In any POS system, the receipt printer is fundamental. In the business industry, two of the most commonly used types of POS printers are the impact receipt printer and the thermal receipt printer. The impact receipt printer is appropriate in the food business because it can withstand heat in restaurant kitchen environments. Even if it uses ink cartridges and receipt paper, it still offers a more affordable entry price than thermal receipt printers. In the same manner that it provides two-color printing on a 2-ply receipt paper. The thermal receipt printer on the other hand is quieter to use and printing is a lot faster so that it is appropriate for fast-paced retail operations.