Technical Reference Guide – Appendix D – Media specifications > 242
NOTE
1. Paper weight is that of 1,000 sheets, each having a unit 
area 788 x 1,091 mm, and is expressed in kg.
J
OINING
 
OF
 
PARTS
 
OF
 
MULTIPART
 
FORMS
Joining method
> The parts of each multipart form are to be joined by line-
gluing 1 mm wide at the insertion end of the form.
> Glue lines are to be strongly glued and accurately pressed 
to prevent float.
> Glue must not overlap the edges of forms.
> Glue areas must be free of significant creases.
Multipart 
form
Pressure-
sensitive 
paper
34 to 50 kg 
(40 - 58 
gsm) 
Five parts 
(original + 
four parts)
0.39 mm or 
less
Carbon-
backed 
paper
TYPE  PAPER 
QUALITY 
WEIGHT 
(NOTE 1) 
MAXIMUM 
NUMBER 
OF FORM 
PARTS
TOTAL 
PAPER 
THICKNESS
Glued strongly (width 1mm)
Paper insertion direction