The recommended receipt printer for Invotide POS application is the Star TSP 100IIU ECO using the Firefox browser, Chrome browser , or Safari browser. Although this is the recommended printer, you can try your own on the demo site to see if it will work correctly by following the setup instructions.
If you would like to print from your mobile device, we recommend the Star TSP100III Wireless OR STAR TSP 100 LAN printer. These printers conected with your LAN's router and your iOS/Android devices automatically discovers the printer.
On iOS we support air print printers. This means any device that has air print you can now print to directly from our app!
POS Hardware
See Our Recommended POS Hardware
Receipt Printers
Cash Drawers
The only types of cash drawers that are possible to support (that open automatically) are the ones that connect to a receipt printer such as Star Micronics CD3 1616.
Credit Card Reader
We support EMV chip card readers with Mercury/Vantiv, EVO, Worldpay, First Data, and Heartland for more secure processing. Note: this works on ALL operating systems when using Vantiv/Mercury and works only on the Windows operating system at this time for other processors.
We also support the Magtek 21040108 Card reader. It is a simple USB card swipe that works with Mercury/Vantiv, Braintree, and Stripe. If you already have a card swipe, you will most likley be able to use existing equipment.
All credit card processing hardware can only be used with our supported vendors
NOTE: EVO (VX 805), First Data (VX805), and Worldpay (VX805) credit card equipment cannot be purchased through our website. Please contact us for more info.
Mobile Credit Card Reader
We support the ID Tech Shuttle Card reader for use with iPad/iPhone as well as many android products such as the Nexus 7.
Gift Cards
Giftcards are a great way to make sure customers keep coming back! We recommend SureGifts.com.ng to provide customizable gift cards. You can order gift cards directly from them.
Barcode scanners
Almost any barcode scanner will work (on Desktop computer) as long as it can read code-128 and programmed to hit return after scanning. You can test out your barcode scanner using UPC codes or the system generated barcodes in the demo for Invotide POS.
We support the Socket Mobile 7Ci Barcode bluetooth barcode scanner on iOS + Android (This is the ONLY scanner we support for mobile). This works by downloading our app and paring the device. This allows seamless use of the scanner in many parts of the program including sales and inventory counting!
Label Printers/Paper
We support the Zebra Thermal ZD410 USB/Ethernet Barcode Printer using 2"x1" labels
If you are using a Mac you will need to also purchase a 3rd party driver from the Penisula Group.
If you are using a Mac you will need to also purchase a 3rd party driver from the Penisula Group.
You can also print barcodes from inket and laser printer using Avery 8160 (inkjet) or Avery 5160 (laser) paper.
Digital Signature Capture
We support the Topaz SigLite T-S460-HSB Wired Signature Terminal on the windows operating system.
This allows for signature capture without printing a receipt. It is stored safely with the receipt when needed. SigWeb software for windows is available on Topaz's website.
