Choosing the right continuous-feed computer paper matters if you run high-volume dot-matrix jobs, multi-part invoices, or legacy accounting printers. After extensive research, hands-on testing, and evaluating expert and consumer feedback, we tested available options and picked four top contenders to suit different needs: economy bulk sheets, fanfold continuous forms, carbonless multipart sets, and niche continuous rolls.
How we tested and what we considered
We built our recommendations from three inputs: real-world testing, expert input, and customer feedback.
- Real-world testing: We ran sample print jobs (text, simple tables, and repeated high-volume runs) on tractor-fed dot-matrix printers and evaluated feed reliability, tear/perforation performance, and print clarity. For carbonless forms we tested impression transfer quality.
- Expert opinions: Advice from printer technicians and office-systems professionals guided our assessment of dust control, head wear, and compatibility with common impact printers.
- Consumer feedback: We reviewed buyer reports for issues like jams, dust, ghosting, and inconsistencies in perforation/size.
Key factors that influenced rankings:
- Feed reliability & compatibility with tractor-feed/continuous printers
- Paper weight & brightness (affects clarity and perceived quality)
- Perforation & edge finish (how cleanly forms separate)
- Value per sheet for bulk purchases and multi-part performance for carbonless forms
- Specialized formats (rolls vs. fanfold vs. multipart carbonless)
This combination of lab-style testing and field feedback produced the balanced, practical rankings below.
Economy Printout Sheets
High-volume buyers looking for a no-frills, economical option will appreciate this bulk pack. It offers basic, acid-free 20 lb bond stock in large quantity, suitable for continuous printing environments that prioritize cost per page over specialty features.
Best Budget Pick — Economy Printout Sheets
If your priority is the lowest cost per page for routine printouts, this bulk carton delivers. The 20 lb bond is serviceable for high-volume output and general-purpose forms. It's not a specialty continuous fanfold product, but its economical carton size (thousands of sheets) makes it attractive for offices doing large runs on legacy equipment or as cut-sheet backups. Expect adequate print clarity on most impact and laser/copier setups, though it lacks the perforations and tractor holes found on dedicated fanfold forms.
Good for: cost-conscious operations that need massive quantities of plain output paper.
Considerations: Not carbonless; not pre-perforated; verify compatibility with your feed mechanism.
Continuous Fanfold Sheets
A true fanfold continuous-feed option with 2,000 sheets per pack, perforated edges, and solid 20 lb weight. It offers consistent impressions, low dust, and strong value — ideal for high-volume receipts, invoices, and legacy dot-matrix applications.
Best Value for Money — Continuous Fanfold Sheets
This fanfold computer paper balances sheet count, print clarity, and price. At 2,000 sheets of 9.5" x 11" blank continuous paper with clean perforated edges, it runs well through tractor-fed printers and yields crisp text and graphics for receipts and invoices. The base stock minimizes dust buildup on print heads and keeps feed jams to a minimum, which matters for continuous long-run print jobs. The 92 bright rating helps contrast but remains practical for everyday use.
Standout features: large sheet count, perforated edge for easy separation, engineered for high-speed, high-volume runs.
Considerations: If you need multipart carbonless copies, you’ll need a different product.
Alliance Carbonless Forms
Premium continuous carbonless paper offered in 3-part sets (white/canary/pink), designed for tractor-fed printers and high-volume multipart forms. Made in the USA with quality stock for reliable transfer and minimal dust — excellent for invoices, receipts, and multi-copy workflows.
Premium Choice — Alliance Carbonless Continuous Forms
For businesses needing multi-copy output without carbon inserts, this 3-part carbonless paper is purpose-built. Supplied as 1,200 sheets of 9.5" x 11" with left-and-right perforations, it delivers clean copy transfer (white/canary/pink) and consistent tractor-feed performance. The premium base stock provides strong print clarity and minimizes breakage or dust that can damage print heads. Being American-made adds quality control advantages and predictable results in demanding environments.
Standout features: reliable carbonless copy transfer, engineered for tractor-fed printers, low-dust premium stock.
Considerations: Higher upfront cost vs. plain single-part paper; ideal only when you need multi-part output.
Continuous Roll Tape
A compact continuous roll option for niche applications (battery testers and small tape printers). Two rolls of replacement thermal-style tape provide a convenient, low-cost source of continuous media for specific devices and small-scale readouts.
Editors' Choice — Continuous Roll Tape (Specialized Use)
Not all continuous-feed needs are the same. For small devices and specialized testers that use continuous rolls rather than fanfold forms, these replacement rolls are a solid fit. They’re compact, easy to install, and provide consistent feed for devices requiring narrow continuous tape. While not a replacement for tractor-fed fanfold forms, they fill an important niche where roll-fed continuous media is required (e.g., testers, small label/tape printers).
Good for: technicians and labs that use device-specific continuous rolls.
Considerations: Not suitable for full-size dot-matrix printers or multipart documents.
Comparison at a glance
- Best Budget Pick (Economy Printout Sheets) — Largest carton sizes for the lowest cost per page; fine for general bulk output but lacks tractor holes and perforations.
- Best Value for Money (Continuous Fanfold Sheets) — True fanfold continuous forms with perforated edges and good print clarity at a fair price; ideal for most legacy continuous-feed printer needs.
- Premium Choice (Alliance Carbonless Forms) — High-quality, 3-part carbonless continuous forms for invoices and official multi-copy documents; premium stock and made in the USA.
- Editors' Choice (Continuous Roll Tape) — Niche continuous roll media for specialized devices; excellent where roll-fed tape is required.
Which is best overall?
- For typical continuous-feed dot-matrix tasks (invoices, receipts, reports) the Continuous Fanfold Sheets are the best overall mix of reliability, feed compatibility, and value.
Alternatives that excel in specific areas:
- Need multi-copy invoices? Choose the Alliance Carbonless Forms.
- Need ultra-low cost per page and you mostly use cut sheets? The Economy Printout carton is appropriate.
- Need roll-fed media for a device or tester? The Continuous Roll Tape is the correct match.
Final recommendation
Our testing and research show there’s no one-size-fits-all continuous-feed paper — the right choice depends on your printer type and output needs. If you run high-volume tractor-fed jobs and want the best balance of price and performance, pick the Continuous Fanfold Sheets (Best Value for Money). If you require multi-part output without carbon inserts, invest in the Alliance Carbonless Forms (Premium Choice). For the lowest per-sheet cost for generic printouts, the Economy Printout Sheets are the budget-friendly option. Lastly, for niche device needs, use the Continuous Roll Tape.
These recommendations are based on hands-on compatibility checks, expert advice about impact-printer wear and dust concerns, and real customer feedback about feed reliability. Match the format (fanfold vs. carbonless vs. roll) to your hardware and workflow, and you’ll avoid most common printing headaches.