Check Out the Right Way: Shopping for a Receipt Printer

How often do you really go shopping for a ​receipt printer​? When working in a library or retail, you don’t consider ​how ​ our receipt printers work, you just use them. But when your old system is starting to sputter, it’s time to shop for a new device. Here’s what you should know about buying a new receipt printer.

Know Compatibility
Just because you have a receipt printer doesn’t mean it’s going to automatically print receipts. We know, it feels like it should be that easy. But your device needs to hook up to your computer, and you need to make sure the two are compatible. Our devices, for example, work with all Microsoft, Apple, and Linux devices, plus a few others. You can ​ask us​ and we’ll find the right fit for your computer.

Check if They’re Eco-Friendly
Yes, there aren’t a lot of “perks” you can get from a printer, but this is one of them. So why not go the extra mile for the planet? Some printers are ​energy star compliant​, meaning they use less power and material than competitor products. If you’re going to have a new printer, it might as well be a quality one. Look into the earth-friendly features and other perks of each product.

Know How to Fiddle with It
Receipt jams are part of the job. Seasoned pros need to make sure they can pop it open and get it unstuck. Get a printer that lets you fix this common issue. Or even better, look for one that doesn’t cause it in the first place.

Know How to Fix It
Or rather, where to fix it. You’re too busy running a business and helping customers to handle broken tech. That’s our job. In fact, we can help you over the phone or in-person to fix or replace any product, whether we sold it or not. And while you’re waiting, we’ll loan you out a working version to make sure your business doesn’t miss a beat. Send us your product and we’ll send it back good as new. That’s all a part of being on the Team One team.

Sure, you don’t buy receipt printers often. But when you do, make sure they’re darn good ones. Team One can help you find a printer that makes your business or library run more smoothly. Check out our ​receipt printers​ and other library products.