Forms are printing products. They look something like this: on a sheet of A4 paper (sometimes smaller) the company logo is placed, as well as standard text. All the rest of the free space is intended to be filled with content in the future. Forms are made on special offset, special design paper, different color schemes are used, for example, as on an envelope.
Letterhead is the face of the company. Its formation follows the same style as business cards, booklets and other printing materials. Mandatory production of forms of the company provides for the placement on them of the address of the company, its logo. They are printed on offset paper, which is selected to match the envelopes. If letters will be printed on forms using a laser printer, only offset printing is used for their production. Stylish letterhead is balanced and rigorous design, eliminating any unnecessary details. Nothing should distract from reading the letter.
The most common types of forms are:
- Letterhead. They have already been said about them, and in addition to the logo and address, they can also contain an application, guarantee, miscellaneous information, etc. They are used in the preparation of documents within the company (decrees, orders), as well as in external contacts. Using them positively affects the image of the company.
- Forms with symbols. The production of forms of this type is carried out with the aim of using them for external and internal workflow. Letterheads with logos on coated offset or other paper of various colors from 1 + 0 to 4 + 4 are made.
- Self-adhesive forms. Special paper is used here. These forms are used for composing various correspondence, marking products in warehouses and trading floors, and streamlining office documentation.
In addition to these types, the manufacture of self-copying forms is also widespread, which allows you to create the required number of copies of the document when filling out.
Professional Tips
The production of letterhead is a whole science, and there are also its own complexities and subtleties known only to people of a narrow circle. Often, professionals in the printing industry share their tips, and here are some of them:
- on the forms it is recommended to maintain a business style during registration. This approach emphasizes the solidity and significance of your company;
- the most optimal is the offset method. Such forms are suitable for all types of printers.
- paper with a low density is the best, it will not create problems when printing text on a regular printer of your company;
- To save money, you can reduce the colors to one or two. If the runs are small, the savings will be tangible. You can also choose the least dense paper, whose weight is 90 grams. In addition, use for the production of optimal circulations.
Post-printing processes
Forms also include post-press processes. The appearance of your letterhead can be distinguished with the help of embossing, selective UV varnish, stamping. In most companies, the production of forms is carried out according to the provided layouts, the client only clarifies their individual requirements for them. In addition, according to the wishes of the customer, a completely unique design of the form is being developed.