You can start making an impression on your customers before they even open your correspondence! Custom-printed envelopes are the first stage in the marketing process. Not only are they practical and necessary for postage but what a lot of people ignore is that an interesting envelope can draw your reader inside. Make your envelopes standout so they don’t end up unopened in the bin.
You have to use them, and envelopes with your logo and return address will save you and they look more professional!
No more mess! NCR stands for No Carbon Required and refers to paper stock that has been treated with a special coating that makes the paper react to the pressure of a pen. Whatever you write on the first sheet of the form is copied onto subsequent pages of the form without the need for carbon paper. NCR paper is commonly used for purchase order books, invoice books, receipts, quote books, job books, contract books and site books.
Depending on your businesses requirements, we can custom design your NCR books, or pads, with your logo, contact information and any other information relevant to the business. Whatever processes you have within your company where multiple copies are required, then NCR books are what you will need.
Envelopes – Standard sizes are 11b, C6, DL, DLX, C5 and C4- if you do require other sizes please check if we are able to do them
NCR Books – A6, DL, A5, A4 all available as portrait or Landscape and A3 available as Landscape only
Envelopes – Envelopes can be Black, PMS or CMYK – please advise at time of quote
NCR Books – These come as standard Black with the optoin of Reflex Blue or Green for the same price. Any non standard PMS colour or additional PMS colours are extra
Envelopes – Our Sealing finishes include Self seal, peel and seal/ strip seal or lick n stick and we can do plain face or a range of window options depending on size, as well as secretive or non secretive options
NCR Books – Standard finish includes numbering, perforate top copies and wrap around writing plate. Additional charge finishes include additional perforations, printing on back or additional PMS colours
Envelopes – Standard stock is 80gsm bond for sizes up to DL, 100gsm is standard for C5 and larger
NCR Books – 60gsm NCR paper for internals with Crocboard cover and 1000gsm backing board as standard
Envelopes – generally no custom sizing available unless orders of 20, 000 or more
NCR Books – we can do custom sizing as long as it falls within our maximum size of A3
The look of your envelopes and NCR book can be divided into four elements: Size, Colour, Finish and Stock. Additionally, you can add some optional extras (as detailed below).
CHOOSE YOUR SIZE
When we talk about an envelope or NCR book’s size, we are describing the size of the paper that they will be printed on.
Envelopes: For envelopes, don’t forget to consider what you will be using them for and the size of the pages you want to put in them. The standard sizes are 11b, C6, DL, DLX, C5 and C4- if you do require other sizes please check if we are able to do them
NCR Books: A6, DL, A5, A4 all available as portrait or landscape and A3 available as landscape only.
CHOOSE YOUR COLOUR
We can print your envelopes and NCR books in black, PMS (Pantone Matching System) or CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black: also called the 4-color, or process). It all depends on how you want it to look, what you need to convey and, of course, your budget.
Using colour makes your envelopes and NCR books stand out, and experts say that certain colours tell your customer something about you and can have an impact on them. Think about what reaction you want your envelopes and NCR books to have. Do you want your customers to feel enthused, restful, or appreciated? Think about this small guide to colours and emotions.
Red: Picked mostly by extroverts, red is a spirited and impassioned colour. Some say it increases willingness and interest. Red can stimulate your customers and prompt them to follow you.
Pink: Pink can give a sense of caring and approval. You might pick pink if your business is about making people feel considerate and supportive, such as a charity etc.
Brown: Brown often conveys feelings of convention and tidiness. Brown will make a professional impact, and says you are serious and steady.
Orange: This colour is generally appreciated by those who are genuine and considerate, even though the colour, itself, has connotations of innovations and a zest for life. Orange might look good for a more artistic professional.
Yellow: Yellow represents wisdom, as well as happiness. Experts say that it sharpens memory and concentration. Use this colour if you want to give the impression of making decision-making easier and relieving anxiety.
Green: Natures ideal place – green is equitable and secure. It is also the colour of progression and liberty. Green also has connotations of the environment and wealth.
Blue: Blue is traditional and soothing. When you want to give the impression of calm, use blue. Blue is the colour that begins communication and innovation.
CHOOSE YOUR FINISH
Envelopes: Our sealing finishes include self seal, peel and seal/ strip seal or lick n stick and we can do plain face or a range of window options depending on size, as well as secretive or non-secretive options.
NCR Books: Standard finish includes numbering, perforate top copies and wrap around writing plate. Additional charge finishes include additional perforations, printing on back or additional PMS colours.
CHOOSE YOUR STOCK
In printing ‘stock’ means the type of paper you would like to use for your envelopes and NCR books. You might think this is not that important, but stop a moment to consider that these documents are going to be used – passed around (envelopes) and used often and kept in briefcases and on sites (NCR books). . . so it is important how they feel and last.
This means choosing the right paper can make the world of difference when it comes to first impressions. We offer choices between:
PUTTING IT TOGETHER
Now you’ve got the basic printing decisions made you are ready to go ahead and add the artwork and then order your envelopes and NCR books!
Talk to us about your final wording and art. We offer some guidelines on the next tab or, if you need more personalized help, our team is ready to discuss this with you and to help as much (or as little) as you would like.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Is there something you would like to your envelope or NCR books that is a little different? Talk to us about this. We have a range of extras that we can include, as below.
Custom Size options:
Envelopes – generally no custom sizing available except for orders of 20, 000 or more
NCR Books – we can do custom sizing as long as it falls within our maximum size of A3.
TURNAROUND TIME
Do you need your new envelopes or NCR books as soon as? Talk to us about how soon we can complete your order.
Hard-to-beat pricing with trade buyers in mind.
Hard-to-beat pricing with trade buyers in mind.
Hard-to-beat pricing with trade buyers in mind.
Hard-to-beat pricing with trade buyers in mind.
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