Acquisitions and Dispositions - Pro Forma Adjustments Affecting Net Loss (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Amortization of purchased intangibles	$ 20.5
Restructuring, impairment and other charges	30.1
Depreciation and amortization of purchased assets, pre-tax	(0.2)
Acquisition-related expenses, pre-tax	18.6
Restructuring and impairment charges, pre-tax	17.1
Inventory fair value adjustment, pre-tax	12.1
Other pro forma adjustments, pre-tax	(10.6)
Income taxes	$ (10.2)rrd_BusinessAcquisitionIncomeTaxes

Business acquisition cost of acquired entity transaction cost.

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Business acquisition income taxes.

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Business acquisition inventory fair value adjustment expense.

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Business acquisition other pro forma adjustments pre tax.

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Business acquisition restructuring and impairment charges pre tax.

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Business acquisitions pro forma amortization of purchased intangibles.

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Business acquisitions pro forma restructuring and impairment charges.

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Depreciation and amortization of acquired assets.

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