It's better on the dash, Ken. I have mine in the small drivers side glove box into which it just about fits - it is referred to as "drivers side glovebox" in the manual but unless the driver has tiny extremities it's never going to work as a glove box. Anyway, I digress... the problem with it resting on it's side (when the glove box is closed) is that the roll rolls out of the roller with the cover open. Hence you need to leave a receipt on the printer and stick a business card on top of said receipt to keep the roll in place if you're inclined to open the cover when the printer's not in use. I think I'll reinstall my switch!