A Point of Sale system won’t work properly without the right POS hardware so it is important to have good updated equipment to process checkouts and business functions effectively.
We offer a wide range of POS hardware options intended for retail, hospitality, restaurant as well as grocery systems such as barcode scanners, POS terminals, receipt printer ink cartridges and more.
You have to make sure that the POS system that you are currently using can support the hardware that you are trying to install. Compatibility issues can be a problem if not covered up front and it won’t be easy to deal with them unless you are an expert when it comes to POS systems.
However, with us, you can contact us directly and one of our experts will always be able to walk you through an installation or compatibility issue regarding any our products or answer any questions that you may have.
Importance of POS Hardware
You cannot have good software without the correct POS hardware; they go hand in hand. POS hardware essentially is a set of different pieces of equipment put together to make sure that you can complete a sale transaction properly.
When you’re at a supermarket and you head to the counter, you see a lot of different devices such as the barcode scanner, the POS terminals, a receipt printer and more. They all work together to complete the checkout and to make sure that the customers won’t have to wait longer then they should to pay and continue moving forward in their day. This happens because of good compatibility and hardware integration.
The hardware is actually the platform that the software will run on. Although most of the software right now is usually made to be compatible with most hardware options, POS hardware can be a bit trickier because of the vast amount of hardware options out there. Going with the wrong option for one of many reasons, can be a costly mistake.
The POS hardware is designed to save time and make the whole experience better for your customers. Imagine the time it would take if the cashier did not have the help of the barcode scanner, POS terminal, card reader, or receipt printer. Processing transactions fast and handing a customer their receipt quickly is not only essential but is expected from every customer that walks in the door of any business today.
For restaurants, supermarkets, or any business for that matter, POS hardware is certainly necessary.
Choosing the Best POS Hardware
Compatibility like we mentioned earlier is key. If you’re currently running POS hardware, any kind of point of sale software, or any POS equipment please contact us so one of our experts can help you with integrating any new device you might be considering into your POS system.
POS hardware options available including:
Barcode Scanner – We have a wide range of scanner options from Symbol, Unitech, DataLogic, BCI, Metrologic and Honeywell. Connections available using USB, Wireless and Wireless Bluetooth. We also offer portable, handheld units as well as industrial handheld units. Feel free to call us anytime to learn about options, device use, warranty information to know the best barcode scanner for your situation.
POS Terminal – A POS terminal is the platform where the software runs. All of the other equipment that you have is connected through the terminal so if you need to print the receipt or you want to make changes, everything is done through here. This device operates well in bars, restaurants and places that require quick checkouts. We currently have POS terminals from HP, Panasonic, PartnerTech ELO and a few more quality brands, available in 15 to 22″ size displays. If you need help in choosing the right POS terminal, you can contact us right away to help you make the best decision.
Cash Drawer – Most cash drawer options work with almost all POS Systems using USB connections. Requirements may differ depending on connection types, and also the type of security you would like your cash drawer to have. Along with security, you need something that would function seamlessly alongside your other POS hardware.
We have cash drawers that are available for any kind of POS system including TEC, Star, NCR, MMF and Touch Dynamic cash drawers. If you need the best cash drawer for your system, we can help you make the right choice.
Credit Card Reader – We have card readers that you can connect to your system through USB or Wireless. These readers can read any card with a magnetic strip such as gift cards or system access cards. We offer different options like Keyscan, POS X Symbol, Pioneer, Datacard, HP and Unitech.
Receipt Printer – We offer simple to heavy-duty printers that would meet your demands whatever the scope of your business. We offer printers from leading brands such as NCS, POS-X, TPG, TSC, Star, Samsung, PartnerTech and Zebra. Options are available for desktop and mobile devices.
Signature Capture Pad – This is an important piece of hardware now because it will allow you to record digital signatures for credit or debit card transactions. We have different models available through ePadLink, HID, Datacard and IDTech.