
Point of sale printers meet the printing needs of shops, warehouses and other professional environments, from product labelling and barcode printing to receipts and mobile printing. Discover our range of POS printers for different applications, including label printers, receipt printers and portable models.
















Choosing the right professional printer depends primarily on what you need to print, your daily printing volume and where the device will be used. A label printer is designed for identification and traceability, a receipt printer supports checkout operations, while a portable printer allows you to print wherever you are working.
| Label printers | For printing product labels, barcodes, references, logistics information or shipping labels. |
| Receipt printers | For quickly printing receipts and other transaction documents at the checkout. |
| Portable printers | For mobile printing in a shop, warehouse, during deliveries or from a mobile workstation. |
| Direct thermal printing | Uses heat-sensitive media and does not require an ink ribbon; it is commonly used for certain receipts and labels. |
| Thermal transfer | Uses a ribbon to transfer the print onto the media and is suitable for applications requiring more durable labels. |
| Connectivity | USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, depending on the model and your workstation integration requirements. |

Direct thermal printing creates the image directly on heat-sensitive media and therefore does not require a ribbon. It is particularly suitable for printouts that only need to remain readable for a limited period. Thermal transfer, on the other hand, uses a ribbon to transfer the print onto the label. This technology is generally preferred when print legibility and durability need to be maintained for longer. The right choice therefore depends on the media, its intended use and the required lifespan.
In shops and points of sale, printers are used for receipts, product labels and barcodes. In warehouses and logistics, they support goods identification, order preparation and traceability. Portable models are suitable for situations where printing needs to be carried out directly next to the product, parcel or location where the work is being performed.
Onedirect offers printers for point of sale and professional environments designed for a wide range of printing requirements. Compare models by printing technology, connectivity, supported formats and intended use. Our advisers can also help you check compatibility between the printer, your equipment and the required consumables.
What is a POS printer?
A POS printer is a printer used in a point of sale environment for tasks such as printing receipts or labels. The type of printer you need depends on the media being printed and the system it needs to connect to.
Which printer should you choose for a point of sale?
For checkout operations, choose a point of sale receipt printer designed for receipts. For product identification, barcodes or logistics, choose a label printer. If you need to print on the move, a portable printer is generally more suitable.
What is the difference between a receipt printer and a label printer?
A receipt printer is primarily designed to print receipts and transaction documents on paper, while a label printer produces adhesive media used for identification, barcodes, traceability or shipping.
Does a thermal printer need ink?
A direct thermal printer uses neither ink cartridges nor toner: it prints onto heat-sensitive paper or labels. A thermal transfer printer uses a ribbon instead, but does not require a conventional ink cartridge.
Which connectivity should you choose for a professional printer?
USB is generally suitable for a single workstation, while Ethernet makes network integration easier. Wi-Fi or Bluetooth can be useful when the printer needs to offer greater flexibility or work with compatible mobile devices.
How do you choose compatible printer consumables?
Check the printing technology, supported dimensions and compatible references specified by the manufacturer. Depending on the printer, you may need thermal paper, label rolls or suitable ribbons.