Three types of paper used as receipts

We will often receive receipt paper, such as hotel accommodation list, logistics receipt, supermarket receipt list, restaurant receipt list and so on. What is the difference between them? When we want to use receipt paper, how should we choose?

Thermal Receipt Paper

Thermal paper is divided into three parts: Base Paper, Thermal Coating, Top Coating, when you print with a thermal printer, the thermal coating changes color due to the heat of the thermal printer needle to achieve the printing effect.
Thermal paper structure
Thermal receipt paper does not require the use of ink, more convenient to use, lower cost.
Temperature, the quality of the top coating and Base Paper will determine the shelf life of the thermal paper.
Thermal receipt paper is usually used in supermarkets, restaurants, movie theaters

Carbonless Paper

Upper paper, also known as back-coated paper (code CB), the back of the paper is coated with microcapsules containing force-sensitive pigment oils, the middle paper, also known as the front and back double-coated paper (code CFB), the front of the paper is coated with a color developer, the back of the paper is coated with microcapsules containing force-sensitive pigment oils, and the bottom of the paper, also known as the face-coated paper (code CF), the surface of the paper coated with a color developer only.
carbonless paper structure
Through the printer and force writing in the color developer above, the chemical reaction produced, so that the effect of rewriting can be achieved. 

Comparing Various Kinds of Receipt Paper

Thermal Receipt PaperCarbonless Receipt PaperBond Paper
Paper colorwhite
White, Yellow, Red, 
Purple,Blue,Green
white
CoatingYesYesNo
application
(for reference only)
Supermarkets, 
restaurants, 
movie theaters
Logistics Receipt, 
Consignment Note, 
Hotel Accommodation Note

Paper Invoice VS  Digital Invoice?

Electronic invoice:

Advantages:

  •  Electronic invoices are convenient, small storage space, not easy to lose, can be obtained at any time, and can realize multiple data backup to ensure data security;
  • Electronic invoice can be printed in advance, which can improve the efficiency of the financial department;
  • Electronic invoice return can be automated, reducing labor costs;
  • It allows taxpayers to use the information on the invoice as bookkeeping vouchers and keep it for backup and easy inquiry.

Disadvantages:

  • Electronic invoice has risks, such as network connection failure, may affect the quality of service;
  • External malicious attacks on e-invoices may result in damage to the invoice information, affecting normal use;
  • Electronic invoices can cause certain complaint disputes, such as failure to receive the invoice. Second,

Paper Invoice:

Advantages:

  • Paper invoices can be kept in the taxpayer's file to avoid loss;
  • The correctness of the invoice can be quickly checked to reduce the probability of problems;
  • Easier to check, taxpayers and audit authorities can quickly and accurately check to confirm the correctness of the invoice, reducing the approval process;
  • At that time by virtue of the invoice settlement, you can eliminate the complicated approval process, improve the efficiency of settlement.

Disadvantages:

  • Paper invoices are easy to lose and save to occupy space;
  • Paper invoices are complicated and time-consuming to audit as a voucher for payment;
  • It is difficult to detect forged invoices, which may lead to taxpayers facing heavy fines;
  • Paper invoice figures and information cannot be fully automated, wasting time and resources.
Paper invoices are being used less and less due to the fact that they are easy to lose and take up space to keep, they are complicated to audit, it is difficult to detect forged invoices, and the numbers and information cannot be fully automated.

What are dangerous of  thermal receipts with BPA?

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical. Many countries restrict the use of substances that are bisphenol A, also known as BPA.BPA can cause endocrine disruption, inducing precocious puberty; metabolic disorders leading to obesity, and even cancer are also thought to be related to this.
Luckily you can choose BPA-free thermal paper and not have to worry about the dangers of BPA.

Conclusion

Thermal paper, Carbonless paper and Bond paper have some differences in cost, effect, preservation and application. You can choose different receipt paper according to your situation. Currently the most used is still thermal receipt paper. At the same time you also need to know about Digital Receipts, because Digital Receipts are a development direction in the future.

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