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TECHNICAL UPDATE VOLUME 4
Volume 4 : The advantages of Standard Size Forms
Why pay more than you have to for your continuous stationery? If your forms are not produced on standard sized paper then you could be missing out on the following advantages:
* Reduced Cost of up to 50% by using standard "off the shelf" sizes.
* Quicker delivery - normally 48 hours.
* Time saved by user in changing printer settings.
* Ability to group jobs together when ordering stationery, resulting in cost savings.
* Standard software compatible layouts available to further reduce printing costs.
* No longer stuck with limited number of forms suppliers of non standard size forms.
...................................................................................................................................Paper Sizes
The U.K. forms printing industry has never been able to make up its mind about standard sizes of forms. Standard 80 column computer listing paper available is 11 x 9 1/2". After perforations are removed the final sheet size is 11 x 8 1/2" - the USA equivalent of A4. The European standard DIN A4 paper size is 11 2/3 x 8 1/4". The continuous sheet size being 11 2/3 x 9 1/4" including 1/2" perforations on each side.
...................................................................................................................................Because if the original USA software programs, manufacturers press limitations, paper reel widths and a lack of industry communication the "A4" standard equivalent continuous form sizes vary tremendously.
The most popular sizes are as follows:
11 x 9 1/4" (279 x 235mm)
11 x 9 1/2" (279 x 241mm)
11 x 10" (279 x 254mm)
11 2/3 x 9 1/4" (296 x 235mm)
11 2/3 x 9 1/2" (296 x 241mm)
12 x 9 1/4" (305 x 235mm)
12 x 9 1/2" (305 x 241mm)All of the above sizes could be converted to one size only.
The most common size being 11 x 9 1/2".
...................................................................................................................................The same scenario applies to all the other common depths of continuous forms. For example:
8 x 9 1/2" (203 x 241mm)
8 1/2 x 9 1/2" (216 x 241mm)
Variations in the width of the above depth forms can be anything from 8" (203mm) to 10" (254mm).By altering the position of the down perforations (see diagram) all possible sizes of paper used on an 80 column printer can be converted to 9 1/2" (241mm) wide. The same concept as above could be applied to the standard size of 12" (305mm) and 13" (330mm) wide forms.
...................................................................................................................................Software Considerations
It may be necessary with some layouts to alter the software print programs.The majority of modern accounting software packages on the market today are very flexible. Form's sizes and print positions can be altered fairly easily.
Please note that you will always be safe if the left hand margin of the form remains in its existing position. The right hand margin can be moved wherever you like and it will not affect the computer printout. Always determine the maximum paper width that the printer will accept. There are generally two sizes, 80 column (up to 10" wide paper) and 132 column (up to 15" wide paper).Please contact us for further information.
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