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This section provides an overview for receipt printer as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 8 receipt printer manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked receipt printer companies as of December, 2024: 1.Nippon Primex Inc., 2.VOLCORA, 3.POSGuys.
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A receipt printer, known in English as a "Receipt Printer," is a printing device used to create printed materials like receipts.
It is primarily used in retail stores and restaurants to provide receipts detailing the purchase items and payment amounts when goods or services are offered. Customers can use these receipts as proof of payment and purchase history. These printers often use technologies such as thermal printers to perform fast and durable printing.
Providing receipts allows customers to use their purchase history as proof for product warranties or insurance claims. Additionally, receipts can be printed with promotional information, thus encouraging repeat purchases. The ability to customize the content makes it possible to add designs or logos in line with corporate branding.
Receipt printers are used for various business purposes. Here are some examples of their applications:
Widely used in retail, these printers issue receipts containing purchase details and payment information when customers buy products. Often integrated with POS systems, they help in streamlining inventory management.
In restaurants and fast-food outlets, receipt printers are used to communicate orders to the kitchen, ensuring clear communication and swift service delivery.
In self-service terminals like ticket vending machines and ATMs, receipt printers provide receipts, allowing purchasers to keep a record of their transactions and sellers to track sales.
In event ticket sales for concerts or cinemas, receipt printers are used to issue tickets, facilitating smooth entry by providing receipts and tickets simultaneously.
Receipt printers operate on various principles, with thermal printers being more common nowadays, though dot matrix printers were used previously.
A dot matrix printer prints dot patterns on paper using small pins. The pins, located on the print head, apply pressure at specific points on the paper to create dot-shaped characters.
A thermal printer uses heat-sensitive paper for printing. It utilizes a special thermal print head that generates heat to create prints. The print head gets very hot, transferring the ink from a special thermal coating on the paper to create images or text.
Selecting a receipt printer involves considering several key factors. Here are some elements to consider:
The interface of a receipt printer indicates how it connects to computers or POS systems. Common connections include USB, Ethernet, and Bluetooth.
USB is the most common, compatible with many POS systems and computers. Ethernet is beneficial for large-scale environments as it allows multiple printers to be networked and centrally controlled. Wireless connections like Bluetooth offer greater flexibility in placement due to the absence of communication cables.
Paper size refers to the size of receipts the printer supports. Common sizes include widths of 80mm and 57mm. While 57mm paper suits smaller shops, larger retail stores typically use 80mm paper.
Font support affects the appearance of printed text. Many receipt printers allow the selection of various font sizes and types. Ensure the printer can select fonts that suit the aesthetics of the receipts.
Various additional features are available in receipt printers, such as automatic cutters, image printing, and QR code printing. Consider these features based on your requirements.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Ever since its foundation in 1979, NIPPON PRIMEX INC. has achieved the position of top dealer of mini printers in the industrial peripheral equipment field in Japan. A development and manufacturing department, NIPPON PRINTER ENGINEERING INC. was established in 1986. This department has provided high performance and reliable products both in hardware and software to our customers. All printers of NIPPON PRIMEX INC. are designed and manufactured at this factory by skillful experts. We continue developing the unique products which other companies do not offer. If you are looking for mini printers, please contact us.
Epson is a manufacturer of imaging and printing products based in Nagano, Japan. Established in 1942, the company offers a wide range of products including printers, scanners, and ink cartridges catering to both home and business users. Their printers offer fast printing speeds and various connectivity options. Apart from their printers, they produce projectors that are used for business presentations, education, and home entertainment. Their products are found in various industries, including education, healthcare, hospitality, public sector, corporate and more. The company has been honored with the prestigious TIPA Award.
Able Systems Limited, established in 1982 and located in Northwich, UK, is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer and distributor specializing in portable printers, panel printers, and printer mechanisms. The company's extensive product range includes in-vehicle printers, receipt printers, handheld printers, and related consumables and accessories such as mounting systems, carry cases, and thermal paper rolls. The company serves industries involved in labeling, ticketing, and system integration, offering customization for all its portable and panel thermal printers to meet specific customer requirements. In 2021, Able Systems formed an employee ownership trust, allowing its employees to become owners of the business.
Star Micronics Co. Ltd. is a ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of machine tools and card reader/writers established in Shizuoka, Japan, in 1950. The company’s product lineup includes automatic lathes for various metal cutting operations, signal conditioners for processing or converting signals, and card readers/writers for I/O operations from magnetic or smart cards and RFID tags. It also offers small printers for printing receipts or tickets from point-of-sale systems and kiosks. The company operates internationally, with subsidiaries such as Star Micronics America, Inc. and Star Micronics Europe Ltd.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nippon Primex Inc. |
28.9%
|
| 2 | VOLCORA |
13.3%
|
| 3 | POSGuys |
13.3%
|
| 4 | Able Systems Limited |
11.1%
|
| 5 | EPSON |
8.9%
|
| 6 | POSTRON |
8.9%
|
| 7 | STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD. |
8.9%
|
| 8 | POS Nation |
6.7%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the receipt printer page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Japan
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3 | 100.0% |
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Citizen Systems Co., Ltd.
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Achieves printing speed of up to 500mm/sec. Equipped with an operation panel with LCD. A renewed model that combines the robustness and durability ...
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The fastest printing model of 350mm/sec with front access in the industry's smallest size. ■Features ・Front access. Various operations such as re...
Citizen Systems Co., Ltd.
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Thermal receipt printer compatible with paper width 112mm. ■Features ・High speed printing of 200mm/sec. 4-inch POS printer achieves 200mm/sec, th...
Citizen Systems Co., Ltd.
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A flagship model with a simple design and ease of use that fits smart terminals and tablet POS. ■Features ・Even though it is a commercial printer...
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■Achieves drop resistance of 2.1m, compliant with IP54 waterproof and dustproof performance It is drop resistant so that work will not stop even if...
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Fujieisyscom Co.,Ltd.
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Palm-sized small mobile receipt printer ■Main features ・Mobile printer that is just the right size for your phone ・Ideal for issuing receipts fo...
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■Auto cutter adopted and 80mm width expressiveness. Flexible design that can be used anywhere It also features long battery life and a robust desig...
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The only mobile printer in its class capable of highly durable thermal transfer printing ■Main features ・Long-life labels can be generated by the...
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■Built-in NFC tag. Long-term operation with Bluetooth® + USB connection Built-in NFC (Near Field Communication Technology) tag. After acquiring pri...
Seiko Epson Corporation
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■Built-in NFC tag. Print from smart devices via Bluetooth® and USB Built-in NFC (Near Field Communication Technology) tag. After acquiring the prin...
Seiko Epson Corporation
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■High-speed printing of up to 300mm/sec, equipped with a near-end sensor, and receipt paper curl reduction function, while maintaining the same pal...
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Seiko Epson Corporation
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■Equipped with Intel® Core™ i3 / Celeron®. In addition to a rich interface, the SSD has been increased to 128GB Equipped with a variety of interfac...
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Seiko Epson Corporation
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■Equipped with Intel® Core™ i3 / Celeron®. In addition to a rich interface, the SSD has been increased to 128GB Equipped with a variety of interfac...
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■An operation tablet can be attached to the front and a display can be attached to the back. By attaching your tablet to the main unit, you can fle...
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Fujieisyscom Co.,Ltd.
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Ruggedized mobile printer with the most robust IP54 protection rating in its class ■Main features ・Dustproof and dripproof specifications (IP54) ...
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■Pursuing a sense of unity with the tablet and smart wearing. 2-way installation expands usage scenarios. Tablet POS has evolved to this point whil...
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Fujieisyscom Co.,Ltd.
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Pocket-sized, lightest mobile receipt printer in its class ■Main features - Lightest in its class and convenient to carry ・Reasonable pricing ・I...
Seiko Epson Corporation
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■A rich lineup that can be selected according to the application Auto cutter models are available in 58mm and 80mm models. Both are equipped with a...
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Fujieisyscom Co.,Ltd.
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Nippon Sokki Co., Ltd.
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■RP2F series mobile printer RPF series mobile thermal printers are designed for the harshest environments and offer superior media and battery capa...
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■RP4f series mobile printer RPf series mobile thermal printers are designed for the harshest environments and offer superior media and battery capa...
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■Features ・Compatible with new 50mm wide tape that can print large characters - Compatible with large capacity 45m long EX long tape ・High-defini...
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■LNX3 3-inch mobile printer This intuitively configured, durable thermal printer delivers superior printing performance in transportation and logis...
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■Product overview Small and lightweight MPD31D. A 3-inch thermal mobile printer that can print receipts and labels. It meets the mobile printing n...
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■Product overview Operating temperature -20℃~55℃, robust and reliable RP2e series. A 2-inch thermal mobile printer with tough performance, paper ca...
Nippon Sokki Co., Ltd.
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■Product overview The RP4e series is robust and highly reliable with an operating temperature of -20℃ to 55℃. This is a 4-inch thermal mobile print...
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■Product overview Apex series printers provide the features you really need without the expensive bells and whistles found in other products. Apex ...
