NCR Printing Explained by the Carbon Copy Experts - MD Print Shop

NCR Printing Explained by the Carbon Copy Experts - MD Print Shop

NCR Printing Explained by the Carbon Copy Experts - MD Print Shop. We are passionate about custom NCR (No Carbon Required) paper printing. Branded office forms are branded to each businesses particular needs and made to order. Custom printed sets, pads and books are perfect as Invoices, Job Sheets, Time Sheets etc. Each order is made from scratch and we can add services such as Consecutive Numbering, Hinged Writing Shields and Hole Punching etc

Consecutive Numbering

Consecutive Numbering is an additional service we offer when you order custom multi part NCR (No Carbon Required) business forms. 

  • We charge a standard price of £15.00 for Consecutive Numbering (no matter what size order you place).
  • We start from a number of your choice.
  • Numbering is consecutive for the entire order and will start from whatever number you require, for example 10001, 10002, 10003, 10004, 10005 etc.
  • Numbering will be in black and in one position.
  • All parts on each NCR set are consecutively numbered the same.
  • All NCR sets are numbered consecutively.
  • This charge is per NCR order numbered.

Numbering

If you are supplying your own file for us to print from, you can show the numbering position by uploading two files when you order:
1. A visual design file which shows the consecutive numbering position for reference.
2. A second 'print ready' design file with the consecutive numbering information removed.

Please leave an area for us to place the number into. We recommend an area of 30mm wide and 10mm high. When designing artwork that requires consecutive numbering, please use Arial 18 point as a guide for the amount of room that is required for this. 

Further information:

The Consecutive Numbering Service automatically transfers the number impression to the consecutive sheets in the NCR set below.

We can also number in red ink and in multiple positions (skip numbering) but this will involve extra cost. Please contact us for a bespoke quotation if you have more complex numbering requirements.

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Hinged Writing Shields are an additional service we offer when you order custom made NCR printed pads and books.

  • We charge a standard price of £15.00 to attach Hinged Writing Shields to you order (no matter what size order you place)
  • Hinged Writing Shields are glued to the backing card on the reverse of an NCR pad/book. They flip over and are to be inserted underneath the NCR set in use. This prevents impressions transferring to the NCR sets below
  • Hinged Writing Shields can be attached to the long or short edge
  • They are securely glued to the NCR pad/book and easy to use
  • This charge is per NCR order

Hinged Writing Shields

Hinged writing shields are sometimes referred to as fixed writing shields or fixed writing guards. They are not printed as standard, however if you do require them custom printed, please do not hesitate to contact us for a bespoke quotation.

Writing shields

If you do not require hinged writing shields then we will supply loose writing shields free of charge with your NCR printing order.

We have a very helpful FAQ page which answers the most common questions we receive from customers.

Please contact us if you require any further information regarding Hinged Writing Shields.

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Hole Punching

Hole Punching is an additional service we offer when you order custom made NCR printing. 

  • We charge a standard price of £15.00 for Hole Punching (no matter what size order you place) 
  • We can hole punch (drill) your NCR printing order in either two or four positions as required 
  • This allows for use or storage in ring binder files 
  • When you place your order, please let us know whether you need 2 or 4 holes punched 
  • This charge is per NCR order 

Hole Punching

We have a very helpful FAQ page which answers the most common questions we receive from customers.

Please contact us if you require any further information regarding our Hole Punching Service.

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Ink Colour 

Most orders are printed Full Colour, however, NCR Printing orders do have the option to select Single Colour Printing. If you select Single Colour Printing, we need to know which Ink Colour you require.  

Black printing is FREE of charge (Greyscale is also allowed). If you select black printing when placing your order, no additional charge will be applied. Do not add this product to your cart if you only require black printing (as you will be charged £12.00)

Ink colours

For ANY other Pantone ink colour, we charge of £12.00. 

We recommend: 

  • Pantone Reflex Blue - Our standard mid blue ink 
  • Dutch Fireball Red (Pantone 185) - Our standard post box red ink 
  • Ivy Mint Green (Pantone 347) - Our standard mid green ink 
  • If you require a specific Pantone ink colour then please let us know the Pantone reference number and we will print this for you

The colours shown above may not be accurate and are for representation purpose only. They are not intended to be an exact match as screens may not be calibrated. Please request a sample of the colour if required.

If you need any further information regarding Ink Colour, please do not hesitate to contact us.

This item is not a stand alone product and needs to be ordered in conjunction with an NCR printing Order.

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Branded NCR Print Online - Personalised Carbonless Pads, Books & Sets. Printed and manufactured in North East England. NCR paper printing service by MD Print Shop. We are the leading supplier of bespoke Professional Quality Duplicate, Triplicate & Quadruplicate NCR print. Order Online Now!

NCR Print Specialists

Spend £99.00+ & Get £20.20 OFF! Discount will be automatically applied at checkout. This offer runs until 31st December 2020

We offer FREE UK Mainland Delivery with all orders for custom NCR Print!

We print and manufacture bespoke carbonless paper forms for businesses in North East England and the wider UK market. We are already the 'Number 1' NCR Print Provider for hundreds of professional UK companies.

We Custom Print NCR Pads, NCR Books, NCR Sets & Printed Forms etc. Professional Quality Duplicate, Triplicate & Quadruplicate Paper Printing Services. We use the finest quality materials to manufacture bespoke NCR print for UK business. Write on the top sheet of an NCR form and an impression is automatically made on subsequent NCR sheets below!

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NCR PAPER PRINT BY MD PRINT SHOP.

DUPLICATE, TRIPLICATE & QUADRUPLICATE BUSINESS FORMS - PRINTED TO ORDER.

We can either design your fantastic print for you, or you can supply your artwork direct for print. If you would prefer to supply your files ‘print ready’ please check that your files are 300dpi, in CMYK format and have 3mm bleed on all sides. If you need further information on how to supply your files correctly for print please contact us for more information.

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Personalised Multi Part NCR (No Carbon Required) Forms have many uses. Whatever your own particular needs, we can help. Please find below some typical uses:

  • Invoices. 
  • Receipts. 
  • Statements. 
  • Engineers Record Pads
  • Contracts. 
  • Job Sheets. 
  • Purchase Orders. 
  • Remittance Advice Notes. 
  • Order Forms. 
  • Estimates. 
  • Quotations. 
  • Staffing Agency Time Sheets.
  • Engineer Report Forms.
  • Equipment Check List Forms.
  • Handover Certificate Forms.
  • Consignment Forms.
  • Inspection Forms.
  • School Injury Forms. 
  • Stock Movement Forms.
  • Accident Forms. 
  • Claim Forms.
  • Coupon Forms.
  • Raffle Forms.
  • Competition Forms.
  • Medical Forms. 
  • Waste Transfer Notes. 
  • Time Sheets. 
  • Duty of Care Forms.
  • Vehicle Check Forms. 
  • Stock Transfer Forms. 
  • Car Rental Forms. 
  • Fire Safety Forms. 
  • Daily Work Report Forms. 
  • Stock Returns Notes.
  • Site Instruction Records.
  • Restaurant Order Forms. 
  • Work Order Forms. 
  • Waitress/Waiter Pads. 
  • Dental Lab Dockets. 
  • Defect Report Forms.
  • Daywork Forms.
  • Delivery Forms. 
  • Returns Forms.
  • Vet Forms.
  • Hire Agreement Forms.
  • Questionnaire Forms.
  • Transfer Forms.
  • Check List Forms. 
  • Equine Dental Forms.
  • Collection Forms. 
  • Registration Forms.
  • Requisition Forms.
  • Service Forms.
  • Survey Forms. 
  • Dental Forms.
  • Alteration Forms. 
  • Treatment Forms.
  • Eye Examination Forms.
  • Copy Forms. 
  • General Office Forms. 

NCR Printing Special Offer - Spend £99.00+ & Get £20.20 OFF! We are Custom Duplicate, Triplicate & Quadruplicate NCR Printed Paper Forms Specialists. Your discount will be automatically applied at checkout.

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EVERYTHING WE DO IS CUSTOM MADE FROM SCRATCH TO ORDER!

Your business is unique, that is why we print and manufacture custom NCR Duplicate, Triplicate and Quadruplicate products to your unique needs. Each order is fully bespoke and expertly crafted to order. Businesses can supply their own personalised design for us to print from, or let us know your design requirements and our design team can sort it all out for you. 

Specialised additional services
Finishing services such as consecutive numberinghinged writing shields and hole punching are available so each job can be completed to your exact requirements. It is also possible to select a bespoke NCR paper colour sequence (available at a surcharge) when ordering.

Carbonless NCR Forms, Sets, Pads & Books for your Office. Custom Printed NCR Duplicate, Triplicate or even Quadruplicate manufactured to order. Whatever your particular purpose for needing multi part forms, we will make the order especially to your unique needs. We can print from your branded design so the form is exactly as you require - or let us design it for you (we always send a proof before printing.

Think NCR Print - Think MD Print Shop!

NCR Paper printing is perfect when you need an instant copy of a document. Just write on the top sheet and an impression is automatically made on subsequent NCR sheets below. The actual print on the paper will be full branded and set out to your businesses particular needs. Each business is different and has a different need for this custom and entirely personalised  product which is made to order.

Each order we receive is made from scratch using the finest quality materials. If you order online we will deliver your order FREE of charge direct to your door. 

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Duplicate NCR Printing
Custom Duplicate (2-part) NCR Printing is supplied in 3 different formats. Choose the option you require:

Triplicate NCR Printing
Custom Triplicate (3-part) NCR Printing is supplied in 3 different formats.
Choose the option you require:

  1. Triplicate NCR Pads (Glued)
    Available in the following sizes: A4 (210 x 297mm)A5 (148 x 210mm)DL (99 x 210mm) and A6 (105 x 148mm).
  2. Triplicate NCR Books (Perforated)
    Available in the following sizes: A4 (210 x 297mm)A5 (148 x 210mm)DL (99 x 210mm) and A6 (105 x 148mm).
  3. Triplicate NCR Sets (Individual)
    Available in the following sizes: A4 (210 x 297mm)A5 (148 x 210mm)DL (99 x 210mm) and A6 (105 x 148mm).

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Quadruplicate NCR Printing
Custom Quadruplicate (4-part) NCR Printing is supplied in 3 different formats. Choose the option you require:

Each job is bespoke made to order as either Duplicate, Triplicate or Quadruplicate. You can choose to have your printing order made into glued pads, perforated and stapled into books, or supplied as individual sets. We offer four sizes as standard; A4 (210 x 297mm), A5 (148 x 210mm), A6 (105 x 148mm) and DL (99 x 210mm). A3 size and bespoke sizes are also available on request.

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We Print Bespoke Printed Forms including Application Forms, Delivery Notes, Job Sheets, Expense Forms, Waste Transfer Notes, Vet and Equine Forms, Accident Report Forms etc. Each order is custom printed and made from scratch.

We use the leading, premium quality resin-coated carbonless paper; this offers high opacity, and very good image retention. As well as the NCR top, NCR middle and NCR  bottom sheets, we also use premium quality pre-collated NCR paper - optimised for premium digital printing requirements.

We use professional high quality lithographic printing presses and high grade digital technology to produce outstanding results and exceptional custom business products.

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Customer reviews.

We encourage customer reviews on each of our product pages. This customer feedback is invaluable and gives us the perfect opportunity to learn direct from what our customers say about our service. All reviews on our site are genuine and verified. Currently the vast majority of our reviews give us 5 STARS! We are immensely proud of this. Let us know honestly what you think of our service and we will be appreciative of your review. If you do happen to experience a problem with your order we will be more than happy to work with you to solve this - we genuinely want you to be happy with us.

We use the latest high specification Heidelberg printing presses and digital machinery to make sure you receive the very best quality custom made printing. Your order will made for you with tender love and care - especially for you! Quality is assured as we use only the latest generation of print technology. All our Heidelberg presses are GMG colour-managed giving reassurance your print quality will make you smile.

We only print onto the very best quality media sourced from ethical suppliers throughout the UK. 

GMG Colour Management System. 

We have a dedicated Quality Control Department which ensures each and every custom made job we produce is checked thoroughly prior to dispatch. Our aim is for your complete satisfaction, meaning you will hopefully use us again in the future. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.

We take pride in helping a wide range of customers with their custom business print and design requirements. We offer our professional, trusted print service to Start Ups, SME's and larger well known UK business and institutions. We have a customer base which encompasses a full range of business sectors and organisations (both public and private) throughout the UK. We offer a professional, discreet service to all our valued print customers with the assurance of our closest attention at all times.

North East England based NCR Print Provider MD Print Shop specialise in printing and manufacturing Custom Duplicate, Triplicate and Quadruplicate NCR Business Forms. Personalised Carbonless Invoices Books, Receipt Pads and Transfer Sets etc

Carbonless NCR Paper reproduces an image, text or signature from the NCR top sheet, all the way through to the bottom sheets of a multi-part NCR business form. Each NCR form will be custom printed and personalised to each businesses needs.

Bespoke NCR printed forms are fantastic when multiple copies of the same completed document are needed. They are very useful in an office environment and are made to order.

After writing on the top sheet, an impression is instantly made onto the NCR sheet below (very useful!). Look professional with our personalised 'Made To Order' Invoices, Receipts, Statements etc.

We use the latest generation print technology and highest quality materials to ensure you receive a first class printed product. Each order we produce is made to order with tender love and care. Our custom Business to Business (B2B) print and design service is second to none. We are trusted UK print professionals. Most orders are from happy, repeat custom.

We serve the entire UK and all local areas. Please click here for more information regarding our local appointment service.

We are here to help:
from Concept to Design to Print

NCR paper printing

Personalised and Printed NCR (No Carbon Required) Multi Part Invoices, Receipts, Job Sheets, Order Pads, Document Forms, Waste Pads and Transfer Forms etc. Made to order and printed onto NCR (No Carbon Required) Self Carbonating Paper. Each job we manufacture is made.to order and will be printed to your exact needs (with your business information and logo and branding etc). Proudly crafted business products made with love and care in the UK.

We print your custom design onto a specialist paper called NCR. We then produce your job to your exact requirements.

NCR paper has eliminated the need for blue carbon paper (which can be messy to use). The acronym NCR stands for 'No Carbon Required' Carbonless forms. This is a specialist type of paper which is a replacement to blue carbon paper (that was previously used to make instant duplicates of a printed business form).

NCR Printing

NCR paper has no mess, the reverse of the first NCR sheet of paper is coated with a specialist coating micro encapsulated dye. The front of the second NCR sheet is coated with a clay which very quickly reacts with the dye to form a permanent mark on the NCR sheet. Any subsequent NCR sheets needed are also coated with the clay on top and dye on the bottom. This enables 2,3,4 copies of the original completed form.

Completed NCR form

When the top NCR sheet is written on, pressure of the pen or pencil makes the coating on the reverse of the top NCR sheet react with the coating on the face of the bottom NCR sheet, causing the micro capsules to react and break and spill the dye. As the capsules are so small, the print obtained on subsequent NCR sheets is very precise. NCR paper even works if you are using a dot matrix printer.

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We are the custom NCR print experts. 

Personalised to your design 
Choose one of the options below when ordering: 
1. FREE File Upload (Send us your print ready design) 
2. Professional Design Service + £28.00 (Bespoke design for your order. Proof included. Choose this option if you need more complex design work)

NCR Print

    Whatever your specific NCR printing requirements, we can help. We think custom printed NCR products are a fantastic 'physical' product which is very relevant and useful - even in this digital age.

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    Continuous NCR Printed Forms:

    Custom Printed Continuous NCR Business Forms. Quality Business Print, Made to Order. Personalised to your requirements. We offer: FAST & FREE UK Delivery on all orders.

    Union Jack flag Bespoke Continuous NCR Business Forms  (Made in the UK).

    • Continuous NCR forms are perfect for use in dot matrix printers.
    • Multi-part Continuous NCR forms can be printed Single Colour or Full Colour.
    • We print 2 Part, 3 Part, 4 Part, 5 Part and 6 Part continuous custom printed forms.
    • Paper Weights available from 57 – 170 gsm.
    • Form Depths available: 3”, 4”, 6”, 7”, 8”, 8.5”, 9”, 10”, 11”, A4, 12” and 14” (Other depths are available on request).

    Due to the many variations available for Continuous NCR Forms, we do not have a set price list online. Please contact us for a bespoke quotation.

    We use the latest generation print technology and highest quality materials to ensure you receive a first class printed product. Each order we produce is made to order with tender love and care. Our custom Business to Business (B2B) print and design service is second to none. We are trusted UK print professionals. Most orders are from happy, repeat custom.

    We serve the entire UK and all local areas. Please click here for more information regarding our local appointment service.
     The beauty of our service is everything is made to order. You will receive quality business printing customised to your exact needs, with excellent personal service.

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    THE HISTORY OF NCR CARBONLESS PAPER

    It is intriguing to remind ourselves of the history behind NCR paper.

    The initial concept of transferring ink onto two separate sheets of paper, thus making two copies was made by two men (Englishman, Ralph Wedgewood and separately Italian, Pellegrino Turri). They were both trying to help blind people write letters, without making a mess when using pen and ink.

    Back in 1806 an English man Ralph Wedgewood designed a stylograph machine and to go with it, the very first invented carbon paper. This was a thin sheet of paper which was coated with wax and ink. This was placed between two sheets. Then horizontal metal wires were placed on the top sheet to be used as a guide for blind users. Ralph Wedgewood further developed his idea by making it possible to transfer information from one sheet to another. This idea was then used in businesses and private documents. A new system was the further developed in which the  writing on the first sheet of paper was written using a metal stylus. The subsequent pressure of this passed through the carbon paper and created an imprint of the writing onto the reverse side of the immediate sheet below. A new business was launched to sell this brand new invention to a range of businesses in England. Lots of people appreciated Ralph Wedgewood’s invention and the idea. Businessmen however still wanted their documents to be written using traditional pen and ink due to concerns about forgery. At this time carbon copies of any document had no legal standing in a court of law.

    In 1808 an Italian man called Pellegrino Turri invented a type writing machine which also used black carbon papers. This was to help his wife to write letters after she became blind. This invention was to go on and help in the development of type writers later in the century. Both of these men were instrumental in creating 'carbon paper' and the idea of transferring words from one sheet of paper to subsequent sheets. They also provided a new method of writing from a traditional pen, something which had been in use since the early 7th century.

    Later in 1823 the American Cyrus Dakin started producing a similar carbon paper to that of Ralph Wedgewood. He then started to sell it to the Associated Press. Businessman Lebbeus Rogers noticed the use of Dakin’s carbon paper and decided to set up his own company (L. H. Rogers and Company) in order to mass produce carbon paper. This was to be used in a new invention linked to this process, namely the type writer! Carbon paper was starting to take off in the business world. The transfer of information to make two, three or more copies of any important document was starting to be widely used by companies.

    It wasn't until back in 1953 that NCR carbonless paper (No Carbon Required) was then invented by 2 chemists named Lowell Schleicher and Barry Green. They both who worked at the National Cash Register. They had invented a brand new process which had eliminated the need for carbon paper (which was inserted between sheets). They had now created a system where ink was released from tiny bubbles inside its texture to be released when pressure was applied, most commonly by a pen. This system together with rapid advances in photo copying and information technology throughout the 20th Century, led to a decline in the old carbon paper system. Schleicher and Green’s invention of NCR paper back in 1953 revolutionised copying throughout the world and is in widespread use to this day.

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    So how does NCR paper work? On the front of each sheet of NCR paper, (except for the top NCR sheet) is a special layer of re-active clay. On the back of each sheet of paper (except the bottom NCR sheet) are very small particles of ink. When pressure is made to the top sheet, usually with a pen, the ink and clay are squeezed together at the point where this force is exerted. This creates an outline on the top sheet of the NCR paper below. Today, multi part NCR pads, NCR books and NCR sets can be found in offices and businesses throughout the world. They are used in numerous situations to enable vendors and customers to keep instant copies of important documents.

    Together with our fantastic custom printed products, our popular graphic design service ensures you receive excellent quality, professional products which will help your business thrive. If you already have design work in a PDF print ready format, we can also use these to print your order. 

    Custom print and design

    Graphic Design Services from MD Print Shop. We are here to help with personalised and bespoke design to your exact needs. Our experienced, creative graphics team will work with you to create custom design work for your business. We have an industry expertise in the commercial graphic design sector, with a wealth of demonstrated experience.

    Contact us for a FREE consultation to discuss your specific needs.

    You need a strong brand identity for your business - this is where our Professional Graphic Design Service can help!

      Ensuring your enterprise has a strong business brand image via marketing is vital to your success. Here at MD Print Shop we provide a complete graphic design service that will set your business apart from your competitors and also ensure a strong brand identity. 

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