Receipt Printers

A receipt printer plays an integral role in any POS (Point Of Sale) system, signaling the cash drawer to open when the transaction is completed. Two main types of POS printers, the impact receipt printer and the thermal receipt printer, are industry mainstays.

While an impact receipt printer uses more consumables (ink cartridges and receipt paper), it offers an affordable entry price compared to thermal receipt printers, may offer two-color printing, can print on 2-ply receipt paper, and withstands heat in restaurant kitchen environments. A thermal printer does not use ink -- it uses heat-sensitive receipt paper to create an image on the paper. Thermal receipt printers offer near-silent, speedy printing for fast-paced retail operations, or anywhere silence is appreciated.
Which receipt printer system is best for you depends on what sort of business you are in. For most at home businesses, an impact printer would be fine and it would be cost effective as well. The only use for a simple home business that the thermal printer might have is that it would be impressive to the customer getting the receipt.
If you have a high profile business, with a great cash flow then the thermal printer might be best for you. If you want things around you to be quieter or you simply need speed in your receipt printing, then thermal is definitely the way to go.
POSMicro stocks both types of POS printers at everyday low prices, including top manufacturers like Epson, Citizen, Star, Samsung, POS-X and Ithaca.
So, if a receipt printer is one of your business needs, then now is the time to click on the link above and find the POS printer that best suits your needs. You also can find a printer that may fit your future needs as well, and be prepared when that need arises.