Economical 80mm Thermal Receipt Printing with USB and Bluetooth Connectivity.

POSTECH PT-R306A-UB 80mm Thermal Receipt Printer | The POSTECH PT-R306A-UB is a compact thermal receipt printer intended for POS, restaurant, kitchen and small retail applications where straightforward receipt printing and economical hardware are more important than high print speed or automatic cutting.

This configuration provides:

• USB connectivity
• Bluetooth connectivity
• 80 mm thermal paper support
• Maximum roll diameter of approximately 60 mm
• 203 dpi print resolution
• Print speed up to approximately 85 mm/s
• Manual tear bar / manual cutter
• Direct thermal printing
• ESC/POS-compatible command support on the supplied configuration

The PT-R306A-UB is best understood as a compact, lower-cost receipt printer with manual paper tearing, rather than a direct replacement for larger and faster auto-cutter POS printers.

Overview

The PT-R306A-UB is suitable for businesses that need basic thermal receipt printing without requiring a motorised auto cutter or an 80 × 80 mm paper roll.

Its smaller paper-roll capacity can be useful where:

• Counter space is limited
• Print volumes are moderate
• The printer is used for short receipts or kitchen tickets
• Lower equipment cost is preferred
• USB and Bluetooth are both useful
• Manual paper tearing is acceptable

The printer should be selected according to the actual application rather than only by the 80 mm paper-width category.

Key Features

• 80 mm thermal receipt printer
• USB + Bluetooth interfaces
• Direct thermal printing
• 203 dpi / 8 dots per mm
• Up to approximately 85 mm/s print speed
• Maximum paper roll diameter approximately 60 mm
• Manual tear bar
• No automatic cutter
• Compact desktop format
• ESC/POS command compatibility on supported configuration
• No ink or toner required
• Suitable for receipt, order and ticket-style printing

Important Paper Roll Clarification

The PT-R306A-UB uses 80 mm-class thermal paper, but it should not be described as an 80 × 80 mm roll printer.

For this model:

Paper Width: approximately 79.5 ± 0.5 mm
Maximum Roll Diameter: approximately 60 mm

This distinction is important because many larger POS receipt printers support substantially larger 80 mm rolls.

A smaller roll means the paper may need to be replaced more frequently depending on transaction volume and receipt length.

Manual Tear Bar — No Automatic Cutter

The PT-R306A-UB does not use a motorised automatic cutter.

Instead, the printed receipt is manually separated using the printer's tear edge / manual cutter.

This makes the model more suitable where:

• Lower cost is important
• Manual paper tearing is acceptable
• Transaction volume is moderate
• Automatic receipt cutting is not mandatory

For high-throughput checkout applications where every receipt should be automatically cut, an auto-cutter model may be more appropriate.

Print Speed

The supplied specification identifies a maximum print speed of approximately:

85 mm per second

This is slower than many higher-specification 80 mm POS receipt printers.

That does not necessarily make it unsuitable.

For applications such as:

• Small restaurants
• Kitchen order printing
• Cafés
• Small shops
• Service counters
• Low-to-moderate transaction environments

85 mm/s may be adequate where very high throughput is not required.

203 dpi Resolution

The PT-R306A-UB provides approximately:

203 dpi / 8 dots per mm

This resolution is commonly used for thermal receipt printers and can support:

• Receipt text
• Item descriptions
• Prices
• Basic graphics
• Compatible 1D barcodes
• Compatible QR / 2D codes where supported by the application and firmware

Actual output depends on software, print density, paper quality and printer configuration.

USB Connectivity

USB provides a straightforward wired connection for compatible:

• POS terminals
• Desktop computers
• Billing systems
• Restaurant workstations
• Retail counters

The exact driver and software compatibility should be verified for the customer's operating system and POS application.

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth can provide a wireless connection to compatible host devices.

Potential host environments may include:

• Android POS terminals
• Tablets
• Compatible mobile devices
• Selected Windows systems

Bluetooth support does not guarantee compatibility with every app or operating system.

The application must support the printer's Bluetooth communication method and printing commands.

Direct Thermal Printing

The PT-R306A-UB uses direct thermal printing.

This means:

• No ribbon is required
• No ink cartridge is required
• No toner is required

The printer uses compatible heat-sensitive thermal receipt paper.

Print lifespan depends on paper quality, heat, sunlight, moisture and storage conditions.

Technical Specifications

Brand: POSTECH

Model: PT-R306A-UB

Product Type: Desktop Thermal Receipt Printer

Printing Method: Direct Thermal / Thermal Line

Paper Class: 80 mm thermal receipt paper

Paper Width: Approximately 79.5 ± 0.5 mm

Maximum Paper Roll Diameter: Approximately 60 mm

Resolution: 203 dpi / 8 dots per mm

Maximum Print Speed: Approximately 85 mm/s

Interfaces: USB + Bluetooth

Cutter: Manual tear bar / manual cutter

Automatic Cutter: No

Power Supply: 12V DC / 2A stated in supplied specification

Dimensions: Approximately 170 × 120 × 93 mm

Weight: Approximately 1.5 kg stated in supplied information

Command Support: ESC/POS-compatible on supplied configuration

Exact firmware, included cables, Bluetooth profile, operating-system support and package contents should be confirmed before ordering.

Applications

The POSTECH PT-R306A-UB may be suitable for:

• Restaurant receipts
• Kitchen order tickets
• Café billing
• Small retail counters
• Convenience stores
• Service counters
• Basic POS receipt printing
• Queue tickets
• Order slips

Restaurant & Kitchen Use

The printer can be considered for food-service environments where the workflow may be:

POS Application → PT-R306A-UB → Printed Order / Receipt → Manual Tear

Its slower speed and manual tear bar should be considered before using it in very busy kitchens or high-volume checkout environments.

Retail Use

For smaller retail operations, the printer may be used for:

• Customer receipts
• Basic sales slips
• Order receipts
• Counter billing

Where faster output, larger rolls or automatic cutting are required, another receipt-printer model may be more suitable.

Buyer Guidance — When This Model Makes Sense

Consider the PT-R306A-UB when:

• You need an economical 80 mm receipt printer
• USB and Bluetooth are required
• A 60 mm roll diameter is sufficient
• Manual tearing is acceptable
• Moderate print speed is sufficient
• Compact size is useful

Consider another model when:

• 80 × 80 mm paper rolls are required
• Automatic cutting is mandatory
• Very high print speed is required
• Heavy transaction volume is expected
• Ethernet networking is required

Compatibility Guidance

Before ordering, please confirm:

• POS software
• Operating system
• USB or Bluetooth requirement
• Paper width
• Maximum roll diameter
• ESC/POS requirement
• Bluetooth printing support
• Required barcode / QR capability
• Receipt width
• Transaction volume
• Auto-cutter requirement

This helps avoid buying a printer that physically fits the paper width but does not match the intended workflow.

Why Choose NEOTECH® UAE

NEOTECH® helps customers choose receipt printers according to actual requirements rather than assuming every 80 mm model offers the same capabilities.

We can assist with:

• Manual cutter vs auto cutter selection
• 60 mm vs 80 mm roll diameter requirements
• USB vs Bluetooth requirements
• POS compatibility considerations
• Receipt-printer sizing
• Restaurant and retail hardware selection

Learn First. Decide Second. Buy Only If It Is Right for Your Needs.

There is absolutely no obligation or pressure to proceed with the purchase with us.

UAE Delivery

NEOTECH® supplies within the United Arab Emirates.

Shipping: Free Standard Shipping
Order Cut-Off: 2:00 PM GST
Handling: 1–2 business days
Transit: 3–5 business days
Estimated Total Delivery: 4–7 business days

Availability should be confirmed before time-sensitive orders.

FAQ - POSTECH PT-R306A-UB

Q: Does the POSTECH PT-R306A-UB have an automatic cutter?
A: No. This model uses a manual tear bar / manual cutter. The user manually separates the receipt after printing.

Q: Can the PT-R306A-UB use an 80 × 80 mm thermal paper roll?
A: No. Although it uses approximately 80 mm-wide thermal paper, the maximum roll diameter is about 60 mm. Buyers requiring 80 mm × 80 mm rolls should choose a printer designed for the larger roll.

Q: Does the PT-R306A-UB support both USB and Bluetooth?
A: Yes. This configuration is identified as USB + Bluetooth. Compatibility with the intended POS application or operating system should still be verified before ordering.

Helpful Internal Links

• 80mm Thermal Receipt Printers
• POS Printers & Accessories
• Restaurant & Retail POS Hardware

Contact NEOTECH® UAE

NEOTECH®
Operated by NEOLYN TECHNOLOGY LLC

Email: support@neotech.ae

Address:
Store 13, Computer Building
Al Fahidi, Bur Dubai
Dubai 44245
United Arab Emirates

Disclaimer – NEOTECH® UAE

Product specifications, firmware, Bluetooth compatibility, software support, included cables, paper-roll capacity and package contents may vary by production revision or supplied configuration.

The PT-R306A-UB is an economical manual-tear receipt printer and should not be represented as an auto-cutter or 80 × 80 mm roll printer.

Application examples are provided for general guidance and do not guarantee compatibility with a particular POS, restaurant, ERP or billing application.

Customers should verify the required interface, paper size, roll diameter, operating system and POS software before ordering.

Last Updated: 13 August 2026  (GST, UTC+4)