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The minimum hardware requirements are a standard PC with a processor speed of 300MHz or greater, with keyboard, monitor, simple sound system and mouse; and a standard ink jet printer, for reports.
To this, you should add a laser hands free scanner, to read in the bar codes. Choose one with a USB interface. CCD scanners are a cheaper option, but can be tedious to use in practice, as they need to be held at the correct distance from the bar code, and generally require a trigger button to be pressed which precludes hands-free operation. They are unsuitable for reading the larger case codes used in the delivery screen.
Most practical situations would require the addition of a receipt printer and cash drawer. We recommend a serial thermal receipt printer, which is fast, quiet and can include an automatic paper cut-off mechanism. Cash drawers attach to an outlet at the back of the receipt printer. An ink jet printer will still be required for reports. A receipt printer is required to print off lists for stock counting.
A customer pole display is a useful addition. One with 'pass-thru' for a serial receipt printer is required.
There is no need to locate and install Windows drivers for your receipt printer or scanner, as they are not used by the program. Supported printers are selected in the settings screen, reached from the file menu. Set the printer and pole display to ESC/POS emulation. The drive program is included within the program.
If buying a computer, choose a processor speed of at least 1GHz and with the current low memory prices, at very least 2GB of RAM. A hard disk needs to be at least 20GB and preferably 100GB. A 19-inch LCD monitor is recommended. A CD R/W drive is definitely desirable for backups or a memory stick can be used.
An Internet connection is needed for updates to the program and for e-mail support or for accessing an online database. Future extensions with exciting possibilities may require access to the Internet.
We can supply extension kits to convert your existing computer or complete turnkey systems, pre-loaded with ProffittCenter for maximum convenience. See the web site at www.proffittcenter.org for the latest prices.
The program is developed to run on Windows XP but should run on other operating systems. The installer is windows specific. Try WebStart or download the jar file for other operating systems.
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