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- What you need to know when upgrading to Bartender 2022
- How to set up Wi-Fi dongle for Star CloudPRNT, WebPRNT, or AirPRNT
- When Should You Use a Dymo Label Printer?
- A Developer's Quick Guide to Star CloudPRNT - Star Micronics CloudPRNT Q&A
- The Dos and Don'ts of Integrating Receipt Printers: Q&A with Star Micronics
- A Small Business Owners' Quick Guide to Payment Processing
- Custom America's Custom 4U Program Breakdown
- Zebra ZT231 - Zebra's Most Affordable Industrial Printer with a Screen
- How To Connect A Cipherlab 8001 to QuickBooks Point of Sale
- Your Guide to Using A Zebra Label Printer on a Mac
What you need to know when upgrading to Bartender 2022
By: POSGuys Support - 5/15/2023
What you need to know when upgrading to Bartender 2022 More Flexibility New BarTender REST API – only available with BarTender 2022 Connect to any business system (ERP, WMS, MES, etc.) Automate your labeling workflow Printing operations, label template management, label printing 60+ actions available to run programmatically Flexible printer licensing – add on any number of printers anytime No new PKC needed More Mobility New BarTender Mobile App – only compatible with BarTender 2022 Print from anywhere, an...
How to set up Wi-Fi dongle for Star CloudPRNT, WebPRNT, or AirPRNT
By: POSGuys - 4/6/2023
In this guide we'll cover all the steps you need to take to set up a star wireless printer with a USB WI-FI dongle. This is only compatible with printers that are using the IFBD-HI01x/02xinterface card. This setup is not compatible with the WiFi Dongle 30907200 - which is included in newer CloudPRNT printers like the TSP100IV and mC-Print series. That setup guide can be found here. Supported Printers: TSP654II, TSP700II, TSP800II, SP700 Supported Interfaces: CloudPRNT, AirPRNT, and WebPRNT with a Wi-Fi dongle Supported Environments: Any OS Devices Needed: Host device (Windows, Linux, Mac Compu...
When Should You Use a Dymo Label Printer?
By: POSGuys - 4/5/2023
<span style=“font-size: 100%;”>Are you a small business owner looking to improve your labeling process? Are you considering a Dymo Printer? Depending on how big your business is, it might make sense to explore other options. While Dymo label printers are a popular choice for small businesses, they may not be the best fit for everyone. If you’re running a larger operation, or need more advanced labeling features, a commercial-focused printer like a Zebra or Honeywell label printer might be a better choice. <span style=“font-size: 100%;”>Here are some of the downsides small businesse...
A Developer's Quick Guide to Star CloudPRNT - Star Micronics CloudPRNT Q&A
By: POSGuys - 3/23/2023
We’ve received a lot of questions from software developers lately asking us for our advice on how they should integrate a receipt printer into their POS software. We wanted to get these questions answered by bonafide professionals so compiled all the most commonly-received questions and hosted a Q&A session with Star Micronics, one of the largest receipt printer manufacturers in the industry. Here are the key takeaways from our conversation: Key Takeaways 1. CloudPRNT is a new offering from Star Micronics that makes it easier for software developers to print directly through a cloud ser...
The Dos and Don'ts of Integrating Receipt Printers: Q&A with Star Micronics
By: POSGuys - 3/20/2023
We’ve received a lot of questions from software developers lately asking us for our advice on how they should integrate a receipt printer into their POS software. We wanted to get these questions answered by bonafide professionals so compiled all the most commonly-received questions and hosted a Q&A session with Star Micronics, one of the largest receipt printer manufacturers in the industry. Here are the key takeaways from our conversation: Key Takeaways 1. Don’t assume all receipt printers are made equal or will integrate the same. Some use different languages and the type of applicat...
A Small Business Owners' Quick Guide to Payment Processing
By: Colton Redtfeldt - 3/6/2023
As a small business owner, one of the most important decisions you will make is selecting a payment processor for your business. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to determine which one will best meet your needs. Below we've compiled a list of the key factors we consider when helping businesses connect with a payment processor. Pricing Model & FeesOne of the most significant factors to consider when selecting a payment processor is the fees and pricing associated with a process. Different processors offer different pricing models and some models are better for differen...
Custom America's Custom 4U Program Breakdown
By: POSGuys - 2/23/2023
Custom4U is an extended warranty service provided by Custom America for it's qualifying products. As of February 2023 Custom America currently supports the P-Ranger, K-Ranger, and MP-Ranger line of products. This service provides additional perks to reduce downtime on your products. The table below provides a brief overview of the perks you can expect. .tg {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;} .tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px; overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;} .tg th{border-color:blac...
Zebra ZT231 - Zebra's Most Affordable Industrial Printer with a Screen
By: Colton Redtfeldt - 2/3/2023
The ZT231 is Zebra’s newest entry in their industrial line of barcode label printers. The most affordable industrial printer in Zebra's lineup, the printer offers reliable label printing with a user-friendly touchscreen interface ideal for most configuration and troubleshooting uses. After our standard set of testing and spec comparison, we believe that despite its relatively-low cost - a direct thermal model with a tear bar comes in at under $900 - Zebra didn't sacrifice features to get to the price point they did. In fact, the ZT231 is rated to print almost double the speed of its predecess...
How To Connect A Cipherlab 8001 to QuickBooks Point of Sale
By: POSGuys Support - 1/10/2023
Are you having trouble connecting you Cipherlab 8001 to your QuickBooks Point of Sale system? Cipherlab prepared this walk-through guide to help you run through all the steps you'll need to take to get up and running. You can use this link here to download the needed drivers from our website.
Your Guide to Using A Zebra Label Printer on a Mac
By: POSGuys Support - 12/20/2022
Please Note: POSGuys Technical Support Team does not support any Mac applications or hardware connected to Mac devices. This guide is being provided as a free resource to help you set up your printer. Zebra does not officially support Mac either, so be aware that getting support from them might be difficult. Do you want to use a Zebra label printer on your Mac computer but are having trouble getting it up and running? Maybe you’re still shopping for your options and are wondering if a Zebra printer will work on a Mac. The good news is that it is possible to connect a USB or Ethernet Zebra...