The three primary business forms used today are:

	Cut Sheet Forms
	Continuous Forms
	Unit or Snap-a-Part Forms

Cut Sheet Forms
  A one-ply form usually 8-1/2 x 11 printed on a laser printer. It can be a single piece of letterhead or contain multiple perforations, scores and ink coverage. Cut sheets are widely used in all businesses. In many cases, they have replaced Continuous and Snap-A-Part Forms, but this is not always the most economical method to use.

Continuous Forms
  Custom Continuous Forms are still the most economical and dependable document when outputting information, especially when multiple copies are needed. Also know as Pinfeed or Computer Forms, Continuous Forms can be either single ply or multiple part. When an internal process requires multiple copies, continuous forms will out perform the Laser Cut Sheet. The throughput speed is cost efficient because more than one copy can be imaged in one pass. Although a mature product, Continuous Forms still play an important place in many business functions.

 

Special Offer

When you purchase new software that defaults to a laser printer and you prefer to use a pinfeed printer, we can help; just call TSI. We will assist you in converting your software from laser to a continuous feed printer. We will also assist you in designing the Continuous Form to fit.

Continuous Form Advantages
  Best throughput when multiple copies are needed
Accurate registration part-to-part and form-to-form
Control on consecutive numbers
Most economical to use when multiple copies are needed

Unit or Snap-A-Part Forms
  A Unit Set Form also known as a Snap-A-Part is a multiple part carbon or carbonless form whose parts are fastened in a common glued stub. Unit Set Forms have many uses and are made as both a stock and custom form.

Unit Set Advantages
  Flexible document, handwritten or machine processed at your desk, as a truck receipt, or anywhere Convenient, clean, and easy to handle Wide variety of constructions, papers, carbons, and inks Easy to use Accurate registration from part-to-part

Listed below are many of the products offered by TSI.  Please click on the product for more information.  This section is being expanded daily so if your desired product isn’t featured yet, be sure to check back soon!

Add-a-label Custom labels Impact or Pinfeed label Imprinted labels Integrated Form/label

Label Form combination Laser Labels Pattern adhesive labels Thermal labels & ribbons Stock labels: Thermal, Laser, Impact (Pinfeed)

Thermal Labels & Ribbons

Ribbons for Thermal Transfer Printers  

THERMAL RIBBONS  In many thermal transfer applications the ribbon is the most expensive aspect of thermal printing.  The ribbon is fed through the printer at the same rate as the label or form.  The ribbon, printer, and application material must be compatible for a successful thermal printing.  Three Types of Thermal Transfer Ribbons  1. Hard Wax Based Ribbons (1A - Color) 2. Wax / Resin Ribbons 3. Resin Based Ribbons      1. Hard Wax Based Ribbons:  Designed for high resolution graphics, text, and bar codes Compose approximately 80% of thermal ribbon sales Easily transfer ink at high speeds Print on a wide range of paper, labels, tags, and synthetics Great for general purpose applications 1A.  Hard Wax (Colors) Ribbons:  Same as above, but can print in an assortment of colors: Red  Purple  White  Blue Brown  Gray Green Gold 2. Wax / Resin Based Ribbons:   Resistent to smearing and scratching Recommended for coated stocks and films More durable than wax based ribbons Good for heavily handled or environmentally challenged labeling applications 3. Resin Based Ribbons: Designed for maximum durability Suitable for demanding applications Required by UL and CSA to be used on product marking labels Good choice for high temperatures and/or chemically challenged labeling applications