Material · Paper and card
Carbonless (NCR) paper
Carbonless (NCR) paper is coated so that pressure on the top sheet releases an image onto the sheets beneath. It is used for invoice and receipt books, delivery orders and cash sale books. White, pink and yellow is the usual order, and the colour is how each copy is filed.
Sets are 2-ply, 3-ply, 4-ply or 5-ply. Books come in A4, A5, 8 x 9 in and 4 x 8 in, with 50 sets per book or pad. Hole punching can be added. A 3-ply set uses plies of 50 to 55 gsm each. It is quoted on the NCR books page.
Quoting and turnaround
Quoted per job from your size, quantity and finishing. Standard turnaround: generally 7–14 working days.
Specification
Carbonless (NCR) paper: what to specify.
The weights, sizes and finishes below are the ones this material is quoted in. Give the size, quantity and finishing with your request and the job is quoted against them.
| Group | Paper and card |
|---|---|
| Weights | 2-ply, 3-ply, 4-ply, 5-ply sets |
| Sizes | A4, A5, 8 x 9 in and 4 x 8 in books; 50 sets per book or pad |
| Surface and finishing | Hole punching |
| Suggested uses | Invoice and receipt books, Delivery orders, Cash sale books |
| Quoted on | NCR books |
| See also | Carbonless set in the stock library |
| Turnaround | Generally 7–14 working days |
Frequently asked questions
Questions about carbonless (ncr) paper.
How many plies can carbonless paper have?
Sets are 2-ply, 3-ply, 4-ply or 5-ply. Choose the number of copies you need to file, and state it when you request a quote. A 3-ply set is usually white, pink and yellow.
What sizes do carbonless books come in?
A4, A5, 8 x 9 in and 4 x 8 in, with 50 sets per book or pad. Hole punching can be added. Give the size, ply and number of books with your quote request.
What can carbonless paper be used for?
Invoice and receipt books, delivery orders and cash sale books. The pressure-copy sheets give each copy its own colour for filing. These are quoted on the NCR books page.
Quote your job on carbonless (ncr) paper.
Every job is quoted from its specification — stock, quantity, sides, finish, size and deadline.
- Quantity
- Stock — or the feel you want, if you do not know the stock
- Sides printed
- Finish
- Flat and finished size
- The deadline
Artwork is welcome but not required to start. Email sales@ezprint.com.sg if you would rather attach files.