When choosing hardware, there are several key choices to make. This section provides a high-level overview of the options available. The decision you make will be based around your specific requirements as a merchant in terms of functionality, the desired look and the physical set up in store.  To make things easy we provide a set of “best in breed” hardware bundles that are pre-configured to work together. Our reseller partners provide buy out-right and lease purchasing options.

Key Components

Android computer:  The computer that runs the Register EPOS software, it can be integrated or a separate computer/tablet.

Printer: A printer for the customer receipt and or the card payment receipts. For hospitality, you may also require a kitchen printer.

POS Hardware: Point of Sale hardware, this relates to how all the components are housed. For example, is the tablet computer on a separate stand or is it part of a POS platform with integrated printer or is everything totally mobile.

Barcode scanner: A device that reads barcodes for quick entry into the POS system.

Card Payment Device: A card reader that executes a card payment, for example, credit or debit.

Cash Drawer: The physical tray that pops open to store cash and card receipts.

Connectivity: How all the hardware devices are connected and communicate.

Network: How the devices connect to the wired or wireless network.