Supported Hardware

This Supported Equipment List outlines equipment that can normally be used with SpeedyPOS™ and SpeedyPOS™ PLUS Retail POS Software. The manufacturer of SpeedyPOS™ and SpeedyPOS™ PLUS is not responsible for ensuring that equipment is compatible.

The list may include items that are supplied or have been replaced with a different model if the current version of software supports these older pieces of equipment.

Computers have 4 types of PORTS available for connecting POS devices. Many POS devices still use serial ports, which are not often standard on home use computers anymore.

Serial-COM: This is the oldest and most universal type of port. They are slow (but fast enough for most devices) and require configuration for speed, data bits and Parity. Some newer model computers do not come with COM ports as they are not used for home computers. Ensure that you have at least ONE COM port when purchasing a new computer. Devices that use serial ports include PINPads, Pole Displays, scanners, older mice, signature capture devices, MSR’s, some receipt printers, cash drawers. You may have up to 8 com ports on a computer. Serial devices often require a separate power source. Some devices have an adapter to convert serial to USB, but they do not all work on all devices and all software.

LPT – Printer. This port is mostly used for older printers and some pole displays. Most printers and Pole displays are now USB.

USB: USB ports are now standard with newer computers. Many new computers have up to 8 USB ports which are easily chained to give more if required. USB ports are fast and often self configuring. Some low power devices can use obtain the power from the USB port, reducing the number of cables. USB devices include mice, keyboards, printers, pole displays, cash drawers, MSR’s, barcode scanners, touch screens.

· USB- Human Interface Devices (HID) – These devices emulate a keyboard or a mouse device and are mostly compatible with SpeedyPOS™ and SpeedyPOS™ PLUS Software.

· USB-Serial – These devices emulate a Serial-COM port and are mostly compatible with SpeedyPOS™ and SpeedyPOS™ PLUS Software.

Keyboard Wedge: These devices plug into the keyboard port on the computer, and the keyboard then plugs into or in-line with the device. Keyboard wedge devices include barcode scanners, MSR’s and MICR readers. These devices usually require configuration with a manufactures program or by pressing complex keystrokes on the keyboard. Most keyboard wedge devices are also powered by the keyboard. Usually only 2 or 3 devices may be chained together due to the power requirements.

Barcode Scanners Most Barcode scanners are operable with SpeedyPOS™ and SpeedyPOS™ PLUS Software including Serial-COM, USB-HID, USB-COM, Keyboard wedge and OPOS supported Scanners. Keyboard wedge and USB-HID scanners must be configured with a [Control]-B (dec 02) preamble and Carriage Return (dec 13) postamble. Scanners must be configured with the type of barcodes they wish to scan. Most scanners also convert various formats from one type to another such as 12 digit UPC/EAN to 13 digit UPC/EAN codes. The scanner must be configured to match the format of your inventory UPC numbers. The programming of scanners is done by scanning barcodes in a book. SpeedyPOS™ and SpeedyPOS™ PLUS Software can accept multiple barcodes for each item. Terminal server users should use keyboard wedge barcode scanners. Serial-COM port scanners can be used with Terminal Server 2003 with configuration. USB scanners are not supported for use with Terminal Server.
Item #	Picture	Description
1)	Compatibility	Most Serial Com Port scanners. (easy) Most Keyboard wedge scanners (set preamble of control B) (medium) Most USB-HID (set preamble of control B) (medium) Most scanners with OPOS driver support. (difficult)
2) 1)		Product: Barcode Scanner w/ USB Kit - BK MFG: Symbol Technologies Model: LS 2208 Series Ease of Configuration: easy http://www.symbol.com/LS2208/
3) 2)		Product: Barcode Scanner wKB Wedge - Black MFG: Symbol Technologies Model: LS2208 Series Ease of Configuration: easy http://www.symbol.com/LS2208/
4)		Product: Omni-directional Barcode Scanner MFG: Symbol Technologies Model: LS9208 Ease of Configuration: easy http://www.symbol.com/LS2208/
5) 3)		Product: Hands free Barcode Scanner Omni-directional MFG: Metrologic Model: MS7 120 Orbit Ease of Configuration: easy http://www.metrologic.com/corporate/products/pos/ms7120.htm
6) 4)		Product: Handheld Barcode Scanners MFG: Metrologic Model: MS9520 Voyager & MS9540 Voyager CS Ease of Configuration: easy http://www.metrologic.com/corporate/products/pos/ms9520.htm

Pole Displays / Customer Displays Pole displays can be used to show description, price and quantity of items being scanned and to show amount due, tendered and change to the customer. A second monitor can also be used in place of a pole display.
Item #	Picture	Description
1)	Compatibility	Support for the following pole display modes. Logic Controls, Logic Controls no pass thru, EMACS (AEDEX mode), Dumb Terminal, CD7220 (AEDEX mode), CD7220 (5220-II Standard mode), CD7220 (DSP-800 mode), DSP-800, Senor VFD or Senor WD202. Pole displays supporting OPOS drivers are supported.
2)		Product: Pole Display MFG: Logic Controls Model: PD3000 Ease of Configuration: medium http://www.logiccontrols.com/web/prodPD3.htm
3)		Product: Pole Display MFG: Logic Controls Model: LD9000U Series - OPOS Only Ease of Configuration: medium http://www.logiccontrols.com/web/prodLD9.htm

Integrated Scales
Item #	Picture	Description
1)	Compatibility	Techtronics compatible. (Serial Com Port) Scales supporting OPOS supported. CAS scales supported.
2)		Product: Bench Scale with Pole Display MFG: Avery Berkel (NCI) Model: 7620U3R or 6720 Ease of Configuration: medium http://www.averyberkelusa.com/product_listing.htm
3)		Product: In-counter Scanner/Scale MFG: Metrologic Model: MS2200 series Stratos (upgrade from M202- no longer built) Ease of Configuration: difficult (must use OPOS drivers) http://www.metrologic.com/corporate/products/pos/MS2200.htm

Cash Drawers Cash drawers are used for holding cash. The drawer can be connected to a slip printer or the USB, Serial or Printer port of the computer and opened when tending a sale. Up to 5 cash drawers may be supported by SpeedyPOS™ and SpeedyPOS™ PLUS Software depending on hardware support. Different tender types can be configured to open the cash drawer.
Item #	Picture	Description
1)	Compatibility	Connected via Serial COM Port, LPT (printer) or cash drawers connected through slip printers. USB HID drawers with available program to open cash drawer.
2)		APG Cash Drawer USB HID – must use Hiddemo6.exe program to open cash drawer.
3)		Product: Cash Drawer MFG: Major Metal Fab (MMF) Cash Drawer Company Model: Econo-Line II series Ease of Configuration: easy https://www.mmfcashdrawer.com/
4)		Product: Cash Drawer MFG: Logic Controls Model: CR 3000 Series Ease of Configuration: easy https://www.logiccontrols.com/web/prodCR3.htm

Touch screens Touch screens are monitors that emulate mouse devices. Software must be configured for touch screen. Touch screen is only supported for point of sale, though a under counter keyboard is recommended for some operations.
Item #	Picture	Description
1)	Compatibility	Windows compatible (800x 600 minimum screen resolution) USB or serial with mouse (HID) drivers.
2)		Product: Desktop Touch monitor MFG: ELO TouchSystems Model: Entuitive 1525 15” CRT Intellitouch monitor – no longer built Ease of Configuration: easy http://www.elotouch.com/products/crts/1525c.asp
3)		Product: LCD Desktop Touchmonitor MFG: ELO TouchSystems Model: 1727L (3000 Series) replaces the 1527L model – no longer built Ease of Configuration: easy http://www.elotouch.com/products/lcds/1727l.asp

Magnetic Strip Readers Magnetic Stripe Readers (MSR) are used for reading the information from credit cards, debit cards (US), Gift Cards and Customer Loyalty Cards. MSR’s have up to three tracks. Track 1 contains the customer name, account number and expiry date; Track 2 contains the account number and expiry date and is required for all Debit and Card Present credit transactions. Track 2 is the minimum required. There are many different MSR devices which are built into monitors, keyboards or separate devices. Most are compatible with SpeedyPOS™ and SpeedyPOS™ PLUS Software if the device is configured correctly. The configuration of MSR’s is usually difficult as they try to decode and remove information from the tracks. SpeedyPOS™ and SpeedyPOS™ PLUS Software requires the full track information including sentinel characters and a carriage return at the end of track 2. MSR’s built into PINPads can be used for some transactions.
Item #	Picture	Description
1)	Compatibility	Serial COM port MSR Keyboard wedge (often difficult to deprogram) USB-HID MSRs must be programmed to provide the following format %[track1]?;[track2]?<enter> or ;[track2]?<enter>
2)		Product: POS Keyboard MFG: Unitech Model: K270 Ease of Configuration: medium http://www.ute.com/product_info.php?id=10
3)		Product: POS Keyboard MFG: Unitech Model: K2724 Ease of Configuration: medium http://www.ute.com/product_info.php?id=41
4)		Product: Strip Reader MFG: IDTECH Model: Minimag - USB Ease of Configuration: medium http://www.idtechproducts.com/products/magnetic_stripe_card_readers.aspx
5)		Product: Strip Reader MFG: Logic Controls Model: Minimag - USB Ease of Configuration: medium https://www.logiccontrols.com/web/prodMR1.htm

** If also using other devices that have a keyboard wedge interface, special hardware will be required to connect multiple keyboard wedge devices.

Non Integrated Pin Pads PINPads are used for Debit Card PIN Entry. They must be compatible and encrypted for the payment processor or account you are using. PINPads are currently only supported for USA, Canada and Australia. These PINPads can be used, but are not integrated with SpeedyPOS™ and SpeedyPOS™ PLUS software.
Item #	Picture	Description
1)	Compatibility	OPOS supported pin pads are supported for USA. Only tested is the Ingenico En-touch 1000 which is very difficult to program.
2)	A) B) C)	Product: Pin Pad - USA ONLY MFG: Verifone Model: A) Verifone Everest PLUS (Part 003-400-x3) (MSR and PINPad) B) Verifone PINpad 1000 SE (Part 105-412) (PINPad only, separate MSR required) C) Verifone PINpad 2000 (Part 105-403) (No longer manufactured) (MSR and PINPad Ease of Configuration: easy At this site there is 1000SE and Everest http://www.verifone.com/products/printers_peripherals/pinpads/index.html At this site there is the 2000 http://www.jrposdepot.com/ NOTE: Debit card support requires SpeedyPOS™ and SpeedyPOS™ PLUS Software 5.31.23.x or newer and Mercury Payments processor. www.mercurypay.com or datacap supported processor. Important: PINPads MUST by encrypted with Dukpt encryption key for your debit card processor. This must be done by the hardware vendor.
3)		Product: Pin Pad – Canada ONLY MFG: Verifone Model: SC 5000 Ease of Configuration: difficult, product must be encrypted for your account by Global Payment Systems. Must be purchased through Windward Software Inc to ensure correct encryption. http://www.verifone.com/products/printers_peripherals/pinpads/index.html Debit card support requires Windward SpeedyPOS™ and SpeedyPOS™ PLUS Software 5.31.23.x or newer. Card swipe can NOT be used for Credit Cards. A separate MSR is required for swiping credit cards.
4)		Australian PINPads are also supported for EFT payments. Please see Australian dealer.

Receipt Printers Receipt Printers are used for printing small cash register receipts usually 40 columns wide. They are also used for printing credit card slips. Paper is thermal or ink in rolls. Most receipt printers have a port for opening cash drawers. When purchasing Receipt Printers and cash drawers ensure they are compatible with each other.
Item #	Picture	Description
1)	Compatibility	Any USB, COM or parallel ports supported by the Windows Generic Text printer driver. Slip printers are used in RAW mode which uses the printer in text mode. Graphics are not supported except for downloadable logos on some slip printers. Some slip printers have barcode support.
2)		Product: Thermal Receipt Printer MFG: Epson Model: T88III Ease of Configuration: easy http://pos.epson.com/products/TM-T88III.htm
3)		Product: Parallel Dot Matrix Receipt Printer MFG: Epson Model: TM-200D replaced by TM – U220 Ease of Configuration: easy http://pos.epson.com/products/TM-U220.htm
4)		Product: Thermal Receipt Printer MFG: Epson Model: TM-T88IV Ease of Configuration: easy http://pos.epson.com/products/TM-T88IV.htm
5)		Product: Dot Impact Receipt Printer MFG: Citizen Model: iDP3550/ iDP3551 Ease of Configuration: easy http://www.citizen-systems.com/products.aspx
6)		Product: Thermal Receipt Printer MFG: STAR Model: TSP-100 Ease of Configuration: easy http://www.star-micronics.co.jp/eng/products/s_print/sp01.htm
7)		Product: Dot Matrix Receipt Printer MFG: STAR Model: SP-200 Series Ease of Configuration: easy http://www.star-micronics.co.jp/eng/products/s_print/sp01.htm

Barcode Label Printers Barcode Label Printers are used to print small labels in a strip. They use manufacture’s printing codes which make them difficult to setup, but print with blinding speed. Label stock available include thermal (don’t use near clothing steamers), Ink, plant tags.
Item #	Picture	Description
1)	Compatibility	Connect via USB, COM or parallel ports. Barcode printers are supported using Native RAW text modes. Do not use WISIWIG label setup. Setting up labels can be difficult and time consuming.
2)	A) B)	Product: Thermal Transfer Label Printers MFG: Zebra Model: A) TLP2824 2” B) TLP2844 4” Ease of Configuration: easy http://www.zebra.com/id/zebra/na/en/index/products/printers/desktop/tlp2824.html http://www.zebra.com/id/zebra/na/en/index/products/printers/desktop/tlp2844.html
3)		Product: Barcode Printer MFG: Toshiba TEC Model: TEC B572 Ease of Configuration: difficult http://www.toshibatecusa.com/Products/BarcodePrinters/tabid/59/Default.aspx
4)		Product: Barcode Printer MFG: SATO Model: “e” series CL408e/CL412e Ease of Configuration: difficult http://satoamerica.com/cms/CL408e/CL412e/21.html

Data Collectors Data Collectors are used for scanning barcodes and quantities of items on the floor. You then return to the computer and import items and quantities into a Sale, Purchase Order, Receiving, or Stock Count. Data Collectors can be used, but SpeedyPOS™ and SpeedyPOS™ PLUS can only accept files in the format of part number, (comma) quantity.
Item #	Picture	Description
1)	Compatibility	Barcode and Quantity collection are only supported. Unitech PT600 hornet Unitech PT630 Unitech PT500 using Datamaster Opticon 1700 (Australia) Metrologic Scanpal 2 (scanpal 1 not supported) Worthington Tri-Coder Keyboard wedge.
2)		Product: DOS Portable Data Collection Terminal - CCD MFG: Unitec Model: PT500 replaced by PT-630D and Cradle Ease of Configuration: difficult http://www.ute.com/product_info.php?id=29

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