Thermal Paper Roll RFQ Checklist: Size, Core Size, and Paper GSM

Before a buyer asks for a thermal paper roll quotation, the supplier needs more than a roll width. A complete RFQ should make the size, core, paper GSM, packing method, and application clear enough for the factory to quote the right roll instead of guessing from a printer model.

What to confirm before requesting a quote

The video above gives a quick RFQ checklist for buyers comparing thermal paper rolls. For importers, distributors, and retail supply companies, the most useful first step is to send a specification that can be checked against the intended POS printer, cash register, kiosk, or payment terminal.

• Roll width: common widths include 57mm, 80mm, and 3 1/8 inch, but the exact printer requirement should always be confirmed.
• Roll diameter or roll length: this affects how many meters of paper fit in each roll and whether the roll can fit inside the printer cover.
• Core size: confirm the inner core diameter and whether the printer requires a specific plastic or paper core.
• Paper GSM: ask the supplier to quote the GSM that matches your print quality, roll firmness, and cost target.
• Application: retail receipts, restaurant receipts, parking tickets, banking receipts, and payment terminals can require different handling and packing.
• Packing: confirm rolls per carton, carton strength, pallet use, moisture protection, private label packaging, and destination port requirements.

Why a complete RFQ helps both sides

A vague request such as “send me your best price for thermal paper” often creates slow back-and-forth messages. A clearer RFQ lets the supplier check coating, roll conversion, carton packing, and shipment details before giving a quotation. It also helps the buyer compare quotations on the same basis instead of comparing different roll lengths or paper grades by mistake.

If your market uses a common size, you can still include the printer model, roll width, roll diameter, core size, paper GSM, quantity, packing preference, and destination port. Buyers sourcing 80mm cash register paper or smaller POS rolls should also confirm whether printed logos, warning text, or private label packaging are required.

RFQ details OceanLink can review

OceanLink Paper can review buyer specifications for finished receipt rolls and jumbo thermal rolls. When you contact the team, share the intended product size, paper GSM, roll length or diameter, core size, quantity, packing requirements, and destination country. For bulk orders or distributor programs, it also helps to mention whether you need sample rolls, custom printing, or carton labeling.

To prepare a quotation, send your roll specification through the OceanLink Paper contact page. If you are not sure which size to use, include the printer model or a photo of the existing roll label so the specification can be checked before quoting.