Carbonless Imaging Paper

Carbonless imaging paper, also known as NCR (No Carbon Required) paper, is a type of paper that is commonly used for creating duplicate or triplicate copies of handwritten or printed documents without the need for carbon paper. It is often used for creating invoices, receipts, purchase orders, delivery notes, and other forms that require multiple copies.

Carbonless imaging paper consists of multiple layers, typically two to five, with each layer having a coating of microcapsules containing a dye or ink. When pressure is applied to the top sheet, such as through writing or printing, the microcapsules burst and release the dye or ink, creating a copy on the underlying sheet(s) without the need for carbon paper.

The top sheet is usually referred to as the "CB" (coated back) sheet, while the subsequent sheets are called "CFB" (coated front and back) and "CF" (coated front) sheets. The number of sheets in a carbonless set determines the number of copies that can be created.

Carbonless imaging paper offers several advantages over traditional carbon paper, including cleaner copies, no smudging or smearing, and the ability to create multiple copies simultaneously. It is widely used in various industries, such as retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation, where duplicate or triplicate copies of important documents are required.

In the supply class Stationery And Record Forms, carbonless imaging paper is categorized as a type of paper used for creating record forms, such as order forms, invoices, and other business documents. It falls under the supply group Office Supplies And Devices, which includes various office supplies and equipment needed for day-to-day operations in an office setting.