Paper as backup
In these computer-dependent times, it pays to have a backup of paper forms to help you keep your office running in the event of unexpected technological failure.

Don't rule out laser printing multi-part forms
One way to avoid laser printing multi-part forms altogether is by printing the same information multiple times on a perforated sheet.

Consider carbonless
The cost of carbonless paper has dropped so much that the difference between that and carbon inserts has become negligible.

Reader-friendliness
Make your forms as easy to read as possible. Serif fonts work best for large blocks of text (like directions), while sans serif type is preferred for elements of the form that require immediate interaction with the reader (like captions or titles).