Barcode Scanners: A Comparison of Serial, Keyboard Wedge, and USB Interfaces

Posted by Amanda DeRoo | Date: July 3, 2017

(A 4 minute read…) There are various computer models that barcode scanners can be attached to, and it’s important to familiarize yourself with the physical connection types and communication protocols to determine which barcode scanner would be best for you. Serial/RS232 Interface RS232, commonly referred to as serial, is a communication protocol—not a physical connection….

4 Common Types of Cash Drawers

Posted by Amanda DeRoo | Date: February 24, 2017

L-Tron offers a variety of cash drawer options, and unless you’re the person responsible for purchasing one, you’ve probably never thought about how they work. We expect them to just open after entering a sale, right? So, how do you determine which one is right for you? The following is a very brief overview of…

4 Great Features of the Star Micronics mPOP

Posted by Brandon Morabito | Date: October 19, 2016

Every day, I see more and more businesses moving to a mobile-based POS system (yes, even the ones found inside brick and mortar stores). While there are a number of software options out there, there is still the need to have some sort of mobile device (typically an iPad, Android tablet, or Microsoft Surface), printer…

Technology at the Grocery Store

Posted by Brandon Morabito | Date: August 3, 2016

Before I started this job, waiting in line at the grocery store was a boring task, to say the least. I never had the slightest idea about the different kinds of technology that were required to make the mundane task of scanning groceries work efficiently. Now, every time I go through the line, I can’t…

These Three Ways of Empowering your Employees with Mobile POS are Money (Literally and Figuratively!)

Posted by Carmella Giancursio | Date: May 11, 2015

We all know the importance of keeping the customer happy. But, what may not seem as obvious is the importance of keeping your employees happy! According to this blog post from Forbes, happy employees perform better and lead to higher profits. If you think about it, who wants to do business with a company that…

Point of Sale, Mobile Printing, and Holiday Shopping

Posted by Rachel Alexander | Date: December 4, 2013

I love to shop and if I could do it all the time I would. There are a few things holding me back though: money does not grow on trees, I have other priorities that come first, and bills that need to be paid. I especially love to shop around the holidays. The sales, the…

For the Love of Football!

Posted by Rachel Alexander | Date: November 8, 2013

Football season is about halfway over and my favorite team is not doing as bad as they usually do. Maybe there is hope their losing curse/streak is almost over. No I am not going to tell you which team it is, but I will give you a hint. Fans of my team will always be…