NCR Pads

Product Description

NCR pads are the go-to solution for businesses that need to produce invoices, orders, delivery notes and receipts quickly and reliably on the go. Each pad contains 50 sets of 80gsm carbonless NCR paper — available in 2, 3 and 4-part options — glued along the top with a cardboard backing for stability and ease of use in the field, on the road or in store. No carbon paper required. Optional sequential black numbering available for easy record keeping. Printed in Brighton & Hove with UK-wide delivery available.

Why Choose NCR Pads?

• 50 sets per pad — generous quantity for daily business use
• 2, 3 and 4-part options — duplicate, triplicate and quadruplicate sets
• 80gsm NCR paper — quality carbonless paper for reliable copy transfer
• Glue bound — neat, secure binding on long or short edge
• Cardboard backing — firm writing surface for use on the go
• Loose writing shield included — prevents impression transfer to the next set
• Optional sequential numbering — black numbering for invoice and receipt tracking
• Fully customisable — add your branding, logo and custom form layout
• Brighton & Hove print shop — collect in store or UK-wide delivery

Part Colours

• 2-part (Duplicate): White top sheet, pink bottom sheet
• 3-part (Triplicate): White top sheet, yellow middle sheet, pink bottom sheet
• 4-part (Quadruplicate): White top sheet, blue second sheet, yellow third sheet, pink bottom sheet

What's Included

• 50 sets of NCR carbonless paper per pad
• Loose writing shield — prevents impression transfer to the next set
• Grey pulp backing board
• Glue bound on long or short edge
• Optional sequential black numbering

Specifications

• Material: 80gsm NCR paper
• Sets per pad: 50
• Parts: 2-part, 3-part or 4-part
• Printed sides: Single or double-sided
• Binding: Glue bound on long or short edge
• Finish: Unfinished

NCR Pads vs NCR Books — Which Should I Choose?

NCR pads are glue bound along the top with a cardboard backing — ideal for use on the go, in the field or on a counter where a flat writing surface is needed. NCR books are bound with a taped spine and include a cover, giving a more formal, bound appearance. Pads are the more popular choice for tradespeople and delivery drivers; books are preferred for more formal business settings such as offices and retail. See our NCR books for the bound alternative.

Who Is It For?

NCR pads are popular with tradespeople, builders, plumbers, electricians, landscapers, delivery drivers, caterers, market traders and businesses of all sizes across Brighton & Hove and the wider UK. Ideal for invoice pads, receipt pads, order pads, delivery note pads and job sheet pads for any business that needs an instant duplicate or triplicate copy at the point of transaction.

Artwork Setup

• Bleed: 3mm all round
• Safe Zone: 20mm — larger than standard, keep all important content well within this boundary
• Resolution: 300dpi minimum
• Format: PDF
• Colour: CMYK
• Fonts: Outlined or embedded
• Double-sided print: We recommend using 70% black for the reverse side to avoid show-through
• Numbering: If you require sequential numbering, supply two files — one for print and one showing the numbering position as a guide

Download our free templates below or visit our FAQs page for artwork guidance.

Helpful Guides

• Understanding DPI for Print
• What is CMYK and Why Does it Matter?
• What is Bleed and Safe Zone?
• How to Proof Check Your Print Artwork
• What is an NCR Book and Do I Need One?
• The Complete Guide to Business Stationery

Frequently Asked Questions

An NCR pad (No Carbon Required) is a pad of carbonless copy paper that automatically produces duplicate, triplicate or quadruplicate copies of whatever is written or printed on the top sheet — without the need for messy carbon paper. Each pad contains 50 sets and comes glue bound with a cardboard backing for a stable writing surface.

The number of parts determines how many copies are produced per set. A 2-part (duplicate) produces a white original and a pink copy. A 3-part (triplicate) produces white, yellow and pink copies. A 4-part (quadruplicate) produces white, blue, yellow and pink copies. Choose based on how many copies you need — for example, one for the customer, one for your records and one for your accounts.

The loose writing shield is a card insert that sits between sets in the pad, preventing the impression of writing from transferring through to the next set below. Always place the writing shield beneath the current set before writing to keep the rest of your pad clean and unused.

Yes — optional sequential black numbering is available. Supply two artwork files when ordering — one for print and one clearly showing the intended position of the numbering as a guide. Sequential numbering is particularly useful for invoice and delivery note pads where tracking individual transaction numbers is important.

NCR pads are glue bound along the top with a cardboard backing — portable, practical and ideal for use on the go. NCR books have a taped spine and include a cover for a more formal, bound appearance. Pads are more popular with tradespeople and field-based workers; books suit office and retail environments. See our NCR books for the bound alternative.

A 2-part or 3-part A5 NCR pad is the most popular choice for tradespeople — compact enough to keep in a van or toolbox, with a firm cardboard backing for writing on any surface. Add sequential numbering for easy invoice tracking. Order online and collect from our Brighton & Hove print shop or choose UK-wide delivery.

Yes — order online and collect from our print shop at 97 St James's Street, Brighton BN2 1TP. Standard turnaround is 3-4 working days.

Yes — we offer UK-wide delivery on all orders. Select your preferred delivery option at checkout. Orders are dispatched from our Brighton & Hove print shop.