Printed Invoice Books
Printed invoice books let you write a job up once, on the van bonnet or the customer's kitchen table, and walk away with a copy while they keep theirs. Everything here is carbonless NCR paper in 2, 3 or 4 parts. Choose bound books of 50 numbered sets, glued pads of 50 sets, or loose sets, then black or full colour print on the front.
- from £44.42
- 3 products
- Dispatch from 2 working days
- Free UK delivery over £49.99 this week
How printed invoice books work
NCR stands for no carbon required. Each sheet has a coating, so the pressure of a biro on the top page shows up on every page underneath. No carbon paper sliding about, no smudged fingers. You fill in the job once, tear off the top copy for the customer, and the rest stays with you. That is why printed invoice books still live in so many glove boxes, even when the accounts are done on a laptop later.
They are not only for invoices. The same sets do quotes, receipts, delivery notes, job sheets, order forms and collection slips. If you write it by hand and more than one person needs a copy, it belongs on NCR.
Books, pads or loose sets?
- You want every copy numbered and kept together: NCR Invoice Books. Bound books of 50 numbered sets, so nothing goes missing and you can see at a glance which invoice came next.
- You want something to tear from on a counter or in the cab: NCR Pads, glued pads of 50 sets.
- You post forms out or file them loose: NCR Sets, from 50 up to 5,000, in A6 (105 × 148 mm), DL (99 × 210 mm), A5 (148 × 210 mm) or A4 (210 × 297 mm).
Parts and colours for printed invoice books
The number of parts is the number of copies you get from one go with the pen.
- 2-part: white and yellow. One for the customer, one for you.
- 3-part: white, yellow and pink. Adds a copy for the office or the bookkeeper.
- 4-part: white, yellow, pink and blue. Handy when a site manager or a second department wants one too.
The white top sheet normally goes to the customer, so that is where your logo does most of its work. Print is black only or full colour on the front. Loose sets can also carry black on both sides, or full colour on the front with black on the back, which is where terms and conditions usually go.
Picking a size
A6 is receipt sized and slips into a jacket pocket. A5 is the usual size for printed invoice books and quotes, with room for a few lines of work and a total. A4 gives space for a full job sheet or a delivery note with a list of items. DL is long and thin, and fits a standard envelope without folding. The size table near the top of the page shows live prices for popular options.
Setting up the artwork
- Make a print-ready PDF at the finished size with 3 mm bleed.
- Every part usually carries the same design, so you only need one layout.
- Leave proper writing space. Big thumbs and cold hands need bigger boxes than you think.
- Double check your bank details and phone number. They end up on every single set.
Upload a print-ready file, use the free online designer, or book our paid artwork service (typesetting from your text, design from a brief, or a logo redraw), which includes 1 design and 2 rounds of changes. A real person checks every uploaded file for free. See the artwork guidelines.
Turnaround and delivery for printed invoice books
Standard production is 9 or 10 working days depending on the product, with express from 8 and saver 11 or 12. Each product page shows its own production days, counted from when your order and artwork are confirmed. Printed invoice books, pads and sets are made to order and dispatched from the UK. UK mainland delivery is £7.95, free on orders of £100 or more after discounts (artwork fees excluded). Mainland Highlands add £10. Northern Ireland, the Scottish islands, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight are quoted. More on the delivery page.
Order printed invoice books alongside business cards, a company stamp for marking copies paid, and letterheads and compliment slips for the post.
Invoice Books & Pads: questions answered
What does NCR stand for on an invoice book?
No carbon required. The paper is coated, so pressing on the top sheet copies your writing onto the sheets underneath without any carbon paper. You get two, three or four copies in one go.
How many invoices are in each book?
Each NCR book has 50 numbered sets bound together. Pads hold 50 sets glued at the top. If you prefer loose sets, you can buy anywhere from 50 up to 5,000.
Do I need 2, 3 or 4 parts?
With two parts, white and yellow, the customer keeps the top sheet and the yellow stays in your book. Three parts bring in a pink sheet, handy for whoever does your accounts. Four parts add a blue sheet on top of that.
Which size invoice book suits a window cleaner?
Most people pick A5 for invoices and quotes, as it leaves room for a few lines of work. A6 is pocket sized and handy for quick receipts between jobs. If you want full-page job sheets, the pads and loose sets are also sold in A4.
Can I lay out the invoice book myself on your website?
Yes. The online designer handles books, pads and loose sets, and whatever you see on the screen is what gets printed. Already have a finished file? Upload the PDF instead.
Is my invoice book file checked before printing?
Yes, a person checks every uploaded file, looking at image sharpness, dimensions and bleed. Using the online designer instead? The book comes out exactly as you signed it off on screen. Paid design includes one first draft and two rounds of changes.