How do Credit Card (Point-of-Sale or POS) Printers Work?

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Tips for Buying a point-of-Sale Printers

Several points should be noted before buying POS printers. They are as follows.

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- Certain items sold software only works with certain printer device drivers. Therefore, it is advisable to check with software vendors to whether the POS printer model would be consistent with the program. Some software requires OLE for Point of Sale drivers, known as the OPOS drivers for printing receipts. If you change the POS printer with OPOS printer, then you may need to check with both printer manufacturers and software vendors if they are compatible with each other....
- Learn from the printer manufacturer or supplier whether a bill for cutting the manual or automatic. Most printers have an automatic cutter mechanism.
- Some printers are sensitive to heat. If you want to install the printer in the kitchen, you may need to go to the impact printer that is not sensitive to heat.
- Check the print speed of POS printers. If your sales volume is very large and may require high-speed printer.
- Check whether you need color printing receipts. In this case, the POS printer must have the ability to print color.

The types of point-of-Sale Printers

- Impact printers are ideal for heat intensive environments such as kitchens and places where the double-color print and duplicate accounts are required.

- Direct thermal printers are quiet, fast, and give high quality output. Even the logos can be included in the receipt. They are recommended in all places where heat is not a problem.

- POS Inkjet printers typically offer twice the color (black and red). If you want to print receipts, coupons, etc. with a color logo for direct marketing in the receipts, then the inkjet printers should be your ultimate choice.

- Multi-purpose point-of-Sale printers have features such as printing receipts, coupons and slip printing, check the support, and MICR reading. These machines are the favorites for most retail stores, banks and restaurants.