If you are ordering custom NCR printing for your business, one of the most common questions is whether to choose NCR Books or NCR Pads. Both products allow you to create instant duplicate, triplicate or quadruplicate copies without the need for traditional carbon paper, but each is designed for different ways of working.
NCR paper is also commonly referred to as carbonless paper because it creates instant copies without the need for traditional carbon sheets. This makes NCR products a cleaner, faster and more convenient solution for businesses that regularly use handwritten forms, such as invoices and delivery notes.
Choosing the right option depends on how your paperwork is used, whether copies need to be retained for record keeping and how your staff complete documents on-site or in the office.
NCR Books contain multiple sets of carbonless paper that are securely bound together with staples and spine tape. Each set is perforated, allowing copies to be removed while one or more copies can remain bound within the book for storage if required.
This makes NCR Books an excellent choice for businesses that need organised record keeping and a reliable paper trail. They are commonly used for invoices, job sheets, service reports and delivery notes.
Our 2 Part NCR Books, 3 Part NCR Books and 4 Part NCR Books are popular with tradespeople, engineers and service companies that regularly complete handwritten paperwork while working on-site.
NCR Pads also contain multiple carbonless sets, but unlike books, all sheets are removed together once completed, meaning copies cannot be retained within the pad itself. The sets are glued along one edge and supplied in pad format with a sturdy backing board.
This makes NCR Pads ideal for businesses that prefer to store completed paperwork separately, such as in folders, filing systems or customer job packs, rather than retaining copies within a bound book.
Our 2 Part NCR Pads, 3 Part NCR Pads and 4 Part NCR Pads are widely used by delivery drivers, installers, mobile engineers and field service teams.
NCR Books are usually the better choice when:
Because copies can remain within the book, NCR Books provide a simple and reliable way to maintain accurate records over time.
NCR Pads are often the better option when:
For many mobile businesses, NCR Pads offer a practical and efficient way to create professional duplicate copies quickly and easily.
Loose NCR Sets are another popular option for businesses that do not require books or pads. Each set is supplied individually, collated and glued together, allowing complete flexibility for storage and distribution.
They are particularly useful for warehouses, distributors and businesses that insert forms into folders, job packs or order documents.
You can view our range of 2 Part NCR Sets, 3 Part NCR Sets and 4 Part NCR Sets.
The number of parts refers to how many copies are created from a single handwritten document.
The correct choice depends on how many recipients require a copy of the completed document.
If you need durable and organised record keeping while working on-site or travelling between jobs, NCR Books are usually the best option. Their robust construction makes them ideal for tradespeople, engineers and mobile businesses that require paperwork to withstand daily handling in vans, workshops and demanding working environments.
If you prefer to store completed paperwork separately in folders or filing systems, NCR Pads offer a more convenient solution and are typically slightly lower in cost.
For businesses that require maximum flexibility for distributing and organising forms, Loose NCR Sets provide an excellent alternative.
At NCR Pads Ltd, we offer a wide range of custom printed NCR products in a variety of sizes, colours and formats to suit all types of businesses and industries.
