Buying guide · Receipt printers

Every receipt, perfectly printed.

The receipt printer is the most-used device on any counter. Choose the right paper width, connection and features once – and it will print reliably for years.

Paper widthFeaturesConnectivityWhere it prints

Step 1

58mm or 80mm paper?

Paper width decides how much fits on a receipt – and which paper rolls you re-order.

80mm

80mm – the retail standard

  • 48 characters per line – logos, item names and taxes fit comfortably
  • Used by supermarkets, restaurants and pharmacies
  • Supports auto cutters and network models
80mm USB printers › 80mm network printers ›

Step 2 · Anatomy

What to look for inside.

BlackCopper thermal receipt printer 1 2 3 4
  1. 1
    Print speed220–260mm/s keeps queues moving at peak times.
  2. 2
    Auto cutterPartial or full cut – a must for busy counters and kitchens.
  3. 3
    Drop-in paper loadingClamshell design changes rolls in seconds.
  4. 4
    Cash drawer portRJ11 port opens the drawer automatically after each sale.

Step 3

Pick the right connection.

USBOne counter, one PCSimplest setup – connect directly to the POS terminal.Most popular LANShared & kitchen printingSeveral terminals print to one printer over the network.Restaurants WiFiCable-free placementPlace the printer anywhere within wireless range.Flexible layouts BTMobile printingBattery-powered printers paired with phones and tablets.Delivery & field

Step 4

Where will it print?

Checkout counter

80mm USB printer with auto cutter, connected to the cash drawer.

Restaurant kitchen

80mm LAN printer – orders print straight from the POS to each station.

Kitchen with impact printing

A dot matrix printer prints on plain paper and copes with heat near grills.

Dot matrix printers ›

On the move

Portable Bluetooth printers for deliveries, events and field sales.

Don’t forget

Order matching thermal paper rolls and a spare power adapter or printhead for multi-store rollouts.

FAQ

Receipt printer questions

Do thermal printers need ink?

No. Thermal printers use heat-sensitive paper, so there is no ink, toner or ribbon to replace – only paper rolls.

Will it work with my POS software?

BlackCopper receipt printers support the ESC/POS command set used by most POS applications, with Windows drivers and OPOS support on many models.

How does the printer open the cash drawer?

The cash drawer plugs into the printer’s RJ11 port. When the sale completes, the printer sends a pulse that opens the drawer.

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Volume pricing

Printers for every counter.

Get distributor pricing on receipt printers, paper rolls and accessories in one quotation.

Request a quotationAll receipt printers
  1. 01Choose width58mm or 80mm
  2. 02Choose connectionUSB, LAN, WiFi or BT
  3. 03Get pricingPrinters and paper together