Carbonless forms are an alternative to the conventional carbon paper which is used to make a copy of any document without using any electronic means. This process was devised by two chemists Lowell Schleicher and Barry Green working at the NCR Corporation. Carbonless forms are biodegradable as well as stain-free alternative to carbon paper.
The carbonless paper has a simple mechanism. It consists of several sheets of paper. The papers are bound at one edge. Micro-encapsulated dye or ink and/or reactive clay are used to finish the surface of the carbonless form. When a pen or pencil is used to write on the top sheet of the pile, the pressure from the tip of the pen or pencil activates the micro-capsules on the reverse of the sheet to break and spill their dye. On the sheet below there is a clay coating which absorbs this dye. As a result, the writing is copied onto that sheet.
The number of carbonless forms one can use at a time varies. Normally, the carbonless form consists of 5 pages. The maximum number of paper sheets in a carbonless form can be 15. Some people have concerns regarding whether carbonless forms can be used with printers. The answer is that they are compatible with a dot matrix or impact printer.
Carbonless forms have raised some questions regarding health hazards. According to reports, exposure to certain types of carbonless forms printing can result in mild to moderate symptoms of skin irritation. In some cases, offices where carbonless forms are used excessively have reported higher rates of sickness and illness. One of the advantages of the carbonless paper is that it does not create any inky mess. Some of the uses of the carbonless form include Intake sheets, Invoices, Tests, Inquiry, Reports, Job Applications etcetera.
Carbonless forms are cost friendly as they save costs of electronic copying and printing, especially if the requirement for copying runs in large numbers. By saving electricity usage, carbonless forms also contribute in promoting a safer environment. If your company is environment conscious and plans to adhere to environment friendly practices, using carbonless forms should be among your first priorities.
CD jackets come in all standard sizes and you can order any size which suits your requirement. Numerous companies are engaged in provision of carbonless forms. However, you need to be careful while purchasing carbonless forms as old and used forms can result in lighter imprints on the second or third sheet.
