They often used unusually-sized supplies (10CM wide rolls for the Alphacom 32 for instance) and were often used for making permanent records of information in the computer (graphics, program listings etc.), rather than for correspondence.Through the 1990s many used thermal printing technology. Commercial applications of thermal printers include pumps, information, systems, voucher printers in, labels for shipping and products, and for recording live rhythm strips on hospital cardiac monitors.Many popular microcomputer systems from the late 1970s and early 1980s had first-party and aftermarket thermal printers available for them - such as the printer for the systems, the for the and the Alphacom 32 for the.
Roll-based printers can be rapidly refilled. Its efficiency can be utilized in retail sectors.
