Due to the widely variable nature of continuous stationery, we cannot publish prices in this section. However, we can tell you that continuous stationery forms can be designed here in-house to any style or template you wish.

Proofs can be sent for you to check against existing forms or if you require one designed from new, then the easiest way is to print out a 'dummy' test sheet and we can design to fit that.

If you are using an existing Sage or Pegasus form, (in fact any form design can be replicated), and would like your logo and details added to the form then this is very easy to do. Just send us a copy of your existing sheet and we'll take care of the rest.

Some of the most common forms we provide are:

Invoices - Statements - Order Forms - Delivery Notes
Credit Notes - Remittance Advice - A4 continuous Letterheads etc.

1 or multiple colours and 1 part or multiple part sets.

Setting up your office to use continuous forms

If you've never used continuous forms before then here's how to get started:

Firstly you'll need a dot-matrix printer, (also known as an 'impact' printer). This type of printer uses an inked ribbon and each character is in effect hammered onto the paper by tiny pins on the print head. The more pins on the head, the better the resolution/quality of the final print. (Entry level is 9 pins and 24 pins will give better results). This impact creates enough force to make an impression through a few sheets of carbonated paper. Here's a typical looking dot-matrix printer from the 70's/80's plus a modern equivalent, (both styles are available):

Software

To use a dot-matrix printer any software that allows you to print can be used (pretty much everything). You can load the printer with plain sheets, or sheets already printed with a form design.

If using a program such as Sage for your accounts, then this will ship with many standard templates of different sized forms. For instance, an average invoice size is 11" x 91/2". When the form has been printed you'll be left with a perforated strip on the left and right edges, (with sprocket holes the printer uses for guiding the paper). These are usually torn off leaving nice clean edges. Each strip measure 1/2", so the final size of the form will be 11" x 81/2".

Statement/Remittance Advice notes will be usually much wider, with a vertical perforation allowing the remittance section to be removed at the client end which is hopefully posted back to you with payment!

If using a program such as Sage, then you will have the facility to modify all templates to suit your needs. The templates are populated with all the basic details you'll need, however if you are having a form designed then much of the detail will be pre-printed enabling you to delete out the unnecessary bits in your template.

Many companies send out invoices on their letterheads, and an A4 size, (after tearing off the sprocket strips) is available.

Paper

When ordering continuous stationery for the first time, think carefully about how many 'parts' you'll need. The top copy, which is usually white would probably go the the customer. The 2nd copy, (which could be blue, green, yellow or pink for instance) is usually filed with the customer folder, the 3rd part could be filed in accounts etc. so only order what you think you'll use or otherwise you could end up throwing the bottom sheet away which is an unnecessary expense.

Keeping costs down

If your main stationery is produced in 2 or more colours, consider having your logo produced in 1 colour for invoices, despatch notes, etc as this will greatly reduce the cost of your continuous stationery. Converting your logo to 1 colour is usually very easy, so there should be no cost involved.

Artwork

It is recommended that unless you have professional software, such as QuarkXpress, Adobe In-Design/Illustrator etc., then it's best not to attempt the design of the form yourself as this needs to be done very accurately. A dot matrix printer has fixed spacing between lines of text, and this needs to be factored in when designing a form. Programs such as Word, Publisher, Photoshop etc. are not suitable for form design.

Peel Out Labels

We can supply forms with peel out labels for almost any purpose, including:

Despatch & Return Labels
Picking Notes
Freight Sheets
Mulit-Part Forms

The labels can be any shape or size and with a range of different strength adhesives for specific surfaces or purposes.

Integrated Labels

We can supply forms with laminated cards of any shape or size. The cards form part of the main document and are easily peeled out. They are ideal for any of the following:

Membership Cards Tickets
Promotional Incentives
Loyalty Cards
Vouchers

If you would like any further details on the above then please contact:

Ron Hill- Tel: 01635 522447 or fax us on: 01635 522449

Requesting a Continuous Forms Quotation is very easy.

Just fill out a short checklist that can be found

< HERE >

and we'll get back to you with a quote asap.