Impact dot matrix POS printer: Fast, requires ribbon.

This printer can be used to print customer receipts or to print orders
at distant locations such as a kitchen or bar. It could print in two
colors depending on the model of POS printer purchased.

Thermal POS printer: Very fast and quiet, no ribbon required. The paper is
more expensive than the one used by the matrix or impact printer.

Generally, this printer is used to print customer receipts, credit card
receipts, etc.

The printers used by a POS system (in addition to the drawers) are the
most used and abused components. We recommend that you purchase
back-up POS printers to postpone the need for technical service at your site. Depot service is a fast and economical way to perform POS printer repairs.