How Retailers Can Improve Checkout Efficiency: Choosing the Right Receipt Paper

In the world of retail, speed and accuracy at checkout are key to customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. While hardware and software upgrades often take center stage, the type of receipt paper used can also significantly impact your checkout experience.

Why Receipt Paper Matters

Whether you're running a bustling grocery store, a boutique, or a gas station, the right receipt paper can reduce printer jams, improve print clarity, and speed up customer transactions. Inconsistent or incompatible paper can lead to delays, increased maintenance, and frustrated staff and customers.

Types of Receipt Paper and Their Uses

1. Thermal Paper Rolls

Thermal paper is coated with heat-sensitive chemicals, eliminating the need for ink or toner. It's ideal for fast, high-volume printing in POS systems and card terminals.

Best for: POS systems, retail checkout, restaurants

Popular choice: MilaMima 3 1/8" x 225' Thermal Paper – Compatible with Epson, Star Micronics, Bixolon, Square, and more.

2. Smaller Thermal Rolls for Credit/Debit Machines

Smaller terminals need compact rolls that fit specific machines like Verifone or Moneris.

Popular choice: MilaMima 2 1/4" x 60' – Ideal for Clover, Square, TD, and Elavon terminals.

3. Gas Pump Receipt Paper

Longer rolls mean fewer changes and reduced downtime at the pump.

Popular choice: MilaMima 2 5/16" x 400' – Perfect for Dresser Wayne and Speedpass systems.

4. 1-Ply Bond Paper

Used in environments where a non-thermal printer is needed—like kitchens or adding machines.

Popular choice: MilaMima 2 1/4" x 150' 1-Ply Bond Paper – BPA-free, compatible with calculators and kitchen printers.

How to Choose the Right Roll

  • Measure Your Printer Tray: Match roll width, diameter, and core size.
  • Know Your Printer Type: Thermal vs. impact.
  • Consider Your Business Needs: High-traffic vs. occasional use.
  • Go BPA-Free: Safer for customers and employees.

Why Retailers Choose MilaMima

MilaMima provides Canadian-stocked, BPA-free receipt paper rolls that are compatible with all major POS and terminal brands. With fast local shipping and trusted quality, we’re here to help you streamline your checkout process.

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Why Choose MilaMima

  • About MilaMima

    MilaMima is an original Canadian brand founded in 2022, dedicated to providing high-quality office and printing supplies across Canada. Our products include BPA-free thermal paper rolls, POS receipt paper, shipping labels, and copy printer paper. Designed for retailers, restaurants, and offices, MilaMima delivers reliable performance, bulk-ready solutions, and fast, dependable Canadian service.

  • Our Mission

    At MilaMima, our mission is to empower Canadian businesses with consistent, professional-grade supplies. We provide bulk thermal paper rolls, POS and credit card receipt paper, shipping labels, and copy paper. By combining high-quality products with a strong supply chain, fast delivery, and competitive pricing, we help businesses operate efficiently and smoothly every day.

  • Our Vision

    MilaMima aims to become Canada’s go-to source for office, retail, and restaurant supplies. We are committed to excellence, convenience, and customer satisfaction. By providing reliable, bulk-ready thermal paper rolls, shipping labels, and copy paper, we help businesses across Canada run efficiently, one roll and one sheet at a time, while maintaining trusted Canadian-quality standards.