As you read on, we will explain why most people use thermal POS printers, how these printers work, and how the other types work too. We will also show you how to use POS printers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thermal POS printers are fast-printing devices that produce on-demand receipts. These printers print without ink cartridges or toners. Instead of ink, they use hot printheads to create imprints on special thermal labels. Most retailers make use of thermal POS receipt printers for two major reasons: speed and efficiency.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thermal printers are not only quick and efficient but also work quietly. More so, they are cheap to maintain and require minimal printing supplies. They produce quality receipts with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are two types<\/a> of thermal POS printers\u2013 direct thermal and thermal transfer receipt printers. Direct thermal receipt printers work by applying heat<\/a> to special thermal papers to create the image. Thermal transfers on the other hand use ribbons<\/a> that melt to transfer prints to the paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Direct thermal printers are the most common printing devices at POS booths. They are cheap to operate because they don\u2019t require ink cartridges. The only printing supplies you need<\/a> to buy are thermal paper rolls. To keep the printer running, you only need to put new paper rolls when the old one runs out. This is quite simple to do and requires no expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thermal papers cost more than standard printing papers. However, they are cheaper than ink cartridges and other printing supplies for inkjet printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thermal transfer printers are mostly used for printing receipts that contain barcodes. Thermal transfer ribbons<\/a> are more durable and stronger than thermal prints. While direct thermal receipts often degrade<\/a> when exposed to heat, thermal transfer receipts can withstand heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are three different ribbon types: resin, wax\/resin, and wax ribbons<\/a>. Of the three, resin ribbons are the most stable and durable but they are also the most expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thermal printers are generally costlier than inkjet or impact printers but they are also cheaper to maintain. The extra expense for upfront purchase is not as much as the long-term running costs you\u2019ll incur from using inkjet printers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from thermal POS printers, there are Impact POS printers and inkjet POS printers. Impact and inkjet POS printers are also common at retail stores but they are not as common as thermal POS printers. Impact printers use the dot matrix printing system while inkjet receipt printers use ink cartridges like standard printers. Thermal printers are faster than both options but they both produce more durable receipts. <\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Impact printers also use ribbons but unlike thermal transfer printers, they are neither fast nor quiet<\/a>. The major advantage they have above thermal printers is that the receipts can withstand heat. This is a major factor if you are printing receipts in heat-prone environments like restaurant kitchens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"What](\"https:\/\/gorillaoutput.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Depositphotos_69659489_s-2019.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat Is A Thermal POS Printer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Direct Thermal Printers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Thermal Transfer Printers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What Are The Types of POS Printers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Impact POS Printers vs. Thermal Printers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n