58mm vs 80mm Thermal Printer: Which Is Right for Your Restaurant?
The roll width you choose affects how readable your bills are and how much fits on them. Here is a simple way to choose.
58mm printers
Compact and low-cost, good for small counters, cafés and takeaway where bills are short. Long item names wrap onto more lines.
80mm printers
The usual choice for restaurants. More room per line means item names, tax details, payment mode, barcode and QR all fit comfortably.
What matters when buying
- Thermal printing - no ink or ribbon to replace
- A cutter, so bills tear cleanly
- USB connection works with almost every computer
- A reliable local service option
- A separate printer in the kitchen if you print KOTs
Print exactly the length you need
Good billing software prints the receipt at the exact length of the bill instead of a full page, saving paper and looking professional. MacBill System does this for both 58mm and 80mm rolls.