As an agent, a customer has been assigned to you and you know exactly why! to set up their POS system! Now, these customers are in your hands. This article/video will make sure you are ready to get things moving.

HOW DO I SET UP THE POS HARDWARE? #

Setting up the POS hardware is easier than you’d think, the standard point of sale setup is as follows: – A computer – Receipt printer – Barcode Scanner – Cash drawer

The extra software required are: #

Team Viewer – Google Chrome

COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS: #

To ensure smooth operations, and because the pos require a web server, the general rule for equipment is that it must work with a computer. The computer chosen by the client or you must meet certain requirements; these requirements are listed below:

WINDOWS: #

We recommend Windows 10 but the system has been successfully deployed on versions as early as Windows 7. HARDWARE CPU: Windows-Pentium 4 or better Mac: Any X86 processor or better

RAM: 2GB minimum, 8GB recommended

STORAGE: At least 10GB of hard disk space.

PORTS: At least one USB 2.0 or better

Receipt Printer: #

Unless a client is on a tight budget, it is recommended to spend enough money to purchase a heavier-duty receipt printer.

Printers can be found for around 9,000 – 10,000, but they print receipts that aren’t very legible. Something in the 19,000 – 19,500 range will be more reliable and might save clients some headaches in the long run.

We set up the Xprinter series regularly but other models work well too, just make sure it plugs in with USB and can print from your current operating system.

CASH DRAWER: #

You will want a cash drawer that can plug into your receipt printer so the drawer will pop open after a sale is completed and the receipt starts printing.

BARCODE SCANNER: #

Nearly any barcode scanner that connects to your computer by USB will work. USB barcode scanners for a desktop or laptop are generally the most affordable and reliable.

NOTE: The most important of all these hardware are: the computer and the receipt printer. Cash drawers and barcode scanners are optional for clients that are on a tight budget. You now know the hardware and software requirements to get the POS system up and running. The following processes teach you how to get them all to work together.

INTERNET: #

We advise a broadband connection speed of at least 1-2 Mbps, you can test your connection speed by going to www.speedtest.net and be careful to avoid advertisements.