This 11 x 17 Excel One carbonless paper is a pre collated 3 part reverse set built for ledger size multi-part form production on offset presses and digital equipment. Each case contains 834 sets (2,500 sheets across 5 reams) in a pink, canary, and white color sequence, ready to run without manual collation. Excel One is manufactured by Pixelle Specialty Solutions and is one of the most widely used carbonless brands in the US forms market.
How Excel One Carbonless Paper Works
Excel One carbonless paper uses a pressure-sensitive coating system to produce instant copies without carbon interleaves, facilitating recordkeeping by creating simultaneous duplicates during printing. When pressure is applied to the top sheet, microscopic capsules break and release a dye that reacts with the coated surface on the sheet below, producing a clean, legible image on every part of the set.
A 3 part reverse set requires three sheet types working together. The CB (coated back) sheet carries the microcapsule layer on its back surface. The CFB (coated front and back) middle sheet receives an image from above and passes one below. The CF (coated front) bottom sheet receives the final image. In a reverse configuration, the color sequence runs pink (CF) on top, canary (CFB) in the middle, and white (CB) on the bottom. This arrangement suits finishing workflows where the set is flipped so the white sheet faces the reader.
PSD stocks Excel One carbonless paper in 2 part and 3 part configurations across letter size (8.5 x 11), legal size (8.5 x 14), and this ledger size (11 x 17). A 4 part option is also available for workflows needing an extra copy.
Basis Weight, Fiber Content, and Sheet Performance
Excel One carbonless sheets are manufactured with a 21 lb basis weight, a high fiber content, and less filler than many competing carbonless sheets. That composition gives each sheet excellent bulk, stiffness, tear strength, and tensile strength without raising basis weight. The result is better runnability across all press types. For five plies, excellent bulk and stiffness are what keep the set feeding reliably rather than folding or misfiring in the press.
With a brightness rating of 92, Excel One carbonless paper has a blue-white shade that produces sharp contrast on printed forms. The coated surface delivers contamination-free performance on offset presses, high-speed copiers, and other digital equipment, keeping rollers and drums clean across long runs. These printable carbonless paper sheets offer unparalleled runnability on the press, handling production without leaving dust or debris on press components. That matters when you're running forms back to back on tight deadlines.
The tensile strength of Excel One carbonless sheets means the 11 x 17 paper size holds up across high-speed runs without tearing. This ledger size format is the standard for multi-part forms that need more space than a letter size sheet offers. Architectural firms, logistics companies, and manufacturing operations frequently choose the 11 x 17 format for inspection checklists, shipping manifests, and wide-format work orders where every field on the form needs to remain legible across all parts of the set.
Press Compatibility and Equipment
Excel One is the one carbonless paper designed for trouble-free performance on both offset and digital equipment. It runs on offset presses, high-speed copiers, digital duplicators, and inkjet copiers without requiring adhesive changes or material number adjustments when switching from other stocks. The sheet's unparalleled runnability and contamination-free performance come directly from its high fiber content and less filler composition. Even in sets of five plies, excellent bulk and stiffness keep the feed consistent.
On offset presses, that means consistent feeding without static buildup or dust contamination. On high-speed copiers and other digital equipment, the coated surface handles toner adhesion and heat without curling. If your shop runs both offset and digital forms equipment, Excel One carbonless paper simplifies inventory by covering both production paths.
Browse the full Excel One carbonless paper collection for additional sizes, part configurations, and color options. If you're comparing carbonless paper designed for different press environments, PSD also carries Giroform carbonless paper and Rainbow Max carbonless paper.
Printing Setup and Form Design
Printing on 11 x 17 carbonless paper requires specific setup for alignment. Load the carbonless sheets in the correct order so each part of the set transfers the image properly. For this 3 part reverse configuration, the pink CF sheet goes on top, canary CFB in the middle, and white CB on the bottom. Test your print alignment on a standard sheet before committing the carbonless stock, and confirm that margins match the printer's non-printable area for proper layout. Pre-printed forms need precise registration between the digital text overlay and the physical elements on the sheet.
For shops designing custom forms on blank carbonless sheets, spreadsheet software like Excel handles layouts with tables, logos, gridlines, and borders. Use fixed row heights and column widths for consistency across every set, and adjust scaling settings so content stays on a single page without spilling onto additional sheets. Sequential numbering can be added to each form for tracking work orders, receipts, or invoices through your workflow.
Environmental Responsibility
Excel One carbonless paper is produced using NatureSolv and CleanPressCF processes, and the stock carries SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) certification. Pixelle Specialty Solutions manufactures Excel One at facilities in Pennsylvania and Ohio, so the supply chain stays domestic from mill to delivery.
For shops where environmental sourcing matters to end customers, the SFI certification and NatureSolv manufacturing process provide documented proof of responsible fiber sourcing. Excel One carbonless paper is also widely stocked through specialty distributors like Anchor Paper and major national retailers, giving shops multiple sourcing options for every paper size in the line.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Difference Between Straight and Reverse Carbonless Paper?
Straight (or forward) carbonless paper places the white CB sheet on top and the colored CF on the bottom. Reverse flips that sequence, with the colored CF sheet on top and the white CB on the bottom. Choose reverse when your finishing workflow flips the completed set so the white copy faces the reader or the file. PSD stocks both straight and reverse configurations in the carbonless paper collection.
What Sizes Does Excel One Carbonless Paper Come In?
Excel One carbonless paper is available in letter size (8.5 x 11), legal size (8.5 x 14), and ledger size (11 x 17). The 8.5 x 11 letter size is the most common for standard office forms, while the 11 x 17 format handles wide-format requirements. Each paper size is stocked in 2 part, 3 part, and 4 part configurations in both straight and reverse collation. Browse carbonless colors for tinted sheet options across all sizes and brands.
Can I Run Excel One Carbonless Paper on a Laser Printer?
Excel One carbonless paper is designed for offset presses, high-speed copiers, and other digital equipment, including digital duplicators and inkjet copiers. For laser printers specifically, always confirm that the printable carbonless paper sheets you're ordering are rated for your machine's fuser temperature. Toner adhesion and heat tolerance vary by equipment, so matching the sheet to your printer is important.
How Many Sets Are in This Case?
This 11 x 17 Excel One carbonless paper, 3 part reverse case contains 834 sets (2,500 sheets total) across 5 reams. Each set includes one pink CF sheet, one canary CFB sheet, and one white CB sheet, pre collated and ready to run on your offset presses or digital equipment.
Shop this 11 x 17 Excel One carbonless paper at Printing Supplies Direct. Every order ships with free shipping to the contiguous 48 states. For help matching a sheet type or paper size to your form requirements, call 860-516-6393 or email info@printingsuppliesdirect.com.
By the Printing Supplies Direct Team.
