Why do cash registers use disappearing ink?

[czygvtwkr]

Just curious why cash registers use magical disappearing ink? Ever notice that a receipt magically turns blank right before you need it to return something for warranty return?

[mAlice (Premo)]

Originally Posted by czygvtwkr

Just curious why cash registers use magical disappearing ink? Ever notice that a receipt magically turns blank right before you need it to return something for warranty return?

Cash registers don't kill people....


I've noticed the disappearing ink, too. I make copies of important receipts.

[RadioPatrol]

Originally Posted by mAlice

Cash registers don't kill people....


I've noticed the disappearing ink, too. I make copies of important receipts.

thermal paper that gets too warm and turns all black

[czygvtwkr]

Originally Posted by RadioPatrol

thermal paper that gets too warm and turns all black

It would seem room temperature is too warm

[smilin]

Originally Posted by czygvtwkr

It would seem room temperature is too warm

Have you noticed it disappears faster as the item gets more expensive?

Originally Posted by czygvtwkr

Just curious why cash registers use magical disappearing ink? Ever notice that a receipt magically turns blank right before you need it to return something for warranty return?

So the retailer doesnt have to honor their return policy since they cant tell where you purchased the item from

[vegmom]

Originally Posted by RadioPatrol

thermal paper that gets too warm and turns all black

I left a reciept on my passenger seat one day and when I came back the light thru the sunroof had turned it solid black.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by wkndbeacher

So the retailer doesnt have to honor their return policy since they cant tell where you purchased the item from

Circuit City tried the crap with me one time. I told them to F Off it was the original, and now they have to find their copy. I ended up winning in the end. I love 800 numbers, It works best to call them while the manager can hear the entire call.

Originally Posted by Danzig

Circuit City tried the crap with me one time. I told them to F Off it was the original, and now they have to find their copy. I ended up winning in the end. I love 800 numbers, It works best to call them while the manager can hear the entire call.

Ive had that experience myself

[vanbells]

Most good company's will have everything saved on their point of sale machine. They should be able to look past stuff by credit card, if you used one.