New Business POS Supplies Checklist

Essential POS Supplies for Your New Business

Setting up a new business is exciting — but forgetting the consumables can bring your checkout line to a halt on opening day. Every POS terminal, credit card machine, and receipt printer needs a steady supply of paper, ribbons, and accessories. We've put together this checklist so you don't miss anything.

1. Thermal Receipt Paper (Most Common)

If you have a modern thermal printer (Epson, Star, Clover, Square, Toast), you need thermal paper rolls. No ink or ribbons required — the printer uses heat to create the image.

• 3 1/8" x 230' rolls — The industry standard for full-size POS printers (Epson TM-T88, Star TSP100). Fits restaurants, retail, grocery.
• 2 1/4" x 74' rolls — For credit card terminals and compact printers (Verifone, Ingenico, Clover Mini). Fits cafes, bars, food trucks.
• Phenol-free / BPA-free options — Health-conscious choice for businesses handling receipts all day.

2. Impact/Bond Paper (For Dot-Matrix Printers)

Older kitchen printers and some receipt printers use impact (dot-matrix) technology. These need bond paper, not thermal.

• 1-Ply bond paper 3" x 165' — Single-copy receipt paper for impact printers. Fits Epson and other dot-matrix models.
• 2-Ply carbonless paper — Creates an instant duplicate. Common in kitchens where one copy goes to the customer and one stays in the kitchen.

3. Printer Ribbons

If you're running impact printers, you need replacement ribbons. These wear out with use and should be replaced regularly to maintain print quality.

• ERC 30/34/38 ribbons — Fits Epson, Star, and compatible kitchen/bar printers.
• Star SP700 ribbons — Specifically for Star SP700 series printers, commonly used in restaurants.

4. Cash Drawers & Till Inserts

Every checkout counter needs a reliable cash drawer. Our 5-bill/5-coin till insert keeps your cash organized from Day One.

5. Optional: Specialty Supplies

• Barcode labels & label scales — For grocery, retail, and warehouse operations that need to weigh and label products.
• Capton pouring systems — For bars and restaurants: portion-controlled bottle top pourers that track every pour.

Get Started — We'll Help You Choose

Not sure what size paper your printer takes? Call us with your printer model and we'll identify the exact supplies you need. We stock everything on this checklist and ship same-day from California.

Bulk pricing available for multi-location operators and franchises.

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