Use a terminal printer that gets your customers cashed out fast

A thermal terminal printer speeds up the check out process. They run quietly with practically no discernible noise, and the only ongoing consumable used is the thermal receipt paper. The initial cost is a bit higher than the cost of an impact receipt printer, but over time, the thermal printer is more efficient.

I recommend: Star Micronics offers an entire line of thermal printers. Their top of the line terminal printer produces receipts at the rate of 45 per minute. This also comes with "plug and play" USB drivers and "drop-in and print" paper loading. View all of their thermal receipt printers, and choose the right one for your business. POSMicro stocks all kinds of receipt printers including thermal, impact, ink jet, multifunction and portable receipt printers along with information on all of them so you make the right choice for your business.

Get rugged and reliable cheap receipt printers

Impact receipt printers cost less and withstand heat making them ideal for use in restaurant kitchens to print order tickets. They also are ideal for high use areas due to their strong construction. These printers typically cost less to buy but more to operate since you must purchase both receipt printer paper and the inked ribbons.

I recommend: Epson offers a line of impact receipt printers with the features you need such as fast 2-color printing, easy operation, flexible paper widths and a 2-year warranty. Other industries such as banks and pharmacies also benefit from the newest printers made especially for them. Special receipt printers read checks and print them fast while label and barcode printers make printing prescription labels fast and easy. DGA Houston offers dot matrix point of sale printers. All of their receipt printers feature 3-year warranty included with the price, so look at these printers for quality and affordability.

Bring your portable point of sale printer to your customers

Flea market vendors and other retailers who work outside need a small durable portable receipt printer for their customer's receipts. These printers work without the need to hook up to your computer.

I recommend: BarcodesInc offers the Citizen CMP-10 receipt printer along with other portable receipt printers. The CMP-10 comes complete with battery, charger and a soft case. Semicron Systems offers portable receipt printers from many manufacturers. Look at their selection, and choose the right portable receipt business for your unique need.