Statelines Guide To Choosing The Right Receipt Printer:
Connection – It is important to ask yourself, How will my receipt printer connect, or interface, with my computer? The three primary types of interfaces are RS-232 Serial, Parallel, and USB. It is also useful to consider the number of available ports on your computer and what type they are.
Software – Is the receipt printer compatible with your POS software? In most cases the receipt printers are already compatible. However, we recommend checking with your software vendor before you purchase.
Cash Register / Cash Draw – Do you have or plan to implement a printer connected cash drawer? If so, you will need to make sure the receipt printer is compatible to the cash drawer.
Printer resolutions (DPI) – Depending on the use of your receipt printer, you may need to select a more premium printer so that your advertisements are in high resolution.
Printer speed – Changing paper rolls should be fast and easy. You don’t want to keep your customers waiting.
Budget – At Stateline, we have a variety of receipt printers for you to choose from. The price range varies from as little as $175 to as much as $800. As mentioned above, your business type will determine the quality of receipt printer that you need.
Energy Efficiency – Is my receipt printer environmentally friendly? It is good to see that a lot of companies are making an effort to implement energy saving technology in their receipt printers.
Last but not least, brand name, reliability, and warranty options are all important considerations to ensure you get the most from your investment in a receipt printer.
