Which Thermal Rolls do I need?

Choosing the right thermal roll is essential for your machine to function properly and avoid jams, poor print quality, or wasted stock.

Below is a quick guide to help you match the right thermal roll size with your EPOS tills, card payment machines, and other devices.

Card Payment Machines (PDQ Terminals)

These are small, compact rolls designed to fit tight compartments in portable card readers.

Most Common Roll Size:

57mm (width) x 40mm (diameter)

Fits popular models such as:

Ingenico (iWL250, iCT220, iCT250)
Verifone (VX 675, VX 520)
SumUp, Zettle, Square Terminal (check for smaller variants)

EPOS Tills & Cash Registers

Allows for longer use before replacement and is ideal for busy retail and hospitality environments.

Most Common Roll Size:

80mm (width) x 80mm (diameter)

Fits popular systems such as:

Epson TM-T88 series
Star Micronics TSP100, TSP143
Bixolon SRP series
Clover POS systems

Mobile Printers / Handheld Devices

Always check your device manual for the exact size, especially for mobile or handheld units.

Used In:

Delivery handheld printers
Portable receipt printers (e.g., Zebra, Star portable units)

Typical sizes:

57mm x 30mm
57mm x 40mm
80mm x 50mm

Shipping / Courier Label Printers

Use direct thermal labels (not thermal transfer) if your printer does not require a ribbon.

Thermal Label Sizes:

4" x 6" (102mm x 152mm) – Standard shipping label
3" x 2" (76mm x 50mm) – Barcode or address labels
2.25" x 1.25" (57mm x 32mm) – Product and inventory labels

Fits label printers like:

Zebra GK420D, ZD220, ZD420
Dymo 4XL
Brother QL series
Godex, TSC, and more

Not Sure What You Need?

If you're unsure which roll fits your machine, just contact us with the make and model — we're happy to help!

Which Thermal Rolls do I need?

Card Payment Machines (PDQ Terminals)

These are small, compact rolls designed to fit tight compartments in portable card readers.

EPOS Tills & Cash Registers

Allows for longer use before replacement and is ideal for busy retail and hospitality environments.

Mobile Printers / Handheld Devices

Always check your device manual for the exact size, especially for mobile or handheld units.

Shipping / Courier Label Printers

Use direct thermal labels (not thermal transfer) if your printer does not require a ribbon.

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support@labelandroll.co.uk

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Which Thermal Rolls do I need?

Card Payment Machines (PDQ Terminals)

These are small, compact rolls designed to fit tight compartments in portable card readers.

EPOS Tills & Cash Registers

Allows for longer use before replacement and is ideal for busy retail and hospitality environments.

Mobile Printers / Handheld Devices

Always check your device manual for the exact size, especially for mobile or handheld units.

Shipping / Courier Label Printers

Use direct thermal labels (not thermal transfer) if your printer does not require a ribbon.

Email Support

support@labelandroll.co.uk

Fast Dispatch

From our warehouse in Manchester

Support

For local and UK businesses

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