POS Supply Blog - Top 10 Names for POS Sticky Linerless Paper Rolls

What are POS Sticky Rolls?

If you’re in the hospitality industry, you’ve probably used these thermal rolls to label food and beverages for your drive-thru, takeout, or app orders. In essence, they are two products in one - receipt paper and labels - that you can print using your Point-of-Sale (POS) linerless printers (like the Epson TM-L90 or the Bixolon SRP-S300).

They are made with special adhesive patterns that allow you to stick and re-stick them to various food packaging, helping speed up your order assembly and minimize food waste. They are also liner-free and BPA-free, making them an environmentally friendly labeling option.

You’ve also probably heard this product being referred to by many different names, which can be confusing. Let's delve into why these rolls have so many different names and explore some of the most common aliases they go by.

1. POS Sticky Rolls/Sticky POS Paper

At the core of it, this product is meant for the POS (Point-of-Sale). Unlike regular thermal receipt paper rolls, these have an adhesive backing - but they won’t gum up your linerless thermal printer. Check out our full line of POS Sticky Rolls here.

2. Sticky Paper Rolls/Sticky Thermal Paper

Similar to what we mentioned above, this makes sense if you consider these the “sticky” version of your thermal POS receipt paper rolls.

3. Sticky Receipt Rolls/Sticky Receipt Paper

Now we can start to see where sicky receipts come in...

4. Sticky Back Thermal Paper/Sticky Back Receipt Rolls

This reinforces the same messages as above - these are the “sticky back” version of your POS thermal receipt paper rolls.

5. Maxstick Labels/Maxstick Paper Rolls

Maxstick is one of the original brands that started selling these rolls, and they have become a staple name. Check out our line of Maxstick Liner-Free Rolls here.

6. Iconex Sticky Media

Iconex is another big name in the sticky thermal roll space. They were the first to coin the term "Sticky Media" for these rolls made specifically for linerless printers like the Epson TM-l90 and Bixolon SRP-S300. Check out our full line of Iconex Sticky Media.

7. Re-Stick Labels/Re-Stick Paper Rolls

Due to its repositionability, this product is also referred to as "re-stick." It is an important feature for many businesses, especially restaurants and QSRs, because it helps to improve order accuracy, reduce errors, and increase customer satisfaction.

8. Linerless Labels/Liner-Free Label Rolls

Another unique feature of these rolls is that they have no paper backing. So there is less paper waste and a more eco-friendly option for environmentally-conscious businesses.

9. Repositionable POS Labels

As we mentioned, these labels are designed to stick and re-stick to various food packaging, including bags, containers and cups for hot and iced beverages, to help streamline order assembly.

10. TM-L90 Sticky Paper Rolls/Epson TM-L90 Rolls

The Epson TM-L90 is the most popular thermal linerless printer on the market. It was designed specifically for these thermal rolls with no liner backing, and the sticky back adhesive. Other popular linerless label printers that are compatible with these rolls are the Epson TM-L100, the Bixolon SRP-S300, the Bixolon SRP-S300 and the Star TSP654 printer.

It's fascinating how a simple product like POS Sticky Rolls can go by so many different names. We hope that this helped to clear up any confusion so you can feel confident that you are choosing the right product for your business! Shop our wide selection of high-quality POS Sticky Linerless Label Rolls today, or contact us for more information.