POS Hardware Installation Colorado

The hardware you choose for your business in Colorado depends on what category you fall into as a business. Most modern POS systems provide the software you need to stay competitive. But, to get the most out of your software, you need to choose a compatible high performance hardware set.

Types of POS hardware

Modern POS terminals contain, at bare minimum, the following hardware:

• Register screen
• Computer tower
• Display for the customer
• Card reader
• Keyboard system
• Barcode scanner
• Receipt printer
• Cash drawer

There may be other elements, such as tablets and smartphone apps, that can be added depending on the complexity of your business’ needs.

Choosing the Right POS Hardware for your Business

With so many choices out there, it can be overwhelming when shopping for the right type of software and hardware for your business. Do you want a behind the counter system for a retail business, or a mobile tablet system for a fast paced restaurant? Let’s talk options.

POS Hardware for Restaurants & Bars

Restaurants and bars are fast paced environments that often require flexibility.

• Fast-casual restaurants will do well with several point of sales situated behind a counter. In this environment, people form lines and come to you. There’s no need to go to them.
• Sit down restaurants require a bit more mobility. Because servers take your order at the table, you have options. You can choose to have one point of sale system at the back of house where servers manually input orders, tablets where servers input orders directly at the table, or DIY tablets where customers input the orders themselves. The right choice should fall in line with your business strategies and goals.
• Bars do best with a mix of systems situated behind the bars for the bartenders, as well as tablets for servers who take orders at tables. Speed and mobility are key for bars, so keep that in mind while shopping for the right system for your business.

POS Hardware for Retail

Retail has an added layer of complexity because of their variety in products and stock. Each stock item gets a SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) code and/or a UPC (Universal Product Code). Manually inputting each code into your POS system is a hassle, which is where barcode scanners come into play.

Barcode scanners

Barcode scanners save time and reduce the possibilities of human error by incorrectly inputting a code.

Scanners come in all shapes and sizes. They can be large, in-counter scanners for a hands free experience, or smaller, handheld scanners for portability.

Whatever hardware you choose, you’ll want to ensure it works smoothly with your chosen software and suits your businesses needs.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation with Smart POS for your POS system hardware installation.