# Carbonless Forms & Commercial Pressroom Glossary (A–Z)

> Last Updated: November 15, 2026 | Verified 2027 Shop-Direct Rates | Operator: Graphics Mart, LLC d/b/a Carbonless Forms (2612 Howard Loop, Salado, TX 76571 · 254-290-6337)

## What do CB, CFB, CF, sequential numbering, and marginal words mean on a print quote?

On a Carbonless Forms quote, CB (Coated Back) is Ply 1 White, CFB (Coated Front & Back) is middle Canary or Pink, CF (Coated Front) is the bottom copy, sequential numbering prints matched serials across every ply, and marginal words are bottom-edge routing labels like 'Customer Copy'.

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Request your custom 4-hour PDF proof with no credit card required. Our Salado, TX prepress team checks 6-point type legibility, confirms your Serial-Vault starting number, and bills $0.00 today until you approve your proof. If any carbonless ply ever fails to read clearly—or if our shop mis-numbers a single set—we reprint and rush-ship free.

| Ply Position | Coating Code | Standard Stock Color | Coating Sides |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ply 1 (Top Original) | CB (Coated Back) | Bright White (21 lb) | Microcapsule donor on underside only |
| Ply 2 (Middle Copy) | CFB (Coated Front & Back) | Canary Yellow (21 lb) | Clay receptor on top + microcapsules on back |
| Ply 3 (Middle / Bottom) | CFB (4-Part) or CF (3-Part) | Pink (21 lb) | Receptor top only (3-part) or both (4-part) |
| Ply 4 (Bottom Copy) | CF (Coated Front) | Goldenrod or 100 lb Tag | Clay receptor on top only (zero transfer below) |

## Carbonless Forms Salado Print Shop Reference (/glossary/)

Carbonless Forms (Graphics Mart, LLC, 2612 Howard Loop, Salado, TX 76571, phone 254-290-6337) prints 2-part, 3-part, and 4-part 21 lb CB/CFB/CF carbonless sets in-house from $57 (250 sets) with free sequential numbering, $14-$19 UPS Ground shipping ($0 at $190+), and a free 4-hour PDF proof with no credit card required.