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- Socket Mobile Scanners: Why POSGuys Is Cautious Despite Their Popularity
- Barcode Scanners under $100: When Cheap Works and When It Costs You
- How to Set Up Zebra Browser Print with MicroBiz
- Exploring POS Mobile Wearables
- Step-by-Step Calibrating Your Datalogic Magellan Scanner
- Star Micronics mC-Label2: Compact, High-Resolution Labeling for Any Workspace
- Star Micronics CD5 Cash Drawer: Multiple Sizes for Every POS Setup
- Why Phenol-Free Paper Matters for POS Printing
- What You Should Know About CRE, Heartland, and Genius
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Socket Mobile Scanners: Why POSGuys Is Cautious Despite Their Popularity
By: POSGuys - 5/27/2026
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Barcode Scanners under $100: When Cheap Works and When It Costs You
By: POSGuys - 5/19/2026
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How to Set Up Zebra Browser Print with MicroBiz
By: POSGuys - 3/19/2026
Install Zebra Browser Print Download the installer: Open your Downloads folder and double-click the file. Click "Yes" if prompted. Choose an install location (or leave default). Click "Next" through the setup prompts. Click "Finish" to complete and launch the app. Set Default Printer Find the Zebra icon in your taskbar (bottom right). Right-click the icon and select "Settings". Click "Change" next to Default Devices. Select your Zebra printer. Click "Set" to confirm. Close the settings window. Connect MicroBiz to Zebra Browser Print In Mic...
Exploring POS Mobile Wearables
By: POSGuys - 2/6/2026
Exploring POS Mobile Wearables! Discover how wearable scanners and mobile computers can help businesses streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enable hands-free operations. What Are Wearables? Wearables are devices worn on the body that help workers perform tasks more efficiently. They often include barcode scanners, mobile computers, and even smart glasses, allowing hands-free operations and real-time data capture. Types of Wearables Ring Scanners: Worn on the finger, ideal for scanning barcodes quickly while keeping hands free. Wearable Mobile Computers: Mounted on the wri...
Step-by-Step Calibrating Your Datalogic Magellan Scanner
By: POSGuys - 1/3/2026
Calibrating Your Datalogic Magellan Scanner Calibrating your Datalogic Magellan scanner ensures accurate readings and reliable performance. Over time, scanners can drift slightly, leading to missed or inconsistent scans. Following these step-by-step calibration instructions will help maintain optimal accuracy, whether you’re using the scale interface or the handheld scanner. Remember, while the button locations might vary slightly between Magellan models, the calibration process is largely the same. Step 1: Level the Scale Step 2: Remove the Weight Platter Step 3:...
Star Micronics mC-Label2: Compact, High-Resolution Labeling for Any Workspace
By: POSGuys - 12/16/2025
Star Micronics mC-Label2 Multifunction Label Printer The mC-Label2 multifunction printer by Star Micronics delivers high-resolution labeling in a compact 2-inch footprint, making it ideal for tight spaces and small-format print needs. Its front-loading, front-exit paper path fits neatly under counters or shelves and supports a wide range of media, including linerless labels, die-cut labels, receipts, and continuous paper at crisp 300 dpi. Compatible with iOS, Android, and Windows, the mC-Label2 is available in wired and wireless configurations to support retail, foodservice, healthcare, a...
Star Micronics CD5 Cash Drawer: Multiple Sizes for Every POS Setup
By: POSGuys - 11/28/2025
Star Micronics CD5 Cash Drawer: Built for Today’s High-Volume Retail The Star Micronics CD5 Max Cash Drawer is the newest addition to Star’s lineup of POS cash drawers, designed with the flexibility, durability, and performance that modern retail POS systems demand. As part of the Star Micronics Max Series, the CD5 is built specifically for cash-heavy environments such as retail, grocery, hospitality, and convenience stores. Shop CD5 The Star Micronics CD4 Choice Cash Drawer, the previous generation of Star’s cash drawer lineup, has long been valued for its reliabl...
Why Phenol-Free Paper Matters for POS Printing
By: POSGuys - 11/10/2025
Why Phenol-Free Paper Matters for POS Printing Receipt paper is a staple in every point-of-sale environment, from retail stores and restaurants to pharmacies and banks. But as states roll out new chemical safety regulations, the type of paper you use is becoming more important than ever. Many businesses are now switching to phenol-free thermal paper, a safer and more sustainable alternative to traditional bisphenol-based paper. What Is Phenol-Free Paper? Thermal printers don’t use ink. Instead, they rely on a special coating on the paper that reacts to heat to form printed text ...
Xemelgo RFID
By: POSGuys - 8/21/2025
Xemelgo RFID: Real-World Results You Can Replicate What once took an 8-person crew opening early and working all day can now be done by 1 person in about 30 minutes. Why Businesses Choose Xemelgo Cycle counts in minutes, not hours: Stores and distribution centers finish wall-to-wall counts fast to keep on-hand inventory accurate. Less searching, faster shipping: Teams spend less time hunting for items and tighten pick-to-ship service level agreements (SLAs). Audit time slashed: Annual or quarterly physical inventory checks shrink from multi-week efforts to scheduled, sub-hour task...
Honeywell Bulk Volume Savings
By: POSGuys - 8/10/2025
Honeywell Scanner Bulk Discounts: Save on High-Volume Orders Shop All Scanners Buying 50+ Honeywell scanners? Get wholesale pricing on reliable models (the same class deployed by large national retailers and other high-volume operations) for retail and light industrial workflows. We will confirm kit contents and lead times on your quote. Note: While some items show 50-pack bundles online, please contact us for bulk pricing on models, configurations, or different quantities not listed. Featuring Our Most Popular Picks Industry-standard choices for rollouts. Honeywell Xenon Ult...