What does Custom Receipts paper look like?

Thermal receipt paper comes in tightly wound paper rolls of various sizes. The paper has a distinctly bright and smooth finish due to the thermal coat on the surface.

How do you test Custom Receipts paper quality?

Scratching the surface of a thermal paper is a quick and efficient way to determine quality. Use a sharp object or fingernail to scratch the surface of the receipt paper. High-quality custom receipt paper will show black marks because the scratching motion generates heat that reacts with the chemical coating on the surface.

Is Custom Receipts paper glossy?

Custom receipt paper is glossy because it’s coated with a special chemical coating known as a thermal coat. The thermal side has a distinctly bright and shiny finish because it’s infused with a special chemical that reacts with heat. The thermal side of the paper changes color when exposed to heat in a thermal receipt printer.

Can you print on both sides of Custom Receipts?

You can only print on one side of your thermal paper using your POS devices. Custom receipt paper rolls ship pre-printed with your business information, offers, coupons, etc. That allows you to print the payment information on the thermal side of the receipt with your thermal printer.