Every day, millions of receipts are printed in stores and restaurants. Receipt printing may seem insignificant — just slips of paper moving from clerk to customer — but the cost is very significant. Receipt printing represents hundreds of millions of dollars in annual spend, mountains of paper waste, and hours of lost productivity.

For retailers and hospitality businesses looking to save money while also advancing sustainability initiatives, Epson offers high-performing receipt printers designed to use reduce paper usage. With its easy-to-use Paper Savings Estimator tool and patented Advanced Paper Savings technology, Epson is making it easier than ever for businesses to see just how much they could save by optimizing receipt printing.

Why You Should Assess How You Print Receipts

It’s easy to underestimate the true cost of printed receipts. In 2025 alone, U.S. businesses are projected to spend more than $540 million on receipt paper. Now factor in storage, logistics, and time spent replacing receipt rolls, and the expense becomes even greater. On a national scale, Americans use an estimated 620 million pounds of receipt paper every year — an enormous figure for something most customers discard within minutes of receiving it.

For businesses with hundreds or thousands of registers, this is more than a supply-line issue; it’s a direct hit to operating margins. But the good news is that nearly half of this paper use can be avoided with the right technology.

How Epson Cuts Receipt Waste Without Compromise

Condensing receipt information to save valuable paper space can create more problems than they solve — especially when they shrink logos to the point of being unreadable, compress text until it becomes illegible, or prevent barcodes from being scanned. Epson takes an innovative approach—it’s Advanced Paper Savings feature, available across Epson point-of-sale printers, trims receipts intelligently without affecting usability or brand clarity.

How Epson receipt printers reduce paper waste:

• Margin Optimization: Reduces empty space at the top and bottom of each receipt.
• White Line Reduction: Detects and removes unnecessary blank areas between sections.
• Line Spacing Control: Slightly condenses the spacing between lines of text while keeping everything legible.
• Typeface Adjustments: Uses subtle font size changes to take up less space without hurting readability.
• Barcode Height Reduction: Decreases barcode height while ensuring scanners still capture it accurately.

Epson printer technology can reduce paper usage by up to 49%, helping businesses save money and reduce waste — without compromising performance or presentation.¹

Free Paper-Saving Estimator Calculator

To help businesses quantify the opportunity, Epson has launched an online Paper Savings Estimator. This interactive tool allows retailers and hospitality operators to input information including average receipt length, printing volume (receipts per day), total number of printers used, and cost per roll. The estimator will calculate an estimated amount of paper and money that a business could save using Epson’s Advanced Paper Savings feature.

For example, a fleet of just 5,000 printers printing 100 standard 12-inch receipts per day could burn through over $1 million in receipt rolls and nearly 1 million rolls annually. Epson’s estimator helps visualize how quickly those costs add up — and how much businesses stand to recover by making receipts shorter and smarter.

Savings That Scale

Even at the store level, the math is meaningful. A single receipt printer can consume more than $200 worth of paper per year. Across a chain with thousands of printers, trimming receipt length could mean millions of dollars in savings annually. That’s before considering the reduced labor of swapping fewer rolls and the sustainability benefits of using less paper overall.

The Smart Choice for Modern Retail

One of Epson’s latest solutions, the OmniLink™ TM-m50II, showcases these features in a compact, modern design that’s easy to integrate into fast-paced retail or hospitality environments. Supporting multiple connectivity options, from USB and Serial to Ethernet and wireless, it delivers flexibility alongside Epson’s proven paper-saving tools.

By combining powerful hardware with intelligent software, Epson helps businesses do more than print receipts — it helps them reclaim budget, streamline operations, and meet their sustainability goals.

Final Takeaway

Receipts may seem like small details in the customer journey, but they represent a big opportunity for operational savings – see how in this infographic. With printers like the OmniLink™ TM-m50II engineered with Epson’s Advanced Paper Savings features and the new Paper Savings Estimator, businesses can see exactly how much they’re spending, how much they’re wasting, and how quickly they can turn receipts into a source of efficiency instead of cost.

¹Paper-saving feature up to 49% on the TM-T88VII model. Paper-savings percentage varies by model and printer settings. Full paper savings functions are available only for text-based receipts. For image-based receipts only the top and bottom white space reduction is available.

The holiday season is the most critical time of year for retailers and eCommerce businesses. Sales opportunities are high—but so are the challenges. From increased demand to labor shortages and supply chain factors, unprepared operations risk lost sales, frustrated customers, and costly inefficiencies.

This year, success will hinge on more than just stocking up and hiring temporary staff. Innovative technologies that mobilize your workers can make the difference between struggling to keep up and thriving through the busiest shopping period. Two game-changing solutions—mobile POS stations for the store and mobile powered carts for the warehouse—are helping forward-thinking businesses prepare now.

Transforming the Retail Floor with Mobile POS stations

Long checkout lines remain one of the biggest causes of lost sales and customer frustration during the holidays. Customers are quick to abandon purchases if the wait feels too long. Traditional fixed registers limit how quickly retailers can scale capacity and decrease congestion in checkout areas.

What’s an effective solution to solve retail checkout bottlenecks? The Newcastle CheckMate 1000 Mobile POS Station is a compact, flexible mobile retail checkout cart built for seasonal surges. The CheckMate 1000 allows retailers to optimize the checkout experience. Instead of being tied to static registers, managers can deploy mobile POS units where and when they’re needed most in stores.

• Line-busting power: Place units near entrances, fitting rooms, or popular sections to keep lines moving and reduce customer frustration.
• On-demand capacity: Add POS stations during peak shopping days, then reclaim the space afterward without costly buildouts.
• Never-quit swappable power: Each unit supports printers, cash drawers, tablets, card terminals, and more—running all day with hot-swappable batteries.
• Customizable branding: With plenty of space for logos and design elements, units reinforce brand identity while serving customers quickly.

The result: faster service, higher conversion rates, and less reliance on floor space expansion. For store operations leaders, the ROI is undeniable—prevent walkouts and maximize sales during the most critical weeks of the year!

Unlocking Warehouse Productivity with Mobile Powered Carts

Retail readiness doesn’t stop at the front of the store. Warehouses and distribution centers face their own challenges during the holiday surge: higher order volumes, tighter deadlines, and limited staffing. Every wasted step on the warehouse floor adds up to lost time, reduced productivity, and potential for errors.

Newcastle Mobile Powered Equipment Carts are transforming workflows in the warehouse. Mobile powered carts connect power, computing, and scanning—and put it on wheels to go where workers go—eliminating repeated trips to fixed stations.

• 2x worker productivity: Each associate can complete more tasks without additional headcount.
• 92% fewer errors: Workers can scan, print, and apply labels right at the dock, warehouse aisle, or storage location.
• Fast ROI: Many companies achieve payback in as little as 6–10 months.
• Ergonomic, worker-friendly design: Adjustable height and mobile work surfaces reduce fatigue while improving accuracy.
• Real-time visibility: Integrated tech ensures instant updates to inventory systems and more reliable order fulfillment.

For warehouses already feeling the strain of labor shortages, these carts deliver efficiency gains that would otherwise require hiring and training more staff—a difficult achievement in today’s tight labor market.

More Tips to Strengthen Holiday Operations

While new technology is a powerful advantage, businesses still need to prepare for the holiday retail season holistically. A few key strategies include:

• Forecast smarter: Use predictive analytics to anticipate demand based on more than just last year’s numbers. Consumer behavior is shifting rapidly.
• Staff strategically: Begin planning for seasonal hires now, even if you don’t bring them on until closer to the holidays.
• Diversify carrier partners: Don’t rely on a single provider; logistics bottlenecks can derail delivery promises.
• Communicate openly with customers: Set expectations around shipping cutoffs and share how you’re preparing for the holiday rush.

Ready Now, Prepared for Later

The holiday rush will always bring challenges—but retailers and eCommerce businesses now have better tools to stay ahead. By embracing flexible mobile POS stations on the retail floor and powered carts in the warehouse, businesses can reduce friction, increase throughput, and turn seasonal chaos into sustained growth.

Businesses that invest early will not only be ready for this year’s holiday surge—they’ll also be building more resilient, efficient operations for the long term.

Contact us to start getting prepared now with powered mobile carts and other technology solutions that will elevate your retail and warehousing operations.

When it comes to powering critical workflows in retail, logistics, manufacturing, or field service, having a reliable, tough, and user-friendly tablet is a must. The Unitech RT112 Rugged Tablet series—available in both Android and soon-to-be-released Windows versions—delivers precisely that. With its slim design, industrial-grade durability, long-lasting battery, and enterprise-ready features, the RT112 keeps your teams connected, productive, and protected, wherever the job takes them.

Mobility Devices: Transforming Business Workflows

Mobility is more than a convenience — it’s a competitive edge. Equipping your workforce with rugged mobile devices like tablets ensures that critical information, scanning, and task management happen where the work actually gets done — on the warehouse floor, at the checkout counter, in the field, or on the road.

Organizations across industries are rapidly embracing mobility solutions to replace fixed workstations and paper-based processes. This shift unlocks real-time data access, faster decision-making, and improved accuracy, all of which boost productivity and reduce costly errors. Enter the Unitech RT112 Rugged Tablet. Combining best-in-class durability, an ultra-slim lightweight design, powerful performance, and reliable 5G and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, the RT112 empowers teams to work smarter, move freely, and stay connected.

Ultra-Lightweight Yet Rugged for Demanding Environments

One of the standout features of the Unitech RT112 is its exceptional balance between portability and durability. Weighing just 1.5 pounds with a slim 0.5 inch profile, it’s easy for workers to carry all day without fatigue—whether moving inventory on a warehouse floor, managing checkouts at a busy retail counter, or conducting maintenance inspections outdoors.

Despite its lightweight design, the RT112 doesn’t compromise on toughness. It’s IP67 certified, protecting it from dust and immersion in water, and can withstand drops of up to nearly 5 feet onto concrete. With compliance to the rigorous MIL-STD-810H standard, you can trust the RT112 to perform reliably even in harsh industrial conditions.

High Performance Meets Seamless Connectivity

Fast, reliable connectivity is critical for any modern operation, and the RT112 delivers. It supports 5G and Wi-Fi 6E, providing lightning-fast downloads, low latency, and robust connections, even in dense environments like warehouses and retail stores.

The Android 13 OS is Google Mobile Services (GMS) and Android Enterprise Recommended (AER) certified, ensuring smooth operation, high security, and simple remote management.

For businesses that rely on Windows-based software, the RT112 Windows variant (launching this September) will offer seamless integration with familiar enterprise tools like ERP, WMS, and POS systems, streamlining your IT infrastructure without compromise.

All-Day Battery Life and Worker-Friendly Features

Downtime is the enemy of productivity. That’s why the RT112 comes with a high-capacity 8800mAh removable battery, capable of powering the tablet for up to 24 hours on a single charge.

The 10.1-inch full HD display is protected by durable Gorilla® Glass and offers 450 nits brightness for clear visibility indoors and outdoors. It supports glove and wet-touch operation, making it easy for workers to use in cold storage, rainy weather, or while wearing protective gloves.

Built-In Barcode Scanning for Smarter Inventory and Asset Management

The RT112 features an integrated high-performance 2D barcode scanner that reliably reads even damaged or poorly lit barcodes. Whether tracking parts on a production line, scanning packages for delivery, or managing stock at retail checkouts, this capability reduces errors and speeds up workflows.

Versatile Accessories for Flexible Deployments

The RT112 can be adapted to multiple work scenarios thanks to its range of accessories, including a rotatable hand strap, shoulder strap, screen protector, vehicle and office cradles, and a capacitive stylus pen. This flexibility makes it the perfect companion for mobile workers, forklift drivers, or in-vehicle computing.

Engineered for Your Industry

• Retail & Hospitality: Mobile POS, membership management, and instant price checks enhance customer experience and speed up service.
• Logistics & Warehouse Management: Rugged tablet for inventory tracking, forklift-mounted order picking, and in-vehicle route updates.
• Manufacturing & Industrial Automation: Supports production monitoring, material scanning, and real-time quality control on the factory floor.
• Field Service & Outdoor Operations: Durable for pipeline inspections, infrastructure maintenance, and reliable data capture in any weather.

Discover more about the Unitech RT112 Android today. Contact Barcodes, Inc. today for personalized help with solutions to your needs.

Accuracy and efficiency pitfalls can severely cripple a restaurant’s operations and reputation. Inaccurate orders lead to dissatisfied customers, wasted food, and increased costs. Delays caused by inefficient workflows result in longer wait times, impacting on customer experience and potentially driving diners to leave negative customer reviews or social media posts. So, what’s a restaurant to do? Enter Epson’s TrueOrder Kitchen Display System (KDS), a modern solution to streamline kitchen workflows, enhance order accuracy, and improve overall productivity.

Enhancing Food Service Operations with TrueOrder KDS

Designed specifically to address the challenges of quick-service restaurants (QSR) and small-restaurant environments, TrueOrder KDS integrates seamlessly with existing point-of-sale (POS) systems, providing a versatile and user-friendly experience.

By replacing traditional paper-based order systems, TrueOrder KDS digitizes the order process from entry to fulfillment, leading to significant improvements in efficiency and accuracy. Realize savings by cutting down waste from incorrect order input. The flexibility to add Epson label printers further enhances order accuracy, especially for take-out and delivery services, by clearly labeling items for easy identification. Seamless communication between front-of-house and kitchen staff minimizes confusion, leading to happier employees and improved customer service.

Key Features of TrueOrder KDS

1. User-Friendly Interface

TrueOrder KDS is designed with an intuitive touchscreen interface and offers customizable views for kitchen staff, expediter roles, and customer-facing stations. Considerable convenience comes from the system’s ability to adapt to a restaurant’s existing workflows.

2. Seamless POS Integration

Designed to be POS-agnostic, Epson’s TrueOrder KDS is compatible with a wide range of POS systems and POS devices, promising a smooth implementation process where restaurants can continue using their preferred POS solutions while benefiting from the advanced features of TrueOrder.

3. Customizable Workflow Support

The system offers extensive customization options to align with a restaurant’s unique workflow. Operators can preconfigure specific elements, such as station layouts and display settings, to match their operational requirements.

4. Easy Installation and Setup

TrueOrder KDS is designed for straightforward installation, connecting to local networks without requiring an internet connection. The system’s browser-based configuration utility is accessible from most devices with a web browser, simplifying the setup process and reducing the need for specialized technical support.

5. Monitoring, Reporting and Analytics

The software provides comprehensive reporting and analytics capabilities, allowing restaurants to track key metrics and identify areas for improvement. This allows managers to ensure kitchen efficiency is at peak performance. Some systems allow for remote monitoring, enabling managers to keep an eye on kitchen operations from anywhere.

Conclusion Epson’s TrueOrder Kitchen Display System represents a significant step forward in the evolution of food service technology. Affordable and easy to install, the Epson KDS modernizes kitchen operations by digitizing order processes and providing customizable workflow support. By embracing digital order management, restaurants can streamline their operations, improve efficiency, and enhance customer experience. Contact Barcodes Inc. to learn more!