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Which Receipt Printer Works With eTIMS for a Small Shop?

A thermal receipt printer plus an eTIMS-ready POS app covers most small shops. Check the printer works with your software first.

Every typed price is a chance for a mistake, and every mistake is money.

Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that.

In this guide you will see:
  • Match the printer to your POS software.
  • Check paper width (58 mm or 80 mm) and connection.
  • An Android handheld POS combines device, printer and scanner.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-07Updated 2026-10-072 min read
On this page01. What to look for before you buy02. Where these figures come from03. Best prices in stock today04. Buying for a business? We supply in bulk05. Why buy from Qyvea06. FAQ
Which Receipt Printer Works With eTIMS for a Small Shop?
Quick answer

eTIMS requires electronic invoices from businesses, and sources describe a thermal receipt printer or an all-in-one Android POS as the usual hardware. Choose the printer to match the software you will run (confirm compatibility before buying), the paper width your software expects (commonly 58 mm or 80 mm), and a connection your device supports. Keep spare paper rolls in stock, because the shop stops when the paper runs out.

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Key takeaways

  • Match the printer to your POS software.
  • Check paper width (58 mm or 80 mm) and connection.
  • An Android handheld POS combines device, printer and scanner.
  • Keep spare receipt rolls.

01What to look for before you buy

OptionGood forNote
Desktop thermal printer + PC or tabletShops with a counterFast, low running cost
Android handheld POS with printerSmall shops, mobile sellersAll in one; check battery
Bluetooth printer + phoneVery small setupsCheck app compatibility

02Where these figures come from

Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: DEV Community: eTIMS Kenya complete guide for business owners, 2026.

03Best prices in stock today

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04Buying for a business? We supply in bulk

One supplier for your whole business

  • Bulk and repeat orders: send your list on WhatsApp and get a written quotation, usually within 2 hours
  • Printable quotations straight from the online store for your approval process
  • Thousands of products: IT, phones, appliances, security, solar and networking from one supplier
  • Delivery across Kenya, plus installation and setup by Qyvea technicians where needed
  • After-sales support: warranty claims handled with you, and maintenance for installed systems

Get a business quote →

05Why buy from Qyvea

Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea

  • Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
  • 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
  • Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card; refunds go back the same way
  • Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
  • Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
  • Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes

Full details: return & refund policy.

06Frequently asked questions

Do I need a special printer for eTIMS?

Check with your POS or eTIMS software provider; many standard thermal receipt printers work if the software supports them.

58 mm or 80 mm paper?

Use what your software and printer support. 80 mm is common for counters, 58 mm for handhelds.

Which connection is best?

USB or LAN for a fixed counter, Bluetooth for mobile use; check what your device supports.

Where do I buy paper rolls?

Check the live grid below, and keep a few boxes ahead.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

Your next step takes one minute: send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs.

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