How to choose a printer checks. Types of POS printers

When you start your business, everyone starts small. And enough "untwisting" your business, sooner or later ask about the control over hired personnel. In simple words, do not steal you people hired by you. And only the device with a clearly defined program does not deceive us, so we come to the conclusion that we need a device that would realize the accounting of the released products through people who are directly involved in the release of manufactured products. Fortunately, for a long time already invented such devices, which are called "printer for cash vouchers."

Simple cash register

The usual cash register does not have a connection to the computer and does not store information about the sold products. In other words, he just issues a check and keeps the money put in him. At a subconscious level, people trust stores that, when selling products, issue a check as a confirmation of the quality of the goods and a guarantee of observance of consumer rights.

For large stores, this option is not suitable, because to work with such a device you need both time and skill. However, for shops in some outback this method is quite acceptable.

Receipt printer

A receipt printer, or POS printer, is a specially designed device that implements the printing of important elements on paper: checks, receipts and the like. Such printers are not the main device, that is, they only execute commands, data from the computer. Simply put, this is a typical printer that has a specialized form. It will not provide you with a report on the daily revenue itself, but it is possible to use a specially created program at the same time, which, in turn, will keep a record of the funds released for the day. POS-printers differ in the way they print. This affects the cost, reliability and complexity of the service. Select printers with matrix printing, inkjet and thermal printing.

Methods of printing a printer

The simplest and cheapest way is matrix printing. But it itself contains many shortcomings, such as low speed, noise, the inability to print logos, the average reliability of the device. Printing in this type of printer occurs by pressing the printed tape with special needles.

Inkjet printing is carried out exactly the same as in your home inkjet printer. Of the small nozzles, droplets of droplets are fired onto the paper. These printers are not widely distributed, because among their shortcomings are the lack of reliability of printing organs, the time to dry the paint and the frequent need for refueling.

The most actual for today are POS-printers with thermal printing. Printing occurs by heating a layer of paper that is sensitive to temperature. These printers outperform all of the above.

Pros and cons of printers for cashier's checks

The only drawback of check printers is the problem with the data exchange between the device and a personal computer, in simple words, this is a problem with the drivers. However, it is possible to skip the goods through the program without using the device, which in general gives a good opportunity to control the profit on the goods sold. If you are sufficiently familiar with the work of a personal computer and imagine how rarely there are problems with message devices, that is, with drivers, then we note that the problems with the device itself are much rarer.

Basically, the printer checks usb-connectable, that is, there is no need to purchase additional adapters, hardware and software adapters.

Another advantage of check printers is the use of software with special specialized information coding, which ensures the greatest reliability and authenticity of the information provided.

So, we now know what measures must be taken to take into account the activities of hired personnel, which devices can be used. Now we can consider more specifically the capabilities of modern printer checks.

Basic criteria for choosing a printer

The first thing you should pay attention to is the presence of a thermal head. In the modern market, there are many companies and companies that produce these devices, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages, so you should know what to pay attention to. The printer's main printing unit should print under the influence of heat, so that there is no situation that requires refilling the printer at the most inopportune moment, for example, at the hour of maximum influx of customers.

Features of communication with PC

What is worth paying attention in the first place, is how the data exchange between the computer and the printer "checks printer" is realized. There are several ways to implement this function - with the help of interfaces: RS-232; USB; LPT; LAN and WI-FI. The first three methods of implementation are used mainly when the printer is in the vicinity of a personal computer, the approximate removal is up to ten meters.

LAN technology allows you to turn the printer checks directly into the local network, which gives advantages in the range of the printer from the computer processing information, up to two hundred meters. WI-FI technology allows you to get rid of the inconvenient and costly information exchange between the printer and the computer through wires. However, this technology has not proved itself on the good side, since it is possible to lose signal or errors in the reception and transmission of signal packets, which leads to loss of communication between the computer and the device itself.

Additional Features

Next, you should pay attention to the support of your chosen device technology Drop and Load, translated into Russian meaning "toss and print." Of the advantages of this technology is an increase in processing speed, which is important for forming the image of an entrepreneurial enterprise. This technology will deprive your employees of problems with refilling printers with paper. In other words, they do not have to insert a new roll and stretch the paper through the rolls in a strictly defined sequence, the change of which can lead to the breakage of the paper tape, which will eventually stop the printer's check operation, and in the worst case will lead to its breakage.

Another important indicator is the ability of the printer to perform auto-cutting. This is such an insignificant at first glance function allows you to make a neat line of gap between checks, which also has a favorable influence on the formation of the user's view of the services of your enterprise.

Well, the last thing that should be paid attention is that the printer of checks must support two standards of check paper. If your business is barely afloat, and you save on every little thing, then you can advise a roll of printing paper with a width of 57 millimeters, but if you prefer the presentability of your company, you should choose a better paper format with a width of 80 millimeters.

Results

In conclusion, we will tell you about the advanced manufacturers, which will allow you to purchase a printer of checks, the price of which will ideally match your financial situation and varies from 4000 rubles to 40,000.

The most advanced manufacturers are the companies: Samsung, Zebra, "Barcode", Posiflex. The Samsung printer will suit you best as an optimal variant of quality, cost and nested capabilities. Naturally, there are many different companies whose printers are different in price and nested functions, perhaps some are even more profitable, but most likely you will choose a quality that has been tested by time. After all, sometimes it's easier to pay a little for quality and durability, than in the future have significant costs for repairs and maintenance, and in the end, losing patience, still get a Samsung printer.