How to print a 2-inch (58 mm) thermal bill
Use a compact 58 mm thermal printer with QuPOS: driver paper size, choosing the 2-inch format and keeping item names readable on narrow paper.
About 10 minutes · Applies to: Mobile Shop, Barcode Billing
A 2-inch (58 mm) printer is small and inexpensive. It suits accessory counters, kiosks and shops with short bills. QuPOS has a separate 2-inch layout so the bill stays readable on the narrow roll.
You will need
- 58 mm thermal printer
- 58 mm thermal paper roll
Steps
Install the 58 mm driver
Install the manufacturer's driver and set the paper size to 58 mm. Print a Windows test page.
Choose the 2-inch format
In QuPOS, open Settings → Printing and choose the 2-inch (58 mm) format.
Select the printer
Pick the 58 mm printer by name for silent printing and set auto-print and copies.
Keep item names short
Long item names wrap onto two lines on 58 mm paper. Use short names (for example "Type-C Cable 1m") to keep bills compact.
Print a test bill
Bill one or two items and press F9 to check alignment.
Tips and troubleshooting
- If you print GST/VAT breakups, HSN summaries or QR codes often, a 3-inch printer is a better fit.
- Most 58 mm printers have a 48 mm printable width; if text is cut, check the driver's margin settings.
Seeing an error message? Look it up on the troubleshooting page.