Pajama paper

Pajama paper is that continuous paper (with its corresponding lateral perforations to ensure the advancement of the roll of the dot matrix printers) characterized by including each line, an alternating color (usually blue, gray or green) for easy reading . Use

This type of paper was mainly used in data processing centers to obtain long lists, usually forming large blocks of paper.

With the advent of new types of printers with automatic feed of plain paper (laser, inkjet, etc.), has been falling into disuse, passing the term to have a new meaning. Pajama Paper Effect

With the advent of so-called business intelligence, the expression "pajama paper" has been used for any type of listing or report that alternates lines with different background color, regardless of the medium in which it is presented , screen, etc.)

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