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Even in our digital age, many patrons still want and enjoy having a traditional ticket to events. Thermal ticket printers are an investment for your organization; we want to you to have options that are compatible with PatronManager, reliable, and fit your printing volume needs.
Read on for our recommendations.
General Recommendation
PatronManager has partnered with Boca Systems as our preferred vendor for thermal printers. Boca has been manufacturing and selling ticket printers since 1980. Their patented printer technology meets changing industry needs by providing state-of-the-art printer products, innovative designs and responsive customer service.
We recommend the Lemur series of printers, which we'll cover in detail below.
Boca Systems has committed to provide the best pricing available to PatronManager clients. Prices listed below are estimates for comparison purposes only. Actual pricing will be provided directly by Boca.
Find the printer that best meets your needs
Boca Systems Lemur-C
If you print tickets for individual transactions one at a time and rarely, if ever, batch print tickets, the Boca Lemur-C could be a great option for you.
Cost for PatronManager Customers: $491 (list price $600)
Printer Dimensions: 6.5 in height x 6.6 in wide x 6.7 in deep; 16,5 cm height x 16,8 cm wide x 17 cm deep
Printer Weight: 3.4 lb; 1.5 kg
Features
- This printer does not have on-board ticket stock storage.
- The printer uses serial or USB interfaces to connect with your computer. Additional interfaces such as Wifi or Ethernet can be added at an additional cost.
- The printer has a 200 dpi print quality and can print on ticket stock ranging from 2" to 3.25" wide. With an add-on narrow paper guide, it can print on ticket stock as narrow as 1".
Available Add-On Features with Applicable Costs
- Automatic cutter: $165 for PatronManager customers ($200 list price)
- Ethernet: $60 for PatronManager customers ($96 list price)
- WiFi: $160 for PatronManager customers ($256 list price)
- Narrow Paper Guide (1” to 2” range): $30 for PatronManager customers ($48 list price)
Boca Systems Lemur
If you print tickets both individually and in batches, the Lemur should be a good fit.
Cost for PatronManager Customers: $820 (list price $1000)
Printer Dimensions: 7.7 in height x 7.3 in wide x 8.5 in deep; 19,6 cm height x 18,5 cm wide x 21,6 cm deep
Printer Weight: 8 lb; 3,5 kg
Features
- This printer does not have on-board ticket stock storage.
- Additional interfaces such as Wifi or Ethernet can be added at an additional cost.
- The printer has a 200, 300, or 600 dpi print quality and can print on ticket stock ranging from 2" to 3.25" wide.
- With an add-on narrow paper guide, it can print on ticket stock as narrow as 1".
- With an add-on wide paper guide, it can print on ticket stock as wide as 4".
Available Add-On Features with Applicable Costs
- Automatic cutter: $246 for PatronManager customers ($300 list price)
- LCD Display: $123 for PatronManager customers ($150 list price)
- Ethernet: $60 for PatronManager customers ($96 list price)
- WiFi: $160 for PatronManager customers ($256 list price)
- Narrow Paper Guide (1” to 2” range): $30 for PatronManager customers ($48 list price)
- Wide Paper Guide (2” to 4” range): $60 for PatronManager customers ($96 list price)
We do recommend purchasing an LCD Display for your printer, which will help with with aligning and orienting tickets!
Boca Systems Lemur-S
If you print tickets both individually and in batches, and you want the convenience of integrated ticket stock storage, the Lemur-S is the right printer for you!
Cost for PatronManager Customers: $1025 (list price $1250)
Printer Dimensions: 11.3 in height x 9 in wide x 15 in deep; 28,7 cm height x 22,9 cm wide x 38,1 cm deep
Printer Weight: 8.3 lb; 3,7 kg
Features
- This printer has on-board ticket stock storage.
- Additional interfaces such as Wifi or Ethernet can be added at an additional cost.
- The printer has a 200, 300, or 600 dpi print quality and can print on ticket stock ranging from 2" to 3.25" wide.
- With an add-on narrow paper guide, it can print on ticket stock as narrow as 1".
- With an add-on wide paper guide, it can print on ticket stock as wide as 4".
Available Add-On Features with Applicable Costs
- Automatic cutter: $246 for PatronManager customers ($300 list price)
- LCD Display: $123 for PatronManager customers ($150 list price)
- Ethernet: $60 for PatronManager customers ($96 list price)
- WiFi: $160 for PatronManager customers ($256 list price)
- Narrow Paper Guide (1” to 2” range): $30 for PatronManager customers ($48 list price)
- Wide Paper Guide (2” to 4” range): $60 for PatronManager customers ($96 list price)
We do recommend purchasing an LCD Display for your printer, which will help with with aligning and orienting tickets!
Other printer add ons available for purchase
You can purchase the following items directly from Boca along with your ticket printer.
- Interface cables to connect your computer to the printer
- Service plans to maintain your printer
- Installation assistance from Boca once your printer arrives
- Rush production on your custom configured printer
How to order a Boca printer and/or ticket stock
Click this link to get your order started! A Boca representative will be in touch with you shortly.
Typical delivery time of your new printer is about 6-8 weeks for Boca from the date the order is accepted.