Pawn Shop POS Point of Sale Hardware

Computer Systems - Pawnbroker Pawn Shop Software is small in size and as fast as your PC's storage capacity, processor speed and memory. Pawnbroker Pawn Shop Software will run on any Windows system with at least 128 MB of RAM memory, but memory requirements are determined by the amount of information your computer must store and process (not the size of the program processing the information). Windows XP is highly recommended for stability.

Shops with a few thousand inventory entries should have at least 256MB. For large operations storing 10,000 or more inventory items, greater horsepower is needed: 1.5 ghz Pentium IV or AMD processor - not Celeron - 512MB RAM - 3 gigs free disk space - especially for Windows 95/98/ME which are slow to release virtual memory no longer in use, especially if virtual memory is limited. Also, lengthy periods of printing will cause the system to run out of resources. The 3-gig space should help to avoid that.

Based upon our experience over a number of years, we recommend purchasing new systems and peripherals from Dell. (We are not compensated for recommending Dell.) Most hardware ships with a one-year warranty. If something goes wrong, Dell will have a technician come to your place of business within 2 business days to get you going again. They also guarantee peripherals (like printers). Sales and service are excellent. A Dell Dimension 2400 with 512MB of RAM, XP Home Edition can be leased for about $20/month.

Printers - Pawnbroker Pawn Shop Software prints price, address and bar code labels, invoices and reports. Any laser/inkjet/bubblejet or dot matrix may be used but if you're buying new equipment, Hewlett Packard printers are known for their dependability. Please go here for label information.

If you don't need color printing capability, purchase any Hewlett Packard low-end black-and-white printer with a paper feed. For a few dollars more, purchase their 5510 All-in-One copier-fax-printer-scanner. If you are purchasing a new computer from Dell, purchase the printer from them for added support and for possible savings on shipping.

Bar Code Scanning - Pawnbroker Pawn Shop Software provides bar-code capability. Price, item number, item description and bar code number are printed on the bar code label. Both scanners suggested below have been tested with Pawnbroker Pawn Shop Software and are configured to work 'out of the box'.

The Unitech MS210 handheld CCD Bar Code Scanner is a 'tethered' CCD scanner that incorporates the advanced Unitech decoder and an extremely reliable CCD engine. Featured are the narrow 80mm (3.1 inches) scanning width, 25.4mm reading distance and a resolution up to 0.125mm. This scanner also sports low power consumption for both decoded and undecoded scanners. Built-in decoder features read all major bar code symbologies and reverse bar code labels. Extensive data formatting features are also supported. The scanner has been tested and proven compatible with Pawnbroker Pawn Shop Software Gold and Diamond editions and ships with all necessary cables and cords. Three-Year limited manufacturers warranty. $139 - Scanner Stand (for hands-free operation) $29 ~ Free Shipping Spec Sheet

The Datalogic Gryphon M100 Linear Image Cordless Bar Code Reader provides optimal reading performance through a natural instinctive reading approach and innovative reading feedback. Use it where mobility is required. The Instinctive Reading Distance represents the natural position of the user while reading code. Correct pointing is quick and easy thanks to the distinctive illumination line. The Datalogic Scanner boasts reading quickness and decoding capability thanks to state-of-the-art optics and a decode rate of 270 scans/sec. The scanner has been tested and proven compatible with Pawnbroker Pawn Shop Software Gold and Diamond editions and ships with all necessary cables and cords. Three-Year limited manufacturers warranty. $695 ~ Free Shipping Spec Sheet

Cash Drawer and Receipt Printer - A cash register is different from a cash drawer. Pawnbroker Pawn Shop Software support a cash drawer. A cash register records sales and provides a printout at the end of the day for balancing the cash drawer. All cash registers have a cash drawer. A cash drawer is a place to put money. A cash drawer can be used without a cash register. Pawnbroker Pawn Shop Software uses your computer and receipt printer in place of a cash register.

Cash drawers work in sync with receipt printers. A receipt printer prints one or two copies of a receipt (on roll paper) showing the details of the sale: date, items, quantity, price, subtotal, tax, total amount. One copy of the receipt is for the customer. The other is for the store owner.

 The Cash Drawer Balance feature tracks each sales person's sales balance in real time and determines how much cash should be in the till at any time.

The POS cash drawer is Logic Controls' CR3000E. It has a footprint of only 15.7 x 16.1 x 3.3 inches and has an internal cash tray that rivals much larger drawers through efficient use of internal space. Five bill and six coin compartments can be easily adjusted. Precision-machined parts and ball bearings guides assure wobble-free drawer movement. All drawers have contemporary styling, a large media slot, three-position key lock and no exposed screws for extra security. $129 ~ Free Shipping Spec Sheet

The Epson TM-U220 printer is the enhanced, more powerful successor to Epson's best-selling TM-U200 family. It is an ideal low cost dot matrix receipt printer for point-of-sale applications. It is very fast, printing at speeds of 4.7 lines per second. Other features include automatic alerts when the printer is out of paper, the ability to print one original receipt plus a copy, and a two-year warranty. Easy to operate - Faster print speed - Drop-in paper loading - Two-color black and red printing - Impactful logo printing in black - Flexible paper widths. A 10' parallel cable is included for $319 ~ Free Shipping Spec Sheet