# PDF Receipt / Ticket Generator Create a thermal-width receipt PDF with bold title and QR code > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/pdf-receipt-ticket - **Category:** Document Tools - **Keywords:** pdf, receipt, ticket, thermal, qr, html, puppeteer ## Overview Generate compact receipts for thermal printers. **Features** - 58mm/80mm thermal widths - Bold title and compact totals - Optional QR code for links or order data **Input** - JSON item list - Store name, order metadata, and totals **Output** - Receipt-style PDF ready for printing ## Inputs - **Store Name** (text): Luna Coffee Bar - **Receipt Title** (text): Receipt - **Items (JSON)** (textarea): \[{"name":"Latte","quantity":2,"unitPrice":4.5},{"name":"Croissant","quantity":1,"unitPrice":3.2}\] - **Currency Code** (text): USD - **Tax Rate (%)** (number) - **Payment Method** (text): Visa •••• 4242 - **Order Number** (text): Order #A-2041 - **Date** (date) - **Thermal Width** (select) - **QR Code Data** (text): https://example.com/order/A-2041 - **Footer Text** (textarea): Thanks for visiting! ## When to use - Creating physical receipts for small business transactions or pop-up shops. - Generating order confirmation tickets for event check-ins or pickup services. - Formatting digital invoices into compact, printer-friendly layouts for thermal hardware. ## How it works - Enter your store name and select the appropriate thermal paper width (58mm or 80mm). - Input your transaction items using the required JSON format, including names, quantities, and unit prices. - Add optional metadata like tax rates, payment methods, order numbers, and custom footer text. - Generate and download your formatted PDF, optimized for immediate thermal printing. ## Use cases - Retail point-of-sale systems requiring quick, on-demand receipt generation. - Event organizers issuing scannable entry tickets with order details. - Home-based businesses needing a professional way to document customer purchases. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which thermal printer widths are supported? The tool supports standard 58mm (classic) and 80mm (wide) thermal paper widths. ### How should I format the item list? Items must be provided as a JSON array of objects, each containing 'name', 'quantity', and 'unitPrice' keys. ### Can I include a QR code on the receipt? Yes, you can provide a URL or text string in the QR Code Data field to generate a scannable code at the bottom of the receipt. ### Does the tool calculate totals automatically? Yes, the tool automatically calculates the subtotal and applies the specified tax rate to provide a final total. ### Is the output file ready for immediate printing? 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