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Our Top Choice
Star Micronics USB Receipt Printer
Star Micronics, an expert in POS and kiosk receipt printing hardware, offers the widest range of POS printing solutions worldwide.
Unique futurePRNT software with interestingly useful features. AllReceipts Digital Receipting. Doesn’t require ink cartridges. Prints 4.9 – 9.8 in/sec. 4 interface versions.
It doesn’t feature a power button (ECO model).
Direct thermal printer
4.9 in/s
USB
10.5 x 8.1 x 6.5 inches; 5.7lbs
80 mm (3.1 inches)
Best Value
Citizen America POS Thermal Printer
Citizen America provides a wide array of solutions that maximize miniaturization and refinement, ease of use, and superior dependability.
Easy to set up, configure, and use. Affordable. Comes with a standard IEC cable that plugs directly into the printer and doesn’t come with “brick". Eco-friendly. Built-in buzzer.
Drivers are not preinstalled and have to be downloaded and installed from manufacturer’s website.
POS thermal printer
6.3 in/s
USB/Serial connection
7.7 x 5.5 x 5.2 inches; 4lbs
80 mm (3.1 inches)
EOM-POS Thermal Receipt Printer
EOM-POS produces state-of-the-art POS hardware that will integrate, seamlessly, with your existing POS software.
Fast, with splendid network capability. Doesn’t require ink cartridge changes. Affordable. Excellent customer support. Compact. Prints on 3.1-inch paper.
It doesn’t allow for changing IP addresses.
Thermal printer
9.8 in/s
USB/Serial cable/Ethernet
9 x 8.6 x 7.1 inches; 4.3lbs
80 mm (3.1 inches)
Epson Direct Thermal Printer
Epson is a first-class supplier of value-added point-of-sale (POS) printers and transaction terminals for retail businesses.
Reliable. Sturdily and compactly built. Amazing speed. Budget-friendly. Auto cutter lasts for 1.5 million cuts. Versatile compatibility.
In spite of its great features, this receipt printer is somewhat difficult to set up.
Direct thermal printer
7.9 in/s
USB
7.8 x 5.5 x 5.8 inches; 3.8lbs
80 or 58 mm (3.1 or 2.3 inches)
LESHP Portable Thermal Printer
LESHP is a maker of popular and much-loved electronics that include computer peripherals, headsets, cameras, and much more.
Saves space, power, and money. Easy to install and use. Produces bright prints and lasts long on a single charge. Lightweight. USB and Bluetooth connection.
This receipt printer may not be fast enough for larger retail businesses.
Portable thermal printer
2.8 in/s
Bluetooth
3.07 x 4.17 x 2.05inches; 1.05lbs
58 mm (2.3 inches)