Epos Systems Peripherals

An Epos System can be enhanced by a variety of hardware peripherals ranging from Biometric access devices to Mobile Tablets and terminals and Payment processing machines. The selection of the appropriate peripherals to be integrated is dependent on a business’s objectives and requirements from an Epos system.

Modern Epos systems are designed with the flexibility to incorporate peripherals as and when a business requires. An obvious advantage of the peripherals is they provide a quicker, more accurate and orderly operation.  This results in increased efficiency, reduced wastage and a generally more positive trend bottom line wise.

Epos Systems Peripherals and Accessories

A look at some of the more popular Epos system peripherals with a brief description is below:

Card payment processing machines: There were 2.2 billion purchases in the UK totalling a value of £140 billion (UK Cards Association Plastic Card 2013). This makes card processing machines an obvious business requirement to maximise sales and customer satisfaction. About two-thirds of credit card holders have used their card to make a purchase once or more a month. Businesses that do not have the option of accepting card payment are narrowing down their customers and business prospects. Epos systems are now integrable  with most modern card payment processing machines.

Barcode scanners: stock management and product information retrieval at checkout are two areas where barcode scanners are prevalent and assist businesses achieve higher efficiency. Barcode scanners can be static or mobile, single or omnidimensional and come in different shapes and sizes. Barcode scanners detect barcodes from printed labels, mobile phones and computer displays.

Cash Drawers: a range of cash drawers depending on security, size and shape are available in the market for Epos systems.  It provides security for cash and works with the Epos system during transactions and cash safeguarding. 

Biometric Devices: Epos systems increasingly control and administer access with Biometric devices. This allows businesses to control access, administer rights and review and report any breaches in privileges or security. Biometric devices are seen as being more accurate and secure in access controls and management.

Tablets and Mobile Terminals:  where businesses require staff to be on the move, tablets and mobile terminals are increasingly used. From serving customers on the move to communicating throughout the business including with the checkout terminals, printers and on the move stock management are some of the more popular benefits of Tablets and Mobile Terminals.

Printers:  epos systems interact with a variety of printers. Other than the obvious printing of the transactions and receipt, printers are also used for printing product information labels and other communication. Printers come in different sizes and functions.

Weighing Machines: Epos systems are often connected to electronic weighing scales. This is especially useful where retailers sell products like vegetables, meat and other items sold in measurable weight.

Epos Terminals: the front end of an Epos system, Epos Terminals determines not just the appearance of an Epos system but also come with many features that distinguish and set the tone for the Epos system. Touch screen capability, flat screen, size and energy saving functions are some of the common distinguishing features.