Cash rolls are paper rolls used to record transactions made with a cash register. They come in different variations and can be purchased in single or bulk rolls. Some cash registers use thermal paper, which is cheaper and faster. Multiple layers can be purchased to make copies for customers and for record-keeping purposes. When the paper reaches the end of the roll, there may be a printed stripe to alert the employee that the processing roll needs to be replaced. The level of detail printed on the roll varies depending on the register.
A cash roll is a roll of paper for recording transactions made with a cash register. Several variations on the basic design are available from manufacturers of paper products and cash register supplies. Businesses can purchase single rolls and bulk rolls from office supply companies or directly from paper manufacturers. In some cases, the cash register company provides the rolls as part of your service and maintenance agreement or if the cash register requires paper of an unusual size.
The most basic cash toll is a single strip of paper designed to pick up ink from the cash register. Other rolls may use thermal paper. Thermal printing can be cheaper, as there is no need to replace the ink or ink ribbon within the register. It can also be quieter and faster, an advantage in some environments. The roll of paper arrives on a spool that mounts in the register and advances as it prints, providing fresh paper for each transaction.
In addition to single rolls, it is also possible to purchase multiple layers to make copies. Many cash registers generate a copy for the customer when printing a record of the transaction onto a copy for the store. Transaction logs are filed in a reel in the ledger for later review by managers and other staff. This roll can become an important record in the event of controversial transactions or concerns about theft, because it records everything people do with the register, including things like “no sale” transactions, where the clerk opens the register with a special button.
When the paper reaches the end of the roll, there may be a printed stripe to alert the employee that the processing roll needs to be replaced. Office workers often notice that the paper also tends to curl more towards the end of the roll, because it has been under compression for a long time. This can be a warning sign, and clerks can watch out for the pink or purple mark on receipts so they change the roll before it runs out in the middle of a transaction.
Depending on the register, the level of detail printed on the job roll can vary. Some cash registers are glorified by adding machines and just indicate amounts and a total. Others will indicate the category of each purchase or record specific items, using barcodes or inventory numbers. For more detailed receipts, the processing roll is usually wide to accommodate all of the information. Most machines use standardized formats, allowing customers to buy interchangeable products up to rolls from different companies.
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