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What is the difference between the TM-U220A, TM-U220B, and TM-U220D?
By: POSGuys - 5/6/2018
The table below shows the differences between the three Epson TM-U220 models. Give us a call if you have questions or need help with your purchase. Call 800.903.6571 or email Sales@POSGuys.com. TLDR SUMMARY: Model TM-U220A is larger, has a take-up device and can't be wall mounted. Model TM-U220B and TM-U220D are essentially copies of each other except that the D model has no autocutter. (Scroll past the table for additional images of take up device and wall mounting.) This post is in response to Teguh Rianto's Ask POSGuys question on YouTube. the epson tm u220 came with various series, u...
POS Computer Basics
By: POSGuys - 3/6/2018
Our newest video from Ask POSGuys shows you how to select the best POS computer for your needs. Whether your business is a restaurant, retail, a food truck or something in between, we go over the features to look for when making this important purchase for your business. Transcript: Hi, this is Travis from POSGuys.com. Today we're going over our buyer's guide for all-in-one point of sales computers. There are several different types and there are different features that make it great for one business and no so great for another. So, we're going to go through the main things to look for when...
Receipt Printers and Swapping Interfaces
By: Chad - 2/26/2018
Receipt Printers and Swapping Interfaces There may come a time where you have the printer you want but the interface on that printer does not match. Maybe you've upgraded your computer or you've accidentally ordered a Serial interface when you needed a USB interface. Here is a list of popular printer models and their matching swap-able interface options if available. Many interface cards will be special order and may take weeks to receive if they are still available. Printers with Swappable Interfaces Epson The UB-E04 Ethernet Interface card works with - TM-T88V, TM-T88IV, TM-T70II, TM-L90,...
How to set up a USB Cash Drawer
By: POSGuys - 1/25/2018
Our newest video from Ask POSGuys shows how to set up a USB cash drawer. For this example, we use a Logic Controls CR3000 cash drawer and Windows 10, but the process will apply to other USB cash drawers and work with other operating systems. Transcript: Hi. This is Travis from POSGuys.com. Today we're covering the Logic Controls CR3000 Cash Drawer, the USB version and connecting it with Windows 10. So, this also has some generic applications as well, where it works for other USB cash drawers and works for other operating systems. The steps are going to be pretty much the same, but if you ...
Mobile Inventory with Cash Register Express
By: POSGuys - 12/13/2017
Our latest video is an update on how to set up mobile inventory with Cash Register Express and the updated Cipher Lab 8200 Kit. This creates a lower-cost option for counting your inventory and doing on the fly item look-ups. Transcript: Hi, This is Travis with POSGuys.com. Today, we're going over the new inventory solution for Cash Register Express. This uses the Cipher Lab 8200. This is a new, updated batch collection model, which means that it works offline. It doesn't have the ability to automatically bring things in using a Wi-Fi connection and a direct-connected database. You do have ...
Setting up a Zebra DS2278 with iOS
By: POSGuys - 12/6/2017
In our latest video, we show how some recent updates to the Zebra DS2278 scanner make it an excellent choice to pair with an iOS system. The new units have been equipped with a micro USB port to give it charging capabilities without the use of a cradle. Zebra has also added a double-click feature to quickly open and close out the keyboard in your OS while scanning. Transcript: Hi, Travis from POSGuys.com, Today we are going over the DS2278 and pairing it with iOS and using it in iOS. Out of all the retail styled barcode scanners this is the one we recommend the most because they added a cou...
How to use a Zebra imager to take photos
By: POSGuys - 11/22/2017
This video is an answer to a question posted to AskPosGuys by Andrew. He wanted to know how you can use a Zebra imager to capture images, rather than just scanning barcodes. Transcript: Hi, Travis from POSGuys. Today's Ask the POSGuys question comes from Andrew. He asks how you take a picture with a Zebra imager. This is the latest Zebrea imager. It's the 8178. This also applies to older versions of the imager. It uses the same tool and it has the same functionality. Depending on what scanner you have is the quality of the image. The other tool that you are going to need is the Zebra 123S...
How to set up Contactless Tear on the Brecknell 6710U Scale
By: POSGuys - 11/21/2017
Here is a video tutorial on how to set up contactless tear on the Brecknell 6710U Scale. In it, we show how to set the scale to retear the scale by waving a hand in front of it, without touching the scale itself. Transcript: Hi, Travis from POSGuys.com, Today we are taking a look at the Brecknell 6710 scale, and going over tear options for it. One of the unique tear options of this scale is that it has a motion sensor in order to do tear. So, if you are trying to do something like put a tray on top of the scale and your hands are dirty because you are using raw meat or some kind of chemic...
Help Us, Help You With Your PAX S300
By: POSGuys - 4/17/2017
If you are purchasing a PAX S300 pinpad through POSGuys.com, for use with Cash Register Express or Aldelo POS, then you will want to go ahead and fill out the information below, in order to expedite the setup process for your new EMV capable pinpad. This information is needed, in order to load your payment processing info onto the device. PAX S300 PINPAD SETUP FORM Please fill out the info below: Merchant Bank:_____________________________________________________ Merchant Processor:_________________________________________________ Debit Encryption Key (Format Example: xxxx-xx-000):__________...
Can you convert a printer driven cash drawer to a USB cash drawer?
By: POSGuys - 12/1/2016
Is it possible to convert your printer driven cash drawer to a USB cash drawer? Yes! If you are looking to use your printer driven cash drawer without a receipt printer for paperless receipt printing, you can convert your cash drawer into a USB interface cash drawer with the POS-X USB Cash Drawer Converter. To use the converter, you simply plug the cash drawer cable into the converter box, plug the USB cable into your computer, and your cash drawer will now work with your computer. To purchase the USB converter, see our POS-X USB Cash Drawer Converter product page. For more information on ho...
