Quality control for NCR printing - so your customer never sees a problem
When you buy NCR pads, books or loose sets, you are trusting paperwork that has to work first time. Our Quality Control system is built to protect your reputation – not just our output.
✔︎ 17-point QC check
✔︎ Standardised processes
✔︎ Two-person sign-off
✔︎ Reviewed monthly
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Why Quality Control matters on NCR work
NCR paperwork is not just a form – it is used for accounting, record-keeping, compliance, and duty of care.
A small print issue can create a big operational problem for the end customer – missing information, mismatched references, disputes, or paperwork that cannot be relied on when it matters.
That is why our Quality Control system is designed to stop the common NCR failures before despatch.
Numbering sequence errors
Wrong numbers, duplicates or missing numbers can break audit trails and cause reconciliation failures.
Poor copy transfer
Poor carbonless transfer means copies can’t be read properly – defeating the point entirely.
Missing inserts or covers
Incomplete pads or books make it difficult for the end customer to complete forms while out on site.
Printing and collating mistakes
Parts in the wrong order or on the wrong paper can make the form unusable for the end customer.
Perforation and binding issues
Sets that don’t tear cleanly or pads that fall apart can become a source of frustration for the end customer.
Short quantity and packing damage
Short delivery or damaged packs cause delays and customer service headaches.
These are the failures our 17-point QC is designed to catch before despatch.
How our QC works
Standardised Processes
Every job follows the same documented QC procedure. Team members are trained to check at the same points, the same way, every time.
Two-Person Sign-Off
Every job is checked by more than one person. Two sets of eyes. Both must be satisfied before it’s signed off.
Monthly Reviews
We review QC results monthly, update procedures, and retrain where needed.
QC Process Flow
1. Set-up Check ➜
Before production starts
2. In-run Check ➜
Throughout the print-run
3. Finishing Check ➜
Post-production quality
4. Packing Check ➜
Final QC sign-off
The 17-Point QC Check
These are the QC points we check on every job. Each job is checked, cross-checked
and only signed off when two people are fully happy with it.
✔︎ Parts printed on the correct paper colours
✔︎ Parts collated in the correct order
✔︎ Job requires numbering – confirmed
✔︎ If numbered: numbering is present
✔︎ Numbering is correct and in sequence (no missing, duplicate, or out-of-order numbers)
✔︎ Collated into the correct amounts (for example 50s or 100s)
✔︎ Cut to the correct size
✔︎ Cut to the correct position (matches the approved sample or proof)
✔︎ If drilling is required: drilling is done correctly
✔︎ Job type confirmed – pads, books or sets
✔︎ If bound: binding is correct
✔︎ If perforated: perforations tear cleanly (tested on samples)
✔︎ If coloured or printed covers or wraps are required: correct ones used
✔︎ If wraps or inserts are required: correct ones used
✔︎ Wraps or inserts applied or inserted correctly
✔︎ Job is stacked and prepared for boxing (ready for safe despatch)
✔︎ Any defect is recorded, reported, assessed and rectified. No job is boxed until it passes.
Numbering sequence inspection
Paper sequence and collating check
Quality Control in Action
Finishing - Perforation Testing
Every perforated job is tested to ensure clean, easy separation without tearing the form.
Specification Cross-Check
Every detail is verified against the job specification before approval.
Padding and Gluing Checks
Temperatures, times and pressures are all monitored to ensure consistent, finished products.
Packing for Despatch
Strong, double-walled boxes with plain labelling – ready for despatch to end customers with no branding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you quality-check every NCR job?
Yes – every job goes through our 17-point QC process before despatch.
What is the most common problem you prevent?
Incorrect sequence, numbering, and finishing errors are the ones that create the biggest customer headaches, so those checks are baked into the process.
How do you avoid sending a job out with a mistake?
Standardised production steps, multi-person checks, and a fixed QC checklist. That combination reduces human hope and replaces it with a system.
Can you ship trade or white-label?
Yes – we ship all work as plain label as standard, with no mention of us on courier labels or in any despatch emails. If you are producing on behalf of someone else, we can also leave your details off the delivery paperwork so it arrives clean and neutral.
What happens if something does go wrong?
If something slips through, tell us straight away with photos – we’ll confirm the issue and agree the quickest fix.
The goal is simple: no surprises!
Quality Control is not a badge – it is a routine. Our system is designed to keep your NCR work consistent, correct, and ready to use the moment it arrives.
If you have a job you’re worried about, send the details on the form below. We’ll come back to you to discuss it and put your mind at rest.