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Receipt printing

What is meant by Receipt printing?

The term "receipt printing" refers to the process of printing receipts or invoices, typically used in retail, hospitality, or other service industries. Receipt printing is often done using specialized printers called receipt printers, which are compact devices that can quickly and efficiently print on paper rolls. These printers commonly use thermal printing methods to transfer information onto the paper.

Typical software functions in the area of "receipt printing":

  1. Template Management: Management and customization of receipt layouts to include specific information such as logos, addresses, and legally required details.
  2. Printer Control: Management and configuration of the receipt printer, including print speed, paper formats, and print quality.
  3. Automatic Print Trigger: Automation of the printing process upon the completion of a sale or transaction.
  4. Multiple Copies: The ability to print multiple copies of a receipt, e.g., for customers and accounting.
  5. Integration with POS Systems: Seamless integration of receipt printing into POS systems for direct issuance of sales receipts.
  6. Print History and Archiving: Storing and managing printed receipts for later reference and accounting purposes.
  7. Tax Configuration: Options to adjust and display taxes, discounts, and total amounts on the receipt.
  8. Language and Currency Customization: Support for various languages and currencies to adapt receipt printing for international markets.

Examples of "receipt printing":

  1. Sales Receipt: A receipt given to a customer after a purchase, showing the purchased items and total amount.
  2. Invoice: A document that confirms the receipt of a payment, e.g., after the provision of a service.
  3. Gift Voucher: A printed voucher that can be used as credit in a store.
  4. End-of-Day Report: A report printed at the end of a business day summarizing all transactions.
  5. Invoice Duplicate: A reprint of an invoice upon customer request.

 

The function / module Receipt printing belongs to:

Lists, reports

Autofax function
Backorder lists
Collective editing
Customer evaluations
different printing systems
Fax
Mailing lists
Network Statistics
Reportdesigner

Document management

Software solutions with function or module Receipt printing:

microtech büro+