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Epson Colorworks CW-C4000: Easy Color Label Printing
By: POSGuys - 8/3/2023
The Epson Colorworks C4000 inkjet label printer is the entry-level model for Epson’s line of inkjet label printers and is by far one of their most popular models in that line. It stands out from our other label printer offerings because of its unique printing mechanism, which involves using thousands of tiny nozzles to spray ink directly onto the label, much like the traditional desktop inkjet printers you're probably familiar with. This is in contrast to thermal label printers which utilize either heat to imprint on thermally-sensitive paper or rely on a roll of black ribbon that adher...
What Are The Differences Between Epson Colorworks Printers
By: POSGuys - 7/31/2023
Epson's PrecisionCore technology is a game-changer in the world of printing, offering unparalleled speed, quality, and exceptional durability. Built on the unique Thin Film Piezo (TFP) technology, PrecisionCore delivers high-speed, high-quality printing across a wide range of applications. Engineered for reliability, it produces crisp, photo-quality color labels on demand, at up to 1200 dpi resolution. It also enables the use of various ink types, including UV inks, which offer vibrant colors and exceptional durability, even after extended exposure to the elements. Whether you're printing hi...
Daytona All-In-One POS Computer Product Review - A Top-of-Line Computer at an Affordable Price
By: POSGuys - 7/31/2023
The Daytona all-in-one computer from manufacture Custom America is the successor to our very popular TP6 all-in-one, previously produced by Custom America under their former company name, POS-X. Several differences set the Daytona apart from the TP6, and in addition to these improvements, the Daytona offers a slightly more affordable price, coming in at a few hundred dollars less than its predecessor. Specs & Performance One of the most notable upgrades of the Daytona is its updated internal components. The computer offers three processor options: a Celeron J3455 @2.3GHz, a Core i3-8145 @3.9...
Epson TM-M30III Thermal Receipt Printer - Should You Upgrade Your Printer?
By: POSGuys - 7/24/2023
The Epson TM-M30III is the newest addition to Epson's mobility POS-focused line of stationary receipt printers. This printer is the direct successor to the TM-M30II, and while they share some similarities, there are some notable differences that we'll explore in this blog post. What's Different Between the M30III and its Predecessor: As the direct successor to the TM-M30II, the TM-M30III shares many features with its predecessor. However, there are some notable differences. The TM-M30III boasts a faster printing speed (12 inches per second compared to 10 inches pers second, a slightly diffe...
A Developer's Quick Guide to Star CloudPRNT - Star Micronics CloudPRNT Q&A
By: POSGuys - 3/23/2023
We’ve received a lot of questions from software developers lately asking us for our advice on how they should integrate a receipt printer into their POS software. We wanted to get these questions answered by bonafide professionals so compiled all the most commonly-received questions and hosted a Q&A session with Star Micronics, one of the largest receipt printer manufacturers in the industry. Here are the key takeaways from our conversation: Key Takeaways 1. CloudPRNT is a new offering from Star Micronics that makes it easier for software developers to print directly through a cloud ser...
Zebra ZT231 - Zebra's Most Affordable Industrial Printer with a Screen
By: Colton Redtfeldt - 2/3/2023
The ZT231 is Zebra’s newest entry in their industrial line of barcode label printers. The most affordable industrial printer in Zebra's lineup, the printer offers reliable label printing with a user-friendly touchscreen interface ideal for most configuration and troubleshooting uses. After our standard set of testing and spec comparison, we believe that despite its relatively-low cost - a direct thermal model with a tear bar comes in at under $900 - Zebra didn't sacrifice features to get to the price point they did. In fact, the ZT231 is rated to print almost double the speed of its predecess...
Zebra ET40 - A Rugged Android Tablet That Can Save Your Business Money
By: Colton Redtfeldt - 12/15/2022
The ET40 - and its 5G-equipped counterpart the ET45 - is a new addition to Zebra's entry-level rugged Android tablet line. The unit comes with a price tag more affordable than most similarly-equipped rugged Android tablets on the market today and from our testing, we've found that the price tag doesn’t come at a compromise in performance. We believe the tablet is a great middle-ground for business owners looking to invest in a tablet that offers more than a consumer Android tablet without dishing out over a thousand dollars for a super rugged tablet. The Big Picture Looking at the big p...
Cash Drawer Cable Ordering Guide
By: Colton Redtfeldt - 8/29/2022
You’ve found the perfect cash drawer and now you’re trying to figure out which cable you need to connect it to your receipt printer. We’ve made a quick guide that help you make the right choice. You might be asking what a cash drawer cable is and why you need one. A cash drawer cable is used to connect the cash drawer to your receipt printer. When the printer creates a receipt, it will send a small electrical signal through the cable and activate a mechanism inside the drawer. The cable looks similar to a phone/Ethernet cable but is smaller and has a different pinout. What complicates matters ...
Mg-T Weight Scale Product Review
By: Colton Redtfeldt - 8/15/2022
The Star Micronics mG-T Series Weight Scale is Star Micronic's first foray into the weight scale market. It offers solid performance and a selection of options to meet a range of use cases and price points. The MG-T is built primarily for use in Retail POS applications like grocery stores, places like mail rooms or shipping bays, and for wholesale cannabis operations. But it’s useful anywhere that you’re needing to weigh items and have it read out to a computer. There are three different models available in the mG-T class of scales. All models have Class 3 accuracy and are NTEP and Measureme...
ZD410 & ZD411 Comparison - What's Changed? What's Stayed the Same?
By: Colton Redtfeldt - 8/4/2022
The ZD411 has been released as a replacement for the ZD410 and many of our customers are wondering what the difference between the two units is. The short answer? Not much. The primary difference between the ZD411 and ZD410 is that the ZD411 has a model that prints on thermal transfer labels. Previously, Zebra’s TLP 2824+ was the only 2-inch printer in their portfolio capable of thermal transfer printing. Zebra also replaced some internal components with ones that are easier to source. This was done in response to strained supply chains that made it difficult to build the ZD410. These replace...