Continuous Forms

Continuous forms are any batch of information that exists in reel form. Continuous forms are preprinted and repeat on each page, with the bottom of one page joined to the top of the next with a perforated attachment. Firms use continuous forms for tally rolls or cash-register receipts.

Firms that provide printing services for continuous firms should offer the following:

Carbonless and carbon interleaved options
Continuous clean edge letterheads
Payroll and accounts payable checks
Data mailers
Statements, invoices, and purchase orders
Form and label combinations
Register machine forms
Index cards
Stock tab, computer paper, or copy paper options
The ability to automatically feed and duplicate continuous computer forms
Computer and software compatible continuous forms
Full color and black and white options

Things to consider for your continuous forms needs:

Paper type and size
Form type (i.e. financial, medical, law, invoice, etc.)
Height and width of each piece
Number of parts
Marginal words (i.e. customer copy, office copy, etc.)
Full color, black and white, or two color
Ply number
Carbonless or carbon copy
Back printing
Page numbers, perforations, and punching

Continuous forms are manufactured from a continuous roll of paper that is not cut into units prior to the manufacturing process. Custom continuous forms can be designed and manufactured to meet the customer's specific needs. Printers often have graphic design departments that can assist you when it comes to designing your continuous forms. Reputable continuous forms printers should have good roll construction, consistent color from roll to roll, press operator, date, and time of production clearly labeled, and the ability to batch count, shrink wrap, and carton pack efficiently.