Coreless till rolls and till rolls in general
Frank Lunkeit · 2023-04-08

Coreless till rolls and till rolls in general
If you have ever shopped in a store or eaten in a restaurant, you have probably received a receipt. These small slips may seem like waste, but they play an important role in business. Till rolls are the medium on which receipts are printed. The historical article describes developments in till-roll technology over the preceding years, particularly the introduction of coreless till rolls.
The article presents coreless till rolls as a relatively new product that revolutionised the market. Unlike conventional rolls, they have no cardboard or plastic core around which the paper is wound; instead, the paper forms the roll directly. The source describes the resulting product as more compact and efficient, with many advantages over conventional rolls.
The source identifies environmental friendliness as a major advantage, claiming that removing the cardboard core makes the product much easier to recycle. It also states that many coreless till rolls contain no bisphenol A (BPA), described as a potential hazard to the environment and human health. It therefore recommends them to businesses seeking more sustainable operations.
The article identifies durability as another advantage. Without a cardboard core, it says, rolls can hold more paper and need changing less often. It also claims their design makes them more resistant to damage, extending their service life.
The source says coreless rolls are not the only type of till roll available, then mentions thermal rolls and receipt printers. It describes thermal rolls as receiving printed information through heat, while receipt printers print through direct contact with the paper. It calls both “types of till roll” and says they have advantages and disadvantages for different industries and applications. [The source confuses paper rolls with printers in this comparison; the inconsistency is retained explicitly.]
The article regards choosing the right till rolls as essential. It says coreless rolls can reduce environmental impact and improve efficiency, while urging businesses to consider paper quality, data security and compliance with Germany’s GoBD accounting and electronic-recordkeeping principles when choosing products for their needs.
The source describes till rolls as a more complex subject than they first appear. Choosing the right type can affect a business’s environmental impact, efficiency and success, so it recommends carefully matching the rolls to the business’s requirements.
The article also recommends considering printing technology. It distinguishes thermal printers from dot-matrix printers, describing thermal printers as fast, quiet and ink-free because they use heat. It describes dot-matrix printers as using ink and being more durable, but also slower and louder. The appropriate technology, it says, depends on the business’s needs.
Another factor is compatibility with the business’s point-of-sale (POS) system or card payment terminal. Not all till rolls fit all systems, so the source recommends checking in advance to avoid unnecessary costs and problems.
The article also emphasises legal requirements. It describes GoBD as the German principles for the proper keeping and retention of books, records and documents in electronic form and for data access, and says these govern proper accounting and retention periods for receipts and documents. It urges businesses to ensure their till rolls meet GoBD requirements. [This is the source’s legal assertion, not a determination that a paper roll alone establishes compliance.]
The source presents the choice of till rolls and printing technology as an important business decision. It attributes environmental and durability benefits to coreless rolls, while recommending consideration of paper quality, compatibility and legal requirements to meet the business’s needs.
The article concludes that till rolls are important tools for recording transactions and printing customer receipts. It says choosing the right type can improve efficiency and sustainability while helping businesses meet legal requirements.
The source again stresses environmental benefits: compared with conventional rolls supplied with plastic cores, coreless rolls have no such cores and produce less waste. It claims businesses switching to coreless rolls typically avoid several tonnes of plastic waste each year.
The company states in the article that it was proud to have avoided 12 tonnes of plastic cores in 2022 alone by switching to coreless till rolls. It describes caring for the environment as important and welcomes the contribution it attributes to this simple change.
The article says interested readers can buy coreless till rolls from various suppliers, including Amazon and specialist online shops such as coreless.de and papierdiscount24.de. It recommends selecting the right roll size and type for the intended use. [Archive note: environmental, recycling, health, durability, legal, sales-channel and compatibility assertions are reproduced from the historical source and have not been independently verified as current. Coreless construction alone establishes neither BPA content nor recyclability, legal compliance or printer compatibility. Check current product information, manufacturer specifications and applicable requirements.]
What are coreless till rolls?
The source defines them as rolls for receipt printers that need no plastic cores and have no rigid cardboard core in the centre, consisting instead of wound paper.
What advantages do coreless till rolls offer?
The article lists reduced waste as an environmental advantage and describes greater durability because more paper fits on a roll.
Are coreless till rolls compatible with every receipt printer?
The source says they come in different sizes and types and therefore do not fit every printer. It identifies the required roll size as decisive, giving an 80mm/80mm/12mm thermal roll as an example and saying the coreless equivalent also measures 80mm/80mm and is therefore compatible. It concludes that coreless rolls in the right size are compatible. [This is the source’s simplified compatibility claim; those dimensions alone do not establish suitability for a particular printer.]
Where can I buy coreless till rolls?
The source lists the following suppliers:
https://www.papierdiscount24.de
https://www.coreless.de
europaper GmbH on 040696327740
https://www.amazon.de/coreless
https://www.metro.de/marktplatz/search?q=coreless
https://www.kaufland.de/item/search/?search_value=coreless