Digital carbonless copy, otherwise known as No Carbon Required printing has become an increasingly popular method for businesses that require pads, books and sets to duplicate forms, receipts and other documents quickly.
The rise in demand for carbonless NCR also means it is important to guarantee that all custom NCR forms and NCR sheets are of the highest quality. This is where our quality checks come into play.
Quality control in digital carbonless printing refers to the processes and measures put into place to confirm all products meet the required standards. In this article, we will explore the importance of these in our methods and the different control measures used. You can read more about Digital techniques and methods.
Digital presses are a different method of production to offset but it is still important that any company follows a great procedure.
One of the most important aspects of the production of high quality digital carbonless paper printing is equipment maintenance. Regular maintenance of the machines is essential in providing a high-quality output of books and sets. All printing relies on precise mechanical and chemical processes and any disruption or deviation from these processes can result in poor quality products or even equipment failure. Equipment maintenance includes regular cleaning of the heads and the replacement of worn-out parts. Management of equipment will not only assure the quality of the custom products but also improve the efficiency of the process, resulting in faster turnaround times and increased productivity.
Another measure put into place is the regular calibration of equipment. All printers, including those used to create books and sets, must be calibrated to provide consistent reproduction and alignments. This accuracy in particular is crucial and involves adjusting the output of the machine to match a known standard.
This ensures that the colours are reproduced accurately and consistently across different printing devices. In the same way, alignment is an important factor in printing as it guarantees that the printed image is properly positioned and aligned on the page. Proper alignment is crucial for creating professional-looking NCR sets, books and pads.
The quality of paper used in printing is also a crucial aspect. The type and quality of paper used can significantly impact the final print result, especially with NCR printing. 80gsm coated paper is used to produce our business forms, Report pads and perforated stapled books allow you to create multiple copies of documents such as invoices, receipts, and order forms by applying pressure to only the top sheet.
For this to work, NCR pads and NCR products are created using a special type of paper that has a coating of microscopic dye capsules on its sheets of paper. These capsules contain ink that is released when pressure is applied to the paper, allowing the information to be transferred from one sheet to the next without the need for carbon paper. If low-quality paper or ink is used to create NCR pads and NCR books, the quality of the transfer will be poor.
Pigment management is also an important stage in printing. This involves calibration and profiling of the digital machine to guarantee they are consistent and accurate across different devices and in different viewing conditions. If equipment is not managed correctly, our prints will not have a professional and high-quality finish. Instead, they may look washed out, distorted or have different shades of across different sheets.
As with all types of printing, towards the end of the NCR printing process, NCR pads, books and sets must be thoroughly proofed to make sure they meet quality standards and the client’s requirements. Proofing can help catch any errors or mistakes being made in the final product. We check the pdf artwork file for incorrect colours or layout issues and this allows us to communicate with you to confirm the final product meets your needs. Proofing in NCR helps to prevent costly reprints and delays which in the long term could create additional expenses to a business. It also allows us to provide a more environmentally friendly service with all of our quality NCR printing.
If you are stuck all of our products have a blank template to help.
The final step is our production control checks. This is similar to proofing in that it allows us to check that the printed NCR pads, books and sets meet our required quality standards, but these are instead performed at various stages throughout the printing process. These checks can include visual inspection of the printed output and testing the carbonless transfer process using various writing instruments.
Overall, maintaining quality in digital printing is incredibly important in guaranteeing high-quality NCR books, sets and pads are produced. It’s important to note that these steps are applicable whether you’re ordering commonly used business stationery and other printed products and not just NCR pad printing.
Loose sets are supplied glued together on one edge with a minimum of 50 sets.
Pads are glued on one edge to a grey board to provide rigidity.
Books are stapled and bound.
All come with removable loose writing shields and are available in a range of sizes including A4, A5, A6 and DL and Free Delivery!
In regards to the design, the worlds your Oyster, we would always advise you to upload your artwork with your business logo and contact details spread on the design as it also helps!
