| Most of us have heard of carbonless paper, and | | | | mark), giving off a near perfect copy. This entire |
| some of already use carbonless as an environmentally | | | | process produces a copy of the initial writing on the |
| friendly alternative to carbon paper. But what exactly | | | | first sheet onto the next sheet giving the individual |
| is carbonless paper? | | | | multiple copies of the same print. Carbonless paper is |
| Carbonless paper was invented by chemists working | | | | manufactured in sets of 2, 3 or 4 parts. Alternately, |
| for the NCR Company in the 1950's. Carbonless paper | | | | for those looking to save a few dollars, carbonless |
| is also commonly called NCR paper, a combination of | | | | sheets can be ordered separate and then easily |
| an acronym for "no carbon required" and a piggy | | | | assembled with the use of special glue, most |
| back on the NCR Company's name and brand. | | | | commonly known as GiroForm glue. |
| Carbonless paper, like carbon paper, simply creates a | | | | Carbonless paper is popular because it can easily give |
| copy of a document, usually the handwritten portion, | | | | individuals quick access to duplicate copies without |
| without the use of a photocopier, printer or any | | | | the need of a machine or electricity. When |
| other electrical device. Carbonless paper is also | | | | conducting business on the go or on location it can |
| perfect for any business looking to cut down on | | | | be an efficient way of providing receipts or invoices |
| environmental waste and improve productivity. | | | | to customers. Carbon paper, the alternative to |
| The mechanics behind carbonless paper is quite | | | | carbonless, can take up twice the archive space (or |
| simple. When pressure is applied to the top sheet, | | | | landfill space) and is generally less eco-friendly. |
| the pressure (from the point of a pen for example) | | | | Carbonless paper helps to reduce paper waste and |
| causes micro-capsules (on the back of the sheet) to | | | | saves companies precious energy costs, enabling |
| break and spill their dye, which reacts with a clay on | | | | them to stay competitive in an ever increasing "big |
| top of the sheet underneath (to make a permanent | | | | business" market. |