Kinds of printing in a shop
| What you print | Usual printer | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Sales receipt | Narrow thermal printer | Paper width and receipt length |
| Full invoice | Office printer, A4 paper | Logo, tax number and margins |
| Barcode label | Label printer | Label size and sharp lines |
Set up printing step by step
- 1Set up the printer in Windows
Install the manufacturer's driver so the printer appears in the printer list.
- 2Print a test page
From Windows Settings itself. If it does not print there, it will not print from any program.
- 3Print a real receipt
From your program, using a sale with many items and one long product name in Arabic.
- 4Adjust the layout
Enlarge the font or reduce the columns so text is not cut off at the paper edge.
What does a good receipt contain?
- Shop name, branch and contact number.
- Date, time and invoice number.
- Items, quantities and prices.
- Tax, total and payment method.