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Efficient documentation - carbonless records for your business!
You can streamline record-keeping with NCR pads that let you create up to five copies in a single step, so customers, clients and accounting get immediate duplicates without manual copying. Ordering through Print & Graphics lets you configure pads online, order individually or in batches up to 5,000 items, and benefit from reliable production and fair pricing.
Choose between loose individual pads in portrait format or glued sets and blocks that can be produced in portrait or landscape. Blocks and glued sets can include perforation and 2 punched holes for faster separation and filing; blocks also receive a grey cardboard backing for stability.
Pick the format that fits your workflow: DL (98 x 210 mm) for mailing without folding, A6 (105 x 148 mm) for receipts, A5 (148 x 210 mm) for small orders or invoices, and A4 (210 x 297 mm) for transcripts or full applications. Selecting the correct DIN format ensures compatibility with folders, clipboards and sleeves.
The top sheet is printed on 80 or 90 gsm white paper with a CB (Coated Black) backing so impressions transfer. Final sheets use CF paper in 90, 60 or 57 gsm, and middle sheets (if used) are CFB-coated and available in yellow, pink, blue or green. Paper weight and coating determine copy clarity and feel — choose them to match how often the forms will be handled.
You can print single- or double-sided and use black, Pantone or CMYK. Warning: because middle and final sheets are coloured, colour prints may appear different than on white paper; test a sample if exact colour matching is important.
Finishing options include gluing on the short or long side, hole punching (two or four holes) and perforation. Decide on glue orientation and hole positions up front to avoid rework and filing issues later.
Overall, NCR pads give you a fast, reliable way to generate multiple official copies, simplify archiving and reduce administrative steps. Use the right format, paper combination and finishing options to ensure legible copies and efficient filing for your business.
Custom NCR pads printing
Overview of NCR pads
You rely on NCR pads when you need reliable, multi-copy documentation for invoices, contracts or receipts. With these carbonless forms you can produce up to five copies in one action, and the stacks can be supplied loose, glued at the short or long side, or as block pads with reinforced backing to suit your workflow.
Ordering is straightforward through Print & Graphics, with batch sizes from single items up to 5,000 pieces and a range of standard DIN formats to match folders, clipboards and filing systems. The coated top sheet (CB) and final sheet (CF) system ensures print transfer, while optional middle sheets (CFB) provide additional copies in coloured paper for easy visual sorting.
Benefits of custom prints
Custom printing lets you put your branding, sequential numbering or legal text directly onto every copy, so your documents look professional and remain consistent across all stakeholders. This reduces processing time, minimizes manual entry errors and gives you a traceable record for customers, accounts and archives.
You can configure practical finishing like perforations and 2- or 4-hole punching for easy separation and filing, choose single- or double-sided printing for terms and conditions, and select paper weights and colours to fit the number of copies you need. These options let you tailor pads to specific departments, transactional types or regulatory needs.
Be aware that coloured middle or final sheets will affect how inks appear: colour prints may look different on non-white sheets, and the coated top sheet is required for reliable transfer to underlying pages. Plan your design and ink choices accordingly to ensure legibility and accurate colour representation across all copies.
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You’ll often pair NCR pads with practical office supplies like folders, clipboards and plastic sleeves to keep duplicates organized; you can also add branded items such as stamps and ballpoint pens to complete your workflow. Many buyers choose advertising equipment and other printing products from Print & Graphics to create a cohesive, professional presentation for invoices and contracts.
If you order matching accessories from Print & Graphics, you benefit from options like hole punching, perforation and reinforced grey backing that make filing easier. Flexible order sizes (blocks up to 5,000 items) and fair prices mean you can scale supplies to your needs, but be aware that using colored middle or final sheets can affect how colours appear on copies.
Similar features
You’ll find the same functional elements across comparable products: coated top sheets (CB) that transfer writing to underlying pages, optional coloured middle sheets (CFB) for additional copies, and final CF sheets in various weights. These features let you create up to five copies in a single write-through action, with choices for glued edges, perforation and punched holes to suit filing systems.
Formats and paper weights are consistently offered in DIN sizes (A4, A5, A6, DL) so you can combine pads with folders or envelopes without mismatch. Printing can be done in black, Pantone or CMYK, but colour output may look different on non-white sheets, which can affect brand colours and legibility if you don’t account for it.
Production and finishing are similar too: sheets are cut to size, narrow sides glued for individual pads or top-glued with a cardboard backing for blocks, and you can choose short- or long-side gluing for sets — features that ensure your documents are durable and easy to archive. Double-sided printing reproduces the top-sheet content identically on copies, making it useful when you need terms or amendments printed on the back.
Practical formats to choose from
Available sizes and layouts
You can choose DIN-based formats that integrate easily with folders, clipboards and sleeves: 98 x 210 mm (DL) for posting without folding, 105 x 148 mm (A6) as a classic receipt size, 148 x 210 mm (A5) for invoices and small orders, and 210 x 297 mm (A4) for transcripts, bills or applications. These standard sizes make it simple to match your NCR pads to existing office supplies and filing systems.
All individual pads print only in portrait, while block versions can be produced in either portrait or landscape; choose accordingly if you rely on pre-printed layouts or multipart carbonless sequences. Perforation options and hole punches (two or four) are available to streamline separation and archiving.
Tailoring formats to business needs
Pick the size and layout based on how you distribute and store documents: use DL for mailings, A6 for compact receipts, A5 for order confirmations and A4 for full-page contracts. Specify glue binding at the short or long side and consider adding a grey cardboard backing for block pads if you expect heavy use—these choices affect handling and durability. You can order and configure these options online at Print & Graphics.
Be aware that paper choices and copy colours impact final output: top sheets use a coated CB layer to transfer ink, middle sheets use CFB coatings, and final copies are on coloured CF paper, so colour print-outs may appear different on non-white copy sheets. If you need back-of-form terms or double-sided content, plan layout and ink choices with that limitation in mind.
Choosing the wrong format or glue orientation can hinder filing or cause operational delays, so align size, punch pattern and tear-off/perforation options with your filing equipment and workflow to keep processes efficient and documents legible.
The paper we use for your NCR pads
Types of paper options
You choose from three functional sheet types to build your NCR pads: the top sheet with a CB (Coated Black) back coating printed on 80 gsm or 90 gsm white paper; optional middle sheets with CFB (Coated Front and Back) on 86 gsm, 60 gsm or 53 gsm coloured papers; and the final sheet (CF) available on 90 gsm, 60 gsm or 57 gsm. When you order from Print & Graphics, these choices let you balance legibility, weight, and the number of copies per pad.
- Top sheet (CB) — 80/90 gsm, white, coated back for transfer
- Middle sheets (CFB) — 86/60/53 gsm, coloured (yellow, pink, blue, green)
- Final sheet (CF) — 90/60/57 gsm, accepts the transferred image
- Colours — aid organization and quick visual identification
- Coating — designed to transfer ink cleanly between layers
Recognizing that exposure to high heat and humidity can reduce transfer quality and cause smudging, you should store your pads flat in a cool, dry place to protect the integrity of the copies.
| Sheet type | Typical weights / notes |
| Top sheet (CB) | 80–90 gsm white paper with coated back to transfer the impression |
| Middle sheets (CFB) | 86 / 60 / 53 gsm coloured papers (yellow, pink, blue, green) for 2–4 copies |
| Final sheet (CF) | 90 / 60 / 57 gsm — receives the transfer and completes the set |
| Handling & storage | Keep flat, avoid prolonged sunlight, heat and humidity to preserve copy legibility |
Quality and durability
Your NCR pads are engineered so the coated layers reliably carry impressions through the stack; the micro-encapsulated coating on the top sheet ruptures under pressure to transfer ink to the sheets beneath, enabling you to produce up to five copies in a single step with consistent clarity.
Construction choices such as stronger glue on block tops and a grey cardboard backing improve handling and filing—when you order blocks from Print & Graphics, you’ll get reinforced pads that resist bending and keep copies aligned. Be aware that double-sided printing on coloured middle or final sheets can alter colour appearance and contrast.
For long-term use, store your pads in their original packing or on a flat shelf, away from direct sunlight; avoiding folds and moisture will extend legibility and reduce the risk of transfer degradation, which is a potentially damaging factor for record accuracy.
Your printing options for NCR-sets
Color choices
You can print your NCR sets in black, spot Pantone or full CMYK, and you can print on both the top and reverse of sheets. Because the top sheet uses a coated back (CB) to transfer the copy and the middle/final sheets are coloured (yellow, pink, blue or green), colour print-outs may appear differently on those non-white sheets, so plan artwork and contrasts accordingly.
Use Pantone for brand-critical elements that must match precisely and CMYK for photographic or multi-colour artwork. If exact colour matching matters to your corporate identity, request a proof or a Pantone spot for key elements to avoid unexpected shifts on the carbonless papers.
Design specifications
Prepare your files at 300 dpi and include a 3 mm bleed on all sides; keep important text and logos inside a 3–5 mm safe margin. Supply final artwork as print-ready PDFs with fonts embedded or converted to outlines, and clearly indicate any spot colours as Pantone values rather than CMYK conversions to ensure accurate output.
Because the carbonless layers affect contrast, avoid fine light-coloured text or thin hairlines on coloured copy sheets—low-contrast elements may not transfer legibly. Also specify whether sets are glued at the short or long side and if you require perforations or 2/4 punched holes so layout and margins accommodate post-processing.
When exporting, choose PDF/X standards where possible, flatten transparencies, and include colour profiles only when required; clear, print-ready files and correct bleed/safe-area settings reduce delays and rework.
Processing after printing
Finishing options
After printing, your sheets are precisely cut to the ordered format and prepared according to the pad type you selected: individual pads are glued along the narrow side, while blocks are glued at the top and fitted with a grey cardboard backing for reinforcement. NCR form sets can be glued on the short or long edge and may include a perforation line and 2 punched holes; block pads can be punched with two or four holes so your copies file neatly.
You should be aware that glue application, glue placement and trimming tolerance directly affect copy transfer and final usability — misalignment, excessive glue or uneven trimming can reduce legibility or cause sheets to separate. Quality control checks during finishing are important to ensure consistent pressure and alignment so that each copy reproduces correctly.
Delivery and packaging details
Your pads are packaged to protect the coated surfaces and edges: small runs are shrink-wrapped and boxed, while larger batches are stacked on pallets with protective cardboard and strapping. Grey backing boards, shrink-wrap and secure boxing prevent movement and help maintain copy quality during transit.
Because carbonless paper is sensitive to moisture and heavy pressure, packaging focuses on keeping your order dry and flat — exposure to humidity or crushing can cause unwanted transfer or creasing. Inspect packages on arrival for any signs of water damage or severe impact so you can report issues promptly.
Print & Graphics typically offers options for insured or expedited shipping for larger orders and will label bulk shipments for easy handling; if you have specific storage or staging requirements, indicate them when you place your order so packaging and delivery methods can be adjusted to protect your pads.
FAQ
Q: What are NCR pads and what are they used for?
A: NCR (no carbon required) pads are carbonless multi-part forms that produce up to five simultaneous copies when written or printed on the top sheet. They are commonly used for invoices, receipts, contracts, applications and any situation where immediate duplicates are needed for customers, accounts or filing.
Q: What sizes and orientations can I order?
A: Standard sizes offered include 98 x 210 mm (DL), 105 x 148 mm (A6), 148 x 210 mm (A5) and 210 x 297 mm (A4). Individual pads are supplied in portrait only; block versions and glued sets can be produced in either portrait or landscape to suit invoices, receipts or forms.
Q: How many copy layers are possible and what paper types and colours are used?
A: Pads can produce between one and five copies depending on the version. The top sheet is printed on 80 or 90 gsm white paper with a CB (Coated Black) back coating so the impression carries through. Final (CF) sheets are available in 90, 60 or 57 gsm; optional middle sheets (CFB, coated front and back) are available in 86, 60 or 53 gsm and come in yellow, pink, blue or green for easy identification.
Q: What printing options are available (single/double-sided, colour choices)?
A: You can print single- or double-sided; when printed double-sided the copy on the final sheets matches the top sheet. Printing is available in black, Pantone spot colours or full CMYK. Be aware that colours will appear differently on coloured middle or final sheets than on white paper.
Q: What finishing options do you offer after printing?
A: After printing pads are cut to size and glued: individual pads are edge-glued on the narrow side, blocks are glued on top and supplied with a grey cardboard backing. Forms sets can be glued on the short or long side, include an optional perforation line, and can be punched (blocks: 2 or 4 holes; sets: up to 2 holes) for easy separation and filing.
Q: What product types and order quantities can I choose and where do I order?
A: You can order individual loose portrait pads, glued sets (up to five pages per set) or glued block pads. Sets are available starting at 500 copies; blocks can be ordered individually or in batches up to 5,000 items. Configure and order personalised NCR pads via the Print & Graphics online shop.
Q: How should I prepare artwork and layouts for best results?
A: Submit artwork with correct page order for multi-part sets and indicate which elements should appear on each copy. Supply colour files in CMYK for process printing or specify Pantone numbers for spot colours. Avoid light, low-contrast colours for text or small details on coloured copy sheets, and provide bleed if you require full-bleed printing; denote perforation, glue edge and hole positions in your layout instructions.
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