Till Roll Sizes Explained: A Size Chart for Every Irish Till and Card Machine

Till roll sizes are written as width x diameter in millimetres. A 57x40 roll is 57mm wide and 40mm across the whole roll. The width must match your machine exactly, while the diameter only needs to be the same or smaller so the lid closes. In Ireland, almost every card machine takes a 57mm roll (usually 57x40), most EPOS receipt printers take 80mm (80x70 or 80x80), kitchen impact printers take 76mm, and older cash registers take 44mm or 57mm.

That covers most businesses. If you want to be certain before you order a box, the chart and the two-minute measuring method below will get you there.

In this guide

• What till roll size do I need? (size chart)
• What do the numbers on a till roll mean?
• How do I measure my till roll?
• Is my roll thermal or bond paper?
• What are the most common ordering mistakes?
• FAQ

What till roll size do I need?

Find your machine type in the left column. If your exact model is not listed, match the machine type and then confirm by measuring (see below).

Machine type	Usual size	Paper	Examples
Countertop and portable card machines	57x40mm	Thermal	Ingenico iCT220, iWL250, PAX A920, Castles Saturn 1000, Elavon iWL220
Compact card readers	57x30mm or 57x25mm coreless	Thermal	SumUp 3G (57x30), SumUp Solo printer (57x25 coreless)
Clover handhelds and taxi meters	57x45mm	Thermal	Clover Mini, Clover Mobile, Cygnus PT74, Digitax F1
EPOS receipt printers	80x70mm or 80x80mm	Thermal	Epson TM-T20 and TM-T88, Star TSP100, Clover Station
Kitchen docket printers (impact)	76x70mm	Bond, 1, 2 or 3 ply, plus ink ribbon	Epson TM-U220 and similar dot matrix printers
Older electronic cash registers	44x70mm or 57x55mm	Thermal or bond (check)	Casio, Sharp and Samsung/SAM4s registers
Mobile and delivery printers	80x40mm, 110mm, 112mm	Thermal	Zebra and other handheld printers
Weighing scales	52x95mm, 60x100mm (large core)	Thermal	Avery Berkel, Dibal and CAS scales

Two sizes cover the bulk of Irish orders: 57x40 for card machines and 80mm for receipt printers. We wrote a separate piece on why 57x40 is Ireland's most popular card roll if you want the background.

What do the numbers on a till roll mean?

Every till roll size has up to three measurements. Knowing which one matters saves you a wasted box.

• Width (the first number). The paper width from edge to edge. This has to match your machine exactly. A 57mm roll will not work in an 80mm printer, and an 80mm roll will not fit a 76mm kitchen printer, even though they look close.
• Diameter (the second number). How wide the whole roll is across the circle. A bigger diameter means more paper and fewer roll changes, but only if it physically fits the paper bay.
• Core (sometimes a third number). The hole in the middle. Nearly all till and card rolls use a standard small core of about 12mm, so you can usually ignore it. Scales rolls and some ticket rolls are the exception, with 25mm, 38mm or 42mm cores.

So 80x80 and 80x70 are the same width. The 80x80 simply holds more paper. If your printer takes 80x80, an 80x70 will also fit, it just runs out a bit sooner.

How do I measure my till roll?

You need a ruler and the old roll (or the empty box). It takes about two minutes.

1. Check the old box first. The size is usually printed on the side, for example "57 x 40" or "80 x 80". If you still have it, you are done.
2. Measure the width. Lay the roll flat and measure straight across the paper in millimetres. You will almost always get 44, 57, 60, 76, 80 or 112.
3. Measure the diameter of a full roll. Measure across the widest part of a new roll, not a half-used one. A half-used roll gives you a misleadingly small number.
4. Check the lid closes. If you are between two sizes, pick the smaller diameter. A smaller roll always fits. A roll that is too fat will stop the lid or drawer closing and can cause jams.

Not sure? Send us a photo of your machine's model label or the old box and we will tell you the right roll before you order.

Is my roll thermal or bond paper?

Size is only half the answer. Two rolls can share the same measurements but use completely different paper, so check which type your machine needs.

• Thermal paper prints with heat, with no ink or ribbon. It feels smooth and slightly shiny on one side. Scratch it firmly with a fingernail and it leaves a dark grey mark. Card machines and modern receipt printers are always thermal.
• Bond paper (also called plain or non-thermal) looks and feels like ordinary office paper and needs an ink ribbon. A fingernail scratch leaves no mark. Impact kitchen printers and some older cash registers use bond.
• 2 ply and 3 ply are bond rolls with carbonless copies underneath, for kitchens and trade counters that need a duplicate or triplicate docket.

Every thermal roll we sell is BPA-free, in line with the EU restriction on BPA in thermal paper. If you specifically want phenol-free paper, that is a separate range and it is labelled as such.

What are the most common till roll ordering mistakes?

We see the same handful of mix-ups every week. Avoid these and you will get it right first time.

• Confusing 76mm and 80mm. A 76mm kitchen roll is usually bond paper for an impact printer. An 80mm roll is thermal for a receipt printer. They are not interchangeable.
• Mixing up thermal and bond. A thermal printer has no ink, so bond paper comes out blank. If your machine has an ink ribbon cassette, it is built for bond paper. Our thermal vs bond guide has a five-second test.
• Measuring a half-used roll. Always measure the diameter of a full roll or read it off the box.
• Going bigger to "save changes". A larger diameter only helps if it fits. Forcing it in causes jams and faint prints.
• Assuming every card machine is the same. Most take 57x40, but compact readers like the SumUp 3G take 57x30, and Clover handhelds take 57x45.

Frequently asked questions

What is the most common till roll size in Ireland?

For card machines it is 57x40mm, which fits most Ingenico, Verifone, PAX and bank-supplied terminals. For EPOS receipt printers it is 80mm wide, sold as 80x70 or 80x80.

What does 57x40 mean on a till roll?

It means the roll is 57mm wide and 40mm in diameter. The width must match your machine. The diameter must be the same or smaller than the space in your paper bay.

Can I use 80x70 rolls in a printer that takes 80x80?

Yes. Both are 80mm wide, so the 80x70 fits. It holds a little less paper, so you will change it slightly more often.

Can I use a smaller diameter roll than my machine takes?

Yes. A smaller diameter always fits as long as the width is correct. A larger diameter may stop the lid closing and cause jams.

What size roll does a SumUp card reader take?

The SumUp 3G takes a 57x30mm thermal roll. The SumUp Solo with printer uses a 57x25mm coreless roll. See our SumUp rolls for both.

Are your till rolls BPA-free?

Yes, every thermal roll we supply is BPA-free, as required under EU rules since January 2020. Phenol-free paper is a separate range for businesses that want it.