable	$	241.9
	Inventories		89.6
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		17.5
	Property, plant and equipment		336.8
	Other intangible assets		205
	Other noncurrent assets		11.9
	Goodwill		300.1
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(221.0	)
	Other noncurrent liabilities		(57.5	)
	Deferred taxes-net		(96.6	)
	Total purchase price-net of cash acquired		827.7
	Less: debt assumed		118.4
	Less: value of common stock issued		319
	Less: gain on bargain purchase		9.5
	Net cash paid	$	380.8
Fair Value, Valuation Techniques and Related Unobservable Inputs of Level Three	The following table presents the fair values, valuation techniques and related unobservable inputs for these Level 3 measurements:
		Fair Value			Valuation Technique		Unobservable Input	Range
	Customer relationships	$	178.2		Excess earnings		Discount rate	17.0% - 21.0%
							Attrition rate	5.0% - 9.5%
	Trade names		26.5		Relief-from-royalty method		Discount rate	19.00%
							Royalty rate (after-tax)	0.5% - 1.5%
	Technology		1.1		Excess earnings		Discount rate		17.00%
Presort, Meisel, XPO and EDGAR Online Acquisitions
Schedule of Final Purchase Price Allocations for Acquisitions	Based on the valuations, the final purchase price allocations for these acquisitions were as follows:
	Accounts receivable	$	18.3
	Inventories		2
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		4.3
	Property, plant and equipment		10.4
	Amortizable other intangible assets		37.5
	Other noncurrent assets		15.1
	Goodwill		55.6
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(21.5	)
	Other noncurrent liabilities		(0.1	)
	Deferred taxes-net		10.4
	Total purchase price-net of cash acquired		132
	Less: debt assumed		1.4
	Less: fair value of contingent consideration		3.5
	Net cash paid	$	127.1
Fair Value, Valuation Techniques and Related Unobservable Inputs of Level Three	The following table presents the fair value, valuation techniques and related unobservable inputs for these Level 3 measurements:
		Fair Value				Valuation Technique			Unobservable Input		Range
	Customer relationships	$	31.4		Excess earnings, with and without method			Discount rate		16.0% - 17.0%
								Attrition rate		7.0% - 20.0%
	Technology		14.5		Excess earnings, relief-from-royalty method, cost approach			Discount rate		16.0% - 17.0%
								Obsolescence factor		10.0% - 20.0%
								Royalty rate (after-tax)		4.50%
	Trade names		3.5		Relief-from-royalty method			Discount rate		15.5% - 17.0%
								Royalty rate (after-tax)		0.3% - 1.2%
	Non-compete agreements		2.6		Excess earnings, with and without method			Discount rate		16.0% - 17.0%
	Contingent consideration		3.5		Probability weighted discounted future cash flows			Discount rate				4.50%

Restructuring_Impairment_and_O1

Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges	Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges Recognized in Results of Operations
	2014	Employee			Other		Total			Impairment			Other		Total
		Terminations			Restructuring		Restructuring						Charges
					Charges		Charges
	Publishing and Retail Services	$	(0.2	)	$	6.4	$	6.2		$	20.8		$	23.7	$	50.7
	Variable Print		17.2			9.2		26.4			10.8			7.6		44.8
	Strategic Services		3.5			2.1		5.6			1.8			4.2		11.6
	International		7.3			1.3		8.6			13.7			—		22.3
	Corporate		2.5			1.8		4.3			—			—		4.3
	Total	$	30.3		$	20.8	$	51.1		$	47.1		$	35.5	$	133.7
	2013	Employee			Other		Total			Impairment			Other		Total
		Terminations			Restructuring		Restructuring						Charges
					Charges		Charges
	Publishing and Retail Services	$	17		$	14.1	$	31.1		$	12.3		$	30.3	$	73.7
	Variable Print		2.2			12.5		14.7			0.9			—		15.6
	Strategic Services		2.8			2		4.8			6.3			8.1		19.2
	International		14.3			3.6		17.9			1			—		18.9
	Corporate		4.1			1.6		5.7			0.4			—		6.1
	Total	$	40.4		$	33.8	$	74.2		$	20.9		$	38.4	$	133.5
	2012	Employee			Other		Total			Impairment			Other		Total
		Terminations			Restructuring		Restructuring						Charges
					Charges		Charges
	Publishing and Retail Services	$	13.3		$	5.2	$	18.5		$	827.7		$	—	$	846.2
	Variable Print		14.2			5.6		19.8			9.8			—		29.6
	Strategic Services		7.7			6		13.7			132.9			—		146.6
	International		11			4		15			50.7			—		65.7
	Corporate		20.4			4.5		24.9			5.5			—		30.4
	Total	$	66.6		$	25.3	$	91.9		$	1,026.60		$	—	$	1,118.50
Schedule of Changes in the Restructuring Reserve	The restructuring reserve as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and changes during the year ended December 31, 2014, were as follows:
		December 31,			Restructuring		Foreign			Cash			December 31,
		2013			Charges		Exchange and			Paid			2014
							Other
	Employee terminations	$	19.7		$	30.3	$	0.4		$	(37.4	)	$	13
	Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal obligations		36.8			3		(0.6	)		(4.6	)		34.6
	Lease terminations and other		21.1			17.8		1.3			(25.1	)		15.1
	Total	$	77.6		$	51.1	$	1.1		$	(67.1	)	$	62.7
	The restructuring reserve as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and changes during the year ended December 31, 2013, were as follows:
		December 31,			Restructuring		Foreign			Cash			December 31,
		2012			Charges		Exchange and			Paid			2013
							Other
	Employee terminations	$	23.4		$	40.4	$	(2.1	)	$	(42.0	)	$	19.7
	Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal obligations		25.1			14.7		—			(3.0	)		36.8
	Lease terminations and other		30			19.1		1.1			(29.1	)		21.1
	Total	$	78.5		$	74.2	$	(1.0	)	$	(74.1	)	$	77.6

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in the Carrying Value of Goodwill by Segment	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		Publishing			Variable			Strategic			International			Total
		and Retail			Print			Services
		Services
	Net book value as of January 1, 2013
	Goodwill	$	688		$	1,638.80		$	1,007.50		$	1,286.40		$	4,620.70
	Accumulated impairment losses		(669.9	)		(1,105.2	)		(243.4	)		(1,165.8	)		(3,184.3	)
	Total		18.1			533.6			764.1			120.6			1,436.40
	Foreign exchange and other adjustments		—			(0.2	)		(2.2	)		2.3			(0.1	)
	Net book value as of December 31, 2013
	Goodwill		688			1,638.60			1,005.40			1,275.90			4,607.90
	Accumulated impairment losses		(669.9	)		(1,105.2	)		(243.5	)		(1,153.0	)		(3,171.6	)
	Total		18.1			533.4			761.9			122.9			1,436.30
	Acquisitions		—			276.2			3.4			20.5			300.1
	Foreign exchange and other adjustments		—			(0.7	)		(0.2	)		(10.8	)		(11.7	)
	Impairment charges		(18.1	)		—			—			—			(18.1	)
	Net book value as of December 31, 2014
	Goodwill		688			1,914.10			987.5			1,213.90			4,803.50
	Accumulated impairment losses		(688.0	)		(1,105.2	)		(222.4	)		(1,081.3	)		(3,096.9	)
	Total	$	—		$	808.9		$	765.1		$	132.6		$	1,706.60
Components of Other Intangible Assets	The components of other intangible assets at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		31-Dec-14									31-Dec-13
		Gross									Gross
		Carrying			Accumulated			Net Book			Carrying			Accumulated			Net Book
		Amount			Amortization			Value			Amount			Amortization			Value
	Customer relationships	$	865.6		$	(498.0	)	$	367.6		$	728.8		$	(448.5	)	$	280.3
	Patents		98.3			(98.3	)		—			98.3			(98.3	)		—
	Trademarks, licenses and agreements		31.5			(29.7	)		1.8			31.4			(28.2	)		3.2
	Trade names		43.1			(15.6	)		27.5			27.1			(12.8	)		14.3
	Total amortizable other intangible assets		1,038.50			(641.6	)		396.9			885.6			(587.8	)		297.8
	Indefinite-lived trade names		26.8			—			26.8			18.1			—			18.1
	Total other intangible assets	$	1,065.30		$	(641.6	)	$	423.7		$	903.7		$	(587.8	)	$	315.9
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets Additions by Component
		31-Dec-14
		Amount			Weighted
					Average
					Amortization Period
	Customer relationships	$	178.2			9.7
	Trade names (amortizable)		17.8			10
	Trade names (indefinite-lived)		8.7		n/a
	Non-compete agreements		0.3			3
	Total additions	$	205
Schedule of Estimated Annual Amortization Expense Related to Other Intangible Assets	The following table outlines the estimated annual amortization expense related to other intangible assets as of December 31, 2014:
		Amount
	2015	$	74.4
	2016		56.6
	2017		50.4
	2018		45.2
	2019		41.7
	2020 and thereafter		128.6
	Total	$	396.9

Accounts_Receivable_Tables

Accounts Receivable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]
Transactions Affecting Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Transactions affecting the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		2014			2013			2012
	Balance, beginning of year	$	44.8		$	49.6		$	62.6
	Provisions charged to expense		16.9			18.2			8.7
	Write-offs and other		(17.4	)		(23.0	)		(21.7	)
	Balance, end of year	$	44.3		$	44.8		$	49.6

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of the Company's Inventories	The components of the Company’s inventories, net of excess and obsolescence reserves for raw materials and finished goods, at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		2014			2013
	Raw materials and manufacturing supplies	$	261.7		$	212.6
	Work in process		157.5			145.2
	Finished goods		260.6			235.4
	LIFO reserve		(93.6	)		(92.0	)
	Total	$	586.2		$	501.2

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_T

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Components of Company's Property, Plant and Equipment	The components of the Company’s property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		2014			2013
	Land	$	112.1		$	94.3
	Buildings		1,214.80			1,160.60
	Machinery and equipment		6,142.80			6,024.00
			7,469.70			7,278.90
	Accumulated depreciation		(5,954.2	)		(5,848.8	)
	Total	$	1,515.50		$	1,430.10

Fair_Value_Measurement_Tables

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis	The fair value as of the measurement date, net book value as of the end of the year and related impairment charge for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis subsequent to initial recognition during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		Year Ended					As of
		31-Dec-14					31-Dec-14
		Impairment		Fair Value			Net Book
		Charge		Measurement			Value
				(Level 3)
	Long-lived assets held and used	$	5.4	$	1.3		$	1.3
	Long-lived assets held for sale or disposal		12.5		20.8			3.2
	Goodwill		18.1		—			—
	Other intangible assets		15		—			—
	Total	$	51	$	22.1		$	4.5
		Year Ended					As of
		31-Dec-13					31-Dec-13
		Impairment		Fair Value			Net Book
		Charge		Measurement			Value
				(Level 3)
	Long-lived assets held and used	$	4.2	$	4.2		$	4
	Long-lived assets held for sale or disposal		14.8		20.2			18.5
	Other intangible assets		3.3		—			—
	Total	$	22.3	$	24.4		$	22.5
		Year Ended					As of
		31-Dec-12					31-Dec-12
		Impairment		Fair Value			Net Book
		Charge		Measurement			Value
				(Level 3)
	Long-lived assets held and used	$	8	$	9.8		$	8.5
	Long-lived assets held for sale or disposal		15.6		16.4			6.3
	Goodwill		848.4		18.1			18.1
	Other intangible assets		158		3.1			3.1
	Total	$	1,030.00	$	47.4		$	36
Fair Value, Valuation Techniques and Related Unobservable Inputs of Level Three	The following table presents the fair value, valuation techniques and related unobservable inputs for these Level 3 measurements for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		Fair Value		Valuation Technique		Unobservable Input	Range
	2014
	Customer relationships	$	—	Excess earnings		Discount rate	12.0%-18.0%
						Attrition rate	6.6% - 12.0%
	2013
	Customer relationships	$	—	With and without method		Discount rate		16.00%
	2012
	Customer relationships	$	3.1	Excess earnings		Discount rate	12.5% -15.0%
						Attrition rate	2.0% - 15.9%

Accrued_Liabilities_Tables

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accrued Liabilities Current [Abstract]
Components of Accrued Liabilities	The components of the Company’s accrued liabilities at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		2014		2013
	Employee-related liabilities	$	337.3	$	284.6
	Deferred revenue		145.4		153.6
	Restructuring liabilities		22.3		32.3
	Other		362.3		344.3
	Total accrued liabilities	$	867.3	$	814.8

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Future Minimum Rental Commitments Under Operating Lease	Future minimum rental commitments under operating leases are as follows:
	Year Ended December 31	Amount
	2015	$	132
	2016		91.8
	2017		65
	2018		37.1
	2019		27.2
	2020 and thereafter		95.8
		$	448.9

Retirement_Plans_Tables

Retirement Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Components of Net Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Income) Expense and Total (Income) Expense	The components of the net periodic benefit (income) expense and total (income) expense were as follows:
		Pension Benefits									Other Postretirement Benefits
		2014			2013			2012			2014			2013			2012
	Service cost	$	2.2		$	2.2		$	5.9		$	4.6		$	7.3		$	6.6
	Interest cost		194.5			178.2			189.2			16.8			16.2			18.4
	Expected return on plan assets		(259.0	)		(241.9	)		(262.6	)		(13.9	)		(11.8	)		(13.9	)
	Amortization of prior service credit		—			—			0.6			(25.8	)		(19.7	)		(19.7	)
	Amortization of actuarial loss (gain)		31.9			50.5			32.1			—			—			(0.1	)
	Curtailments		—			—			(3.7	)		—			—			—
	Settlements		95.7			0.7			1.1			—			—			—
	Net periodic benefit (income) expense	$	65.3		$	(10.3	)	$	(37.4	)	$	(18.3	)	$	(8.0	)	$	(8.7	)
	Weighted average assumption used to calculate net
	periodic benefit expense:
	Discount rate		5	%		4.2	%		4.9	%		4.5	%		3.9	%		4.8	%
	Rate of compensation increase		0.2	%		0.3	%		0.9	%	n/a			n/a				3.6	%
	Expected return on plan assets		7.6	%		7.9	%		8.4	%		7.3	%		7.3	%		7.6	%
Reconciliation of Benefit Obligation, Plan Assets and Funded Status of Plans
		Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	3,952.70		$	4,368.80		$	382.3		$	430.2
	Service cost		2.2			2.2			4.6			7.3
	Interest cost		194.5			178.2			16.8			16.2
	Plan participants' contributions		0.5			0.5			13.8			14.5
	Medicare reimbursements		—			—			4.2			2.7
	Actuarial loss (gain)		652.3			(404.2	)		43.1			(13.6	)
	Plan amendments and other		—			(0.1	)		(7.4	)		(30.6	)
	Curtailments and settlements		(317.7	)		(9.0	)		—			—
	Foreign currency translation		(35.3	)		(8.5	)		(4.2	)		(2.9	)
	Benefits paid		(173.4	)		(175.2	)		(34.6	)		(41.5	)
	Acquisitions		176.4			—			6			—
	Benefit obligation at end of year	$	4,452.20		$	3,952.70		$	424.6		$	382.3
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	3,707.30		$	3,215.30		$	206.8		$	187.1
	Actual return on assets		455.4			658			11.5			35.6
	Settlements		(317.7	)		(8.7	)		—			—
	Employer contributions		30.9			21.6			11			8
	Medicare reimbursements		—			—			4.2			2.7
	Plan participants' contributions		0.5			0.5			13.8			14.5
	Acquisitions		170.2			—			—			—
	Foreign currency translation		(31.4	)		(4.2	)		(0.1	)		0.4
	Benefits paid		(173.4	)		(175.2	)		(34.6	)		(41.5	)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	3,841.80		$	3,707.30		$	212.6		$	206.8
	Funded status at end of year	$	(610.4	)	$	(245.4	)	$	(212.0	)	$	(175.5	)
Amounts Recognized on Consolidated Balance Sheets	Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Prepaid pension cost (included in other noncurrent	$	14.4		$	8		$	—		$	—
	assets)
	Accrued benefit cost (included in accrued liabilities)		(8.7	)		(8.2	)		(1.2	)		(1.4	)
	Pension liabilities		(616.1	)		(245.2	)		—			—
	Other postretirement benefits plan liabilities		—			—			(210.8	)		(174.1	)
	Net liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance	$	(610.4	)	$	(245.4	)	$	(212.0	)	$	(175.5	)
	Sheets
Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, excluding tax effects, that have not yet been recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
	Net actuarial (loss) gain	$	(1,284.8	)	$	(957.5	)	$	(8.0	)	$	35.6
	Net transition obligation		(0.1	)		(0.2	)		—			—
	Net prior service credit		—			—			58.3			78.4
	Total	$	(1,284.9	)	$	(957.7	)	$	50.3		$	114
Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The pre-tax amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) in 2014 as components of net periodic benefit costs were as follows:
		Pension			Other
		Benefits			Postretirement
					Benefits
	Amortization of:
	Net actuarial loss	$	31.9		$	—
	Net prior service credit		—			(25.8	)
	Amounts arising during the period:
	Net actuarial gain		(456.0	)		(43.8	)
	Net prior service credit		—			5.7
	Settlements		95.7			—
	Foreign currency loss		1.2			0.2
	Total	$	(327.2	)	$	(63.7	)
Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Expected to be Recognized Next Fiscal Year
	Actuarial gains and losses in excess of 10.0% of the greater of the projected benefit obligation or the market-related value of plan assets were recognized as a component of net periodic benefit costs over the average remaining service period of a plan’s active employees. As a result of the plan freezes, the actuarial gains and losses are recognized as a component of net periodic benefit costs over the average remaining life 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. The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit costs in 2015 are shown below:
		Pension			Other
		Benefits			Postretirement
					Benefits
	Amortization of:
	Net actuarial loss	$	41		$	—
	Net prior service credit		—			(26.9	)
	Total	$	41		$	(26.9	)
Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligation	The weighted average assumptions used to determine the benefit obligation at the measurement date were as follows:
		Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Discount rate		4.1	%		5	%		3.9	%		4.5	%
	Health care cost trend:
	Current
	Pre-Age 65		—			—			7.9	%		7.8	%
	Post-Age 65		—			—			7.9	%		7.8	%
	Ultimate		—			—			4.9	%		4.9	%
Summary of Projected Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets	The following table provides a summary of under-funded or unfunded pension benefit plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:
		Pension Benefits
		2014			2013
	Projected benefit obligation	$	4,251.00		$	3,929.60
	Fair value of plan assets		3,626.30			3,676.10
Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets	The following table provides a summary of pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:
		Pension Benefits
		2014			2013
	Accumulated benefit obligation	$	4,225.50		$	3,912.00
	Fair value of plan assets		3,622.90			3,672.60
Effects of One-percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates	The current health care cost trend rate gradually declines through 2019 to the ultimate trend rate and remains level thereafter. A one-percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects:
		1.00%			1.00%
		Increase			Decrease
	Other postretirement benefits obligation	$	5.6		$	(4.1	)
	Total other postretirement benefits service and		0.6			(0.6	)
	interest cost components
Expected Benefit Payments	Benefit payments are expected to be paid as follows:
		Pension			Other			Estimated Subsidy
		Benefits			Postretirement			Reimbursements
					Benefits-Gross
	2015	$	201.4		$	28.3		$	1.9
	2016		208.6			29.5			2.1
	2017		211.7			31			2.3
	2018		217.9			31.9			2.5
	2019		224.4			32.1			2.7
	2020-2024		1,219.60			160			16.7
Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Assets	The following table provides a summary of changes in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 assets:
		Private
		Equity
	Balance at January 1, 2013	$	38.9
	Unrealized gains - net		8.7
	Purchases, sales and settlements		(4.2	)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	43.4
	Unrealized gains - net		13.6
	Purchases, sales and settlements		(9.7	)
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	47.3
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Allocation of Plan Assets	The fair values of the Company’s pension plan assets at December 31, 2014 and 2013, by asset category were as follows:
		31-Dec-14												31-Dec-13
	Asset Category	Total			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total			Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	66.4		$	44.1		$	22.3		$	—		$	79.6		$	51.6		$	28	$	—
	Equity		1,751.70			997.5			754.2			—			2,658.70			1,839.30			819.4		—
	Fixed income		1,830.60			43			1,787.60			—			795.3			255			540.3		—
	Derivatives and other		12.8			0.8			12			—			3.9			3.4			0.5		—
	Real estate		133			—			133			—			126.4			—			126.4		—
	Private equity		47.3			—			—			47.3			43.4			—			—		43.4
	Total	$	3,841.80		$	1,085.40		$	2,709.10		$	47.3		$	3,707.30		$	2,149.30		$	1,514.60	$	43.4
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit
Allocation of Plan Assets	The fair values of the Company’s other postretirement benefits plan assets at December 31, 2014 and 2013, by asset category were as follows:
		31-Dec-14									31-Dec-13
	Asset Category	Total			Level 1			Level 2			Total			Level 1			Level 2
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	0.8		$	—		$	0.8		$	1.5		$	—		$	1.5
	Equity		150.8			—			150.8			155.1			—			155.1
	Fixed income		46.6			—			46.6			39.6			—			39.6
	Other		14.4			1			13.4			10.6			—			10.6
	Total	$	212.6		$	1		$	211.6		$	206.8		$	—		$	206.8

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Earnings (Loss) from Operations Before Income Taxes	Income taxes have been based on the following components of earnings (loss) from operations before income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		2014			2013			2012
	U.S.	$	8.5		$	66.7		$	(710.1	)
	Foreign		138.6			142.3			70.1
	Total	$	147.1		$	209		$	(640.0	)
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) from Operations	The components of income tax expense (benefit) from operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		2014			2013			2012
	Federal:
	Current	$	50.1		$	(15.1	)	$	8.6
	Deferred		(64.3	)		(23.9	)		(55.5	)
	State:
	Current		13.9			(4.8	)		10.5
	Deferred		(3.8	)		(2.6	)		(18.3	)
	Foreign:
	Current		49.3			51.8			46.5
	Deferred		(18.9	)		(14.6	)		21.8
	Total	$	26.3		$	(9.2	)	$	13.6
Reconciliation of Differences Between Federal Statutory and Effective Income Tax Rate	The following table outlines the reconciliation of differences between the Federal statutory tax rate and the Company’s effective income tax rate:
		2014			2013			2012
	Federal statutory tax rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	Adjustment of uncertain tax positions and interest		(1.8	)		(6.2	)		3.7
	Foreign tax rate differential		(13.4	)		(11.3	)		3.2
	Domestic manufacturing deduction		(3.0	)		(0.1	)		0.5
	Acquisition-related expenses		0.9			0.7			(0.1	)
	Change in valuation allowances		0.9			3.1			(4.4	)
	State and local income taxes, net of U.S. federal income tax		3.1			2.4			—
	benefit
	Impairment charges		4.3			—			(40.1	)
	Reorganization		(10.1	)		(32.8	)		3.9
	Foreign tax		1.7			4			(1.7	)
	Other		0.3			0.8			(2.1	)
	Effective income tax rate		17.9	%		(4.4	%)		(2.1	%)
Significant Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	The significant deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		2014			2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Pension and other postretirement benefits plan liabilities	$	349.1		$	167.4
	Net operating losses and other tax carryforwards		341.6			328.3
	Accrued liabilities		164.3			153.9
	Foreign depreciation		38.7			51.3
	Other		34.6			38.7
	Total deferred tax assets		928.3			739.6
	Valuation allowances		(257.8	)		(268.2	)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	670.5		$	471.4
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Accelerated depreciation	$	(204.8	)	$	(180.3	)
	Other intangible assets		(143.2	)		(86.2	)
	Inventories		(24.4	)		(26.9	)
	Other		(34.5	)		(39.8	)
	Total deferred tax liabilities		(406.9	)		(333.2	)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	263.6		$	138.2
Transactions Affecting Valuation Allowance On Deferred Tax Assets	Transactions affecting the valuation allowances on deferred tax assets during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		2014			2013			2012
	Balance, beginning of year	$	268.2		$	273.6		$	273.2
	Current year expense - net		1.3			6.4			28.2
	Write-offs		(2.8	)		(8.3	)		(37.9	)
	Foreign exchange and other		(8.9	)		(3.5	)		10.1
	Balance, end of year	$	257.8		$	268.2		$	273.6
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	Changes in the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		2014			2013			2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$	33.8		$	47.9		$	76.4
	Acquisitions		30.9			—			—
	Additions for tax positions of the current year		1.9			2.1			6.3
	Additions for tax positions of prior years		0.4			3.7			3.9
	Reductions for tax positions of prior years		(1.4	)		(16.2	)		(29.6	)
	Settlements during the year		(2.9	)		(0.7	)		(5.6	)
	Lapses of applicable statutes of limitations		(4.2	)		(3.0	)		(3.5	)
	Balance at end of year	$	58.5		$	33.8		$	47.9

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of the Company's Debt	The Company’s debt at December 31, 2014 and 2013 consisted of the following:
		2014			2013
	4.95% senior notes due April 1, 2014	$	—		$	258.2
	5.50% senior notes due May 15, 2015		200			200
	8.60% senior notes due August 15, 2016		219.1			218.7
	6.125% senior notes due January 15, 2017		251			250.8
	7.25% senior notes due May 15, 2018		250			350
	11.25% senior notes due February 1, 2019 (a)		172.2			172.2
	8.25% senior notes due March 15, 2019		238.9			450
	7.625% senior notes due June 15, 2020		350			400
	7.875% senior notes due March 15, 2021		448.3			448
	8.875% debentures due April 15, 2021		80.9			80.9
	7.00% senior notes due February 15, 2022		400			400
	6.50% senior notes due November 15, 2023		350			350
	6.00% senior notes due April 1, 2024		400			—
	6.625% debentures due April 15, 2029		199.5			199.4
	8.820% debentures due April 15, 2031		69			69
	Other (b)		3.6			10.7
	Total debt		3,632.50			3,857.90
	Less: current portion		(203.4	)		(270.9	)
	Long-term debt	$	3,429.10		$	3,587.00
	(a)	As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the interest rate on the 11.25% senior notes due February 1, 2019 was 12.75% as a result of downgrades in the ratings of the notes by the rating agencies.
	(b)	Includes fair value adjustments to the 8.25% senior notes due March 15, 2019 related to the Company’s fair value hedges, miscellaneous debt obligations and capital leases.
	________
Future Maturities of Debt	At December, 31, 2014, the future maturities of debt, including capitalized leases, were as follows:
		Amount
	2015	$	203.5
	2016		220.7
	2017		251.5
	2018		250
	2019		411.1
	2020 and thereafter		2,300.00
	Total (a)	$	3,636.80
	·	Excludes a discount of $3.5 million and an adjustment for fair value hedges of $0.8 million related to the Company’s 8.25% senior notes due March 15, 2019, which do not represent contractual commitments with a fixed amount or maturity date.
Summary Of Interest Expense	The following table summarizes interest expense included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations:
		2014			2013			2012
	Interest incurred	$	294.6		$	276		$	271.1
	Less: interest income		(8.9	)		(11.5	)		(15.2	)
	Less: interest capitalized as property, plant and equipment		(3.6	)		(3.1	)		(4.1	)
	Interest expense, net	$	282.1		$	261.4		$	251.8

Derivatives_Tables

Derivatives (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Fair Value of Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the total fair value of the Company’s foreign exchange forward contracts, which were the only derivatives not designated as hedges, and fair value hedges, along with the accounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in which the fair value amounts were included, were as follows:
		2014				2013
	Derivatives not designated as hedges
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	7			$	0.4
	Accrued liabilities		0.5				1.5
	Derivatives designated as fair value hedges
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	—			$	1.3
	Other noncurrent liabilities		1.2				9.1
Schedule of Pre-Tax (Gains) Losses Related to Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges	The pre-tax (gains) losses related to derivatives not designated as hedges recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		Classification of (Gain) Loss Recognized in the
		Consolidated Statements of Operations		2014				2013			2012
	Derivatives not designated as hedges
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	Selling, general and administrative expenses		$	(33.5	)		$	17		$	24.8
Fair Value Hedging
Schedule of Gains (Losses) for Derivatives Designated as Fair Value Hedges	For derivatives designated as fair value hedges, the pre-tax (gains) losses related to the hedged items, attributable to changes in the hedged benchmark interest rate and the offsetting (gain) loss on the related interest rate swaps for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		Classification of (Gain) Loss Recognized in the
		Consolidated Statements of Operations		2014				2013			2012
	Fair Value Hedges
	Interest rate swaps	Investment and other (income) expense-net		$	(2.1	)		$	22.5		$	(5.7	)
	Hedged items	Investment and other (income) expense-net			1.3				(20.8	)		4.4
	Total (gain) loss recognized as	Investment and other (income) expense-net		$	(0.8	)		$	1.7		$	(1.3	)
	ineffectiveness in the Condensed
	Consolidated Statements of Operations

Earnings_per_Share_Tables

Earnings per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings per Share	The reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share calculation and the anti-dilutive share-based awards for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		2014		2013		2012
	Net earnings (loss) per share attributable to RR Donnelley
	common shareholders:
	Basic	$	0.59	$	1.16	$	(3.61	)
	Diluted	$	0.59	$	1.15	$	(3.61	)
	Dividends declared per common share	$	1.04	$	1.04	$	1.04
	Numerator:
	Net earnings (loss) attributable to RR Donnelley	$	117.4	$	211.2	$	(651.4	)
	common shareholders
	Denominator:
	Weighted average number of common shares		198.5		181.9		180.4
	outstanding
	Dilutive options and awards		1.5		1.6		—
	Diluted weighted average number of common shares		200		183.5		180.4
	outstanding
	Weighted average number of anti-dilutive share-based
	awards:
	Restricted stock units		—		1.5		3.6
	Performance share units		0.7		0.6		0.4
	Stock options		2		3.9		4.6
	Total		2.7		6		8.6

Comprehensive_Income_Tables

Comprehensive Income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Other Comprehensive (loss) Income and Income Tax Expense Allocated to Each Component	The components of other comprehensive (loss) income and income tax expense allocated to each component for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:
		2014									2013								2012
		Before			Income			Net of			Before			Income		Net of			Before			Income			Net of
		Tax			Tax			Tax			Tax			Tax		Tax			Tax			Tax			Tax
		Amount			Expense			Amount			Amount			Expense		Amount			Amount			Expense			Amount
	Translation adjustments	$	(45.2	)	$	—		$	(45.2	)	$	(22.8	)	$	—	$	(22.8	)	$	11.4		$	—		$	11.4
	Adjustment for net periodic		(390.9	)		(150.0	)		(240.9	)		919			355.3		563.7			(285.1	)		(107.5	)		(177.6	)
	pension and other
	postretirement benefits plan
	cost
	Change in fair value of		0.2			0.1			0.1			0.6			0.2		0.4			0.8			0.3			0.5
	derivatives
	Other comprehensive (loss) income	$	(435.9	)	$	(149.9	)	$	(286.0	)	$	896.8		$	355.5	$	541.3		$	(272.9	)	$	(107.2	)	$	(165.7	)
Summary of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The following table summarizes changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		Changes in the Fair Value of Derivatives			Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Plan Cost			Translation Adjustments			Total
	Balance at January 1, 2012	$	(1.1	)	$	(907.5	)	$	45.3		$	(863.3	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before		—			(184.0	)		11.2			(172.8	)
	reclassifications
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other		0.5			6.4			—			6.9
	comprehensive loss
	Net change in accumulated other		0.5			(177.6	)		11.2			(165.9	)
	comprehensive loss
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	(0.6	)	$	(1,085.1	)	$	56.5		$	(1,029.2	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before		—			543.9			(23.0	)		520.9
	reclassifications
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other		0.4			19.8			—			20.2
	comprehensive loss
	Net change in accumulated other comprehensive		0.4			563.7			(23.0	)		541.1
	loss
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(0.2	)	$	(521.4	)	$	33.5		$	(488.1	)
	Other comprehensive (loss) income before		—			(303.4	)		(34.7	)		(338.1	)
	reclassifications
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other		0.1			62.5			—			62.6
	comprehensive loss
	Amounts reclassified from cumulative translation		—			—			(10.0	)		(10.0	)
	adjustment
	Net change in accumulated other comprehensive		0.1			(240.9	)		(44.7	)		(285.5	)
	loss
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	(0.1	)	$	(762.3	)	$	(11.2	)	$	(773.6	)
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Amortization of Pension and Other postretirement Benefits Plan Cost	Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		2014			2013			2012			Classification in the
											Consolidated Statements of Operations
	Amortization of pension and other postretirement
	benefits plan cost:
	Net actuarial loss	$	31.9		$	50.5		$	32		(a)
	Net prior service credit		(25.8	)		(19.7	)		(19.1	)	(a)
	Curtailments and settlements		95.7			0.7			(2.6	)	(a)
	Reclassifications before tax		101.8			31.5			10.3
	Income tax expense		39.3			11.7			3.9
	Reclassifications, net of tax	$	62.5		$	19.8		$	6.4
	(a)	These accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income components are included in the calculation of net periodic pension and other postretirement benefits plan (income) expense recognized in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations (see Note 11).

Stock_and_Incentive_Programs_f1

Stock and Incentive Programs for Employees and Directors (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Share Based Compensation [Abstract]
Black-Scholes-Merton Option Pricing Model	The assumptions used to determine the fair market value of the stock options granted during the year ended December 31, 2012 were as follows:
		2012
	Expected volatility		39.71	%
	Risk-free interest rate		1.18	%
	Expected life (years)		6.25
	Expected dividend yield		5.06	%
Schedule of Stock Option Activity	Stock option awards as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and changes during the year ended December 31, 2014, were as follows:
		Shares Under Option			Weighted		Weighted		Aggregate
		(thousands)			Average		Average		Intrinsic
					Exercise		Remaining		Value
					Price		Contractual		(millions)
							Term
							(years)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		4,139		$	19.39		5.6	$	21.2
	Exercised		(149	)		10.98
	Cancelled/forfeited/expired		(143	)		27.25
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014		3,847			19.43		4.7		12.6
	Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2014		3,825			19.46		4.7		12.5
	Exercisable at December 31, 2014		1,357		$	8.93		5.1	$	10.7
Nonvested Restricted Stock Unit Awards	Nonvested restricted stock unit awards as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and changes during the year ended December 31, 2014 were as follows:
		Shares			Weighted
		(thousands)			Average Grant
					Date Fair Value
	Nonvested at December 31, 2013		2,495		$	11.97
	Granted		729			16.53
	Vested		(1,174	)		13.79
	Forfeited		(5	)		16.23
	Nonvested at December 31, 2014		2,045		$	12.54
Schedule of Nonvested Performance Share Units Activity	Nonvested performance share unit awards as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and changes during the year ended December 31, 2014, were as follows:
		Shares			Weighted
		(thousands)			Average Grant
					Date Fair Value
	Nonvested at December 31, 2013		953		$	10.81
	Granted		319			16.46
	Expired		(149	)		14.26
	Vested		(319	)		12.18
	Nonvested at December 31, 2014		804		$	11.87

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information	The Company has disclosed income (loss) from operations as the primary measure of segment earnings (loss). This is the measure of profitability used by the Company’s chief operating decision-maker and is most consistent with the presentation of profitability reported within the Consolidated Financial Statements.
		Total			Intersegment			Net			Income			Assets of		Depreciation		Capital
		Sales			Sales			Sales			(Loss)			Operations		and		Expenditures
											from					Amortization
											Operations
	Year ended December 31, 2014
	Publishing and Retail Services	$	2,646.10		$	(13.8	)	$	2,632.30		$	86.1		$	1,215.70	$	145.1	$	43.5
	Variable Print		3,829.70			(61.8	)		3,767.90			240.8			2,649.50		157.2		53
	Strategic Services		2,744.80			(137.3	)		2,607.50			257.4			1,366.60		65.5		41
	International		2,691.20			(95.5	)		2,595.70			106.7			1,865.40		98.8		68.3
	Total operating segments		11,911.80			(308.4	)		11,603.40			691			7,097.20		466.6		205.8
	Corporate		—			—			—			(175.1	)		542.1		7.4		17.8
	Total operations	$	11,911.80		$	(308.4	)	$	11,603.40		$	515.9		$	7,639.30	$	474	$	223.6
	Year ended December 31, 2013
	Publishing and Retail Services	$	2,777.70		$	(2.9	)	$	2,774.80		$	109.6		$	1,369.60	$	166	$	57.7
	Variable Print		2,650.70			(57.9	)		2,592.80			197.9			1,567.10		103.4		63.4
	Strategic Services		2,587.70			(134.7	)		2,453.00			232.8			1,355.60		58.4		34.9
	International		2,746.90			(87.2	)		2,659.70			147.3			2,060.00		102.5		50.8
	Total operating segments		10,763.00			(282.7	)		10,480.30			687.6			6,352.30		430.3		206.8
	Corporate		—			—			—			(107.9	)		885.9		5.5		9.8
	Total operations	$	10,763.00		$	(282.7	)	$	10,480.30		$	579.7		$	7,238.20	$	435.8	$	216.6
	Year ended December 31, 2012
	Publishing and Retail Services	$	2,938.30		$	(18.8	)	$	2,919.50		$	(659.4	)	$	1,517.80	$	213.5	$	57.8
	Variable Print		2,697.50			(60.3	)		2,637.20			202.1			1,616.00		103.8		42.7
	Strategic Services		2,210.20			(144.8	)		2,065.40			59			1,404.30		52.3		39.9
	International		2,678.60			(78.8	)		2,599.80			91.6			2,192.10		105.8		43.9
	Total operating segments		10,524.60			(302.7	)		10,221.90			(306.7	)		6,730.20		475.4		184.3
	Corporate		—			—			—			(63.1	)		532.5		6.2		21.6
	Total operations	$	10,524.60		$	(302.7	)	$	10,221.90		$	(369.8	)	$	7,262.70	$	481.6	$	205.9
Schedule of Corporate Assets	Corporate assets primarily consisted of the following items at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		2014			2013			2012
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	94.6		$	494.9		$	(137.2	)
	Current and deferred income tax assets, net of valuation		152			39.2			324.5
	allowances
	Deferred compensation plan assets and Company owned		86			79.5			70.1
	life insurance assets
	Software, net		82.1			71.1			71.8
	Property, plant and equipment, net		61.2			61.7			60.7
	Debt issuance costs		46.9			46			37.8
	LIFO reserves		(93.6	)		(92.0	)		(92.1	)

Geographic_Area_and_Products_a1

Geographic Area and Products and Services Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Net Sales and Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Region	The table below presents net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region. The amounts in this table differ from the segment data presented in Note 19 because each operating segment includes operations in multiple geographic regions based on the Company’s management reporting structure.
		U.S.		Europe		Asia		Other		Combined
	2014
	Net sales	$	8,974.20	$	983.1	$	860.1	$	786	$	11,603.40
	Long-lived assets (a)		1,671.10		154		129		181.6		2,135.70
	2013
	Net sales	$	7,866.20	$	975.2	$	841.5	$	797.4	$	10,480.30
	Long-lived assets (a)		1,435.70		160.7		152.2		175.8		1,924.40
	2012
	Net sales	$	7,719.90	$	1,025.80	$	733	$	743.2	$	10,221.90
	Long-lived assets (a)		1,915.40		181.4		167.7		201.5		2,466.00
	(a)	Includes net property, plant and equipment, noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent assets.
Revenues by Products and Services	The following table summarizes net sales by the Company’s products and services categories for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
	Products and services	2014		2013		2012
		Net Sales		Net Sales		Net Sales
	Magazines, catalogs and retail inserts	$	2,223.50	$	2,370.00	$	2,445.10
	Commercial and digital print		1,851.70		966.4		1,021.00
	Books		1,149.40		1,202.20		1,117.00
	Financial print		722.2		775.1		747.4
	Statements		641.3		666		747.4
	Direct Mail		613.2		571.7		559.9
	Labels		523.3		488.1		463.4
	Office products		496.3		238.9		262.5
	Packaging and related products		484		464.3		407
	Forms		462.1		491.9		480.5
	Global Turnkey Solutions		341.7		305.4		289.8
	Directories		206.5		225.8		294.1
	Total products		9,715.20		8,765.80		8,835.10
	Logistics services		1,211.30		1,105.90		786.7
	Financial print related services		292.3		230.2		212.9
	Business process outsourcing		195.8		188.8		211
	Digital and creative solutions		188.8		189.6		176.2
	Total services		1,888.20		1,714.50		1,386.80
	Total net sales	$	11,603.40	$	10,480.30	$	10,221.90

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ2

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	36 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
	Customer	Customer	Customer
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of single customers comprising more than 10% of consolidated net sales	0	0	0
Percentage Of Net Sales Per Customer Maximum	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%
Percentage of inventory valued at LIFO	59.80%	65.20%			59.80%	65.20%
Annual goodwill impairment testing date	-21
Computer Software, Intangible Asset
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amortization expense, primarily related to internally-developed software	41.2	34.1	26.6
Minimum | Buildings
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	15 years
Minimum | Machinery and Equipment
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	3 years
Maximum | Computer Software, Intangible Asset
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of computer software	5 years
Maximum | Buildings
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	40 years
Maximum | Leasehold Improvements
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	7 years
Maximum | Machinery and Equipment
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	15 years
Reversal of Over Accrual for Rebates
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Immaterial error correction, impact on accounts receivable and net sales			22.7	$19.80
Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Maximum three year cumulative inflation using the blended Consumer Price Index and National Consumer Price Index					100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%

Acquisitions_and_Dispositions_1

Acquisitions and Dispositions - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 25, 2014

Jan. 31, 2014

Dec. 28, 2012

Dec. 17, 2012

Sep. 06, 2012

Aug. 14, 2012

Feb. 05, 2015

Aug. 15, 2014

Feb. 07, 2014

Mar. 10, 2014

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Acquisition-related expenses

$8.60

$5.90

$2.50

Gain on bargain purchase

9.5

Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses

-1.6

-12

Strategic Services segment | Journalism Online

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Net proceeds of disposition of business

10.7

Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses

9.5

Gain (loss) on disposition of business

11.2

International | RRDA

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Bankruptcy liquidation on effective of court approval

16.4

Loss before income taxes

3.4

2.8

0.9

Net sales

22.1

55.8

62.3

International | GRES

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Net proceeds of disposition of business

1.8

Gain (loss) on disposition of business

-0.8

International | MRM France

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Gain (loss) on disposition of business

-17.9

Loss due to cash incentive payments to purchaser

18.8

Cash incentive paid to the purchaser

16.4

Esselte Corporation | Variable Print

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Transaction value of acquisition

100.6

Purchase price of acquisition, cash

82.3

Issuance of common stock shares for acquisitions of businesses

1

Fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired

110.1

Gain on bargain purchase

9.5

MultiCorpora R&D Inc. and MultiCorpora International Inc | Strategic Services

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired

6

Consolidated Graphics, Inc | Variable Print

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Purchase price of acquisition, cash

359.9

Issuance of common stock shares for acquisitions of businesses

16

Fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired

660.6

Debt assumed

118.4

Esselte Multi Corpora And Consolidated Graphics Acquisition

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Tax deductible goodwill

73.4

Presort Solutions | Strategic Services segment

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Purchase price of acquisition

11.7

Cash acquired from acquisition

0.8

Meisel Photographic Corporation | Variable Print

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Purchase price of acquisition

25.4

Cash acquired from acquisition

1

Express Postal Options International | Strategic Services segment

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Purchase price of acquisition

23.4

Cash acquired from acquisition

1

Maximum entitled cash payments

4

Contingent consideration

3.5

Edgar Online | Strategic Services segment

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Debt assumed

1.4

Purchase price of acquisition

71.5

Cash acquired from acquisition

2.1

Repayment of debt assumed in acquisition

1.4

Presort, Meisel, XPO and EDGAR Online Acquisitions

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Debt assumed

1.4

Tax deductible goodwill

23.5

Purchase price of acquisition

132

Contingent consideration

3.5

Subsequent Event [Member] | Courier Corporation

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Transaction value of acquisition

$261

Acquisitions_and_Dispositions_2

Acquisitions and Dispositions - Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation for Acquisitions (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$1,706.60	$1,436.30	$1,436.40
Less: gain on bargain purchase	9.5
Consolidated Graphics, Esselte and MultiCorpora
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	241.9
Inventories	89.6
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	17.5
Property, plant and equipment	336.8
Other intangible assets	205
Other noncurrent assets	11.9
Goodwill	300.1
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-221
Other noncurrent liabilities	-57.5
Deferred taxes-net	-96.6
Total purchase price-net of cash acquired	827.7
Less: debt assumed	118.4
Less: value of common stock issued	319
Less: gain on bargain purchase	9.5
Net cash paid	380.8
Presort, Meisel, XPO and EDGAR Online Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable			18.3
Inventories			2
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			4.3
Property, plant and equipment			10.4
Other intangible assets			37.5
Other noncurrent assets			15.1
Goodwill			55.6
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			-21.5
Other noncurrent liabilities			-0.1
Deferred taxes-net			10.4
Total purchase price-net of cash acquired			132
Less: debt assumed			1.4
Less: fair value of contingent consideration			3.5
Net cash paid			$127.10

Acquisitions_and_Dispositions_3

Acquisitions and Dispositions - Fair Value, Valuation Techniques and Related Unobservable Inputs (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Customer Relationships
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value	178.2
Customer Relationships | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value			3.1
Valuation Technique	Excess earnings	With and without method	Excess earnings
Discount rate		16.00%
Customer Relationships | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Minimum
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount rate	12.00%		12.50%
Attrition rate	6.60%		2.00%
Customer Relationships | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Maximum
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount rate	18.00%		15.00%
Attrition rate	12.00%		15.90%
Trade Names
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value	17.8
Noncompete Agreements
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value	0.3
Consolidated Graphics, Esselte and MultiCorpora | Customer Relationships | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value	178.2
Valuation Technique	Excess earnings
Consolidated Graphics, Esselte and MultiCorpora | Customer Relationships | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Minimum
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount rate	17.00%
Attrition rate	5.00%
Consolidated Graphics, Esselte and MultiCorpora | Customer Relationships | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Maximum
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount rate	21.00%
Attrition rate	9.50%
Consolidated Graphics, Esselte and MultiCorpora | Trade Names | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value	26.5
Valuation Technique	Relief-from-royalty method
Discount rate	19.00%
Consolidated Graphics, Esselte and MultiCorpora | Trade Names | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Minimum
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Royalty rate (after-tax)	0.50%
Consolidated Graphics, Esselte and MultiCorpora | Trade Names | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Maximum
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Royalty rate (after-tax)	1.50%
Consolidated Graphics, Esselte and MultiCorpora | Technology | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value	1.1
Valuation Technique	Excess earnings
Discount rate	17.00%
Presort, Meisel, XPO and EDGAR Online Acquisitions | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Contingent Consideration
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value			3.5
Valuation Technique	Probability weighted discounted future cash flows
Discount rate			4.50%
Presort, Meisel, XPO and EDGAR Online Acquisitions | Customer Relationships | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value			31.4
Valuation Technique	Excess earnings, with and without method
Presort, Meisel, XPO and EDGAR Online Acquisitions | Customer Relationships | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Minimum
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount rate			16.00%
Attrition rate			7.00%
Presort, Meisel, XPO and EDGAR Online Acquisitions | Customer Relationships | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Maximum
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount rate			17.00%
Attrition rate			20.00%
Presort, Meisel, XPO and EDGAR Online Acquisitions | Trade Names | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value			3.5
Valuation Technique	Relief-from-royalty method
Presort, Meisel, XPO and EDGAR Online Acquisitions | Trade Names | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Minimum
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Royalty rate (after-tax)			0.30%
Discount rate			15.50%
Presort, Meisel, XPO and EDGAR Online Acquisitions | Trade Names | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Maximum
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Royalty rate (after-tax)			1.20%
Discount rate			17.00%
Presort, Meisel, XPO and EDGAR Online Acquisitions | Technology | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value			14.5
Royalty rate (after-tax)			4.50%
Valuation Technique	Excess earnings, relief-from-royalty method, cost approach
Presort, Meisel, XPO and EDGAR Online Acquisitions | Technology | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Minimum
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount rate			16.00%
Obsolescence factor			10.00%
Presort, Meisel, XPO and EDGAR Online Acquisitions | Technology | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Maximum
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount rate			17.00%
Obsolescence factor			20.00%
Presort, Meisel, XPO and EDGAR Online Acquisitions | Noncompete Agreements | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value			$2.60
Valuation Technique	Excess earnings, with and without method
Presort, Meisel, XPO and EDGAR Online Acquisitions | Noncompete Agreements | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Minimum
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount rate			16.00%
Presort, Meisel, XPO and EDGAR Online Acquisitions | Noncompete Agreements | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Maximum
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount rate			17.00%

Acquisitions_and_Dispositions_4

Acquisitions and Dispositions - Pro Forma Financial Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Net sales	$11,756.20	$11,814.20
Net earnings attributable to RR Donnelley common shareholders	$151.10	$202.40
Net earnings per share attributable to RR Donnelley common shareholders:
Basic	$0.76	$1.02
Diluted	$0.75	$1.01

Acquisitions_and_Dispositions_5

Acquisitions and Dispositions - Pro Forma Adjustments Affecting Net Earnings (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Amortization of purchased intangibles	$80.20	$84.80
Restructuring, impairment and other charges	103	170.2
Depreciation and amortization of purchased assets, pre-tax	5.5	-10.2
Acquisition-related expenses, pre-tax	18.9	-8.9
Restructuring, impairment and other charges, pre-tax	32.8	-31.8
Inventory fair value adjustments, pre-tax	14.3	-14.3
Interest expense-net, pre-tax	2.6	-19.1
Other pro forma adjustments, pre-tax	-4.9	9.5
Income taxes	($19.80)	$18.80

Restructuring_Impairment_and_O2

Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges - Schedule of Net Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Employee Terminations	$30.30	$40.40	$66.60
Other Restructuring Charges	20.8	33.8	25.3
Total Restructuring Charges	51.1	74.2	91.9
Impairment	47.1	20.9	1,026.60
Other Charges	35.5	38.4
Total	133.7	133.5	1,118.50
Publishing and Retail Services
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Employee Terminations	-0.2	17	13.3
Other Restructuring Charges	6.4	14.1	5.2
Total Restructuring Charges	6.2	31.1	18.5
Impairment	20.8	12.3	827.7
Other Charges	23.7	30.3
Total	50.7	73.7	846.2
Variable Print
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Employee Terminations	17.2	2.2	14.2
Other Restructuring Charges	9.2	12.5	5.6
Total Restructuring Charges	26.4	14.7	19.8
Impairment	10.8	0.9	9.8
Other Charges	7.6
Total	44.8	15.6	29.6
Strategic Services
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Employee Terminations	3.5	2.8	7.7
Other Restructuring Charges	2.1	2	6
Total Restructuring Charges	5.6	4.8	13.7
Impairment	1.8	6.3	132.9
Other Charges	4.2	8.1
Total	11.6	19.2	146.6
International
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Employee Terminations	7.3	14.3	11
Other Restructuring Charges	1.3	3.6	4
Total Restructuring Charges	8.6	17.9	15
Impairment	13.7	1	50.7
Total	22.3	18.9	65.7
Corporate
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Employee Terminations	2.5	4.1	20.4
Other Restructuring Charges	1.8	1.6	4.5
Total Restructuring Charges	4.3	5.7	24.9
Impairment		0.4	5.5
Total	$4.30	$6.10	$30.40

Restructuring_Impairment_and_O3

Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	Employee		Employee	Employee	Employee
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Employee Terminations			$30.30	$40.40	$66.60
Number of employees used to determine employee termination costs			654	1,382	2,200
Number of employees who were terminated as of date	633		633
Other Restructuring Charges			20.8	33.8	25.3
Impairment charges			47.1	20.9	1,026.60
Goodwill impairment non-cash charges	18.1		18.1
Impairment of intangible assets		158
Other Long Lived Assets
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment charges			14	17.6	20.2
Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal obligations
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Other Restructuring Charges				14.7
Variable Print
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Employee Terminations			17.2	2.2	14.2
Number of manufacturing facilities closed				1	3
Other Restructuring Charges			9.2	12.5	5.6
Impairment charges			10.8	0.9	9.8
Variable Print | Customer Relationship Intangible Assets
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets	4.1
Variable Print | Trade Names
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets			1.4
Variable Print | Consolidated Graphic [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Number of manufacturing facilities closed			7
Variable Print | Other Subsegment [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Number of manufacturing facilities closed			1
Publishing and Retail Services
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Employee Terminations			-0.2	17	13.3
Number of manufacturing facilities closed			1	2	2
Other Restructuring Charges			6.4	14.1	5.2
Impairment charges			20.8	12.3	827.7
International
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Employee Terminations			7.3	14.3	11
Number of manufacturing facilities closed					1
Other Restructuring Charges			1.3	3.6	4
Impairment charges			13.7	1	50.7
International | Customer Relationship Intangible Assets
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets	7.8
Strategic Services
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Employee Terminations			3.5	2.8	7.7
Other Restructuring Charges			2.1	2	6
Impairment charges			1.8	6.3	132.9
Strategic Services | Customer Relationship Intangible Assets
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets	$1.70

Restructuring_Impairment_and_O4

Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges - Other Charges - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013
			Employee	Employee	Employee
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Other Charges			$35.50	$38.40
Accrued liabilities	867.3		867.3	814.8		814.8
Other noncurrent liabilities	395.6		395.6	349.5		349.5
Impairment of intangible assets		158
Goodwill impairment non-cash charges	18.1		18.1
Employee Terminations			30.3	40.4	66.6
Number of employees used to determine employee termination costs			654	1,382	2,200
Other Restructuring Charges			20.8	33.8	25.3
Impairment charges			47.1	20.9	1,026.60
Previous Organization Structure | Magazines, catalogs and retail inserts
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment non-cash charges		461.7
Previous Organization Structure | Books and Directories
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment non-cash charges		318.7
Previous Organization Structure | Europe
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment non-cash charges		68
Customer Relationships | Previous Organization Structure | Magazines, catalogs and retail inserts
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets		28.5
Customer Relationships | Previous Organization Structure | Books and Directories
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets		123.8
Strategic Services
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Other Charges			4.2	8.1
Employee Terminations			3.5	2.8	7.7
Other Restructuring Charges			2.1	2	6
Impairment charges			1.8	6.3	132.9
Strategic Services | Customer Relationships
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets	1.7					3.3
Publishing and Retail Services
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment non-cash charges			18.1
Publishing and Retail Services | Previous Organization Structure | Magazines, catalogs and retail inserts
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment non-cash charges		365.8
Publishing and Retail Services | Previous Organization Structure | Books
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment non-cash charges		304.1
Publishing and Retail Services | Customer Relationships | Previous Organization Structure | Magazines, catalogs and retail inserts
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets		28.2
Publishing and Retail Services | Customer Relationships | Previous Organization Structure | Books
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets		121.9
Strategic Services segment | Previous Organization Structure | Magazines, catalogs and retail inserts
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment non-cash charges		95.9
Strategic Services segment | Previous Organization Structure | Books and Directories
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment non-cash charges		10.9
Strategic Services segment | Previous Organization Structure | Europe
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment non-cash charges		23.1
Strategic Services segment | Customer Relationships | Previous Organization Structure | Magazines, catalogs and retail inserts
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets		0.3
Strategic Services segment | Customer Relationships | Previous Organization Structure | Books and Directories
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets		0.5
Variable Print
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Other Charges			7.6
Employee Terminations			17.2	2.2	14.2
Other Restructuring Charges			9.2	12.5	5.6
Number of manufacturing facilities closed				1	3
Impairment charges			10.8	0.9	9.8
Variable Print | Previous Organization Structure | Books
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment non-cash charges		3.7
Variable Print | Customer Relationships
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets	4.1
Variable Print | Customer Relationships | Previous Organization Structure | Books and Directories
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets		1.4
International
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Employee Terminations			7.3	14.3	11
Other Restructuring Charges			1.3	3.6	4
Number of manufacturing facilities closed					1
Impairment charges			13.7	1	50.7
International | Previous Organization Structure | Europe
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment non-cash charges		44.9
International | Customer Relationships
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets	7.8		7.8
International | Customer Relationships | Previous Organization Structure | Latin America
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets		5.7
Publishing and Retail Services
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Other Charges			23.7	30.3
Employee Terminations			-0.2	17	13.3
Other Restructuring Charges			6.4	14.1	5.2
Number of manufacturing facilities closed			1	2	2
Impairment charges			20.8	12.3	827.7
Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal obligations
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Other Charges			35.5
Accrued liabilities	14.9		14.9
Other noncurrent liabilities	88.1		88.1	38.4		38.4
Other Restructuring Charges				14.7
Other Long Lived Assets
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment charges			$14	$17.60	$20.20

Restructuring_Impairment_and_O5

Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges - Schedule of Changes in the Restructuring Reserve (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at the beginning	$77.60	$78.50
Restructuring Charges	51.1	74.2	91.9
Foreign Exchange and Other	1.1	-1
Cash Paid	-67.1	-74.1
Balance at the end	62.7	77.6	78.5
Employee terminations
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at the beginning	19.7	23.4
Restructuring Charges	30.3	40.4
Foreign Exchange and Other	0.4	-2.1
Cash Paid	-37.4	-42
Balance at the end	13	19.7
Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal obligations
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at the beginning	36.8	25.1
Restructuring Charges	3	14.7
Foreign Exchange and Other	-0.6
Cash Paid	-4.6	-3
Balance at the end	34.6	36.8
Lease terminations and other
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at the beginning	21.1	30
Restructuring Charges	17.8	19.1
Foreign Exchange and Other	1.3	1.1
Cash Paid	-25.1	-29.1
Balance at the end	$15.10	$21.10

Restructuring_Impairment_and_O6

Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges - Restructuring Reserve - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Current restructuring reserve (included in accrued liabilities)	$22.30	$32.30
Noncurrent restructuring reserve (included in noncurrent liabilities)	$40.40	$45.30

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Changes in the Carrying Value of Goodwill by Segment (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill gross	$4,803.50	$4,803.50	$4,607.90	$4,620.70
Accumulated impairment losses	-3,096.90	-3,096.90	-3,171.60	-3,184.30
Goodwill	1,706.60	1,706.60	1,436.30	1,436.40
Acquisitions		300.1
Foreign exchange and other adjustments		-11.7	-0.1
Impairment charges	-18.1	-18.1
Publishing and Retail Services
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill gross	688	688	688	688
Accumulated impairment losses	-688	-688	-669.9	-669.9
Goodwill			18.1	18.1
Foreign exchange and other adjustments
Impairment charges		-18.1
Variable Print
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill gross	1,914.10	1,914.10	1,638.60	1,638.80
Accumulated impairment losses	-1,105.20	-1,105.20	-1,105.20	-1,105.20
Goodwill	808.9	808.9	533.4	533.6
Acquisitions		276.2
Foreign exchange and other adjustments		-0.7	-0.2
Strategic Services
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill gross	987.5	987.5	1,005.40	1,007.50
Accumulated impairment losses	-222.4	-222.4	-243.5	-243.4
Goodwill	765.1	765.1	761.9	764.1
Acquisitions		3.4
Foreign exchange and other adjustments		-0.2	-2.2
International
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill gross	1,213.90	1,213.90	1,275.90	1,286.40
Accumulated impairment losses	-1,081.30	-1,081.30	-1,153	-1,165.80
Goodwill	132.6	132.6	122.9	120.6
Acquisitions		20.5
Foreign exchange and other adjustments		($10.80)	$2.30

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment non-cash charges	$18.10		$18.10
Impairment of intangible assets		158
Additions to other intangible assets			205
Amortization expense for other intangible assets			78.1	64	87.6
Variable Print | Trade Names
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets			1.4
Variable Print | Customer Relationships
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets	4.1
International | Customer Relationships
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets	7.8		7.8
Strategic Services | Customer Relationships
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets	$1.70					$3.30

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Components of Other Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount, amortizable intangible assets	$1,038.50	$885.60
Accumulated Amortization, amortizable intangible assets	-641.6	-587.8
Net Book Value, amortizable intangible assets	396.9	297.8
Net Book Value, indefinite-lived trade names	26.8	18.1
Gross Carrying Amount, total other intangible assets	1,065.30	903.7
Net Book Value, total other intangible assets	423.7	315.9
Customer Relationships
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount, amortizable intangible assets	865.6	728.8
Accumulated Amortization, amortizable intangible assets	-498	-448.5
Net Book Value, amortizable intangible assets	367.6	280.3
Patents
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount, amortizable intangible assets	98.3	98.3
Accumulated Amortization, amortizable intangible assets	-98.3	-98.3
Trademarks, Licenses and Agreements
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount, amortizable intangible assets	31.5	31.4
Accumulated Amortization, amortizable intangible assets	-29.7	-28.2
Net Book Value, amortizable intangible assets	1.8	3.2
Trade Names
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount, amortizable intangible assets	43.1	27.1
Accumulated Amortization, amortizable intangible assets	-15.6	-12.8
Net Book Value, amortizable intangible assets	$27.50	$14.30

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_5

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Other Intangible Assets Additions by Component (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Additions to other intangible assets	$205
Customer Relationships
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount	178.2
Weighted Average Amortization Period	9 years 8 months 12 days
Trade Names
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount	17.8
Weighted Average Amortization Period	10 years
Non-Compete Agreements
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amount	0.3
Weighted Average Amortization Period	3 years
Trade Names
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Trade names (indefinite-lived)	$8.70

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_6

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Estimated Annual Amortization Expense Related to Other Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Roll Forward
2015	$74.40
2016	56.6
2017	50.4
2018	45.2
2019	41.7
2020 and thereafter	128.6
Net Book Value, amortizable intangible assets	$396.90	$297.80

Accounts_Receivable_Transactio

Accounts Receivable - Transactions Affecting Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Receivables [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	$44.80	$49.60	$62.60
Provisions charged to expense	16.9	18.2	8.7
Write-offs and other	-17.4	-23	-21.7
Balance, end of year	$44.30	$44.80	$49.60

Inventories_Components_of_Inve

Inventories - Components of Inventories (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Net [Abstract]
Raw materials and manufacturing supplies	$261.70	$212.60
Work in process	157.5	145.2
Finished goods	260.6	235.4
LIFO reserve	-93.6	-92
Total	$586.20	$501.20

Inventories_Narrative_Detail

Inventories - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Inventory Net [Abstract]
LIFO expense (benefit)	$1.60	($0.10)	($4.30)

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_C

Property, Plant and Equipment - Components of Property, Plant and Equipment (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Land	$112.10	$94.30
Buildings	1,214.80	1,160.60
Machinery and equipment	6,142.80	6,024
Property, plant and equipment, gross	7,469.70	7,278.90
Accumulated depreciation	-5,954.20	-5,848.80
Total	$1,515.50	$1,430.10

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_N

Property, Plant and Equipment - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	$354.70	$337.70	$367.40
Book value of assets held for sale	$7.20	$18.50

Fair_Value_Measurement_Assets_

Fair Value Measurement - Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill, impairment charge	$18.10		$18.10
Impairment of intangible assets		158
Total, impairment charge			47.3	21.5	1,027.10
Goodwill	1,706.60	1,436.40	1,706.60	1,436.30	1,436.40
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-lived assets held and used, impairment charge			5.4	4.2	8
Long-lived assets held for sale or disposal, impairment charge			12.5	14.8	15.6
Goodwill, impairment charge			18.1		848.4
Impairment of intangible assets			15	3.3	158
Total, impairment charge			51	22.3	1,030
Long-lived assets held and used, net book value	1.3	8.5	1.3	4	8.5
Long-lived assets held for sale or disposal, net book value	3.2	6.3	3.2	18.5	6.3
Goodwill	0	18.1	0		18.1
Other intangible assets, net book value	0	3.1	0	0	3.1
Total Assets	4.5	36	4.5	22.5	36
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-lived assets held and used, fair value measurement			1.3	4.2	9.8
Long-lived assets held for sale or disposal, fair value measurement			20.8	20.2	16.4
Goodwill, fair value measurement	0	18.1	0		18.1
Other intangible assets, fair value measurement			0	0	3.1
Total, fair value measurement			$22.10	$24.40	$47.40

Fair_Value_Measurement_Narrati

Fair Value Measurement - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair values reduced by estimated costs to sell		$1.20	$1.40	$0.70
Impairment of intangible assets	158
Finite-lived intangible assets		396.9	297.8		396.9
Europe | Previous Organization Structure
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill, fair value measurement	0			0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets		15	3.3	158
Trade Names
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets		1.4
Finite-lived intangible assets		27.5	14.3		27.5
Customer Relationships
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets		367.6	280.3		367.6
Commercial and Digital Print | Trade Names
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, fair value measurement		14.3			14.3
Commercial and Digital Print | Customer Relationships
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets		4.1
Finite-lived intangible assets		181.8			181.8
International | Customer Relationships
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets		7.8			7.8
Finite-lived intangible assets		0.2			0.2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill, fair value measurement	18.1	0		18.1	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Customer Relationships
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, fair value measurement			0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Commercial and Digital Print | Trade Names
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, fair value measurement		0			0
Magazines, catalogs and retail inserts
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill, fair value measurement		0			0
Magazines, catalogs and retail inserts | Previous Organization Structure
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill, fair value measurement	18.1			18.1
Magazines, catalogs and retail inserts | Customer Relationships
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, fair value measurement	0			0
Finite-lived intangible assets	22.8			22.8
Magazines, catalogs and retail inserts | Customer Relationships | Previous Organization Structure
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets	28.5
Financial Print And Related Services | Customer Relationships
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, fair value measurement			101.2
Impairment of intangible assets		1.7
Finite-lived intangible assets		84			84
Books and Directories | Previous Organization Structure
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill, fair value measurement	0			0
Books and Directories | Customer Relationships
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets	3.1			3.1
Books and Directories | Customer Relationships | Previous Organization Structure
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets	123.8
Books and Directories | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, fair value measurement	3.1			3.1
Latin America | Customer Relationships
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, fair value measurement	0			0
Finite-lived intangible assets	8			8
Latin America | International | Customer Relationships | Previous Organization Structure
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets	$5.70

Fair_Value_Measurement_Fair_Va

Fair Value Measurement - Fair Value, Valuation Techniques and Related Unobservable Inputs for Level Three (Detail) (Customer Relationships, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	178.2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value			$3.10
Valuation Technique	Excess earnings	With and without method	Excess earnings
Discount rate		16.00%
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Minimum
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Discount rate	12.00%		12.50%
Attrition rate	6.60%		2.00%
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Maximum
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Discount rate	18.00%		15.00%
Attrition rate	12.00%		15.90%

Accrued_Liabilities_Detail

Accrued Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Accrued Liabilities Current [Abstract]
Employee-related liabilities	$337.30	$284.60
Deferred revenue	145.4	153.6
Restructuring liabilities	22.3	32.3
Other	362.3	344.3
Total accrued liabilities	$867.30	$814.80

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	Facility
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Authorized expenditures on incomplete projects for purchase of property, plant and equipment	$84.20
Committed total of property, plant and equipment expenditure	36.5
Severance payments related to restructuring	13
Commitments for outsourced services	90.7
Commitment to purchase natural gas	15
Operating lease commitments	448.9
Minimum non-cancelable sublease rental commitments	38
Rent expense	$173.20	$149.40	$143.70
Number of sites cited as potentially responsible party	12
Number of previously and currently owned sites with potential remediation obligations	10

Future_Minimum_Rental_Commitme

Future Minimum Rental Commitments Under Operating Lease (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2015	$132
2016	91.8
2017	65
2018	37.1
2019	27.2
2020 and thereafter	95.8
Future minimum rental commitments under operating leases	$448.90

Retirement_Plans_Narrative_Det

Retirement Plans - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Reduction in pension obligation		$404
Pension and other post retirement non-cash settlement expense	95.7
Pension and postretirement contributions		41.9	29.6	148.7
Gain on curtailment				3.7
Defined benefit plan, accumulated benefit obligation	4,428.50	4,428.50	3,937
Threshold for recognition in net periodic benefit costs, percentage of projected benefit obligation or fair value of plan assets		10.00%
Employer matching contributions rate				40.00%
Maximum participant contributions as a percentage of eligible compensation per pay period				6.00%
Recognized expense				30.8
Other Charges		35.5	38.4
Multi-employer plan, period contributions		0.3	1.3	1.3
Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal obligations
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other Charges		38.5	38.4
Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal obligations | Facility closures
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other Charges			14.7
Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal obligations | Complete And Partial Withdrawal From Multi Employer Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other Charges			53.1	0
Multi-Employer Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of multi-employer Pension plans withdrawn from		4
Multi-Employer Pension Plans | Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal obligations
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other Charges		35.5
Multi-Employer Pension Plans | Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal obligations | Facility closures
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other Charges		3
Hedging Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target asset allocation percentage		40.00%
Return Seeking Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target asset allocation percentage		60.00%
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Reduction in pension obligation			0.1
Benefits Paid		173.4	175.2
Increased benefit obligations		310
Pension and postretirement contributions		30.9
Gain on curtailment				3.7
Medicare reimbursements
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Reduction in pension obligation		7.4	30.6
Benefits Paid		34.6	41.5
Pension and postretirement contributions		11
Gain on curtailment
Medicare reimbursements		4.2	2.7
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit | Medicare Part D Subsidies
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Medicare reimbursements			0.5
Pension and Retirement Benefit Plans | Minimum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension and other postretirement expected contributions for next year		25
Pension and Retirement Benefit Plans | Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension and other postretirement expected contributions for next year		30
Postretirement Life Insurance
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Reduction in pension obligation			30.1
EGWP
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Medicare reimbursements		4.2
Lump Sum Pension Payment Or Annuity
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Benefits Paid		$317.70

Components_of_Net_Pension_and_

Components of Net Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Income) Expense and Total (Income) Expense (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Curtailments			($3.70)
Loss on pension settlement	95.7
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	2.2	2.2	5.9
Interest cost	194.5	178.2	189.2
Expected return on plan assets	-259	-241.9	-262.6
Amortization of prior service credit			0.6
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain)	31.9	50.5	32.1
Curtailments			-3.7
Loss on pension settlement	95.7	0.7	1.1
Net periodic benefit (income) expense	65.3	-10.3	-37.4
Discount rate	5.00%	4.20%	4.90%
Rate of compensation increase	0.20%	0.30%	0.90%
Expected return on plan assets	7.60%	7.90%	8.40%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	4.6	7.3	6.6
Interest cost	16.8	16.2	18.4
Expected return on plan assets	-13.9	-11.8	-13.9
Amortization of prior service credit	-25.8	-19.7	-19.7
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain)			-0.1
Curtailments
Loss on pension settlement
Net periodic benefit (income) expense	($18.30)	($8)	($8.70)
Discount rate	4.50%	3.90%	4.80%
Rate of compensation increase			3.60%
Expected return on plan assets	7.30%	7.30%	7.60%

Reconciliation_of_Benefit_Obli

Reconciliation of Benefit Obligation, Plan Assets and Funded Status of Plans (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Plan amendments and other	($404)
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	3,952.70	4,368.80
Service cost	2.2	2.2	5.9
Interest cost	194.5	178.2	189.2
Plan participants' contributions	0.5	0.5
Medicare reimbursements
Actuarial loss (gain)	652.3	-404.2
Plan amendments and other		-0.1
Curtailments and settlements	-317.7	-9
Foreign currency translation	-35.3	-8.5
Benefits paid	-173.4	-175.2
Acquisitions	176.4
Benefit obligation at end of year	4,452.20	3,952.70	4,368.80
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	3,707.30	3,215.30
Actual return on assets	455.4	658
Settlements	-317.7	-8.7
Employer contributions	30.9	21.6
Medicare reimbursements
Plan participants' contributions	0.5	0.5
Acquisitions	170.2
Foreign currency translation	-31.4	-4.2
Benefits paid	-173.4	-175.2
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	3,841.80	3,707.30	3,215.30
Funded status at end of year	-610.4	-245.4
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	382.3	430.2
Service cost	4.6	7.3	6.6
Interest cost	16.8	16.2	18.4
Plan participants' contributions	13.8	14.5
Medicare reimbursements	4.2	2.7
Actuarial loss (gain)	43.1	-13.6
Plan amendments and other	-7.4	-30.6
Curtailments and settlements
Foreign currency translation	-4.2	-2.9
Benefits paid	-34.6	-41.5
Acquisitions	6
Benefit obligation at end of year	424.6	382.3	430.2
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	206.8	187.1
Actual return on assets	11.5	35.6
Settlements
Employer contributions	11	8
Medicare reimbursements	4.2	2.7
Plan participants' contributions	13.8	14.5
Acquisitions
Foreign currency translation	-0.1	0.4
Benefits paid	-34.6	-41.5
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	212.6	206.8	187.1
Funded status at end of year	($212)	($175.50)

Amounts_Recognized_on_Consolid

Amounts Recognized on Consolidated Balance Sheets (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accrued benefit cost (included in accrued liabilities)	($362.30)	($344.30)
Pension liabilities	-616.1	-245.2
Other postretirement benefits plan liabilities	-210.8	-174.1
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prepaid pension cost (included in other noncurrent assets)	14.4	8
Accrued benefit cost (included in accrued liabilities)	-8.7	-8.2
Pension liabilities	-616.1	-245.2
Other postretirement benefits plan liabilities
Net liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	-610.4	-245.4
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prepaid pension cost (included in other noncurrent assets)
Accrued benefit cost (included in accrued liabilities)	-1.2	-1.4
Pension liabilities
Other postretirement benefits plan liabilities	-210.8	-174.1
Net liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	($212)	($175.50)

Amounts_in_Accumulated_Other_C

Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial (loss) gain	($1,284.80)	($957.50)
Net transition obligation	-0.1	-0.2
Net prior service credit
Total	-1,284.90	-957.7
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial (loss) gain	-8	35.6
Net transition obligation
Net prior service credit	58.3	78.4
Total	$50.30	$114

Amounts_Recognized_in_Other_Co

Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total	$390.90	($919)	$285.10
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amortization of Net actuarial loss	31.9
Amortization of Net prior service credit	0
Amounts arising during the period, Net actuarial	-456
Amounts arising during the period, Net prior service credit	0
Amounts arising during the period, Settlements	95.7
Amounts arising during the period, Foreign currency loss	1.2
Total	-327.2
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amortization of Net actuarial loss	0
Amortization of Net prior service credit	-25.8
Amounts arising during the period, Net actuarial	-43.8
Amounts arising during the period, Net prior service credit	5.7
Amounts arising during the period, Settlements	0
Amounts arising during the period, Foreign currency loss	0.2
Total	($63.70)

Amounts_in_Accumulated_Other_C1

Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Expected to be Recognized Next Fiscal Year (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss	$41
Net prior service credit
Total	41
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss
Net prior service credit	-26.9
Total	($26.90)

Weighted_Average_Assumptions_U

Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligation (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.10%	5.00%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Health care cost trend, Ultimate	4.90%	4.90%
Discount rate	3.90%	4.50%
Pre Age Sixty Five | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Health care cost trend, Current	7.90%	7.80%
Post Age Sixty Five | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Health care cost trend, Current	7.90%	7.80%

Summary_of_Projected_Benefit_O

Summary of Projected Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets (Detail) (Pension Plans, Defined Benefit, USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation	$4,251	$3,929.60
Fair value of plan assets	$3,626.30	$3,676.10

Accumulated_Benefit_Obligation

Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Accumulated benefit obligation	$4,225.50	$3,912
Fair value of plan assets	$3,622.90	$3,672.60

Effects_of_Onepercentage_Point

Effects of One-percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates (Detail) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other postretirement benefit obligation, 1% increase	$5.60
Total other postretirement benefits service and interest cost components, 1% increase	0.6
Other postretirement benefit obligation, 1% decrease	-4.1
Total other postretirement benefits service and interest cost components, 1% decrease	($0.60)

Expected_Benefit_Payments_Deta

Expected Benefit Payments (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2015	$201.40
2016	208.6
2017	211.7
2018	217.9
2019	224.4
2020-2024	1,219.60
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2015	28.3
2016	29.5
2017	31
2018	31.9
2019	32.1
2020-2024	160
Estimated Subsidy Reimbursements
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2015	1.9
2016	2.1
2017	2.3
2018	2.5
2019	2.7
2020-2024	$16.70

Allocation_of_Plan_Assets_Pens

Allocation of Plan Assets, Pension Plan (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Private Equity Funds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	$47.30	$43.40	$38.90
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	3,841.80	3,707.30	3,215.30
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	1,085.40	2,149.30
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	2,709.10	1,514.60
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	47.3	43.4
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	66.4	79.6
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	44.1	51.6
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	22.3	28
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Equity Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	1,751.70	2,658.70
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Equity Funds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	997.5	1,839.30
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Equity Funds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	754.2	819.4
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Equity Funds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Fixed Income Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	1,830.60	795.3
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Fixed Income Funds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	43	255
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Fixed Income Funds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	1,787.60	540.3
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Fixed Income Funds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Derivative
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	12.8	3.9
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Derivative | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	0.8	3.4
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Derivative | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	12	0.5
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Derivative | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Real Estate
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	133	126.4
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Real Estate | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Real Estate | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	133	126.4
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Real Estate | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Private Equity Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	47.3	43.4
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Private Equity Funds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Private Equity Funds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Private Equity Funds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	$47.30	$43.40

Allocation_of_Plan_Assets_Post

Allocation of Plan Assets, Postretirement Benefit Plan (Detail) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit, USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	$212.60	$206.80	$187.10
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	211.6	206.8
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	0.8	1.5
Cash and Cash Equivalents | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	0.8	1.5
Equity Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	150.8	155.1
Equity Funds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets
Equity Funds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	150.8	155.1
Fixed Income Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	46.6	39.6
Fixed Income Funds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets
Fixed Income Funds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	46.6	39.6
Other
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	14.4	10.6
Other | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	1
Other | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of the company's benefit plan assets	$13.40	$10.60

Changes_in_Fair_Value_of_Level

Changes in Fair Value of Level Three Assets (Detail) (Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3, Private Equity Funds, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Private Equity Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$43.40	$38.90
Unrealized gains - net	13.6	8.7
Purchases, sales and settlements	-9.7	-4.2
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$47.30	$43.40

Income_Taxes_Components_of_Ear

Income Taxes - Components of Earnings (Loss) From Operations Before Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Components Of Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations [Abstract]
U.S.	$8.50	$66.70	($710.10)
Foreign	138.6	142.3	70.1
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	$147.10	$209	($640)

Income_Taxes_Components_of_Inc

Income Taxes - Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) From Operations (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal, Current	$50.10	($15.10)	$8.60
Federal, Deferred	-64.3	-23.9	-55.5
State, Current	13.9	-4.8	10.5
State, Deferred	-3.8	-2.6	-18.3
Foreign, Current	49.3	51.8	46.5
Foreign, Deferred	-18.9	-14.6	21.8
Total	$26.30	($9.20)	$13.60

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_Fr

Income Taxes - Reconciliation From Federal Statutory Tax Rate to Effective Tax Rate (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Effective Income Tax Rate Continuing Operations Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Federal statutory tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Adjustment of uncertain tax positions and interest	-1.80%	-6.20%	3.70%
Foreign tax rate differential	-13.40%	-11.30%	3.20%
Domestic manufacturing deduction	-3.00%	-0.10%	0.50%
Acquisition-related expenses	0.90%	0.70%	-0.10%
Change in valuation allowances	0.90%	3.10%	-4.40%
State and local income taxes, net of U.S. federal income tax benefit	3.10%	2.40%	0.00%
Impairment charges	4.30%	0.00%	-40.10%
Reorganization	-10.10%	-32.80%	3.90%
Foreign tax	1.70%	4.00%	-1.70%
Other	0.30%	0.80%	-2.10%
Effective income tax rate	17.90%	-4.40%	-2.10%

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Detail

Income Taxes - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Recognized tax benefits		$7.20	$26.10
Income tax benefits related to international restructuring			22.4
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions			-11
Net operating loss and other carryforwards expiring between 2015 and 2024	132.2
Deferred tax liabilities related to foreign earnings	2.6	7.9
Cash payments for income taxes	125.5	99	100
Cash refunds for income taxes	13.9	12.1	18.5
Income tax benefit associated with dispositions of employee stock options	2.9	0.9	1.2
Unrecognized tax benefits	58.5	33.8	47.9	76.4
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	38.2
Amount of unrecognized tax benefit that will decrease within 12 months	8.2
Total interest expense, net of tax benefits related to remaining tax uncertainties	0.1	1.8	4.1
Penalty amounts recognized	0.1	2.6	1.1
Accrued interest related to income tax uncertainties	5.6	5.5
Accrued penalties related to income tax uncertainties	0	0.1
Aggregate effect on income tax expense as a result of the "tax holiday" agreements	1.4	0.6	0.2
Domestic
Domestic and foreign net operating loss carryforwards	98.4	79.1
Foreign
Domestic and foreign net operating loss carryforwards	243.2	249.2
Latin America
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets, benefit			32.7
Strategic Services segment
Income tax benefits from value decline	15.2
Publishing and Retail Services
Income tax benefits from value decline and reorganization		$58.50

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Signi

Income Taxes - Schedule of Significant Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Components Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Abstract]
Pension and other postretirement benefits plan liabilities	$349.10	$167.40
Net operating losses and other tax carryforwards	341.6	328.3
Accrued liabilities	164.3	153.9
Foreign depreciation	38.7	51.3
Other	34.6	38.7
Total deferred tax assets	928.3	739.6
Valuation allowances	-257.8	-268.2
Net deferred tax assets	670.5	471.4
Accelerated depreciation	-204.8	-180.3
Other intangible assets	-143.2	-86.2
Inventories	-24.4	-26.9
Other	-34.5	-39.8
Total deferred tax liabilities	-406.9	-333.2
Net deferred tax assets	$263.60	$138.20

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Trans

Income Taxes - Schedule of Transactions Affecting Valuation Allowance on Deferred Tax Assets (Detail) (Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of year	$268.20	$273.60	$273.20
Current year expense - net	1.3	6.4	28.2
Write-offs	-2.8	-8.3	-37.9
Foreign exchange and other	-8.9	-3.5	10.1
Balance, end of year	$257.80	$268.20	$273.60

Income_Taxes_Unrecognized_Tax_

Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Excluding Amounts Pertaining To Examined Tax Returns Roll Forward
Balance at beginning of year	$33.80	$47.90	$76.40
Acquisitions	30.9
Additions for tax positions of the current year	1.9	2.1	6.3
Additions for tax positions of prior years	0.4	3.7	3.9
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	-1.4	-16.2	-29.6
Settlements during the year	-2.9	-0.7	-5.6
Lapses of applicable statutes of limitations	-4.2	-3	-3.5
Balance at end of year	$58.50	$33.80	$47.90

Debt_Schedule_of_the_Companys_

Debt - Schedule of the Company's Debt (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other	$3.60	[1]	$10.70	[1]
Total debt	3,632.50		3,857.90
Less: current portion	-203.4		-270.9
Long-term debt	3,429.10		3,587
4.95% Senior Notes Due April 1, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes			258.2
5.50% Senior Notes Due May 15, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	200		200
8.60% Senior Notes Due August 15, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	219.1		218.7
6.125% Senior Notes Due January 15, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	251		250.8
7.25% Senior Notes Due May 15, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	250		350
11.25% Senior Notes Due February 1, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	172.2	[2]	172.2	[2]
8.25% Senior Notes Due March 15, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	238.9		450
7.625% Senior Notes Due June 15, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	350		400
7.875% Senior Notes Due March 15, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	448.3		448
8.875% Debentures Due April 15, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debentures	80.9		80.9
7.00% Senior Notes Due February 15, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	400		400
6.50% Senior Notes Due November 15, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	350		350
6.00% Senior Notes Due due April 1, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	400
6.625% Debentures Due April 15, 2029
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debentures	199.5		199.4
8.820% Debentures Due April 15, 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debentures	$69		$69
[1]	Includes fair value adjustments to the 8.25% senior notes due MarchB 15, 2019 related to the Companybs fair value hedges, miscellaneous debt obligations and capital leases.
[2]	As of DecemberB 31, 2014 and 2013, the interest rate on the 11.25% senior notes due FebruaryB 1, 2019 was 12.75% as a result of downgrades in the ratings of the notes by the rating agencies.

Debt_Schedule_of_the_Companys_1

Debt - Schedule of the Company's Debt (Parenthetical) (Detail)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 09, 2010	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014		Mar. 13, 2012
4.95% Senior Notes Due April 1, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.95%	4.95%	4.95%
Maturity date	1-Apr-14	1-Apr-14	1-Apr-14
5.50% Senior Notes Due May 15, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate			5.50%
Maturity date			15-May-15
8.60% Senior Notes Due August 15, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate			8.60%
Maturity date			15-Aug-16
6.125% Senior Notes Due January 15, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate			6.13%
Maturity date			15-Jan-17
7.25% Senior Notes Due May 15, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate			7.25%
Maturity date			15-May-18
11.25% Senior Notes Due February 1, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate			11.25%	[1]
Maturity date			1-Feb-19
Effective interest rate			12.75%
8.25% Senior Notes Due March 15, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate			8.25%		8.25%
Maturity date		15-Mar-19	15-Mar-19
7.625% Senior Notes Due June 15, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate			7.63%
Maturity date			15-Jun-20
7.875% Senior Notes Due March 15, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate			7.88%
Maturity date			15-Mar-21
8.875% Debentures Due April 15, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate			8.88%
Maturity date			15-Apr-21
7.00% Senior Notes Due February 15, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate			7.00%
Maturity date			15-Feb-22
6.50% Senior Notes Due November 15, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate			6.50%
Maturity date			15-Nov-23
6.00% Senior Notes Due due April 1, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate			6.00%
Maturity date			1-Apr-24
6.625% Debentures Due April 15, 2029
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate			6.63%
Maturity date			15-Apr-29
8.820% Debentures Due April 15, 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate			8.82%
Maturity date			15-Apr-31
[1]	As of DecemberB 31, 2014 and 2013, the interest rate on the 11.25% senior notes due FebruaryB 1, 2019 was 12.75% as a result of downgrades in the ratings of the notes by the rating agencies.

Debt_Narrative_Detail

Debt - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Apr. 09, 2010

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2012

Aug. 26, 2013

Mar. 14, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 20, 2014

Mar. 13, 2012

Nov. 12, 2013

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Amount of difference between fair value and book value

$259,500,000

$343,400,000

Repayment of Debt

811,500,000

830,400,000

625,200,000

Loss on debt extinguishment

-77,100,000

-81,900,000

-16,100,000

Outstanding letters of credit

93,700,000

Interest paid, net of interest received

272,800,000

245,000,000

250,100,000

4.95% Senior Notes Due April 1, 2014

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Repayment of Debt

258,200,000

341,800,000

Interest rate

4.95%

4.95%

4.95%

Maturity date

1-Apr-14

1-Apr-14

1-Apr-14

6.00% Senior Notes Due due April 1, 2024

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interest rate

6.00%

Maturity date

1-Apr-24

Debt instrument, face amount

400,000,000

8.25% Senior Notes Due March 15, 2019

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Repayment of Debt

211,100,000

Interest rate

8.25%

8.25%

Maturity date

15-Mar-19

15-Mar-19

Debt instrument, face amount

238,900,000

450,000,000

7.25% Senior Notes Due May 15, 2018

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Repayment of Debt

100,000,000

200,000,000

50,000,000

Interest rate

7.25%

Maturity date

15-May-18

7.625% Senior Notes Due June 15, 2020

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Repayment of Debt

50,000,000

Interest rate

7.63%

Maturity date

15-Jun-20

Debt Instruments Extinguished Three

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Loss on debt extinguishment

77,100,000

Gain due to termination of related interest rate swaps

2,800,000

6.50% Senior Notes Due November 15, 2023

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interest rate

6.50%

Maturity date

15-Nov-23

Debt instrument, face amount

350,000,000

7.00% Senior Notes Due February 15, 2022

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interest rate

7.00%

Maturity date

15-Feb-22

Debt instrument, face amount

400,000,000

5.50% Senior Notes Due May 15, 2015

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Repayment of Debt

100,000,000

Interest rate

5.50%

Maturity date

15-May-15

6.125% Senior Notes Due January 15, 2017

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Repayment of Debt

100,000,000

173,500,000

Interest rate

6.13%

Maturity date

15-Jan-17

Senior Notes Extinguished1

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Loss on debt extinguishment

46,300,000

7.875% Senior Notes Due March 15, 2021

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interest rate

7.88%

Maturity date

15-Mar-21

Debt instrument, face amount

450,000,000

8.60% Senior Notes Due August 15, 2016

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Repayment of Debt

130,200,000

Interest rate

8.60%

Maturity date

15-Aug-16

Senior Notes Extinguished2

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Loss on debt extinguishment

35,600,000

Credit Agreements

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Allowable annual dividend payment under credit agreement

225,000,000

Outstanding letters of credit

56,500,000

Foreign Facilities

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Total amount of revolving credit agreement

178,300,000

Other Facilities

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Outstanding letters of credit

91,700,000

Combined Facilities

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Credit facility borrowings

2,500,000

9,100,000

Revolving Credit Facility

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Total amount of revolving credit agreement

1,500,000,000

Line of credit facility, expiration date

9-Sep-19

Line of credit facility amendment date

9-Sep-14

Weighted average interest rate on borrowings

2.00%

2.00%

Scenario, Previously Reported | Revolving Credit Facility

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Total amount of revolving credit agreement

$1,150,000,000

Line of credit facility, expiration date

15-Oct-17

Future_Maturities_Of_Debt_Deta

Future Maturities Of Debt (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Long Term Debt Maturities
2015	$203.50
2016	220.7
2017	251.5
2018	250
2019	411.1
2020 and thereafter	2,300
Total	$3,636.80	[1]
[1]	Excludes a discount of $3.5 million and an adjustment for fair value hedges of $0.8 million related to the Companybs 8.25% senior notes due March 15, 2019, which do not represent contractual commitments with a fixed amount or maturity date.

Future_Maturities_Of_Debt_Pare

Future Maturities Of Debt (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
8.25% Senior Notes Due March 15, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Discount on senior notes	$3.50
Interest rate	8.25%
Maturity date	15-Mar-19
Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Adjustment for fair value hedges	$0.80

Summary_Of_Interest_Expense_De

Summary Of Interest Expense (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Interest incurred	$294.60	$276	$271.10
Less: interest income	-8.9	-11.5	-15.2
Less: interest capitalized as property, plant and equipment	-3.6	-3.1	-4.1
Interest expense, net	$282.10	$261.40	$251.80

Derivatives_Narrative_Detail

Derivatives - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Apr. 09, 2010	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 13, 2012
Derivative [Line Items]
Repayment of Debt	$811.50	$830.40	$625.20
Fair Value Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Reduction to interest expense	3.8	8.7	8
8.25% Senior Notes Due March 15, 2019
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, inception date				13-Mar-12
Debt instrument, face amount	238.9						450
Interest rate	8.25%						8.25%
Maturity date	15-Mar-19			15-Mar-19
Repayment of Debt	211.1
4.95% Senior Notes Due April 1, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, inception date				9-Apr-10
Interest rate	4.95%			4.95%	4.95%
Maturity date	1-Apr-14			1-Apr-14	1-Apr-14
Repayment of Debt				341.8		258.2
Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Terminated portion of interest rate swap agreement, notional amount	210			342
Payment for termination of interest rate swaps	4.2
Proceeds from termination of interest rate swaps		11
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Contract
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate notional value	377.2	372.1
Designated Fair Value Hedges | Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate notional value	$190				600		$400

Derivatives_Schedule_of_Fair_V

Derivatives - Schedule of Fair Value of Derivatives Designated and Not Designated as Hedges (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives assets	$7	$0.40
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Accrued Liabilities
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives liabilities	0.5	1.5
Designated Fair Value Hedges | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives assets		1.3
Designated Fair Value Hedges | Other Non-current Liabilities
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives liabilities	$1.20	$9.10

Derivatives_Schedule_of_PreTax

Derivatives - Schedule of Pre-Tax (Gains) Losses Related to Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges (Detail) (Not Designated as Hedging Instrument, Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts, Selling, general and administrative expenses, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts | Selling, general and administrative expenses
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Classification of (Gain) Loss Recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations	($33.50)	$17	$24.80

Derivatives_Schedule_of_Gains_

Derivatives - Schedule of Gains (Losses) for Derivatives Designated as Fair Value Hedges (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Total (gain) loss recognized as ineffectiveness in the condensed consolidated statements of operations	($0.80)	$1.70	($1.30)
Interest Rate Swap | Investment and other (income) expense-net
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Total (gain) loss recognized as ineffectiveness in the condensed consolidated statements of operations	-2.1	22.5	-5.7
Hedged Items | Investment and other (income) expense-net
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Total (gain) loss recognized as ineffectiveness in the condensed consolidated statements of operations	$1.30	($20.80)	$4.40

Earnings_per_Share_Narrative_D

Earnings per Share - Narrative (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Treasury stock, shares acquired	0	0	0
Consolidated Graphics, Inc
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Issuances of common stock (in shares)	16,000,000
Esselte
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Issuances of common stock (in shares)	1,000,000

Earnings_per_Share_Earnings_pe

Earnings per Share - Earnings per Share Reconciliation (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net earnings (loss) per share attributable to RR Donnelley common shareholders:
Basic	$0.59	$1.16	($3.61)
Diluted	$0.59	$1.15	($3.61)
Dividends declared per common share	$1.04	$1.04	$1.04
Numerator:
Net earnings (loss) attributable to RR Donnelley common shareholders	$117.40	$211.20	($651.40)
Denominator:
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding	198.5	181.9	180.4
Dilutive options and awards	1.5	1.6
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding	200	183.5	180.4
Weighted average number of anti-dilutive share-based awards:
Weighted average antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	2.7	6	8.6
Restricted stock units
Weighted average number of anti-dilutive share-based awards:
Weighted average antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share		1.5	3.6
Performance share units
Weighted average number of anti-dilutive share-based awards:
Weighted average antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	0.7	0.6	0.4
Stock options
Weighted average number of anti-dilutive share-based awards:
Weighted average antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	2	3.9	4.6

Comprehensive_Income_Schedule_

Comprehensive Income - Schedule of Components of Other Comprehensive (loss) Income and Income Tax Expense Allocated to Each Component (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Equity [Abstract]
Translation adjustments - Before Tax Amount	($45.20)	($22.80)	$11.40
Adjustment for net periodic pension and other postretirement benefits plan cost - Before Tax Amount	-390.9	919	-285.1
Change in fair value of derivatives - Before Tax Amount	0.2	0.6	0.8
Other comprehensive (loss) income - Before Tax Amount	-435.9	896.8	-272.9
Adjustment for net periodic pension and other postretirement benefits plan cost - Income Tax Expense	-150	355.3	-107.5
Change in fair value of derivatives - Income Tax Expense	0.1	0.2	0.3
Other comprehensive (loss) income - Income Tax Expense	-149.9	355.5	-107.2
Translation adjustments - Net of Tax Amount	-45.2	-22.8	11.4
Adjustment for net periodic pension and other postretirement benefits plan cost	-240.9	563.7	-177.6
Change in fair value of derivatives - Net of Tax Amount	0.1	0.4	0.5
Other comprehensive (loss) income	($286)	$541.30	($165.70)

Comprehensive_Income_Schedule_1

Comprehensive Income - Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period	($488.10)	($1,029.20)	($863.30)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-338.1	520.9	-172.8
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	62.6	20.2	6.9
Amounts reclassified from cumulative translation	-10
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive loss	-285.5	541.1	-165.9
Balance at End of Period	-773.6	-488.1	-1,029.20
Changes in the Fair Value Of Derivatives
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period	-0.2	-0.6	-1.1
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, change in fair value of derivatives	0.1	0.4	0.5
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive loss	0.1	0.4	0.5
Balance at End of Period	-0.1	-0.2	-0.6
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Cost
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period	-521.4	-1,085.10	-907.5
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Plan Cost	-303.4	543.9	-184
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Plan Cost	62.5	19.8	6.4
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive loss	-240.9	563.7	-177.6
Balance at End of Period	-762.3	-521.4	-1,085.10
Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period	33.5	56.5	45.3
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, translation adjustment	-34.7	-23	11.2
Amounts reclassified from cumulative translation adjustment, translation adjustment	-10
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive loss	-44.7	-23	11.2
Balance at End of Period	($11.20)	$33.50	$56.50

Comprehensive_Income_Schedule_2

Comprehensive Income - Schedule of Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) (Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Cost, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Cost
Amortization of pension and other postretirement benefits plan cost:
Net actuarial loss	$31.90	[1]	$50.50	[1]	$32	[1]
Net prior service credit	-25.8	[1]	-19.7	[1]	-19.1	[1]
Curtailments and settlements	95.7	[1]	0.7	[1]	-2.6	[1]
Reclassifications before tax	101.8		31.5		10.3
Income tax expense	39.3		11.7		3.9
Reclassifications, net of tax	$62.50		$19.80		$6.40
[1]	These accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income components are included in the calculation of net periodic pension and other postretirement benefits plan (income) expense recognized in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations (see Note 11).

Stock_and_Incentive_Programs_f2

Stock and Incentive Programs for Employees and Directors - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	2-May-11
	CompensationPlan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation	$17,700,000	$19,900,000	$25,400,000
Share-based compensation expense, income tax benefit	6,900,000	7,700,000	9,900,000
Unrecognized share-based compensation cost	18,600,000
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted-average period of recognition	2 years
Number of active Share-based compensation plan	1
Number of terminated or expired share-based compensation plans	1
Treasury stock, shares acquired	0	0	0
Share Repurchase Program
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount			1,000,000,000
Two Thousand And Eight Share Repurchase Program
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, shares authorized				10,000,000
Restricted Stock | After January Two Thousand Nine
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting term	3 years
Restricted Stock | Between January 2008 And January 2009
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting term	3 years
Restricted Stock | Minimum
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting term	3 years
Restricted Stock | Maximum
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting term	4 years
Award term (in years)	10 years
Stock options
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation	900,000	1,500,000	3,200,000
Unrecognized share-based compensation cost	700,000
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted-average period of recognition	1 year 1 month 6 days
Stock options | Minimum
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting term	3 years
Stock options | Maximum
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting term	4 years
Award term (in years)	10 years
Stock options | Maximum | Prior To November Twenty Zero Four And After December Twenty Zero Six
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting term	4 years
Award term (in years)	10 years
Stock options | Maximum | After Retirement Date
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award term (in years)	5 years
Performance share units
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation	3,500,000	2,500,000	1,200,000
Unrecognized share-based compensation cost	5,200,000
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted-average period of recognition	1 year 8 months 12 days
Equity instruments other than options, outstanding shares	804,000	953,000
Performance share units | Minimum
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting term	3 years
Performance share units | Maximum
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting term	4 years
Stock Compensation Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock reserved and authorized (in shares)	10,000,000
Shares authorized and available for grant under the 2012 PIP	6,900,000
Performance Share Unit Awards
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting term	3 years
Amount payable as a percentage of initial award, contingent upon maximum performance	100.00%
Restricted stock units
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation	13,300,000	15,900,000	21,000,000
Unrecognized share-based compensation cost	12,700,000
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted-average period of recognition	2 years 2 months 12 days
Equity instruments other than options, outstanding shares	2,045,000	2,495,000
Restricted stock units | Director
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity instruments other than options, outstanding shares	86,372	124,599	147,263
Share-based compensation (income) expense	$200,000	$2,200,000	$200,000

Stock_and_Incentive_Programs_f3

Stock and Incentive Programs for Employees and Directors - Stock Options - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation	$17.70	$19.90	$25.40
Unrecognized share-based compensation cost	18.6
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted-average period of recognition	2 years
Stock options
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted	0	0	1,221,000
Weighted average fair market value of options granted			$2.96
Intrinsic value of options exercised	1.1	0.7	1.2
Share-based compensation	0.9	1.5	3.2
Unrecognized share-based compensation cost	0.7
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted-average period of recognition	1 year 1 month 6 days
Cash received from option exercises	1.6	2.2	1.4
Tax benefit realized for tax deduction from option exercises	0.4	0.3	0.5
Excess tax benefits shown as financing cash inflows	$0.30	$0.20	$0.40

Stock_and_Incentive_Programs_f4

Stock and Incentive Programs for Employees and Directors - Black-Scholes-Merton Option Pricing Model (Detail) (Employee Stock Option)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Employee Stock Option
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected volatility	39.71%
Risk-free interest rate	1.18%
Expected life (years)	6 years 3 months
Expected dividend yield	5.06%

Stock_and_Incentive_Programs_f5

Stock and Incentive Programs for Employees and Directors - Schedule of Stock Option Activity (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Shares Under Option
Outstanding at beginning of period	4,139
Exercised	-149
Cancelled/forfeited/expired	-143
Outstanding at end of period	3,847	4,139
Vested and expected to vest at end of period	3,825
Exercisable at end of period	1,357
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of period	$19.39
Exercised	$10.98
Cancelled/forfeited/expired	$27.25
Outstanding at end of period	$19.43	$19.39
Vested and expected to vest at end of period	$19.46
Exercisable at end of period	$8.93
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)
Outstanding	4 years 8 months 12 days	5 years 7 months 6 days
Vested and expected to vest at end of period	4 years 8 months 12 days
Exercisable at end of period	5 years 1 month 6 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at beginning of period	$21.20
Outstanding at end of period	12.6	21.2
Vested and expected to vest at end of period	12.5
Exercisable at end of period	$10.70

Stock_and_Incentive_Programs_f6

Stock and Incentive Programs for Employees and Directors - Nonvested Restricted Stock Unit Awards (Detail) (Restricted stock units, USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Restricted stock units
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Nonvested at beginning of period, Shares	2,495,000
Granted, Shares	729,000
Vested, Shares	-1,174,000
Forfeited, Shares	-5,000
Nonvested at end of period, Shares	2,045,000
Nonvested at beginning of period, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$11.97
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$16.53
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$13.79
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$16.23
Nonvested at end of period, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$12.54

Stock_and_Incentive_Programs_f7

Stock and Incentive Programs for Employees and Directors - Restricted Stock Units - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation	$17.70	$19.90	$25.40
Unrecognized share-based compensation cost	18.6
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted-average period of recognition	2 years
Restricted stock units
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation	13.3	15.9	21
Unrecognized share-based compensation cost	12.7
Equity instruments other than options expected to vest, Shares	2
Equity instruments other than options expected to vest, weighted-average grant date fair value	$12.52
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted-average period of recognition	2 years 2 months 12 days
Excess tax benefits shown as financing cash inflows	$2.50	$2.10	$3.20

Stock_and_Incentive_Programs_f8

Stock and Incentive Programs for Employees and Directors - Schedule of Nonvested Performance Share Units Activity (Detail) (Performance share units, USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Performance share units
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Nonvested at beginning of period, Shares	953,000
Granted, Shares	319,000	485,000	233,000
Expired, Shares	-149,000
Vested, Shares	-319,000		-197,831
Nonvested at end of period, Shares	804,000	953,000
Nonvested at beginning of period, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$10.81
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$16.46
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$14.26
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$12.18
Nonvested at end of period, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$11.87	$10.81

Stock_and_Incentive_Programs_f9

Stock and Incentive Programs for Employees and Directors - Performance Share Units - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation	$17.70	$19.90	$25.40
Unrecognized share-based compensation cost	18.6
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted-average period of recognition	2 years
Performance share units
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance share unit awards granted to certain executive officers	319,000	485,000	233,000
Equity instruments other than options, payout range, minimum	154,500	242,500	116,500
Equity instruments other than options, payout range, maximum	319,000	485,000	233,000
Equity instruments other than options vested in period	319,000		197,831
Equity instruments other than options, percentage of expected payout			94.70%
Share-based compensation	3.5	2.5	1.2
Unrecognized share-based compensation cost	$5.20
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted-average period of recognition	1 year 8 months 12 days

Preferred_Stock_Narrative_Deta

Preferred Stock - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Equity [Abstract]
Preferred stock, authorized	2	2
Preferred stock, par value	$1	$1

Segment_Information_Narrative_

Segment Information - Narrative (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Publishing and Retail Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of net sales by segment	22.70%
Variable Print
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of net sales by segment	32.50%
Strategic Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of net sales by segment	22.50%
International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of net sales by segment	22.30%

Segment_Reporting_Information_

Segment Reporting Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	$11,603.40	$10,480.30	$10,221.90
Income (Loss) from Operations	515.9	579.7	-369.8
Assets of Operations	7,639.30	7,238.20	7,262.70
Depreciation and amortization	474	435.8	481.6
Capital Expenditures	223.6	216.6	205.9
Publishing and Retail Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	2,632.30	2,774.80	2,919.50
Income (Loss) from Operations	86.1	109.6	-659.4
Assets of Operations	1,215.70	1,369.60	1,517.80
Depreciation and amortization	145.1	166	213.5
Capital Expenditures	43.5	57.7	57.8
Variable Print
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	3,767.90	2,592.80	2,637.20
Income (Loss) from Operations	240.8	197.9	202.1
Assets of Operations	2,649.50	1,567.10	1,616
Depreciation and amortization	157.2	103.4	103.8
Capital Expenditures	53	63.4	42.7
Strategic Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	2,607.50	2,453	2,065.40
Income (Loss) from Operations	257.4	232.8	59
Assets of Operations	1,366.60	1,355.60	1,404.30
Depreciation and amortization	65.5	58.4	52.3
Capital Expenditures	41	34.9	39.9
International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	2,595.70	2,659.70	2,599.80
Income (Loss) from Operations	106.7	147.3	91.6
Assets of Operations	1,865.40	2,060	2,192.10
Depreciation and amortization	98.8	102.5	105.8
Capital Expenditures	68.3	50.8	43.9
Total Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	11,603.40	10,480.30	10,221.90
Income (Loss) from Operations	691	687.6	-306.7
Assets of Operations	7,097.20	6,352.30	6,730.20
Depreciation and amortization	466.6	430.3	475.4
Capital Expenditures	205.8	206.8	184.3
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (Loss) from Operations	-175.1	-107.9	-63.1
Assets of Operations	542.1	885.9	532.5
Depreciation and amortization	7.4	5.5	6.2
Capital Expenditures	17.8	9.8	21.6
Total Sales
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	11,911.80	10,763	10,524.60
Total Sales | Publishing and Retail Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	2,646.10	2,777.70	2,938.30
Total Sales | Variable Print
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	3,829.70	2,650.70	2,697.50
Total Sales | Strategic Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	2,744.80	2,587.70	2,210.20
Total Sales | International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	2,691.20	2,746.90	2,678.60
Total Sales | Total Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	11,911.80	10,763	10,524.60
Intersegment Sales
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	-308.4	-282.7	-302.7
Intersegment Sales | Publishing and Retail Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	-13.8	-2.9	-18.8
Intersegment Sales | Variable Print
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	-61.8	-57.9	-60.3
Intersegment Sales | Strategic Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	-137.3	-134.7	-144.8
Intersegment Sales | International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	-95.5	-87.2	-78.8
Intersegment Sales | Total Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	($308.40)	($282.70)	($302.70)

Schedule_of_Corporate_Assets_D

Schedule of Corporate Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$527.90	$1,028.40	$430.70	$449.70
Current and deferred income tax assets, net of valuation allowances	670.5	471.4
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,515.50	1,430.10
LIFO reserve	-93.6	-92
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	94.6	494.9	-137.2
Current and deferred income tax assets, net of valuation allowances	152	39.2	324.5
Deferred compensation plan assets and Company owned life insurance assets	86	79.5	70.1
Software, net	82.1	71.1	71.8
Property, plant and equipment, net	61.2	61.7	60.7
Debt issuance costs	46.9	46	37.8
LIFO reserve	($93.60)	($92)	($92.10)

Net_Sales_and_LongLived_Assets

Net Sales and Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Region (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	$11,603.40		$10,480.30		$10,221.90
Long-lived assets	2,135.70	[1]	1,924.40	[1]	2,466	[1]
U.S.
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	8,974.20		7,866.20		7,719.90
Long-lived assets	1,671.10	[1]	1,435.70	[1]	1,915.40	[1]
Europe
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	983.1		975.2		1,025.80
Long-lived assets	154	[1]	160.7	[1]	181.4	[1]
Asia
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	860.1		841.5		733
Long-lived assets	129	[1]	152.2	[1]	167.7	[1]
Other
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	786		797.4		743.2
Long-lived assets	$181.60	[1]	$175.80	[1]	$201.50	[1]
[1]	Includes net property, plant and equipment, noncurrent deferred tax assets and other noncurrent assets.

Product_and_Services_Net_Sales

Product and Services Net Sales (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Entity Wide Information Revenue From External Customer [Line Items]
Total products	$9,715.20	$8,765.80	$8,835.10
Total services	1,888.20	1,714.50	1,386.80
Total net sales	11,603.40	10,480.30	10,221.90
Magazines, catalogs and retail inserts
Entity Wide Information Revenue From External Customer [Line Items]
Total products	2,223.50	2,370	2,445.10
Commercial and Digital Print
Entity Wide Information Revenue From External Customer [Line Items]
Total products	1,851.70	966.4	1,021
Books
Entity Wide Information Revenue From External Customer [Line Items]
Total products	1,149.40	1,202.20	1,117
Financial print related services
Entity Wide Information Revenue From External Customer [Line Items]
Total products	722.2	775.1	747.4
Total services	292.3	230.2	212.9
Statements
Entity Wide Information Revenue From External Customer [Line Items]
Total products	641.3	666	747.4
Direct Mail
Entity Wide Information Revenue From External Customer [Line Items]
Total products	613.2	571.7	559.9
Labels
Entity Wide Information Revenue From External Customer [Line Items]
Total products	523.3	488.1	463.4
Office products
Entity Wide Information Revenue From External Customer [Line Items]
Total products	496.3	238.9	262.5
Packaging and related products
Entity Wide Information Revenue From External Customer [Line Items]
Total products	484	464.3	407
Forms
Entity Wide Information Revenue From External Customer [Line Items]
Total products	462.1	491.9	480.5
Global Turnkey Solutions
Entity Wide Information Revenue From External Customer [Line Items]
Total products	341.7	305.4	289.8
Directories
Entity Wide Information Revenue From External Customer [Line Items]
Total products	206.5	225.8	294.1
Logistics services
Entity Wide Information Revenue From External Customer [Line Items]
Total services	1,211.30	1,105.90	786.7
Business process outsourcing
Entity Wide Information Revenue From External Customer [Line Items]
Total services	195.8	188.8	211
Digital And Creative Solutions
Entity Wide Information Revenue From External Customer [Line Items]
Total services	$188.80	$189.60	$176.20

Venezuela_Currency_Remeasureme1

Venezuela Currency Remeasurement - Narrative (Detail)

12 Months Ended

36 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Feb. 08, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Feb. 07, 2013

Feb. 08, 2013

USD ($)

USD ($)

Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar

Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar

Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar

Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar

Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar

Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar

Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar

Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar

Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar

Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar

Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar

Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar

Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar

Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar

USD ($)

SICAD 1

SICAD 2

SICAD 1 and 2

Noncontrolling Interest

Noncontrolling Interest

Before Rate Change

After Rate Change

VEF

VEF

USD ($)

USD ($)

SICAD 1 and 2

VEF

VEF

USD ($)

Maximum three year cumulative inflation using the blended Consumer Price Index and National Consumer Price Index

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

Foreign currency exchange rate

12

50

4.3

6.3

Gain (loss) on foreign currency transaction and translation, pre-tax

($18.40)

($3.20)

($3.20)

($18.40)

($1)

($5.60)

Gain (loss) on foreign currency transaction and translation, after tax

($2)

($13.80)

Percentage of foreign currency devaluation

32.00%

Joint venture, ownership percentage

50.10%