2-Part Carbonless Forms 5.5" × 8.5" (Half Sheet)
Save on professionally printed 2-part carbonless NCR forms in 5.5" × 8.5" half-sheet size from Discount Printing Service. Each set includes two copies, an original (white) and a duplicate (yellow), without the need of traditional carbon paper. Choose portrait or landscape orientation, black or full-color printing, and optional consecutive numbering to meet your business needs.
You can order the exact quantity you need and save money by avoiding excess 2-part carbonless forms. Popular quantities include 100, 250, 500, 1,000 and 2,500, but you have the flexibility to enter your own quantity (minimum order is 100). Every order includes a FREE file check and FREE PDF proof for your approval before printing begins. Printed on high-speed digital presses at resolutions up to 1200 dpi, our 2-part carbonless forms are edge-glued at the top into sets of two sheets.
For more information about how carbonless paper transfers writing to duplicate copies, visit our How Carbonless Forms Work guide.
Key Benefits
- Enter your preferred quantity and save money by avoiding unused forms
- Portrait and landscape orientations
- Black or full-color CMYK printing
- Optional consecutive numbering
- FREE downloadable PDF templates
- FREE file check and PDF proof before printing
- Professionally Printed in the USA
Common Uses for 5.5" × 8.5" Carbonless Forms
The 5.5" × 8.5" half-sheet format provides more writing space than a quarter-sheet form while remaining compact and easy to handle. This versatile size is commonly used for:
- Invoices and estimates
- Farrier invoices, lawn care receipts, independent contractor bills
- Work orders, service orders and repair forms
- Sales forms and receipts
- Medical and appointment forms
- Customer order forms
- Other business documents requiring an original and one duplicate copy
File Requirements and Specifications
- File Type: PDF recommended. Contact us for assistance with other file types.
- Design File Page Size: 5.5" × 8.5" portrait or 8.5" × 5.5" landscape.
- Orientation: Portrait or landscape.
- Margin: 1/4" recommended; 1/8" minimum.
- Bleed: Contact us for a custom quote if bleeds are required.
- Crop Marks: Not required for standard forms.
- Color Space: Grayscale, RGB or CMYK; CMYK recommended for full-color printing.
- File Resolution: 300 dpi recommended for raster images; 1200 dpi recommended for vector artwork.
- Paper Options: #21 two-part carbonless paper, white/yellow sheet sequence.
- Ink(s) & Printing Options: Black or full-color CMYK printing; optional two-sided printing in black ink.
- Finishing Options: Edge-glued at the top into sets of two sheets; optional consecutive numbering. Black ink forms are numbered in black unless color ink is selected.
- Finished Size: 5.5" × 8.5" portrait or 8.5" × 5.5" landscape.
- Minimum Quantity: 100 sets.
- Free File Check: Submitted files are checked for common technical problems before printing.
- Free PDF Proofs: A PDF proof is emailed for approval before printing begins.
- Graphic Design Services: Available for an additional charge, separate from printing.
- Production Time: Typically 24–48 business hours after proof approval for most orders. Large orders, additional services or busy production periods may require more time.
- Shipping: Nationwide via UPS Ground, 2nd Day Air and Next Day Air Saver.
Free 2-Part Carbonless Templates
Download the appropriate template for your form layout:
These templates are intended to be used as a reference guide for design layout as an underlay or layer. Remove or hide the template before uploading finished files for printing.
Graphic Design Services
We can print your existing artwork or help you create a professional, press-ready design from your ideas, notes, files, logos and images. If you need assistance with artwork for your carbonless forms, we offer in-house graphic design services. Separate charges apply for all graphic design services.
If you're preparing your own 2-part carbonless forms artwork, our Graphic Design and File Preparation Resources can help you prepare your files for printing. If you're looking for free DIY graphic design software for printing, we provide a list of recommendations to choose from.
Standard or Expedited Shipping Options
Most 2-part carbonless form orders are produced within 24–48 business hours after proof approval, excluding weekends and holidays. This is an estimated production time, not a delivery guarantee. Large orders, additional services or busy production periods may require more time.
Choose from UPS Ground, 2nd Day Air or Next Day Air Saver. Actual delivery time depends on the shipping method and destination.
Choose the quantity and printing options that fit your business, and let Discount Printing Service help you get your half-sheet carbonless forms ready for use.
Updated 10/20/2026