Colored Thermal Paper

Colored paper is commonly used to differentiate receipt types, flag special transactions and improve organizational workflows. In restaurants, for example, different colors can signal dine-in vs. takeout. In retail, colors can indicate promotional purchases, staff shifts, or terminal IDs to enhance accuracy and visibility across the board.

No, you can’t buy standard white thermal paper and expect it to work fine once you dye it yourself. If you’re looking for colored thermal paper, it’s easier to buy it rather than coloring it on your own. Thermal paper has to be pre-treated with colored dyes before the thermal coating is applied, so it can’t work if you’re doing it yourself.

Most thermal printers only produce monochrome prints (usually black) on heat-sensitive paper. The color you see in this thermal paper comes from the base color of the roll, not the printer output itself. For actual full-color printing, inkjet or laser printers are needed.

If you’re looking to prevent fading while preserving print quality, we can help you out! To begin with, store the thermal paper rolls in a cool and dry place. This means that it has to be away from direct sunlight, humidity, and heat. You can also use sealed cartons or drawers. Storing them properly means that you’re guaranteeing a longer shelf life and optimal performance when they are being used.