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Many businesses wonder: what is the difference between traditional thermal labels and linerless (liner-free) labels? Both are direct thermal labels, meaning they print without ink or ribbons. Their design, adhesive options, and efficiency make each suited for various applications. Understanding these differences can help you save time, reduce waste, and choose the best solution for your business.

POS Sticky Linerless Labels are an innovative alternative to traditional thermal receipt paper and labels. They are made with no phenols added (BPA-free and BPS-free), making them safer, compliant, and more eco-friendly. These labels are designed for use in thermal linerless POS printers such as the Epson TM-L90, TM-L100, Bixolon SRP-S300, SRP-S3000, and more.

In the fast-paced world of quick-service restaurants (QSRs), accuracy, speed, and efficiency are vital. It's no wonder why POS Sticky Linerless Labels are a popular item in this industry. One often-overlooked component that can vastly improve operations? The right adhesive.

We have been getting calls from Toast Point-of-Sale system customers asking if they can use linerless sticky media rolls with their system. The answer is a resounding yes! Linerless "sticky back" thermal receipt rolls are one of the hottest items being used over the last few years as businesses look to label their items quickly and efficiently.

POS Sticky Linerless Labels are ideal for QSRs, restaurants, warehouses, and logistics companies looking to improve order accuracy and reduce errors. These linerless thermal paper rolls combine two products in one: receipt paper and pressure-sensitive labels. Find the right label rolls for your application and printer in this buying guide.

In warehouses and logistics operations, every second — and every penny — counts. Labels may seem like a small part of the process, but they’re essential for tracking, organizing, and identifying items, boxes, and pallets as they move through the supply chain. The faster and more accurately you can label, the more efficient and cost-effective your operations become.

Linerless thermal labels are an efficient, sustainable choice for grocery stores, supermarkets, and food service operations using weigh scales. By eliminating the liner, these labels help reduce waste, lower overall labeling costs, and speed up the packaging process. They're ideal for labeling fresh foods, deli items, and bulk products, offering a cost-effective and versatile solution for busy grocery staff. In addition to improving order accuracy and reducing labeling errors, linerless labels help streamline operations by supporting faster roll changes and cleaner workspaces.

Linerless thermal labels are a smart choice for logistics, warehousing, shipping, and mobile printing applications. By eliminating the liner, these labels help reduce waste, lower costs, and increase efficiency. Our linerless label options listed below use a permanent adhesive, ensuring labels stay securely in place across a wide range of surfaces and environments.

Linerless thermal labels are an excellent choice for quick-service restaurants (QSRs), fast food, cafes, and food & beverage operations. By eliminating the liner, these labels reduce waste, lower costs, and improve labeling speed.

One way to cut costs and reduce waste at the Point-of-Sale is by using the built-in paper-saving features available on many receipt printers from Epson, Bixolon, and Star Micronics.

Washington State has announced new regulations impacting the future of thermal receipt paper. Starting January 1, 2026, the sale, offer for sale, or manufacture of thermal receipt paper containing bisphenols (such as BPA and BPS) will be prohibited under Washington’s Safer Products for Washington initiative. This means that all businesses—from retailers and restaurants to service providers—will need to transition to Non-Phenol Thermal Receipt Paper Rolls before the effective date.

With California's new Prop 65 law now encompassing Bisphenol S (BPS) as a toxicant, businesses face a crucial need to reassess their practices. Starting December 2024, all shipments to California must either be manufactured without BPA and BPS, or labeled with a Proposition 65 Warning. This is where POS Supply comes in, offering a game-changing solution: No-phenols-added thermal receipt paper rolls.

As you may be aware, recent tariff changes have impacted raw material costs across many industries, including the label industry. Key suppliers in the label industry have recently implemented cost increases due to newly imposed tariffs on critical materials used in label manufacturing. As you can see from the label material supplier letters below, the increases range from 2.5% to 10%.

Due to ongoing market dynamics, including tariffs, rising input costs, supply chain disruptions and global trade uncertainties, all the thermal paper suppliers have announced price increases of 10% or more.

Learn about POS Supply’s non-phenol thermal receipt paper, designed without BPA, BPS, or other phenol-based chemicals. Durable, recyclable, and compliant with state regulations.

Regulations on thermal receipt paper are evolving. Discover how POS Supply Solutions offers BPA-free and non-phenol thermal paper rolls to keep your business compliant and safe.

We are thrilled to announce that POS Supply Solutions is celebrating 25 years of providing top-notch Point-of-Sale supplies to businesses across the nation. Since our founding in 1999, we have grown to become the largest supplier of POS essentials, offering a comprehensive range of products including thermal receipt paper rolls, printer ribbons, thermal labels, and custom printed rolls.

At POS Supply Solutions, our job is to make your job easier. That’s why we’ve created our simple and convenient Auto-Ship program! Sign up today, and you can rest assured knowing you’ll never run out of thermal paper, carbonless rolls, printer ribbons, or any other Point of Sale supplies your business needs most - all while saving time and money.