NCR Books

NCR Books make perfect personalised invoice books or receipt books

Description

Write once, keep a copy — no carbon paper needed

NCR books are the reliable, low-tech way to keep a copy of everything you write — invoices, receipts, order forms, delivery notes. Write on the top sheet and the copies transfer automatically to the pages below, so you keep a duplicate and hand one over on the spot. Branded with your business details, available in duplicate, triplicate or quadruplicate, numbered, taped and perforated. A real person checks your artwork before anything is printed, and every order helps restore forests through our Print A Tree project.

Key details

Carbonless copies

Write on top and it transfers to the sheets below — a duplicate, triplicate or quadruplicate set, no carbon paper

Part options

2-part (white/pink), 3-part (white/yellow/pink) or 4-part (white/blue/yellow/pink) colour-coded sets

Bound & finished

350gsm white card cover, grey backing board, taped spine and perforation for clean tear-out

Numbering

Available with sequential black numbering for invoices, receipts and audit trails

Checked by a human

A print expert reviews your file and numbering setup before production — if something's off, we tell you first

Best for

Invoices, receipts, order forms, delivery notes, quotations and job sheets

Every order plants trees

Through our Print A Tree project with Ecologi, every Printlogik order funds verified reforestation — free, automatic, every time. See the forest grow →

Artwork made easy

Every order includes a free artwork check by a real person — you don't need to ask. On NCR books this check matters, because the layout and numbering have to work across every sheet.

Supply a CMYK PDF at 300dpi with 3mm bleed and a generous 20mm safe zone — wider than usual because the sheets are bound, taped and perforated, so keep key content well clear of the edges. Two book-specific rules: if you want numbering, supply two files — one for print and one showing where the numbers should sit as a position guide; and if you're printing double-sided, set the reverse in 70% black rather than solid, which prevents the writing pressure and ink showing through to the copies beneath. A4 books are bound on the long edge, A5 on the short edge. Send your files and we'll confirm the setup before printing.

Frequently asked questions

How do NCR books work?
NCR stands for "no carbon required" — the sheets are chemically coated so that writing (or printing) on the top sheet transfers to the pages below through pressure alone, no messy carbon paper. You keep the copies and hand over or file the rest.
What's the difference between 2, 3 and 4-part?
It's how many copies you get. 2-part (duplicate) is a white top sheet and pink copy; 3-part (triplicate) adds a yellow middle sheet; 4-part (quadruplicate) adds a blue sheet too. The colours make it easy to know which copy goes to the customer, which to accounts and which stays in the book.
Can I have them numbered?
Yes — sequential black numbering is available, which is essential for invoices and receipts and useful for any audit trail. Supply two files: your print artwork, and a second showing where the numbering should sit, so it lands clear of your content.
Why use 70% black on the reverse?
On double-sided books, solid black on the back can show through to the carbonless copies underneath and muddy them. Setting the reverse to 70% black keeps it looking solid while avoiding that show-through, so every copy stays clean and readable. We'll flag it if your file needs adjusting.
What sizes and binding are available?
A4 books are bound on the long edge and A5 on the short edge, each with a 350gsm card cover, grey backing board, taped spine and perforation for clean tear-out. Tell us the format you need and we'll confirm the options.
Can you match them to my other stationery?
Yes — invoice and receipt books work best carrying the same logo and details as your letterheads and business cards. Send your branding and we'll keep it consistent across the set.
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