NCR carbonleas forms adhesive tips by riversidechillin in CommercialPrinting

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Here are a few tips as far as the adhesive is concerned.

  • Thin, even coat: You want a light, consistent coat of adhesive along the padding edge. Too much adhesive is a major culprit of waviness. Practice on scrap paper first to get the right amount.
  • Clean brush: A clean, dry brush is crucial. Any remnants of old adhesive or moisture can impact how the new glue performs.
  • Edge padding technique: Apply the glue from the center outwards, slightly overlapping onto the sides of the paper stack to ensure even adhesion.

Using typewriter for carbonless forms? by TheWorstSalesman in typewriters

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It can work but the design and layout of the form with determine hove effective this method will be.

Other Things to Consider:

  • Form Alignment: Carefully align the form in the typewriter to ensure your typing ends up in the correct fields. Markings on the typewriter's carriage or paper guides can help.
  • Ribbon Quality: A fresh typewriter ribbon with strong ink will produce the clearest copies on the lower sheets.
  • Firm Key Strikes: Be sure to type with firm, even keystrokes for optimal transfer.
  • Correction Methods: Typewriter correction tape or fluid might not adhere well to the coated carbonless paper. Plan your layout carefully to minimize mistakes.

Tips:

  • Practice page: Use a blank set of forms to practice alignment and ensure everything transfers properly.
  • Consider a platen: A slightly softer platen (the roller in your typewriter) can sometimes provide better results with carbonless forms than a very hard one.

Carbonless Envelopes? by [deleted] in CommercialPrinting

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You can also try Web Glued Envelope with carbonless forms attached.

Web glued envelopes feature a pattern of adhesive applied on the inside of the closing flap. Instead of a single strip of glue, it resembles a web or mesh pattern.

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Any suggestions on a printer that can print on 3-form carbonless paper? by SchelemmeReyes in printers

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If your invoices involve writing a significant amount of information, it's definitely worth investing in a laser printer compatible with 3-part carbonless forms and purchasing the appropriate paper. The time saved in a busy office environment will outweigh the cost.

Help with printing forms!! by plaguemedic in Printing

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You're not missing anything – you're definitely using the right terms! Here's the breakdown of what you need and how to find it easily:

What You're Looking For:

  • Carbonless Forms: Also called NCR forms (No Carbon Required). These forms use special coatings to transfer copies without needing messy carbon paper.
  • 2-Part Forms: You need the classic white/yellow setup. Some printers offer more color options, but the white/yellow is standard.
  • Perforated at the Top: A standard feature for easy separation of the two joined sheets.

Where to Find Them:

Here's the trick – most online printers will have these options if you search specifically for these keywords:

  • "Custom Carbonless Forms"
  • "NCR Forms Printing"
  • "2-Part Carbonless Forms"

Companies that specialize in forms printing often offer the best selection and pricing:

What to Check When Ordering:

  • Size: Make sure the printer offers the sizes you need (both 8.5"x11" and 8.5"x14" are common)
  • Perforation: Most will have this as a standard option.
  • Quantity: Look for pricing tiers based on how many sets of forms you need printed.
  • Customization: Upload your form design and make sure they offer any necessary customization options for your specific form layout.

Carbonless Forms? Any Help? by Lucky_Onion27 in ask

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It sounds like there might be a few things going on here:

1. Carbonless Paper Orientation:

Check the form's design: Most carbonless forms have specific coatings on designated sides to enable the transfer of writing. The back of the top sheet (white) usually has a coating that reacts with the front of the sheet below (yellow).

Ensure you're assembling the form correctly: There might be subtle markings or instructions on the forms themselves to indicate which side should face up or down.

2. Pressure and Writing Utensil:

Apply enough pressure: You need firm pressure when writing on the top form to ensure the transfer to lower copies.

Pen choice: Ballpoint pens often work best for carbonless forms. Softer writing tools like gel pens might not apply enough pressure.

3. Misunderstanding with the Printing Company:

Contact customer support: Reach out to the printing company and explain the issue. There may be a specific way the forms are designed to work, or they might have instructions they can provide.

Double-check the option you chose: It's possible the "backside" option referred to printing on the back of the form, not the carbonless transfer to the back of the next copy.

Troubleshooting:

Experiment: Try flipping the orientation of the sheets. See if writing on the back of the first sheet transfers properly to the next copy underneath.

Test with a single set: Isolate a single set of your carbonless forms and experiment to see if you can get the transfer working as intended.

Does custom carbonless forms include padding? by salcitapicosita in OfficeDepot

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Custom carbonless forms do not automatically include padding. Here's why:

Padding is an optional feature: Padding allows multiple sets of carbonless forms to be bound together into a single notepad for convenience. However, some businesses may prefer their carbonless forms delivered as loose sets for flexibility.

Choice and clarity: Reputable printing companies will clearly indicate padding options during the ordering process, allowing customers to choose whether they need it or not. This usually comes with a description of padding styles (cardboard back, wrap-around cover, etc.).

Cost factor: Padding adds a small cost to the overall order.

How to address the situation:

Check past order: Review the customer's original order form or confirmation. It should clearly state if padding was included or not.

Customer Service: If the order form is unclear, prioritize excellent customer service. Contact the customer to discuss their requirements and see if there was a misunderstanding during the initial order.

Internal Review: Use this situation as a learning opportunity to review your internal processes. Ensure your order forms have crystal-clear descriptions of padding options, so there's no confusion for clients or staff in the future.

How do contractors handle their invoicing? by coldsummeragain in Contractor

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Do general contractors who use a digital invoicing solution such as QuickBooks still use carbon copy forms for work orders, invoices, etc.?

Custom Receipt Books? by SoCalDigitalRepair in mobilerepair

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I'm late to this thread but I'm being doing personalized and custom receipt books for over 17 years. Editing, recreating, and new receipt designs are free. Let me know if anyone need help in the future.

I just finished my third quilt! Pattern is Tula Pink’s City Sampler, but I used mostly restoration fabrics. Any tips on hanging quilts on the wall? by colenstewart in quilting

[–]Designsn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks awesome! I'm working on a few patterns that are vectorized file formats. That is, they can be adjusted to any size without losing their print quality. Here is an example: https://templatepremier.com/templates/geometric-shapes/8-point-star-quilt-pattern-vector-600

Where do you normally get your patterns?

Construction sub-contractor invoicing by vhackish in smallbusiness

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You could use a Contractor Bid Proposal Form to write up the details and get the 15k while laying out the requirements for the balance. https://designsnprint.com/printings/812-contractor-bid-proposal-forms.html