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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...
Closed on the the 4th of July.
By: POSGuys - 4/27/2016
POSGuys.com including sales and technical support departments will be closed on Monday July 4th in observance of USA's Independence Day. We will not be able to take any phone calls or respond to emails on July 4, 2016. Please see our FAQ section for answers to many common questions or try contacting the manufacturer of your POS hardware directly. Shipping (UPS, FedEX) will also be closed and not delivering during the holiday: - UPS (Closed) https://www.ups.com/content/us/en/resources/ship/imp_exp/operation.html - FedEx (Closed) http://www.fedex.com/us/service-guide/holiday-schedule.html We...
Pairing Bluetooth Scanners with iOS, Android and Windows Devices
By: POSGuys - 4/13/2016
Our newest Ask POSGuys video shows you how to pair Zebra Bluetooth scanners with iOS, Android and Windows devices, and how to use the keyboard once the device has been paired. For more information on the scanners, or to download the PIN codes for pairing, see: Zebra CS3070 Zebra CS4070 Video transcription included below. “Travis from POSGuys.com. Today we're going to go over Bluetooth barcode scanners and pairing them with different operating systems. With iOS, I'm going to be pairing a Symbol CS3070, with Android phone, I'm going to be pairing a Zebra CS4070, and using Windows, I'm going...
Ultimate Epson TM-C3500 Printer Test
By: Camille Meehan - 2/11/2016
In this ultimate Epson TM-C3500 printing quality test we performed five tests; control, submerged, splashed, frozen, and outdoors. Our first scan of the labels was at 1 hour, the second at one week, the third at 1 year. Epson TM-C3500 Video Review Summary Before showing the images of our results here is a quick summary. When labels are printed on media designed specifically for the Epson TM-C3500 the ink does not bleed or smudge. UV light exposure after 1 year causes some light fading. The label that maintained its original quality the best after one year's time was the label in the f...
Can I use use Excel to track attendance?
By: POSGuys - 1/27/2016
How do you do attendance tracking with Excel? Ideally when you're tracking attendance you are using an attendance tracking program or at least a database where you have user information in one table and scans in another, you can then cross like the tables together to validate and verify who it is that is coming in. However if all you would like to do is get the information on whomever is coming in and not necessarily validate them, then you can use 2D barcodes which hold much more information than a regular 1D barcode which holds a simple string about 10 characters max. In the displayed vid...
Shopkeep Barcode Scanner
By: POSGuys - 1/4/2016
Melby Music Media Productions Asks POSGuys on YouTube. Do Any scanners work with specific POS? We use shopkeep and are looking for a more affordable option than the one they offer Read our answer below. First posted in comment form here. We did some research and testing for you. You can but Shopkeep says that you can't. What does that mean? It could mean that Shopkeep will refuse to help you with techsupport if they find out you are using “unapproved” hardware. Through our testing we discovered other scanners do in fact work. Specifically we tested the CS3070 which is a more affordable 1D ...