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Old Feb 11, 2016 | 9:44 pm
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Originally Posted by belfordrocks
I know, but why the difference between the two printers based on self vs. desk check in? Wouldn't they switch all of them if it were cheaper?
Some places have.

Many UA stations print out the cheaper, non-card stock BPs, even behind the counter. Depends on the station and even area within.

Don't forget...the paper is cheaper, but also requires new printers as the ones that print card stock aren't necessarily capable of using the thermal paper. So there are also equipment costs to factor into the equation.
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