Thermal Ticket Printing for Theaters & Live Events

Print beautiful, secure tickets on demand or in batches—perfect for walk-up sales, will call, and mail delivery.

Whether you need souvenir-style tickets for VIPs or fast, scannable thermal tickets for the entire house, ThunderTix offers flexible thermal printing options that support your operations without slowing you down. As a result, you'll have shorter lines at check-in, and patrons will have more time to enjoy concessions before the show.

Fast, Flexible Ticket Printing

Speed matters on show day. ThunderTix lets you print thermal tickets on demand after each order or in batches for entire events or season packages.

  • Print tickets instantly after checkout with a single click

  • Use batch printing for pre-event mailings or will call prep

  • Optional "header ticket" acts as both receipt and mailing label

  • Includes barcode and order details for accurate fulfillment

This keeps your lines moving and ensures your guests get through the door faster—while giving them a physical ticket they can hold onto as a keepsake.

Wide Printer Compatibility

Already using thermal printers? ThunderTix integrates with many popular models—no need to replace your hardware. We support:

Dymo Labelwriter printer with very small footprint for thermal ticket printing We also work with other receipt printers like the Citizen America CT-S310II, iTherm 280, Label Value, LV-30374, and belt-sized, Zebra ZD410. If your thermal or receipt printer isn't mentioned here, please contact us.

Need help choosing a printer? We’re happy to advise. Many venues find affordable refurbished models online, and our system works with most thermal printers on the market.

Custom Ticket Templates & Stock

Your brand deserves to shine—even on a paper ticket. ThunderTix lets you:

  • Add logos, event names, dates, seat info, and more

  • Customize layout and branding (we’ll help!)

  • Print on any size stock—standard 5.5”x2” or your preferred size

  • Design special event tickets as marketing tools or keepsakes

Our team offers one-time setup services for fully custom templates, giving your tickets the professional polish your patrons expect.

Security & Barcode Scanning

All thermal tickets come embedded with unique barcodes for secure check-in. Barcodes integrate seamlessly with our mobile apps and scanner hardware for real-time validation and fraud prevention.

  • Each ticket contains its own scannable ID

  • Easily track who has checked in—and when

  • Prevent re-entry and detect duplicates instantly

  • Print-on-demand or pre-printed, barcodes are always unique and secure

Mailing & Envelopes

Preparing tickets for mail? ThunderTix makes it easy:

  • Batch print entire orders in advance

  • Use windowed ticket envelopes for mailing or will call

  • Print buyer names or addresses directly on a header label

  • Save time and reduce fulfillment errors

This works especially well for high-volume events or subscription-based seasons.

Ready to Print Beautiful, Branded Tickets?

Whether you're printing one ticket or 1,000, ThunderTix helps you move faster and look great doing it. Already using thermal printers? You’re good to go. Need guidance? We’ll walk you through your setup, stock, and printing needs.

Start your free trial or schedule a demo to explore thermal ticket printing options with ThunderTix.

Thermal Ticket Printing Setup Guides

Practical Automation ITX and eITX
Boca Lemur
Datamax-ONeil

If you are new to thermal printers, please check out the following guides:

What they are and how to maintain them
Space, speed, security, and cost