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Choosing the right Kiosk Printer

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Choosing the right Kiosk Printer Selecting the right printer for self-service terminals (kiosks) is not always easy. What makes a kiosk application different from other printing applications? Two major differences are: No one is there to take care of the printer, for example to clear paper jams. The printer will be facing thousands of different users, none of whom have been trained to operate the unit. When selecting a printer for your application, consider that the cost of a single service call may well take all the profit out of buying cheaper solution compared to a more reliable one. Some printer cut/tear off ways 1.Print and tear off This is the simplest type of kiosk printer with the following advantages and disadvantages:  Advantages: Very low cost The most compact solution of them all Disadvantages: Very easy to get paper jams The customer can pull the receipt while it is being printed Customers need practice tearing off the receipt in a correct way 2.Print and cut By adding a c