Best Receipt Printers for Small Businesses (UK)

Once you are taking card payments, a receipt printer is the next small upgrade that makes a business feel professional and keeps your bookkeeping tidy. Most small businesses want a thermal printer (no ink, just heat-sensitive paper), 80mm wide, that connects over USB, Bluetooth or your network and plays nicely with your till or card reader.

If you are still sorting your payment setup, start with our guide to the best card machines for small businesses.

What to look for

• Thermal, not inkjet — no cartridges to buy, just cheap rolls.
• 80mm rolls — the standard receipt width; easy and cheap to restock.
• The right connection — USB for a fixed till, Bluetooth for a tablet or phone till, LAN if you have a network setup.
• Compatibility — check it works with your till software or card reader before buying.

The best receipt printers

Epson TM-T20III

The reliable workhorse most shops and cafes end up with. Fast, well-built, widely supported by till software, and cheap on running costs. If you want one that just works for years, this is it.

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Star Micronics TSP143

A hugely popular choice for iPad and tablet tills, with strong support across point-of-sale apps. A little pricier, but rock-solid and a favourite of the hospitality trade.

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Munbyn 80mm Thermal Printer

A great-value option for a new or part-time business, or a market stall. Does the core job at a fraction of the price of the big brands, with USB and often Bluetooth versions available.

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Portable Bluetooth Receipt Printer

If you sell on the move, at fairs, markets or deliveries, a small battery-powered 58mm or 80mm Bluetooth printer pairs with your phone and prints a receipt anywhere. Handy alongside a mobile card reader.

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Thermal Receipt Paper Rolls (80mm)

Whatever printer you choose, stock up on rolls, they are cheap in bulk and you never want to run out mid-trade. Check your printer's width (usually 80mm) before ordering.

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The bottom line

For most small businesses the Epson TM-T20III (fixed till) or a Star TSP143 (tablet till) is the safe, buy-once choice. On a tight budget, a Munbyn does the job, and a portable Bluetooth printer is the answer if you trade on the move. Whatever you pick, grab a few extra paper rolls at the same time.

General information to help you choose. Check compatibility with your own till or card reader before buying.