thermal printer
[/ˈθɜːrməl ˈprɪntər/]
nounpl: thermal printers
impressora térmica
1. A type of printer that produces images by applying heat to special thermal paper, commonly used for receipts, labels, and barcodes
The store uses a thermal printer to print receipts at the checkout counter.
A loja usa uma impressora térmica para imprimir recibos no caixa.
2. A printing device that uses heat elements to create dark marks on thermally sensitive paper without requiring ink or toner
Thermal printers are popular in retail environments because they are fast and economical.
Impressoras térmicas são populares em ambientes de varejo porque são rápidas e econômicas.
Thermal printers are extremely common in Brazilian commerce, particularly in supermarkets, pharmacies, and restaurants where they print receipts and product labels. In the USA, they are ubiquitous in retail and shipping industries. The technology is valued for its efficiency and cost-effectiveness, making it a standard fixture in point-of-sale systems across both countries.
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