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01. The problem in stationery shops, cyber cafes and printing shops02. What the system does for you03. Typical equipment04. How we set it up05. Get a free survey and quote06. FAQ
Stationery and printing shops mix product sales with services such as printing, photocopying, browsing and binding. Services are easy to under-record.
Key takeaways
- Printing and copying are sold without a record.
- Small items are priced from memory.
- Services and products share one cash drawer with no split.
- Stock of paper and ink runs out without warning.
01The problem in stationery shops, cyber cafes and printing shops
Stationery and printing shops mix product sales with services such as printing, photocopying, browsing and binding. Services are easy to under-record.
- Printing and copying are sold without a record.
- Small items are priced from memory.
- Services and products share one cash drawer with no split.
- Stock of paper and ink runs out without warning.
- Daily takings are never matched to work done.
02What the system does for you
03Typical equipment
| Item | What it is for |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen POS terminal | The till screen the cashier uses; Windows or Android |
| 80mm receipt printer | Prints receipts and kitchen or bar orders |
| Barcode scanner | Scans products in a second, with no price typing errors |
| Cash drawer | Opens automatically on each cash sale |
| Barcode labels (optional) | Label products for quick scanning |
04How we set it up
- 01Free site surveyWe look at your counter and mix of services and products.
- 02Choose hardware and softwareWe match terminals, printers and software to your volumes and budget.
- 03Load your productsWe help import your product list, prices and opening stock.
- 04Install and connectTills, printers, scanners, network and payment set-up.
- 05Train and go liveGo-live support, training for every cashier and a plan for aftercare.
05Get a free survey and quote
06Frequently asked questions
Can I sell services like printing in the POS?
Yes; services are set up as items priced per page, per job or per time.
Can I track paper stock?
Yes; stock is reduced as you sell and you get reorder alerts.
Is this overkill for a small shop?
We scale the setup to your size; a simple tablet till can be enough.
