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7 Best Receipt Printers for Square <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the update for the selection of the best receipt printers for Square, where we have included the new variants of the Star Micronics printer line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a selection of the best printers while in the general article about Square receipt printers<\/a>, we discuss connectivity and installation without comparing and analyzing devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 2009, Square, Inc. is a merchant services aggregator, financial services, and mobile payment company based in the San Francisco bay area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Square acts as a centralized mechanism for point of sale (POS) hardware, and Star Micronics is the brand that produces the receipt printers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Compatibility is a top variable that we have taken into consideration when compiling the list below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We want to ensure that the printer you purchase is compatible with as many devices and Square hardware components as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will start with a quick overview of the top five models. Then we will discuss printer connection types, so you understand how each printer connects to your overall POS system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And finally, we will dig deeper into our top seven list which includes more detailed information about each model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is the Best Receipt Printer for Square?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here is the list of our top five picks for receipt printers that can be used with your Square POS system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below we will elaborate on each individual printer to provide you with the most detailed information to make the best purchase decision to meet your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Top 5 List:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Star Micronics TSP143III Ethernet (LAN) Thermal Printer \u06de <\/strong>[TOP PICK]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Star Micronics TSP654IIE3 Ethernet (LAN) Thermal Receipt Printer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Star Micronics TSP143IIIW Monochrome Direct Thermal Receipt Printer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Star Micronics mC-Print3 Thermal Printer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Star Micronics SM-S230i Portable Printer<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Understanding Receipt Printers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    When evaluating your options for a receipt printer to use with your Square POS system, it is important to understand different types of printers and how they connect into that overall POS system. Let\u2019s unpack this information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Ethernet Printers<\/h3>\n\n\n
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    Ethernet printers are probably used more than any other type of receipt printer. This is because of the speed and durability of their printing mechanism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    They connect to your POS system via an ethernet cable so it\u2019s important that you have a device with an ethernet connection port to connect the printer to your POS network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Because of this, they are meant to be stationary rather than mobile printers that can be moved around. They are designed to print loads of receipts, quickly, over a long period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    These printers use thermal printing technology to pump out tickets. Thermal printer technology uses a digital printing process to generate images, words, symbols, etc., using laser-generated, thermal heat to mark the paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thermal printers use specially coated thermal paper and won\u2019t function without that specific type of receipt paper. As the paper passes by the printer\u2019s thermal printing head, heat is applied to produce the desired image or alphanumeric symbols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This heat, when applied, turns the paper black\u2014essentially burning the image onto the paper. Thermal printers normally only print in black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Bluetooth Printers<\/h3>\n\n\n
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    Bluetooth printers receive information via a wireless Bluetooth connection. Because of this, they are slightly slower than ethernet printers, which transmit data directly through a connected cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    But although they are slightly slower, Bluetooth printers are still powerful tools and can be very effective in filling your printer needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, because of their slower speed, they are not ideal for super busy retail stores or restaurants that need to constantly print new tickets in a rush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The benefit of using a Bluetooth printer is that it is mobile, unlike ethernet printers. This means you can carry the printer around your store, bring it to someone\u2019s restaurant table to print their receipt, or otherwise move it around at your leisure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Wi-Fi Printers<\/h3>\n\n\n
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    Much like Bluetooth printers, Wi-Fi printers receive data wirelessly and are mobile, letting you carry them around and still use them as long as you remain within range of the rest of your POS system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It\u2019s important to note that when you use a Wi-Fi receipt printer, the printer must be connected to the same Wi-Fi signal as the rest of your system. Otherwise, the connection will be broken and the printer will not receive information sent to it from your main POS terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Also, like Bluetooth printers, they are slightly slower than ethernet printers and are not recommended for businesses that have long queues of customers waiting to check out. It will slow down your checkout process in that context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Direct USB Printers<\/h3>\n\n\n
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    USB printers plug directly into your POS terminal, just like ethernet printers. They use a USB cable to connect rather than an ethernet cable. This gives users a very solid and reliable connection they can depend on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you use a Square cash register, tablet stand, or POS terminal, your USB receipt printer can connect directly to those components for a seamless connection at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    NOTE: <\/strong>If you are using an Android device as your tablet, rather than an iPad, you will need to purchase a USB on-the-go adapter to connect your components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Our Top 7 Receipt Printers for Square<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Below is a detailed rundown of our picks in our search for the best receipt printer for Square. You may be surprised to see that every printer on the list is made by Star Micronics. But that\u2019s because these printers provide the most seamless integration with Square and its other hardware components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Star Micronics TSP143III Ethernet (LAN) Thermal Printer [TOP PICK]<\/h3>\n\n\n
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    This receipt printer is our top pick because it is probably the most popular printer on the market. Used by businesses of various types, it is very solid and easy to set up and use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Plus, it is fast.<\/em> It prints at speeds higher than nearly any business would need. Its sleek design is aesthetically pleasing and its compact design lets you position it in tight places for easy storage and access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can easily connect it to nearly any other hardware component in your POS system, meaning you won\u2019t have to worry about incompatibility issues with this receipt printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Additional Features and Specs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Additional features for the Star Micronics TSP143III Ethernet (LAN) Thermal Printer include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n