Selecting the Right Retail POS System for You

What kind of barcode scanners should I get?

• That depends on how fast you want to check customers out. The barcode scanners that typically come with our systems are single-line scanners, so you have to orient the barcode correctly for the scanner to read it. Omnidirectional scanners can read a barcode at any angle, so your check-out clerks don't have to line up the barcode just right. In-counter scanners are omnidirectional.

Do I need pole displays (customer displays)?

• A pole diplay will allow customers to be able to see the items and prices as they are being rung up on the customers' side of the counter.

Why would I need to print barcodes?

• You would only need Bar Code Express barcode printing module if you have items in your store that do not come with their own barcodes but you still want to be able to scan them during check-out. You can print regular, rectangular barcode labels on an ordinary office printer, but if you want to print barcodes on special labels or tags you need a specialized barcode printer.

What good are Pinpads?

• Pinpads allow you to take debit cards as a form of payments. We recommend this if your customers will regularly purchase more than $20 worth of merchandise since the processing fees for debit cards are generally less than those for credit cards at amounts greater than about $20.

How many Retail POS stations will I need?

• You must plan the number of stations based on peak business. If you don't, you won't be able to sufficiently handle the influx of customers during these periods.

Which style of POS computer is best?

• Desktop: standard desktop computers.
  • Least expensive computer option
  • 3 Year Onsite Warranty Standard for this component
  • Takes more space but can be hidden away beneath a counter
  • Has greater flexibility for addition of extra ports
  • Latest CPU speeds and memory
  • Screen and computer are separate; in case of technical difficulties problems are isolated.
• Small form factor: smaller than desktops.
  • More stylish than the desktop
  • 3 Year Onsite Warranty Standard for this component
  • More Space Saving
  • Fewer options for expandability
  • Latest CPU speeds and memory
  • Screen and computer are separate; in case of technical difficulties problems are isolated.
• All-in-ones: combined touchscreen and computer.
  • Most stylish option with fewer wires and least space required
  • 1–2 Year Manufacturers Warranty (Not onsite)
  • Comes standard with sufficient ports for almost any operation
  • CPU speed is generally slower than the other two options but sufficient for the Point of Sale needs.
  • Screen and Computer are one unit

Integrated credit cards?

• Using your POS system to process credit card transactions allows you to keep records of every transaction you process in one convenient location.
• With the advance of high speed internet transactions processing time can reduced to 3-4 seconds per transaction.
• If high speed internet is not available we suggest using a standalone terminal for processing.

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Should I have a back office computer?

• A back office computer is good for allowing managers to run reports, access the system to make changes to inventory, check inventory levels, or adjust employee time clock times, without disturbing cashiers.
• It is not necessary to have a back office computer unless you have 4 or more stations. It is however a good idea to host the database on a back office computer if you do have 4 or more stations so that none of the stations has the additional load of running the database.
• (If you don't understand that last part, you can call and our knowledgeable sales people will help you: (877) 727-3548.)