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How Do POS Barcode Scanners and Handheld Barcode Scanners Work?

Barcode scanners play a quiet but important role in everyday business. From small retail shops to large warehouses, they help track products, manage stock , and speed up billing. If you have ever wondered how a POS barcode scanner or a handheld barcode scanner actually works, this guide explains it in a clear and practical way . This article answers common questions, uses real-life examples, and helps you understand how different barcode scanners fit into daily business operations. What Is a Barcode Scanner? A barcode scanner is a device that reads printed codes made of lines or patterns. These codes hold product information such as name, price, or stock number. When the scanner reads the code, it sends the details to a system that shows the data instantly. Most businesses use barcode scanners to reduce errors, save time , and keep records accurate . Whether it is a shop scanner at a checkout counter or a portable scanner used on the move, the purpose stays the same—quick an...

Wide Range of POS Receipt printers to suit every budget

Receipt Printers In the POS system, receipt printers have become an essential device. Receipt printer has taken the industry with a boom. With different features and benefits, there are innumerable options or models in the market, the reason being that every point of sale system requires a branded receipt printer? There are a variety of receipt printers in the market for customers to choose from, as Dot Matrix Printers, Inkjet Printers, Mobile Receipt printers, Wireless Receipt Printers etc. As much the options in the market, more the confusion and argument rise about the factors before buying a printer as per the requirement, which includes the compatibility with the system that is being used by the entity as well as support the POS system used by the company. Selection undergoes a deep research and analysis before purchasing a printer. Every client has its own preference, requirement, and expectation from the receipt printer, like the logo on the receipt, cutting the rece...

Brand costly but efficient, Thermal Receipt Printers

Receipt printers are an important part of a point of sale (POS) system.  They are used in retail environments to print credit card slips and customer receipts. The ability to print a record of the transaction for the customer, and possibly the store, is critical. Serial dot-matrix printers are generally cheaper to purchase initially, but this type of printer uses pins and Ink ribbons which add to the cost over the lifespan of the receipt printer. Thermal printers cost more than dot matrix but are more popular due to their improved print quality, faster speed, and quieter functioning. However, the thermal printer is also faster and quieter. Some receipt printers include a check reader which uses Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) to describe the numbers and symbols that appear at the bottom of checks. This type of printer can read, print and then endorse a check in a single pass. Epson Receipt Printers is one of the best-selling POS receipt printers who lead the indu...