Citations & Ticketing

The best paper for mobile ticket printers is premium direct thermal paper that resists fading, heat, and moisture. For handheld or in-vehicle printers used by law enforcement and parking officers, thermal paper with a smooth surface finish ensures crisp, legible text and barcodes. Brands like Brother PocketJet compatible thermal rolls offer reliable performance and long printhead life.

When choosing citation books for patrol cars, look for hardback or poly-covered books with reinforced spines that can withstand field use. Multi-part or carbon copy citation books allow officers to issue tickets quickly while keeping duplicates for records. A good rule is to match durability with weather resistance, especially for outdoor enforcement.

Most handheld ticketing devices, including Zebra, Brother PocketJet, and Canon mobile printers, require 80-gram direct thermal paper with the right width and core size. Always confirm compatibility in your printer’s user guide or by checking the manufacturer’s model number, such as LB3635 or LB3663 for Brother. Using non-compatible rolls can reduce print quality or cause jamming.

Thermal paper quality directly impacts printhead longevity and ticket legibility. Low-grade paper sheds residue, causing friction that wears out printer components. High-quality, coated thermal paper reduces dust buildup and provides smoother printing, leading to longer device life and fewer maintenance issues for mobile ticketing systems.

Parking authorities and enforcement agencies in Canada can buy bulk handheld ticket printer rolls from specialized suppliers like Northern Specialty Supplies, which offers wholesale thermal paper for tickets compatible with most mobile printers. Bulk purchasing helps reduce cost per roll while ensuring consistent quality across your entire ticketing fleet.

High-quality law enforcement ticketing supplies should include durable handheld printer rolls, weatherproof citation books, and pre-printed traffic citation forms. For agencies moving to digital workflows, mobile citation printing paper designed for portable printers ensures reliable performance in all environments, from patrol cars to street enforcement zones.

Custom citation books with carbon copy pages make recordkeeping more efficient. Each ticket automatically creates a duplicate for administrative use, reducing manual paperwork errors. Customization also allows departments to include logos, sequential numbering, and jurisdiction details for professional, traceable ticketing documentation.