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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
- Zebra Guardian Cabinets
Socket Mobile Scanners: Why POSGuys Is Cautious Despite Their Popularity
By: POSGuys - 5/27/2026
Barcode Scanner Buying Guide Socket Mobile Scanners for POS: What Businesses Should Know Before Buying Socket Mobile scanners are colorful, compact, and easy to like, especially in iPad-based POS setups. But that appeal does not automatically make them our first recommendation. Our Honest Take Socket Mobile scanners can work, and they may be the right choice when your POS software specifically requires Socket. When compatibility is not forcing the decision, we are usually more confident recommending better long-term scanner options. Choose Socket when: Your POS system requires it or your sta...
Barcode Scanners under $100: When Cheap Works and When It Costs You
By: POSGuys - 5/19/2026
Barcode Scanner Buying Guide Barcode Scanners Under $100: POSGuys' Honest Take Barcode scanners under $100 can be a practical fit for simple scanning needs, but they are not the right answer for every checkout counter, inventory room, or POS setup. Our Honest Take Barcode scanners under $100 can be a smart fit for simple, low-volume scanning jobs: Buy under $100 when: The scanner is used occasionally, in a controlled space, for basic 1D barcodes. Step up when: The scanner is used all day, handled roughly, or needed for 2D, QR, screen, or driver license scanning workflows. Watch replacement...
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 P...
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 wrist or a...
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: Slide the red co...
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, and c...
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 reliable pe...
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 and im...
What You Should Know About CRE, Heartland, and Genius
By: POSGuys - 10/22/2025
CRE and the New Genius POS Quick Summary CRE (Cash Register Express) is not being discontinued. Heartland, now part of Global Payments, is consolidating products under the Genius brand. Genius POS is the new flagship platform, while CRE remains supported and in active use. The Bigger Picture Heartland Payment Systems, longtime distributor of CRE, is now part of Global Payments, one of the world’s largest payment technology providers. Global Payments is consolidating its POS tools—restaurant, retail, and enterprise—under a single name: Genius. The goal is simpler support,...
Zebra Guardian Cabinets
By: POSGuys - 10/3/2025
Zebra Guardian Cabinets Secure, smart storage solutions for your Zebra devices, paired with intelligent software to track and manage each device. Cabinets: Securely stores 20–100 devices (depending on configuration) with Wi-Fi/Ethernet connectivity, keyed or PIN/RFID access, and optional cradle locks for extra security. Several form factors are available and the cabinets can be wall mounted as well. DGAM Software: Device Guardian Access Management assigns devices to users, enforces authorized access, and tracks usage logs – ensuring devices are returned charged and account...