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- Free Inventory Management with Google Sheets
- TSC TE Series - Versatile and Affordable 4-Inch Printing
- CS6080 iOS Pairing Guide
- Looking for a ZD410? Start Here!
- What's the Difference Between the Honeywell HF680, Genesis XP 7680g, and Orbit 7190G?
- Online Ordering Systems - Compatible Printers & Setup
- Double Knot Compatability Guide
- Upgrading to Windows 11 - Is it Worth it?
- Honeywell PM45 - A Lighting-Fast Printer with Rich Configuation
- CipherLab RS35 - Solid Mobile Computer Performance at a Competitive Price
Free Inventory Management with Google Sheets
By: Colton Redtfeldt - 1/24/2022
Are you a small business owner looking for a free inventory management solution you can use on any device with little to no setup? You’re in luck. We get calls from tons of customers looking for the same thing. So today we’re going to take a look at a free inventory management tool we built using Google Sheets that you can get up and running from any device with no technical experience necessary. All you need to get started is a Google Account, a smartphone or computer, and a few minutes of your time. To get started, click the download button on this page here to get access to the Google Drive...
TSC TE Series - Versatile and Affordable 4-Inch Printing
By: Colton Redtfeldt - 1/11/2022
Looking for a versatile and affordable label printer to help combat supply chain shortages? A printer in the TSC TE Series lines of printers might be the way to go. The TE Series of printers is TSC’s entry-level printer model capable of thermal transfer printing. The series is split into two models: the TE200 and TE300. The main difference between them is print resolution and speed. The TE200 prints at 203dpi and clocks in 6 inches per second while the TE300 prints at 300dpi and 5 inches per second. Both models can accept rolls of label media up to 5 inches in outer diameter and with a...
CS6080 iOS Pairing Guide
By: Colton Redtfeldt - 12/28/2021
Connecting the Zebra CS6080 barcode scanner to your iOS device is a simple process when you have all the needed configuration codes in front of you. Thankfully, we’ve compiled all the needed info into one simple page. Follow the instructions below to get your CS6080 up and running in no time! Step 1: Ensure the Device is Charged There are two ways to charge the wireless CS6080. One is to use the Zebra charging cradle and the other is to use a wireless charging pad. Once the device is inserted into the cradle or placed on the charging pad, the LED at the top of the scanner should start to b...
Looking for a ZD410? Start Here!
By: Colton Redtfeldt - 12/22/2021
Are you looking for a ZD410 but can’t seem to find stock anywhere? Maybe your software company says you can ONLY use a ZD410. Don’t fret - you have options, In general, any Zebra printer can be replaced for another Zebra printer so long as you’re getting the same connection type and connecting to a Windows computer. There are some exceptions for iOS/Android customers which we talk about later in the article. For example, a USB ZD410 can be replaced with a USB ZD420 or a USB ZD200. When making this switch, it’s important to consider if the model you’re looking to move to is direct thermal or th...
What's the Difference Between the Honeywell HF680, Genesis XP 7680g, and Orbit 7190G?
By: Colton Redtfeldt - 12/11/2021
Customers call us all the time asking for the difference between Honeywell's different presentation scanners. From the outside, their line of presentation scanners might seem like a bunch of alphanumerical soup, but each scanner serves a slightly different purpose. Knowing that difference will ensure you get the right scanner for the job. We've broken down the four main scanners below along with what makes them unique from each other. HF680 The HF680 is Honeywell's all-around best-value scanner for most retail applications. It looks very similar to the Orbit, and performs very simila...
Online Ordering Systems - Compatible Printers & Setup
By: POSGuys Support - 12/10/2021
Online Ordering Systems - Compatible Printers & Setup With many online ordering apps coming onto the market in the past few years, it can be tricky trying to find the right printer for those apps. POSGuys.com has taken the time to compile a list of the most common online ordering apps, and the printers that work the best for them, as recommended by the software developers. UBER EATS TSP100IIIBI Bluetooth Version (Tested in house, and verified) TSP100IIIBI Bluetooth Pairing Steps Star TSP650II BT Epson TM-M30ii BT (Untested) Application Printer Setup POSTMATES TSP100IIILAN ...
Double Knot Compatability Guide
By: Colton Redtfeldt - 11/10/2021
DoubleKnot POS is one of the museum and cultural attraction industry’s most popular point-of-sale and ticketing softwares. With a comprehensive set of attendance-tracking features and mobile payment options, it’s not hard to see why. A DoubleKnot Sales Station is made up of five parts: an iOS device, a barcode scanner, a cash drawer, a receipt printer, and a card reader. We’ll break down each section below. If you have any questions on hardware, feel free to reach out to our team of Sales Engineers for help. If you have any questions regarding the software, you can contact DoubleKnot here. ...
Upgrading to Windows 11 - Is it Worth it?
By: Colton Redtfeldt - 10/29/2021
Windows recently released Windows 11 as a free upgrade to people running a compatible version of Windows 10. We've had a number of customers reach out to us recently asking if they should upgrade their point-of-sale computers to the newest updates. The short answer is no — at least not yet. There are a few reasons business owners should hold off. The biggest reason is that it's not clear yet on which point of sale software applications will work on the new upgrade and many companies are suggesting that they will not provide support to Windows 11 users if they run into issues. Companies like re...
Honeywell PM45 - A Lighting-Fast Printer with Rich Configuation
By: Colton Redtfeldt - 10/13/2021
The Honeywell PM45 is the company’s newest addition to their industrial line of products and it promises great performance at a great price. The unit will replace and consolidate a good chunk of Honeywell’s industrial line of printers – which is in step with some of their other product lines lately. Print Performance Let’s start off by looking at the print performance. Being an industrial printer, it can support high-volume direct thermal and thermal transfer printing with up to 14 inches per second print speed. That’s super quick for a printer in its class. You’d have to get one of Hon...
CipherLab RS35 - Solid Mobile Computer Performance at a Competitive Price
By: Colton Redtfeldt - 9/29/2021
Cipherlab's RS35 mobile touch computer can be summed up in a few words: a solid mobile computer with great features at a great price. With solid internal hardware, a suite a pre-packaged software, and a snappy scan engine to top it off makes the RS35 a good option for most commercial or industrial applications. The RS35 is part of Cipherlab's mid-tier mobile touch computer line-up. After running some tests with this device, we’ve found it to be pretty comparable performance and feature-wise when compared to other mobile computers in its class and comes in at a price point slightly lower ...