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Just a few years ago, the idea of the “paperless office” emerged. This idea was backed by the belief that computers were going to eliminate the need to print anything on paper. However, this never happened and paper is still a huge part of offices and businesses across the country and across the world Read More

When it is time to select paper for your plotter, there are several questions you have to ask. By asking the questions here, you will be able to feel confident that you have purchased the right paper for what you are printing and for the machine you are asking. Read More

If you purchase paper rolls regularly, you are likely using them in an adding machine, credit card machine or POS cash register. These are small rolls of very thin paper that look extremely similar to one another. However, there are some differences and while they are small, they can impact what you pay, the print on the paper and more. Read More

According to recent scientific research, Bisphenol A, or BPA, has been shown to post several risks to people. Some of the risks include cardiovascular conditions, complications with the reproductive system, abnormalities in the brain and higher risk of developing breast or prostate cancer. While food is the main source of BPA (because the majority of foods are packed in cans coated with BPA, as well as plastic bags), another common source is thermal receipts. Read More

If you have a credit card machine or POS unit that uses thermal paper, one of the first things you will notice is that this paper isn’t like ordinary paper. However, there are several benefits offered by thermal paper that aren’t provided by traditional paper. Read More

Choosing the right paper roll for your cash register is extremely important. Thermal paper that is used today is engineered in a different manner than the standard type of paper that is used in dot matrix printers. The thermal paper is full of chemicals, which allow the paper to produce an image after heat has been applied to it and there are several types to choose from. Even though each one looks similar the chemical make-up is different, which affects the lifespan of the image that is printed. Read More

With the emergency of new technology, you see many things become obsolete. This is no exception in the retail industry. Today, checks used as payment are seen few and far between, and credit and debit cards are becoming more common than cash. While this is true, and the use of digital receipts for these transactions is increasing, the era of paper receipts has not yet come to an end. Read More

In many cases, you won’t have to manually figure out the size printer paper you need. This is because if you know the make and model of your printer, you can simply search online to find the appropriate size. However, if this information is not known, then you will have to determine the proper size the old fashioned way. Read More

Hands down, the 80mm by 80mm thermal paper roll is the most used printing paper in the entire world. From America to Europe and Africa to Asia, the popularity of the thermal roll is clear. The majority of printers manufactured today are designed to hold the 80mm by 80mm paper roll. This is the paper that is used in shopping malls, for cinema tickets and in ATMs and even for bus tickets. Learn more about what has made this paper roll so popular. Read More

Choosing the right cash register paper for your business is an important decision. Modern thermal paper is engineered in a much different way than the paper used in standard and dot matrix printers. Thermal paper uses chemicals that allow the paper to create an image when the heat is applied. There are several synthetic formulations to choose from when it comes to cash register paper. Read More