The Process Of Customizing Cash Register Paper

(I) Determine the specifications
When determining the specifications of cash register paper, the actual use needs should be considered first. If it is a small store, the width of the cash register paper may not be high, and 57mm thermal paper or offset paper can usually meet the needs. For large shopping malls or supermarkets, wider 80mm or even 110mm cash register paper may be required to accommodate more product information. In addition, the length of the cash register paper should also be considered. Generally speaking, the length of the cash register paper should be determined according to the business volume and the performance of the printer. If the business volume is large and the printer speed is fast, you can choose longer cash register paper to reduce the frequency of changing the paper roll.
According to market research data, about 40% of small stores choose cash register paper with a width of 57mm, while about 70% of large shopping malls and supermarkets choose cash register paper with a width of 80mm or more. At the same time, for the choice of length, stores with smaller business volumes usually choose cash register paper of about 20m, while shopping malls with large business volumes may choose cash register paper of 50m or even longer.
(II) Design content
The process of customizing printed content generally includes the following steps: First, clarify the company’s brand image and publicity needs, and determine the content to be printed on the cash register paper, such as brand logos, slogans, promotional information, etc. Then, communicate with the design team or printing supplier, provide design requirements and materials, and conduct preliminary design. After the design is completed, it is necessary to review and modify it to ensure that the content is accurate, clear and beautiful. Finally, determine the final design plan and prepare for printing.
When designing the content, you need to pay attention to the following points: First, the content should be concise and clear, avoiding too much text and complex patterns to avoid affecting the consumer’s reading experience. Second, the color matching should be coordinated and consistent with the company’s brand image, while taking into account the color rendering effect of thermal paper or other materials. Third, pay attention to typesetting, arrange the position of text and patterns reasonably, and ensure that they can be clearly presented on the cash register paper. For example, the brand logo is usually placed at the top or center of the cash register paper, and the promotional information can be placed at the bottom or edge.
(III) Choose the material
Choosing the right paper type material requires consideration of many factors. If you have high requirements for printing costs, you can choose thermal paper, which does not require printing consumables and has a relatively low cost. If you need to keep cash register receipts for a long time, you can choose carbonless paper, whose multi-layer structure can ensure clear handwriting and is not easy to fade. The cost of offset paper is also relatively affordable, and the paper surface is white and smooth, and the printing is clear, which is suitable for occasions where the quality of paper is not high. Pressure-sensitive paper is suitable for occasions that require special testing or recording.
For example, some small retail stores may choose thermal paper because it is low in cost and easy to use. Banks, taxation and other institutions may choose carbonless paper to ensure the long-term preservation of receipts. At the same time, the quality of paper, such as surface smoothness, stiffness, and paper roll tightness, should also be considered. Paper with good surface smoothness can reduce the wear of the printer, paper with good stiffness can pass the machine more smoothly, and the moderate tightness of the paper roll can avoid the looseness or tightness of the paper affecting the printing.
(IV) Determine the requirements for the tube core
The types of tube cores are mainly paper tube cores and plastic tube cores. Paper tube cores are low in cost, environmentally friendly and recyclable, but relatively weak in strength. Plastic tube cores are high in strength and not easy to deform, but the cost is relatively high. When customizing the tube core, the following points need to be considered: First, the diameter of the tube core should match the width of the cash register paper to ensure that the paper can be tightly wrapped around the tube core. Second, the thickness of the tube core. A tube core with moderate thickness can ensure the flatness of the paper and avoid curling or wrinkling of the paper. Third, the quality of the tube core. It is necessary to choose a tube core with reliable quality to avoid breakage or deformation during use.
According to market data, about 60% of companies choose paper tube cores, mainly considering cost and environmental factors. Some companies that have higher requirements for paper flatness, such as high-end brand stores, may choose plastic tube cores. At the same time, when customizing the tube core, it can be designed according to the company’s brand image, such as printing the company logo or specific patterns on the tube core to increase brand recognition.