A POS printer, also known as a receipt printer or point-of-sale printer, is a specialized type of printer used in retail and hospitality industries to print receipts and other documents at the point of sale (POS) or point of service (POS). It is typically connected to a computer or a point-of-sale system through a wired or wireless connection.
POS printers are designed to be fast, reliable, and durable to accommodate the high-volume printing requirements of businesses. They usually use thermal printing technology, which uses heat to create images on specially coated thermal paper. Thermal printing eliminates the need for ink ribbons or cartridges, making it a cost-effective and low-maintenance printing solution.
There are different types of POS printers available, including desktop printers and mobile printers. Desktop printers are stationary and are often used at dedicated checkout counters or service desks. Mobile printers, on the other hand, are portable and can be carried by employees to process transactions anywhere within a business premises.
Depending on the model and features, POS printers can print text, barcodes, logos, and graphics on receipts. Some advanced models also offer additional features like multiple connectivity options (USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth, etc.), automatic paper cutting, and compatibility with various operating systems and point-of-sale software.
Overall, POS printers play a crucial role in the efficient operation of retail and hospitality businesses by providing quick and accurate receipts for customers, enabling smooth transaction processing and record keeping.
1. What is Mobile POS?
POS, now also called point of servese or point of sale, some small pos specially designed for swipe card cashier, small size, easy to move, so that swipe card service becomes convenient and fast.
2. Important of Mobile POS
The increase in ownership of smart phones and other handheld devices is making us, as consumers, more used to finding information and undertaking transactions wherever and whenever we want. In this day and age, customers expect to see their favorite restaurants and stores using technologies similar to the ones they use on a daily basis.
Mobile POS solutions allow you to extend your reach and streamline your sales operations. They are ideal in stores and restaurants where technology is valued, space is limited and mobility is vital. Think about it: a state-of-the-art mobile POS system – complete with a printer – can perform end-to-end transactions in the time it might take a customer to travel to a traditional point of sale at the counter. With an effective printing solution, employees can complete transactions and generate receipts from handheld units.
3. Considerations of your selection
How will your receipt printer connect, or interface, with your computer? The types of interfaces are serial, parallel, and usb. Make sure to think through what types and how many ports are available on your computer, as well as any other peripherals that will also need to be connected through the existing ports.
Is the receipt printer compatible with you POS software? Most are, but it ‘s best to check with the software vendor before purchasing.
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Printing Speed And Language Setting Of Thermal Pos Printers
1.Language Setting
First,connect the printers and computer by usb cable.
Second,open the tool "printer setting"(can be download by Home-support-tool download-printer setting),follow by basic-language,and then click the "setting".(steps as below attachment)
2.Printing Speed Setting
First,connect the printers and computer by usb cable.
Second,open the tool "printer setting"(can be download by Home-support-tool download-printer setting),follow by hardware-print speed ,and then click the "setting".(steps as below attachment)
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