POS

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

Posted by Amanda DeRoo | Date:

(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….

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4 Common Types of Cash Drawers

Posted by Amanda DeRoo | Date:

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…

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4 Great Features of the Star Micronics mPOP

Posted by Brandon Morabito | Date:

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…

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Hate Standing in Checkout Lines? 5 Ways to Speed Things Up

Posted by Carmella Giancursio | Date:

The main reason that I hate running errands, especially during “busy times” at the store, is not bustling aisles, nor is it congested parking lots, but instead: Slow. Checkout. Lines. I realize that nobody likes waiting in lines, but I particularly dislike waiting in long checkout lines, especially with tired, hungry or just plain cranky…

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