QuickBooks POS Hardware Compatibility Guide
Intuit's QuickBooks POS software gives any retailer a powerful platform for ringing up customers and keeping inventory counts accurate. Choosing the hardware most compatible with QuickBooks POS can be difficult, especially given how many different products are on the market.
Thankfully, POSGuys.com has already picked hardware we feel is best for your needs. From barcode scanners to receipt printers, cash drawers and card readers, these devices will provide your business with the fantastic service you need.
Find QuickBooks POS Hardware By Type
Certified Kit
Barcode Scanners
Receipt Printers
Cash Drawers
Card Readers
Mobile Products
QuickBooks Certified Hardware Kit
Intuit offers a kit containing the hardware they determined to offer the best experience with QuickBooks POS. With a Intuit-certified kit, you also receive a warranty card giving you access to Intuit's hardware support team. Shop now
Barcode Scanner
Intuit's certified hardware kit includes the Honeywell Hyperion 1300g, a terrific barcode scanner that offers the durability and aggressive scanning needed for almost any retail application. An 18" optimal scan range and optional presentation stand make the Hyperion 1300g a great choice.
Other USB barcode scanners work perfectly fine with QuickBooks POS, and so you may want to check if your needs exceed the performance of the Hyperion 1300g. While Intuit may not provide support on these products, POSGuys is more than happy to help you configure your scanner to work with the POS Software.
| Type | Scanner | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuit | POSGuys | Laser Scanner | POS-X EVO Laser |  |
| Linear Imager | Datalogic QuickScan 2130 | | |
| Cordless Scanner | HHP 3820 Cordless Linear Imager | | |
| Linear Imager | Honeywell 1300G | | |
| Cordless Scanner | Honeywell Voyager 1202g | | |
| Contact Scanner | IDTech Econoscan II | | |
| Omni Directional Scanner | Metrologic QuantumT MS3580 Omni-directional | | |
| Cordless Scanner | Metrologic Voyager BT MS9535 Bluetooth | | |
| Laser Scanner | Metrologic Voyager MS9520 | | |
| Omni Directional Scanner | Motorola DS9208 | | |
| Cordless Scanner | Motorola LI4278 | | |
| Laser Scanner | Symbol LS2208 | | |
| Linear Imager | HHP Imageteam 3800LR | | |
| Linear Imager | HHP SR IT5600 Cordless Linear Imager | | |
| Cordless Scanner | Microvision Flic | | |
| Laser Scanner | Symbol Cobra LS1902T | | |
| Laser Scanner | Symbol LS1908T | | |
| Omni Directional Scanner | Symbol M2007 Omni-directional | | |
| Linear Imager | Welch Allyn IT3220 | | |
Receipt Printer
QuickBooks POS is compatible with a wide variety of major receipt printers, including the popular Epson TM-T88 line and Star's TSP100. Their certified kit includes the Star TSP100 thermal printer, offering near silent, reliable printing.
Compatibility with the Epson TM-T88 line of printers allows other major printer manufacturers to work well with the POS software platform. Two great alternatives are the POS-X EVO HiSpeed and Seiko Qaliber RP-E receipt printers.
| Type | Receipt Printer | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuit | POSGuys | ||
| Thermal Printer | Star TSP100ECO | | |
| Thermal Printer | Citizen CT-S300 | | |
| Thermal Printer | Star TSP100 | | |
| Thermal Printer | Star TSP600 | | |
| Thermal Printer | Star TSP700 | | |
| Thermal Printer | POS-X EVO HiSpeed | | |
| Thermal Printer | Epson TM-T88V | | |
| Thermal Printer | Epson ReadyPrint T20 | | |
| Thermal Printer | Seiko Qaliber RP-E | | |
| Thermal Printer | Dell T200 | | |
| Thermal Printer | Epson TM88II | | |
| Thermal Printer | Epson TM88III | | |
| Thermal Printer | Epson TM88IV | | |
| Impact Printer | Epson TMU200 | | |
| Laser Printer | HP Laser Jet 4200 PCL 6 | | |
| Laser Printer | HP Laser Jet 4600 PCL 6 | | |
Cash Drawer
Most cash drawers connect to your receipt printer to receive open signals. As such, you can pick virtually any cash drawer on the market, finding the right one that meets your installation and security requirements. Intuit includes the MMF Val-U-Line in their certified kit, giving you a solid and affordable medium duty cash drawer. However, heavier duty drawers, including the MMF Advantage, offer the kind of durability needed in high volume and rough retail environments.
| Type | Cash Drawer | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuit | POSGuys | ||
| Medium Duty | MMF VAL-u Line | | |
| Heavy Duty | MMF Advantage | | |
| Heavy Duty | POS-X ION | | |
| Medium Duty | M-S Cash Drawer CF-Media | | |
| Heavy Duty | APG T371-BL16195 | | |
| Heavy Duty | APG T371-DG1616 (Use with Dell T200 printer) | | |
Card Reader
A durable card reader should hold up to the abuse of repeated daily card swipes while still sending accurate card info. Included in the Intuit-certified kit is the MagTek MiniWedge, one of the top readers on the market. Other card readers provide similar ease of use and longevity, including the IDTech MiniMag and POS-X XM95.
| Type | Card Reader | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuit | POSGuys | ||
| Card Reader | Magtek 21040110 | | |
| Card Reader | IDTech MiniMag | | |
| Card Reader | POS-X XM95 | | |
| Card Reader | Magtek Centurion | | |
| Card Reader | ID Innovations MSR | | |
| Card Reader | ID Innovations MSR | | |
| Keyboard With Reader | Cherry Keyboard MSR G81-7000 | | |
| Keyboard With Reader | Cherry Keyboard G86-62410EUAGSA | | |
| Keyboard With Reader | Cherry Keyboard G81-7920LUBBUS-2 | | |
| Card Reader | Logic Controls MR 3010 | | |
| Card Reader | Dell DEL3331-33UB (ID Tech Mini Mag) | | |
Mobility
There are a couple different paths to adding mobile inventory management to your QuickBooks POS installation. The more traditional method involves a batch data collector that synchronizes with your store's inventory, allowing you to take inventory counts away from your checkstand. Intuit recommends the Honeywell OptimusS mobile data collector, and we have had success integrating the CipherLab 8001 into installations as well.
For mobile payment, inventory management, and other mobile tools, Intuit's GoPayment platform is an excellent addition. This software runs on iPhones, iPads, or Android devices, and allows you to take your inventory on the go. With the additional encrypted card reader attachment, you now have a mobile POS device fantastic for trade shows as well as line busting.
| Type | Mobility | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuit | POSGuys | ||
| Batch Inventory Scanner | Metrologic SP 5500 Optimus S | | |
| Batch Inventory Scanner | CipherLabs 8000 | | |
| Mobile POS | GoPayment | | |
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