Recommendations

The most common order options are 8.5" x 11" and 4.5" x 5.5" on NCR Paper with 2 parts. NCR Forms are frequently printed in both 1 and 2 color, including a Pantone color, on the front and usually just one color on the back (1/1, 2/1). They are most often padded (glued) on the top and typically numbered.

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NCR Forms are an efficient way to provide multiple color-coded copies of a single document that includes handwritten or typed information. They are the modern replacement for forms with carbon paper. NCR Forms eliminate the carbon mess and are a much more professional alternative to filling out multiple copies of a form on white paper. Use them for forms of all types, such as order forms, packing lists, invoices, and receipts. They are particularly useful where quantities, checkmarks, or signatures will be added to the form by hand.

The back side of the form is the perfect location for printing terms & conditions, warranty information, or other non-variable text that you want on every copy.

Any Size

You can order custom sizes by using the "Any Size (Type Below)" option in the pricing calculator. First select the standard size option which is larger in both dimensions (height and width) than your desired custom size. In the "Any Size (Type Below)" box on the pricing calculator (shown below), type in your desired dimensions. Please remember if you are ordering "Any Size" for a product that is folded, "Any Size" dimensions are for the product before it is folded.

Be mindful of the custom trim when submitting a file to prevent any part of your design from being trimmed away. It's extra important to look at a proof when ordering custom trim.

NCR Paper

NCR paper provides duplicates when written or typed on without the use of carbon. Each sheet in a single set is a different color to make it easy to differentiate between copies. It's better for the environment than carbon copy paper and makes record keeping easy.

We offer 2, 3, or 4 parts with NCR paper, depending on how many copies you need in each set.

• 2 Parts Forms come in White / Canary
• 3 Part Forms come in White / Canary / Pink
• 4 Part Forms come in White / Canary / Pink / Gold

Color

NCR Forms come in 10 different inking options.

• 1/0 Black ink on the front; no printing on the back
• 1/0 Custom PMS color on the front; no printing on the back
• 1/1 Black ink on front and back
• 1/1 Custom PMS color on the front and black ink on back
• 2/0 Black ink & custom PMS color on the front; no printing on the back
• 2/0 2 custom PMS colors on the front
• 2/1 Black ink & 1 custom PMS color on the front; black ink on the back
• 2/1 Black ink & 1 custom PMS color on the front; 1 custom PMS color on the back
• 2/2 Black ink & 1 custom PMS color on both the front and back
• 2/2 2 custom PMS colors on both the front and the back

Please note:
In order to reproduce Pantone colors, we will use ink of that specific color. Pantone colors in your file must be specified as the Pantone color you desire. Do not convert the Pantone color to CMYK. While many Pantone colors can be reproduced using blends of CMYK inks, this approach is only available when you order 4-Color Offset or Digital. This is because our 1 & 2 color presses have a maximum of two ink stations.

While many colors can be built as a blend of other colors (for example, red and yellow combined create orange), our 1 & 2 Color printing requires that your files specify that you want orange (Pantone #165) and not a mix of red and yellow.

We get rave reviews for our 1 & 2 Color printing. Following the guidelines above will make it easy for you to get what you want. If you don't know the Pantone color equivalent for the color you want, you can find a Pantone sample book at most art and design stores.

What is Pantone?

Pantone and PMS are terms often used in the printing industry to refer to the PANTONE® MATCHING SYSTEM® -- a trademark of Pantone, Inc., a subsidiary of X-Rite, Inc. The PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM is the definitive international reference for selecting, specifying, matching and controlling ink colors. This system is often used as a way to specify an exact color, such as a corporate identity color.

2-3 Days

If you order a proof (Online PDF or Physical Proof), your turnaround time begins as soon as you approve your proof in our system. If you order "No Proof, Run As Is" (only recommended if you are certain you want us to print what you sent as is) your turnaround time begins as soon as we process your order.

Standard 2-3 Days with "No Proof, Runs As Is":

Shipped Orders
Files uploaded before 10:30 a.m. Western to be delivered to the west or 10:30 a.m. Eastern to be delivered to the east with 2-3 day turnaround will be shipped 2-3 days from upload by your requested shipping method.

Example: If you upload your files before 10:30 a.m. Western on Monday with 2-3 day turnaround, your order will ship on Wednesday or Thursday. Log into our site and click "My Account" in the upper-righthand corner to check your client dashboard for status updates.

Will Call
Files uploaded before 10:30 a.m. Western for 2-3 day Will Call in the west or 10:30 a.m. Eastern for 2-3 day Will Call in the east will be ready for pick up in 2-3 days after 4:00 p.m. local.

Example: If you upload your files before 10:30 a.m. Western on Monday with 2-3 day turnaround, your order will be ready for pick up after 4:00 p.m. local on Wednesday or Thursday. Log into our site and click "My Account" in the upper-righthand corner to check your client dashboard before coming to pick up your order.

Free Delivery Orders
Free delivery is currently only offered to customers near our California production facility. To see if your zip code qualifies, visit "Free Delivery" under the "Services" section.

Files uploaded before 10:30 a.m. Western for 2-3 day Free Delivery will be delivered in 3-4 business days between 8.00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Example: If you upload your files before 10:30 a.m. Western on Monday with 2-3 day turnaround, your order will be delivered between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Thursday or Friday. Log into our site and click "My Account" in the upper-righthand corner to check your client dashboard for status updates.

Files uploaded after the cut off time will be processed the following business day.

Standard 2-3 Days with "Online PDF Proof":

Shipped Orders
Files must be uploaded before the cut off time, which is 10:30 a.m. Western to be delivered to the west or 10:30 a.m. Eastern to be delivered to the east. Proofs must be approved the same day before 4:00 p.m. Western for the west or 4:00 p.m. Eastern for the east. Orders will be shipped in 2-3 days by your requested shipping method.

Example: If you upload your files before 10:30 a.m. Western on Monday and approve your proof prior to 4:00 p.m. the same day with 2-3 day turnaround, your order will ship on Wednesday or Thursday. Log into our site and click "My Account" in the upper-righthand corner to check your client dashboard for status updates.

Will Call
Files must be uploaded before the cut off time, which is 10:30 a.m. Western for 2-3 day Will Call in the west or 10:30 a.m. Eastern for 2-3 day Will Call in the east. Proofs must be approved the same day before 4:00 p.m. Western for the west or 4:00 p.m. Eastern for the east. Orders will be ready for pick up on Wednesday or Thursday after 4:00 p.m. local.

Example: If you upload your files before 10:30 a.m. Western on Monday and approve your proof prior to 4:00 p.m. the same day with 2-3 day turnaround, your order will be ready for pick up after 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday or Thursday. Log into our site and click "My Account" in the upper-righthand corner to check your client dashboard before coming to pick up your order.

Free Delivery Orders
Free delivery is currently only offered to customers near our California production facility. To see if your zip code qualifies, visit "Free Delivery" under the "Services" section.

Files must be uploaded before 10:30 a.m. Western. Proofs must be approved the same day before 4:00 p.m. Orders will be delivered in 3-4 business days between 8.00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Example: If you upload your files before 10:30 a.m. Western on Monday for Free Delivery and approve your proof before 4:00 p.m., your order will be delivered between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Thursday or Friday.

Files uploaded after the cut off time will be processed the following business day.

5 Days

If you order a proof (Online PDF or Physical Proof), your turnaround time begins as soon as you approve your proof in our system. If you order "No Proof, Run As Is" (only recommended if you are certain you want us to print what you sent as is) your turnaround time begins as soon as we process your order.

Standard 5 days with "No Proof, Runs As Is":

Shipped Orders
Files uploaded before 10:30 a.m. Western to be delivered to the west or 10:30 a.m. Eastern to be delivered to the east with 5 day turnaround will be shipped 5 days from upload by your requested shipping method.

Example: If you upload your files before 10:30 a.m. Western on Monday with 5 day turnaround, your order will ship on the following Monday. Log into our site and click "My Account" in the upper-righthand corner to check your client dashboard for status updates.

Will Call
Files uploaded before 10:30 a.m. Western for 5 day Will Call in the west or 10:30 a.m. Eastern for 5 day Will Call in the east will be ready for pick up in 5 days after 4:00 p.m. local.

Example: If you upload your files before 10:30 a.m. Western on Monday with 5 day turnaround, your order will be ready for pick up after 4:00 p.m. local on the following Monday. Log into our site and click "My Account" in the upper-righthand corner to check your client dashboard before coming to pick up your order.

Free Delivery Orders
Free delivery is currently only offered to customers near our California production facility. To see if your zip code qualifies, visit "Free Delivery" under the "Services" section.

Files uploaded before 10:30 a.m. Western for 5 day Free Delivery will be delivered in 6 business days between 8.00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. local.

Example: If you upload your files before 10:30 a.m. Western on Monday with 5 day turnaround, your order will be delivered between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the following Tuesday. Log into our site and click "My Account" in the upper-righthand corner to check your client dashboard for status updates.

Files uploaded after the cut off time will be processed the following business day.

Standard 5 Days with "Online PDF Proof":

Shipped Orders
Files must be uploaded before the cut off time, which is 10:30 a.m. Western to be delivered to the west or 10:30 a.m. Eastern to be delivered to the east. Proofs must be approved the same day before 4:00 p.m. Western for the west or 4:00 p.m. Eastern for the east. Orders will be shipped in 5 days by your requested shipping method.

Example: If you upload your files before 10:30 a.m. Western on Monday and approve your proof prior to 4:00 p.m. the same day with 5 days turnaround, your order will ship on the following Monday. Log into our site and click "My Account" in the upper-righthand corner to check your client dashboard for status updates.

Will Call
Files must be uploaded before the cut off time, which is 10:30 a.m. Western for 5 days Will Call in the west or 10:30 a.m. Eastern for 5 days Will Call in the east. Proofs must be approved the same day before 4:00 p.m. Western for the west or 4:00 p.m. Eastern for the east. Orders will be ready for pick up in 5 days after 4:00 p.m. local.

Example: If you upload your files before 10:30 a.m. Western on Monday and approve your proof prior to 4:00 p.m. the same day with 5 days turnaround, your order will be ready for pick up after 4:00 p.m. on the following Monday. Log into our site and click "My Account" in the upper-righthand corner to check your client dashboard before coming to pick up your order.

Free Delivery Orders
Free delivery is currently only offered to customers near our California production facility. To see if your zip code qualifies, visit "Free Delivery" under the "Services" section.

Files must be uploaded before the cut off time, which is 10:30 a.m. Western for 5 day Free Delivery. Proofs must be approved the same day before 4:00 p.m. for order to be delivered in 6 business days between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local.

Example: If you upload your files before 10:30 a.m. Western on Monday and approve your proof prior to 4:00 p.m. the same day with 5 day turnaround, your order will be delivered between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the following Tuesday. Log into our site and click "My Account" in the upper-righthand corner to check your client dashboard for status updates.

Files uploaded after the cut off time will be processed the following business day.

Shrinkwrap

Shrinkwrap is a thin, plastic wrapping designed to group the items you order into desired quantities. Additionally, it helps your order arrive in tip-top condition because it reduces rubbing during shipping. It is called "shrinkwrap" because after the plastic is placed around each bundle, it is shrunk with gentle heat for a better fit.

Options:

Please note that if your order quantity and the number of pieces per package will result in more than 200 individually shrinkwrapped packages, your order may require an additional 1-2 days for fulfillment.

For other quantities, please submit a custom estimate.

File Preparation

In order to ensure your files are print-ready, we recommend that you upload them in PDF format. When you generate a print-ready PDF, your computer will use the settings in Adobe Acrobat Distiller or any other PDF generating programs you may use. Please make sure that these are set properly before generating your PDF file. Click here to see our preferred PDF settings.

We also accept .JPG (JPEG), .EPS and .TIF (TIFF) file types, however PDF is the preferred format.

Check your file to make sure it meets our file creation guidelines. This will help speed up the production of your project and give your printed piece the best results.

1. Use a minimum resolution of 300 dpi for image files.


2. All fonts need to be outlined or embedded. For more information on fonts, please Click Here


3. Specify trim area with crop marks. (Don't place crop marks inside the work area.) For more information on crop marks, please Click Here


4. Artwork should have 5/16" (0.3125") space in from the trim line for grippers. 1 & 2 color printing does not allow for borders unless you choose custom trim.

For detailed information about advanced file setup, Click Here

File Orientation

Please click the link below for an explanation of file orientation.

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Bleed and Safe Area

We require that you extend any images that run up to the trim line a minimum of 1/8" (0.125") past the trim line to create "bleed". Depending on what program you use to create your file, this may or may not change the total image area of your file. Programs like Photoshop that do not allow the creation of "bleed" or the addition of crop marks will require an image area that is 1/4" (0.25") larger than your desired final overall image area in both dimensions.

Safe Area is the 1/8" (0.125") area inside the trim line. Do not put critical information or images within the Safe Area. This is to prevent minor cutting variations from leaving unintended results at the trim edge. If you choose to make less than this minimum clearance, we will NOT be responsible for items that are cut off in this area.

For detailed information about advanced file setup, please Click Here

Proofs and File Check

We offer three proof options:

1. Online PDF Proof: You will be sent a link to view your proof via email. Please keep in mind that this is only a proof for content and positioning; the color on your screen may vary from the color of your final product, depending on your monitor and viewing conditions.


2. Hard Copy Proof: The Hard Copy Proof can either be picked up on-site or shipped to you. Please keep in mind that this is a proof for content and positioning and is not printed on your actual job stock. Color may vary slightly when printed on the stock you ordered. When ordering a Hard Copy Proof, you will receive a complimentary Online PDF Proof, as well.


3. No Proof, Run As-Is: This option is for the industry professional who is certain their project is ready to hit the press and does not require the additional security of a proof.

File Check:

If our prepress department sees anything questionable with your file, we will contact you via email with our concerns. Should prepress email you, please note that your job is not considered fully submitted until you respond to this email. This should be factored into your turnaround time.

Please Note: The charge for our technical team to review your file when first submitted is included in the price of your order. If they note technical concerns with your file, they may email you with their concerns so you can upload a corrected file. If subsequent uploads still contain errors, you may be charged an additional prepress fee to review your file again.

For detailed information about advanced file setup, please Click Here