A roll printer uses a roll of paper as its source media. Thermal printers and impact printers are two types of roll printers that you can use with Simphony.
Thermal Printer
A thermal printer does not use ink. Special thermal paper is provided for these printers to burn the text onto the paper. Thermal printers are primarily used as guest check and customer receipt printers. They are used infrequently in kitchens due to the heat reaction. Thermal printers are ideal in public areas as the printing operation is quiet.
Impact Printer
An impact printer is something of a retronym. All printers were impact printers prior to the invention of the thermal printer. An impact printer is primarily used in kitchens to print order receipts. Impact printers can print in black and red, and they can be used with two-ply paper.
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