{"id":7526,"date":"2024-12-16T10:19:10","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T15:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/?p=7526"},"modified":"2025-07-14T09:35:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T14:35:37","slug":"what-is-carbonless-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/on-press\/what-is-carbonless-paper","title":{"rendered":"What is Carbonless Paper? The Benefits of Carbonless Forms"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--the_content--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-6\"> <p>What is carbonless paper? As marketers and business owners, you\u2019ve likely come across it. But what is it, really? And how can you use Carbonless Forms to benefit your biz?<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/carbonless-forms\">Ready to design your carbonless forms? Print them here<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2> <ul> <li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"#what-is-carbonless-paper\">Carbonless paper (or NCR paper) allows you to create multiple copies of a document<\/a> without using messy carbon sheets. It&#8217;s ideal for invoices, receipts, order sheets and record-keeping<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"#how-does-it-work\">Pressure-sensitive coatings transfer the written or printed information from the top sheet to subsequent sheets<\/a>, ensuring clean, legible and smudge-free duplicates.<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"#benefits-of-carbonless-paper\">Carbonless forms offer major benefits<\/a> including convenience, improved readability and eco-friendliness.<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CF-Cycle-0012.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=2c32885100cdbce0d8afe310adf07760\" alt=\"Two hands tearing apart at carbonless form printed with a bike repair shop letterhead.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2 id=\"what-is-carbonless-paper\">What is Carbonless Paper?<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p>First things first: What is carbonless copy paper? Also known as NCR paper, or no carbon required paper, it\u2019s paper that transfers whatever you\u2019ve written or printed on one sheet to sheets beneath it. And here\u2019s the kicker &#8211; it does it all without carbon paper, which is messy (looking at you, lefties), outdated and no friend to the environment.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h3>What are Carbonless Forms?<\/h3> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p>With carbonless paper comes carbonless forms. At Smartpress, these forms can include two, three or four pieces of paper to accommodate the number of copies you need.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>They\u2019re perfect for business documents like invoices and receipts, plus sales and purchase orders. They ensure your records are accurate and organized &#8211; and are also handy for clients who prefer hard copies of their documents.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/business-essentials\">Print more business essentials like business cards, envelopes and more<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50-image --><div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-10\"><div class=\"row center-xs\"><\/span><\/p> <p><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-top-sm blockOffset-right-sm raisedLeft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CF-AXIA-0007.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=4230117e6f190af4ff015b51a17fa42e\" alt=\"A hand writing with a pencil on a carbonless form printed as an Axia order receipt.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/div><\/p> <p><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-bottom-md\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CF-AXIA-0005.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=140d4070bb61f4143e248ff51392a022\" alt=\"A carbonless form order receipt with the bottom left corner of the top page rolling back.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/div><\/p> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2 id=\"how-does-it-work\">How Does it Work?<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p>So how does it work? What does carbonless copy mean exactly? It all comes down to coatings. This type of paper features a special coating on the back of the top sheet and another coating on the front of the bottom sheet. These chemical coatings react with pressure &#8211; aka when you write or print something on the top sheet.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>The result? Multiple copies replicated perfectly with clear, legible information. Does it get any better?<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/product-faq\/carbonless-forms-printing-faq\">Check out our carbonless forms FAQ for stress-free printing<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CF-BG-0020.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=9e88cabeae990049e892f12b070c0f70\" alt=\"Two hands pulling apart a carbonless form printed with a construction company's proposal information.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2 id=\"benefits-of-carbonless-paper\">Benefits of Carbonless Paper<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p>This type of paper benefits your business operations in a few crucial ways. From the convenience of it to the quality of the duplicates and its eco-friendly makeup, carbonless paper is a must for any industry:<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Convenience:<\/strong> You can create copies of documents quickly and easily.<\/li> <li><strong>Readability:<\/strong> Unlike carbon paper, carbonless paper doesn\u2019t smudge, ensuring your content is clear and stays that way.<\/li> <li><strong>Eco-Friendly:<\/strong> Carbonless paper doesn\u2019t require multiple carbon sheets to create copies, thus creating less waste. Plus, carbon paper\u2019s carbon coating is often made with toxic chemicals that can harm the environment when disposed of. (<a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/features\/sustainable-printing-smartpress-carbon-neutral-program\">As a carbon neutral company<\/a>, we love this one and so do our clients.)<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CF-Group-A-0012.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=2fc1f14ee3cd0def3ac9c0ad06e33cdc\" alt=\"A hand holding a carbonless form order receipt and another hand writing on it with a pencil above a pile of more carbonless forms.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2>Print Your Carbonless Forms with Smartpress<\/h2> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p>Whether you need documentation for deliveries, sales, inventory or contracts, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/carbonless-forms\">carbonless forms<\/a> make it simple. And now that you can answer the <em>what is carbonless paper<\/em> question, you can also design yours and print online with Smartpress, just like our client William: &#8220;Sequentially accurate, print quality was excellent and delivery was earlier than expected.&#8221;<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Just choose the multi-part form and quantity that suits your business best (minimum of 50). You can even add sequential numbering to easily track transactions, or add shrink wrapping to keep bundles of forms protected and organized until you need them.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--><!--\/the_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What is carbonless paper? As marketers and business owners, you\u2019ve likely come across it. But what is it, really? And how can you use Carbonless Forms to benefit your biz? With carbonless paper, the first thing that comes to mind might be those notepads wait staff use to jot down your order at diners. But from a business standpoint, it\u2019s more versatile than you think, so let\u2019s break it down in three ways.","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":7531,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"sfsi_plus_gutenberg_text_before_share":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_show_text_before_share":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_icon_type":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_icon_alignemt":"","sfsi_plus_gutenburg_max_per_row":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7526","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-on-press"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What is Carbonless Paper? The Benefits of Carbonless Forms<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What is carbonless paper? No carbon required paper makes copies of a written form. 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