Custom Thermal Receipt and Ticket Rolls Ireland: 1, 2 & 4-Colour Printing, Free Delivery from Dublin 12

Every receipt your business hands out is a missed opportunity if it's blank. A custom-printed thermal roll puts your logo, a promotional offer, a QR code, or your returns policy directly into your customer's hand at the exact moment they complete a purchase. For Irish businesses in retail, hospitality, ticketing, or events, that moment happens hundreds of times a day.

At Discount Till Rolls, we supply custom pre-printed thermal receipt and ticket rolls across Ireland, with 1, 2, and 4-colour print options, heavy-weight grades for venue ticketing, and free next-day delivery on all orders. Whether you run a busy café in Cork, manage a racecourse betting window in Kildare, or operate a tour operator desk in Dublin, your rolls can carry your brand from the first print to the last tear.

What Are Custom Pre-Printed Thermal Rolls?

Standard thermal rolls print transaction data in black via heat. A custom pre-printed thermal roll adds your chosen design — logo, brand colours, promotional text, QR codes, or artwork — to the paper before it ever goes near your printer. The background print is applied at the manufacturing stage using flexographic printing; your till or ticket printer then adds the live transaction data on top.

The result is a receipt or ticket that looks professional, carries your branding, and does marketing work without any extra effort at the point of sale.

Pre-printed rolls come in two broad categories. Receipt rolls are used in tills, POS terminals, and card machines, typically in 57mm or 80mm widths. Ticket rolls are heavier-weight, often used for admission, betting slips, parking, and venue entry, and may be printed in full colour on both sides.

Why Irish Businesses Are Switching to Branded Rolls

Plain white rolls do one job: record the transaction. A branded roll does three.

1. Brand recall at zero extra cost. Every customer who puts that receipt in their wallet or bag sees your logo again. That impression costs nothing beyond the roll itself.

2. Live promotions, printed permanently. Print a discount code, a loyalty programme reminder, or a seasonal offer directly on the roll. No separate flyers, no staff required to hand anything out.

3. QR codes that drive real action. A QR code printed on a receipt or ticket can link to a review page, a feedback survey, a loyalty sign-up, your social media, or a product page. Scan rates on receipt QR codes are higher than most marketing channels because the customer is already engaged at the point of purchase.

4. Legibility and durability. Heavy-weight thermal paper resists fading, moisture, and handling better than standard economy rolls. For ticketing applications where a stub may be held for hours, this matters.

5. Compliance and trust. For regulated industries such as bookmaking or tour operations, pre-printed rolls can carry required legal text, terms, and licensing details alongside your branding.

Who Uses Custom Printed Thermal Rolls in Ireland?

The range of businesses that benefit is wider than most buyers expect:

• Racecourses and on-course bookmakers (Leopardstown, Punchestown, The Curragh and beyond): betting slips printed with bookmaker name, odds format, and terms
• Tour operators and visitor attractions: admission tickets with QR codes for digital check-in or audio guide access
• Arts venues and theatres: branded ticket stubs, seat confirmation rolls, bar receipts
• Festivals and outdoor events: wristband receipt rolls, cashless bar slips, entry tickets
• Retail independents: loyalty programme reminders, promotional codes, and seasonal messages on till receipts
• Hospitality (cafés, restaurants, bars): branding, Wi-Fi codes, review requests, and daily specials printed on every bill
• Parking operators and transport terminals: heavy-weight ticket rolls with clear variable data fields

Print Options: 1, 2, and 4-Colour Explained

Not every application needs full colour, and understanding your options helps you choose the right spec for your budget.

1-colour print is the most common choice for receipt rolls. Your logo, tagline, or promotional text is printed in a single ink colour (typically black, blue, or red) on the reverse or header of the roll. Clean, cost-effective, and compatible with most standard thermal widths.

2-colour print suits businesses that want stronger brand recognition without full-colour cost. A second spot colour lifts the design significantly and is the standard for venue ticketing and bookmaker rolls where a distinctive look matters. It also works well for cross-promotional rolls where multiple partner brands rotate on a single print run: Irish Day Tours, the Irish Whiskey Museum, Sightseeing Bike Tours, The Gravedigger Ghost Tour, and World of Illusion are among the Dublin tourism businesses that use this format to share a single roll and split the cost.

4-colour process print (CMYK) allows full photographic-quality artwork. This is the option for premium event tickets, tour operator documents, and branded rolls where the visual quality matches a customer's expectation of your brand.

Specifications at a Glance

Specification	Options / Examples
Roll width	57mm, 80mm, custom widths on request
Roll length	18m, 30m, 46m, 57m, 80m (examples; custom lengths available)
Core diameter	12mm (standard), 19mm, 25mm
Paper weight / grade	Standard thermal (55-60gsm), medium (65gsm), heavy-weight ticket grade (80gsm+)
Print colours	1-colour, 2-colour, 4-colour CMYK process
Print surface	Reverse of roll, header band, or full reverse coverage
Minimum order qty	Contact us for volume tiers
Turnaround time	Confirmed at order following artwork approval
Delivery	Free across Ireland; dispatched from Dublin 12
Artwork formats accepted	PDF (press-ready), AI, EPS; 300dpi minimum for raster elements

Figures are indicative. Confirm exact specs and pricing when requesting a quote.

QR Codes on Receipts and Tickets: Getting It Right

A QR code is only as valuable as what it links to. Before printing, decide what action you want the customer to take, then build that landing page first.

High-converting QR uses for Irish businesses:

• Google review or TripAdvisor page (for hospitality and attractions)
• Loyalty card sign-up or app download
• Discount code or next-visit offer redemption
• Feedback survey (post-event or post-purchase)
• Digital menu, allergen information, or product guide
• Tour information or audio guide access page

Technical tips: QR codes on thermal rolls need a minimum print size of 20mm x 20mm for reliable scanning. Use a high-contrast version (dark on light) and test the printed code before committing to a full print run. Avoid placing the code too close to the roll edge where tearing is likely.

How to Order: From Artwork to Delivery

Getting custom rolls printed is more straightforward than most buyers expect. Here is how the process works at Discount Till Rolls:

Step 1: Request a quote. Tell us your roll width, core size, print colours, approximate quantity, and intended use. We will confirm pricing, minimum quantities, and turnaround.

Step 2: Submit your artwork. Press-ready PDF, AI, or EPS files at 300dpi minimum. If you only have a logo file, our team can advise on artwork setup. A one-colour logo on a white background is enough to get started.

Step 3: Approve your proof. We produce a digital proof before going to print. No roll is produced without your sign-off.

Step 4: Print and dispatch. Once approved, your order is produced and dispatched from our Dublin 12 warehouse. Free delivery to any address in Ireland.

Pricing tiers: Unit cost per roll decreases with volume. Single-colour, standard-width orders are the most economical starting point. Contact us for a tiered quote based on your annual volume.

Quick ROI: What to Print and Why

The easiest way to justify the small premium over plain rolls is to calculate what a single printed promotion could return.

• A 10% next-visit discount code printed on 5,000 receipts, with a 3% redemption rate, generates 150 additional return visits.
• A review request QR code linked to your Google Business page, printed on all tills for a month, can meaningfully lift your rating volume.
• A tour operator printing route maps and departure reminders on ticket rolls reduces inbound phone queries about trip details.

The roll pays for itself quickly. The branding benefit continues for as long as customers hold onto their receipts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use custom pre-printed rolls in my existing till printer without any changes?

Yes, in almost all cases. Custom pre-printed rolls are manufactured to the same dimensional specifications as plain rolls. As long as the width and core size match your printer requirements, they load and feed identically. If you are unsure, share your printer make and model when requesting a quote.

What is the minimum order for custom printed thermal rolls in Ireland?

Minimum quantities vary by print complexity and roll specification. Single-colour orders on standard receipt roll sizes typically have lower minimums than 4-colour ticket rolls. Contact Discount Till Rolls for a tailored quote based on your volume.

How long does it take from artwork submission to delivery?

From the point of artwork approval, turnaround is confirmed at the time of order. Factor in a day or two for proof review when planning ahead of events or seasonal peaks. Rush options may be available depending on capacity.

What file format do I need to submit for artwork?

Press-ready PDF is preferred. We also accept Adobe Illustrator (AI) and EPS files. Raster elements such as photos or scanned logos should be 300dpi at print size. If you only have a low-resolution logo, contact us before submitting and we will advise on the best route.

Can I include a QR code in my artwork?

Yes. You can supply a QR code as part of your press-ready artwork file. We recommend a minimum printed size of 20mm x 20mm and strongly advise testing the QR link before proof sign-off. We can also advise on code placement for optimal scan reliability.

Are your thermal rolls BPA-free?

We can supply BPA-free thermal paper grades. If this is a requirement for your application, specify it when requesting a quote and we will confirm the available options.

Do you supply heavy-weight rolls suitable for racecourse and venue ticketing?

Yes. Our heavy-weight ticket roll grade is suited to racecourses, bookmakers, tour operators, and arts venues where ticket durability and print clarity are important. These rolls support 2-colour and 4-colour print and are available in the widths and core sizes used by standard on-course ticketing and betting terminals.

Dispatched from Dublin 12. Free delivery across Ireland on all orders.