The imprinter is a great tool for businesses to capture their customer’s credit card information and reduce chargebacks. But not all imprinters are made the same. As a matter of fact, the flatbed imprinters have been nicknamed “Knuckle Busters” as they do take some muscle to use. Please use the chart below as a guide to help you decide which imprinter would fit your needs best.
Ratings range from 1-5, with 1 being the lowest and 5 the highest.
Imprinter
/Style |
Mfg |
Imprinter
Quality |
Durability |
Ease of
Use |
Notes |
505
Portable |
Data Systems |
2 |
3 |
2 |
Low quality portable, good for emergency swipes. |
4200
Portable |
Addressograph
Bartizan |
3 |
3 |
2 |
Medium quality portable imprinter. |
990
Portable |
Addressograph
Bartizan |
3 |
3 |
2 |
Medium quality portable imprinter. |
515
Flatbed |
Data Systems |
2 |
3 |
2 |
Low quality but adequate for occasional use. |
4850
Flatbed |
Addressograph
Bartizan |
4 |
4 |
3 |
Medium quality that can be used daily in a medium sized business.
**Best Value** |
4000
Flatbed |
Addressograph
Bartizan |
4 |
4 |
4 |
Medium to high quality acceptable for any business.
**Top Quality** |
2010
Flatbed |
Addressograph
Bartizan |
4 |
5 |
4 |
High quality flatbed great for everyday use for any size business. |
2001-D
Flatbed w/
Dater |
Elmetal |
4 |
5 |
4 |
High quality flatbed great for everyday use for any size business. |
840
Electric |
Addressograph
Bartizan |
5 |
5 |
5 |
High quality electric imprinter great for everyday use for any size business.
The easiest to use. |
535
Pump
Handle |
Data Systems |
4 |
4 |
4 |
Medium quality pump handle, but does not have area for merchant plate.
*Not available online. |
875
Pump
Handle |
Addressograph
Bartizan |
5 |
4 |
5 |
Medium quality pump handle, but does not have area for merchant plate. |
871
Pump
Handle |
Addressograph
Bartizan |
5 |
5 |
5 |
High quality pump handle, but does not have area for merchant plate. |
5001
Pump
Handle |
Elmetal |
5 |
5 |
5 |
High quality pump handle, but does not have area for merchant plate. |
The chart above reflects the opinions of POS Supply Solutions’ staff and its customers.
Please call a POS Supply Specialist at 888-431-5800 with any questions. |
