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Thermal vs. standard receipts: which template should you use?

April 30, 2026 · The ReceiptExpenses Team · 3 min read

ReceiptExpenses ships with six templates. Choosing the right one is mostly about context and how the receipt will be read.

Quick guide

  • Thermal / POS — narrow, monospaced, great for quick retail sales and optional barcodes
  • Generic Sales — a balanced itemized layout for most businesses
  • Restaurant — adds tip and signature lines plus server/table fields
  • Fuel, Taxi, Parking — purpose-built for those specific transactions

Because every template shares one data model, you can switch between them and your details carry over. Try a couple and see which reads best.

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