POS (Point of Sale) systems usually require the following hardware devices:
POS terminal:
Includes a desktop or mobile device, such as a tablet or touch screen all-in-one.
It needs to have sufficient processing power, memory and storage space to support the operation of POS software.
Barcode scanner:
Used to scan product barcodes and quickly identify product information.
Common barcode scanners include wired and wireless barcode scanners.
Printer:
Used to print sales receipts, reports, etc.
You can choose thermal printers or dot matrix printers.
Cash drawer (cash box):
Used to keep cash and make change.
Usually connected to a printer, it can be opened automatically by the POS system.
Electronic scale:
Suitable for industries that need to weigh goods, such as fruits and vegetables.
Can be directly integrated into the POS system for automatic calculation.
Magnetic card reader:
Used to read customer's credit card, debit card and other payment card information.
Complement the POS system to complete electronic payment transactions.
Customer display:
Optional, used to display transaction information to customers.
It helps to improve transaction transparency and customer experience.
Network equipment:
The POS system requires a network connection, which can be wired Ethernet or wireless.
Routers, switches and other equipment are required to achieve LAN or WAN connection.
When choosing POS hardware, you need to combine your own business needs, cost budget and other factors to choose the appropriate equipment configuration. At the same time, ensure the compatibility between hardware devices and integration with POS software to ensure the efficient operation of the entire system.