Continuous Paper Price in Sri Lanka: Computer Form Buying Guide (2026)

How much does continuous paper cost in Sri Lanka?

Continuous paper (also called computer form or fanfold paper) in Sri Lanka typically ranges from about Rs2,900 for a box of 1-ply 9.5×11 forms to roughly Rs12,500 for a 5-ply box, with price driven mainly by the number of plies (carbon copies), the sheet size and the paper weight. At Officestationery.lk, 9.5×11 forms start at Rs2,900.00 (1-ply) and the 15×11 1-ply box is Rs8,000.00. Below we break down exactly what you are paying for, the technical specs to check before you buy, and the current price list.

What is continuous paper?

Continuous stationery is defined as “paper which is designed for use with dot-matrix and line printers with appropriate paper-feed mechanisms.” Instead of separate cut sheets, the paper arrives as one long fan-folded stack, with perforations between each form for easy tearing and rows of sprocket holes punched along both edges so the printer can pull it through mechanically.

It remains a workhorse in Sri Lankan banking, retail, logistics and accounting offices because impact (dot-matrix) printers can press through multiple plies at once to produce instant carbon copies of invoices, receipts and delivery notes.

Technical specs that affect the price

Size and sprocket holes

The two most common formats are 9.5 x 11 inches (241 x 279 mm) and 15 x 11 inches (381 x 279 mm). The edge sprocket holes are a global standard: roughly 5/32 inch (about 4 mm) in diameter, spaced at 1/2 inch (13 mm) centre-to-centre, according to published continuous-stationery specifications. This standardisation is why a box bought today will still feed correctly through an older tractor-feed printer.

Ply count (carbon copies)

Ply is the single biggest price driver. A 1-ply form is a single sheet; a 5-ply form gives you the original plus four carbonless copies. More plies mean more layers of treated paper, which is why a 9.5×11 5-ply box (Rs12,500.00) costs over four times a 1-ply box (Rs2,900.00).

Paper weight (gsm)

Computer form paper is commonly produced in light weights such as 60 gsm, which feeds smoothly and stacks neatly. UK retailer Paperstone, for example, lists 1-part listing paper at 60 gsm in boxes of 2,000 sheets, a useful benchmark for comparing what a “box” actually contains when you check quantities locally (Paperstone listing paper). Always confirm the sheet count per box, because price-per-box only makes sense once you know how many forms are inside.

Market context: is continuous paper still relevant?

Despite the shift to digital, carbonless continuous paper is still a multi-billion-dollar global category. Market analysts size it at USD 3,680.3 million in 2025, projected to reach USD 5,923.64 million by 2033 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%.

“Market 2025 680.3 Million Base year … Forecast 2033 923.64 Million Growth target CAGR 2025-2033 6.1%.”

Cognitive Market Research, Carbonless Continuous Paper Market Report (2025)

For Sri Lankan buyers this means supply, spare parts and refills are not going away soon, so investing in tractor-feed workflows for high-volume invoicing remains practical.

Computer Forms Available at Officestationery.lk

Here is the current price list of computer forms at Officestationery.lk. Prices are per box; sizes are in inches.

How to choose the right continuous paper

• Match the size to your printer and form layout — 9.5×11 suits most invoices and receipts; 15×11 suits wide spreadsheets and ledgers.
• Pick ply by how many copies you need — 1-ply for plain printouts, 2-3 ply for invoice plus office/customer copy, 4-5 ply for multi-department documents.
• Confirm sheet count per box so you can compare price per form, not just price per box.
• Store it flat in a cool, dry place to prevent curling, which causes feed jams.

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