1. Pos printer
① About Pos Printer
The pos printer which is called as point of sale printer is located in the place where a retail transaction is completed. It is the point at which a customer makes a payment to the merchant in exchange for goods or services. At the point of sale the retailer would calculate the amount owed by the customer and provide options for the customer to make payment. The merchant will also normally issue a receipt for the transaction using pos printer.
The Pos printer in various retail industries uses customized hardware and software as per their requirements. Retailers may utilize weighing scales, scanners, electronic and manual cash registers, EFTPOS terminals, touch screens and any other wide variety of hardware and software available for use with pos printer.
② The Examples of the pos printer
For example, a grocery or candy store uses a scale at the pos printer. while bars and restaurants use software to customize the item or service sold when a customer has a special meal or drink request.
Lot of small merchants, and even mid-sized ones are looking for pos printer because of the cost effectiveness, functionality, and easy implementation. What was started by Square is growing into a big opportunity.
The modern pos printer is often referred to as the point of printing service because it is not just a point of sale but also a point of return or customer order. Additionally it includes advanced features to cater to different functionality, such as inventory management, CRM, financial, warehousing, etc., all built into the Pos printer software. Prior to the modern Pos printer, all of these functions were done independently and required the manual re-keying of information, which can lead to entry errors.
③ Pos printer Retail industry
A retail pos printer system typically includes a cash register (which in recent times comprises a computer, monitor, cash drawer, receipt printer, customer display and a barcode scanner) and the majority of retail pos printer systems also include a debit/credit card reader. pos printers can also include a conveyor belt, weight scale, integrated credit card processing system, a signature capture device and a customer pin pad device.
All-in-one Pos printer units liberate counter space for the retailer. The pos printer system software can typically handle myriad customer based functions such as sales, returns, exchanges, layaways, gift cards, gift registries, customer loyalty programs, promotions, discounts and much more.
Pos printer software can also allow for functions such as pre-planned promotional sales, manufacturer coupon validation, foreign currency handling and multiple payment types.
④ The functions of the pos printer
The pos printer unit handles the sales to the consumer but it is only one part of the entire pos printer system used in a retail business. "Back-office" computers typically handle other functions of the pos printer system such as inventory control, purchasing, receiving and transferring of products to and from other locations.
Other typical functions of a pos printer system are to store sales information for enabling customer returns, reporting purposes, sales trends and cost/price/profit analysis. Customer information may be stored for receivables management, marketing purposes and specific buying analysis. Many retail pos printer systems include an accounting interface that "feeds" sales and cost of goods information to independent accounting applications.
pos printer Retail operations such as Hardware stores (Lumber Yards), Electronic stores and so called multifaceted super-stores need specialized additional features compared to other stores. pos printer software in these cases handle special orders, purchase orders, repair orders, service and rental programs as well as typical point of sale functions. Rugged hardware is required for point-of-sale systems used in outdoor environments.
Wireless devices, battery powered devices, all-in-one units, and Internet-ready machines are typical in this industry.
Recently new applications have been introduced, enabling pos printer transactions to be conducted using mobile phones and tablets.
⑤ Advantages of the pos printer
pos printer is ideal for printing receipts, coupons, vouchers and transaction.
documents at the pos printer. Its particularly high printing speed means that it also provides optimum support for pos printer receipt shooting for promotion engines in pos printer applications and ensures that there are no delays in the checkout procedure.
The pos printers extreme ease of use benefits users. In particular, the simplicity with which paper rolls can be changed wins them over. If rolls with a diameter of 90 mm are used, they also have to be replaced less frequently than those with an 80 mm diameter, which are also supported.
⑥ The usage of the Pos Printer
Pos printer is a specialized form of sales promotion that is found near, on, or next to a checkout counter (the "point of sale") and the previous conveyor belt. They are intended to draw the customers' attraction to products, which may be new products, or on special offer, and are also used to promote special events, e.g. seasonal or holiday-time sales. Pos printer displays can include shelf edging, dummy packs, display packs, display stands, mobiles, posters, and banners. Pos printer can also refer to systems used to record transactions between the customer and the commerce
⑦ Examples of the Pos printer
Usually, in smaller retail outlets, Pos printer displays are supplied by the manufacturer of the products, and also sited, restocked and maintained by one of their regular salespersons.
However, this is less common in large supermarkets as they can control the activities of their suppliers due to their large purchasing power, and prefer to use their own material designed to be consistent with their corporate theming and store layout.
Common items that may appear in pos printer displays year-round are batteries, soft drinks, candy, chewing gum, magazines, comics, tobacco, and writable CDs and DVDs. These pos printer displays are also useful in outlets with limited floor space, as there tends to be much wasted space around counters.
The pos printer displays are normally covered with branding for the product they are trying to sell, and are made out of cardboard or foamboard, and/or a covering over a plastic or Perspex/Plexiglass stand, all intended to be easily replaceable and disposable. This allows designers to make full use of color and printing to make the display visually appealing.
Some pos printer displays are fixed or non-disposable; these may include lighting to make the display more visible and may also contain a cooler, e.g. for drinks or ice cream. Some are no more than a metal basket, with no design on the outside, simply showing a price; these types of display are easier to refill.
2. kiosk printer
① About kiosk printer
kiosk printer has become a popular tool for retailers, telecommunications providers, and many other organizations that hope to make their customer's experience easy, fast, informative and convenient. kiosk printers are available as standard cut and drop modules and also with optional ticket presenter.
Kiosk printer is kind of digital printing process which produces a printed image by selectively heating coated thermochromic paper, or thermal paper as it is commonly known, when the paper passes over the thermal print head. The coating turns black in the areas where it is heated, producing an image. Two-colour direct thermal printers can print both black and an additional colour (often red) by applying heat at two different temperatures.
Kiosk printer is a related method that uses a heat-sensitive ribbon instead of heat-sensitive paper. Kiosk printer is notable for being the only[verification needed] form of (non-embossing) printing which involves no ink.
② About kiosk technology
Kiosk printer technology can be used to produce color images by adhering a wax-based ink onto paper. As the paper and ribbon travel in unison beneath the thermal print head, the wax-based ink from the transfer ribbon melts onto the paper. When cooled, the wax is permanently adhered to the paper.
This type of kiosk printers uses a like-sized panel of ribbon for each page to be printed, regardless of the contents of the page. Monochrome printers have a black panel for each page to be printed, while color printers have either three (CMY) or four (CMYK) colored panels for each page. Unlike dye-sublimation printers, these printers cannot vary the dot intensity, which means that images must be dithered.
Although acceptable in quality, the printouts from these printers cannot compare with modern inkjet kiosk printers and color laser kiosk printers. Currently, this type of kiosk printer is rarely used for full-page printing, and is now employed for industrial label printing due to its water fastness and speed. These printers are considered highly reliable due to their small number of moving parts. Printouts from color kiosk printers are sensitive to abrasion, as the wax ink can be scraped, rubbed off, or smeared.
③ features of the kiosk printer
kiosk printer helps raise customer satisfaction by giving consumers convenience and access, where and when they need it. kiosk printers allow customers to print tickets like receipts and coupons easily. Reduce operational costs with unattended printing and low maintenance, even in harsh environments.
kiosk printers have many specifications.
1. kiosk printer has all-in-one cost effective solution for self service applications
2. kiosk printer has innovative design integrates kiosk hardware components.
3. kiosk printers have locking enclosure secures printer and media.
4. kiosk printer has Ultra-compact design and pole or wall mount saves floor space
5. kiosk printer has robust heavy duty metal frame with sturdy plastic enclosure
6. kiosk printer has direct thermal receipt printing
7. kiosk printer has looping presenter with pull detector full width or partial guillotine
8. kiosk printer has auto media loading functions
④ Advantages of the Kiosk printer
Kiosk printers print more quietly and usually faster than impact dot matrix printers. They are also smaller, lighter and consume less power, making them ideal for portable and retail applications. Roll-based kiosk printers can be rapidly refilled. Commercial applications of thermal printers include filling station pumps, information kiosk printer<span lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255);