What are the system and hardware requirements needed to run POS?
What web browsers and operating systems can I use with POS?
You can use any modern web browser and operating system to access Qblue's POS system.
However, if you need automatic receipt printing, you'll need to use:
- Web browser: Firefox or Windows Edge
- Operating system: Windows 10 or higher
- Operating system for touch-screen systems: Windows 10 IOT or Windows 11 IOT
What POS hardware (receipt & label printers, cash tills, barcode scanners) work best with Qblue?
| POS hardware |
Recommendations |
Notes |
| Receipt printers |
Epson TM series e.g. Epson TM-T82II |
Epson TM printers must support Epson ESC/POS commands. Check the manufacturer's website to view the printer's specs. |
| Label printers |
Zebra series
Sato series |
|
| Cash tills |
Variable |
Must have a RJ12 port so it can connect to the receipt printer using a cash drawer kick cable.* |
| Barcode scanners |
Zebra series** e.g. Zebra DS2208, Zebra LS2208, Zebra D29308 |
Other barcode scanners that can connect to the host computer and translate barcode data into keystrokes are also supported. |
* To connect the cash till with an Epson receipt printer, plug the RJ12 connector cable from the cash till drawer into the receipt printer.
Here's an example of plugging the RJ12 cable into the DK port of a receipt printer:
** To install a wired Zebra scanner, plug it into your computer's USB port and it should start working automatically.
When scanning a barcode, ensure the cursor is placed in the product search field. We also recommend configuring the scanner to append a carriage return (ENTER key) after each scan. For configuration instructions, view Zebra's article about enabling carriage returns.
What devices can I use for a touch-screen setup?
We recommend using a computer that runs the Windows operating system. This setup supports automatic receipt printing and integration with EFTPOS terminals.
Qblue's POS application also works on tablet devices, such as iPads or Android tablets using browsers like Safari or Chrome. However, it's important to note that automatic receipt printing will not work on these devices.
Here are some examples of touch-screen POS computers:
What EFTPOS systems can I connect to Qblue?
Qblue Inventory currently supports the following EFTPOS integration types:
- New Zealand: Smartpay, Verifone
- Australia: Square Terminal, Verifone
- Selected European countries: Square Terminal
Click here to view the supported Square Terminal model.
