Point Of Sale - Hardware (Typical)

Point Of Sale - Hardware (Typical)

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Typical Standard Hardware configuration for KwikSALESTM Business Manager Software.

Service Shop Retail and Service point of sale (POS) hardware - can be set up in different hardware sets depending on your needs. The simplest and most common one, if you are setting up strictly for business use, is shown in the diagram below.

Our staff at KwikSYSTEMSTM ASSOCIATES can design a hardware system that will work well for your special needs. All of our systems are designed to be network enabled if required.

We also specialize in the "Elite Computer In A Keyboard" shown below for POS locations where counter space is limited. It also looks very elegant and professional and is a "regular" PC in a keyboard case. The Elite is network ready right out of the box.

Shown below are typical LCD Touchscreen Displays. Your preference may vary.

15" Touchscreen 17" Touchscreen

Shown below is a typical handheld barcode scanner by Symbol Technologies. Your preference may vary.

Barcode scanners - Hand held bar code scanners are easily connected to the system using what is known as a key board wedge adapter. It simply connects the scanner between your keyboard and computer. Some scanners come with a wedge adapter and others require a separate wedge adapter. Be sure to check for the type of connector needed for your particular setup.

Receipt Printers - Receipt printers must be checked for compatibility to the program being used. Call for details or read the help menu for specifications. Receipt printers are connected to the parallel port or to a serial (COM) port depending on the system. Most of our systems are not used with a receipt printer and the cash drawer is hooked to the serial (COM) port.

Standard Printers - Standard printers of a variety of formats can be used. Laser printers work well for volume reports such as sales, accounting reports and also for demand reports such as work orders and invoices and are the lowest cost to operate. All standard printers must be connected to a parallel port with their appropriate driver installed.

Cash drawers for POS systems - If your cash drawer is connected directly to your receipt printer, when a receipt is printed the cash drawer opens. If your cash drawer is connected to a serial (COM) port when a payment is taken in the Sales Form, the cash drawer opens.

Computer - a standard computer can be used with the following specifications or newer.

533 MHz CPU (Higher speeds recommended)

64 MB Ram (128 MB Ram recommended)

2 GB Hard Drive

56 K Fax Modem (For inventory ordering and report sending)

Ethernet Network Card (On Network for multiple users) (Peer-to-Peer for small networks)

CD-Rom

Keyboard, Mouse and 17 Inch (minimum) Monitor (using 1152 x 864 resolution recommended).

Internal Zip Drive and/or internal CD-R (For Back-Up of your system and data)

2-4 Printer Ports (one for each printer)

Laser Or BubbleJet Printer ( For standard reports)

Laser or BubbleJet or tractor feed dot matrix Printer (For Labels)

Receipt Printer (For Small Receipts - POS systems)

Additional Software Requirements- Operating System

KwikSYSTEMSTM ASSOCIATES software will operate on Windows NT 4.0 service pack 6a or newer and can be used for a multiple operator network. With Windows NT 4.0 service pack 6a or newer, KwikSYSTEMSTM ASSOCIATES software will not hang or get stuck with proper use.

KwikSYSTEMSTM ASSOCIATES software will be reliable with premium power (UPS installed) that will out perform our competitors. We recommend WinFax Pro 10.0 or Cheyenne Bitware for Faxing or we can add our own faxing utilities for an extra charge. See the separate help screen about special printer drivers from the help menu.

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