Double Knot Compatability Guide
By: Colton Redtfeldt - 11/10/2021

<center> ![DoubleKnot Logo][1][][] </center>

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][2].

###iOS Device
The brains of your station is going to be the iOS device and is the only part that is required to operate your station. This can be an iOS equipped device through an iPad is recommended for best usability. If you plan to use an iPad, you can use an iPad that runs the latest version of iOS. We recommend you use an iPad stand like our [Heckler Windfall Stand][3].
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###Barcode Scanner
This will be used to scan price tags and other barcoded media. For this function, you’ll want to use the [SocketScan S740 Series][5] scanner. This Bluetooth-equipped device is the only scanner supported by DoubleKnot and is optimized to work with iOS devices. This scanner comes in a range of color choices and charging configurations. Ensure you're purchasing a version with 2D functionality (any with the S740 part number).

###Cash Drawer
Any printer-driven cash drawer will work with your DoubleKnot system so long as you’re connecting that drawer to a supported receipt printer. DoubleKnot recommends drawers made by [APG][6]. Ensure that when you purchase your drawer, you’re selecting the correct cable as each cable is specific to each brand of drawer and different types of printers have different cables within the same brand. A POSGuys Sales Engineer can help you select the correct cable.

###Receipt Printer
There are two types of printers you can choose from: a stationary receipt printer and a mobile receipt printer. We’ll look at stationery printers first. Your first option is going to be the [Mc-Print3][7] and your other option is the [TSP700][8], both from Star Micronics. These printers are available in both Bluetooth and Ethernet (LAN) connection types. Bluetooth models pair directly with an iPad without installing additional software while the Ethernet (LAN) version requires a static IP address and the installation of drivers. [Don’t forget to purchase paper when getting those printers!][9]

The other printer option is to use a mobile printer. For that, you’ll want to look at the [SM-L300][11].  This Bluetooth printer can be charged with an AC adapter and then carried wherever you need. The power supply for this printer is sold separately. If you purchase this printer, you must also purchase [a power supply][12]. This printer cannot be used with the Vasario cash drawer. If you plan to use this printer with a cash drawer, you must purchase an [ethernet Series 100 cash drawer][13]. For more information on this integration, please reach out to our sales engineers.
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###Card Reader
The final piece in your station setup is the card reader. DoubleKnot recommends [MagTek][14]. If you plan to use an iPad for mobile sales with the MagTek secure credit card reader/authenticator, you can use any iPad that runs the latest version of iOS and has a Lightning connector. Reach out to DoubleKnot for guidance on setting up that card reader.

[1]: https://posguys.blob.core.windows.net/content/images/blog/79004/doubleknot.png
  [2]: https://www.doubleknot.com/about-doubleknot/#contact-doubleknot
  [3]: https://posguys.com/tablets_65/HecklerDesign-Windfall-iPad-Stand_2441/
  [4]: https://posguys.blob.core.windows.net/content/images/blog/79004/HecklerWindfallStand.jpg
  [5]: https://posguys.com/mobile-barcode-scanner_67/Socket-SocketScan-700-Series_2647/
  [6]: https://posguys.com/apg-cash-drawers+6
  [7]: https://posguys.com/receipt-pos-printer_12/Star-Micronics-mC-Print3_2717/39651310_1142583/
  [8]: https://posguys.com/receipt-pos-printer_12/Star-Micronics-TSP700II-Series_566/
  [9]: https://posguys.com/receipt-pos-printer_12/Thermal-Paper_267/XWP-T220_11424/
  [10]: https://posguys.blob.core.windows.net/content/images/blog/79004/mcprint3_BLK.jpg
  [11]: https://posguys.com/mobile-printers_55/Star-Micronics-SM-L300_3812/
  [12]: https://posguys.com/ExtendedCatalog/Star%20Micronics/Star-Accessories/37965490
  [13]: https://posguys.com/cash-drawer_32/APG-Series-100_212/T470-BL1616_1137914/
  [14]: https://posguys.com/magtek-magnetic-stripe-readers+39

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