The Bixolon SRP-F310 waterproof monochrome desktop thermal receipt printer comes equipped with USB 2.0 and Ethernet ports, prints 10.63" per second in black at 180 dpi, and can be used to print receipts, barcode labels, or other media up to 2.83" wide. A liquid barrier helps prevent water or other liquids from getting inside the printer. Direct thermal printers use heat instead of ink and are typically smaller, quieter, faster, and more energy-efficient than dot-matrix printers. The SRP-F310 can print up to 10.63" per second at 180 dpi (dots per inch) for print clarity. The USB 2.0 port allows connectivity to a computer or other devices (cables sold separately). The Ethernet port enables the printer to be connected to a wired computer network (Ethernet cord sold separately). An auto-cutter can be used to automatically cut the receipt. The printer weighs 2,000 g (4.4 lb.) and measures 148 x 154 x 203 mm (H x W x D). (H is height, the vertical distance from the lowest to highest point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.) This printer accepts a roll of receipt paper measuring 80 mm wide and up to 105 mm in diameter. For a complete set of product specifications, please see the manufacturer's brochure.

Receipt printers can be used to print receipts, labels, tags, and other similarly sized media at point of sale (POS) locations. Direct thermal receipt printers and thermal transfer receipt printers use heat instead of ink to print on coated thermal media. Impact and dot-matrix printers are suitable for printing on multi-part paper, such as receipts with customer and merchant copies. Some POS receipt printers can print in two colors to help draw attention to particular words or messages on the receipt. A parallel, serial, or USB port allows a receipt printer to be connected to a computer. An Ethernet port or wireless capabilities may enable it to be connected to a comput