Pole Displays
A nice to have to be sure, but it is not needed. While it does lend a sort of "traditional" feel to the till point, most customers are becomming familiar with the computer as opposed to the traditional cash register, so the pole display is now very much an optional item.
A pole display usually connects to your computer by a serial (RS232) connection and the software will then put text onto the display - things such as total, cash tendered, or change.
Size matters If the display you get has fewer lines than the software you use is designed for, then you might be stumped. Utillity allows you to customise your pole display messages which gives you more flexibility.
When thinking about the size of the display, also look at the number of characters per line.
Major brands include Posiflex, Pinnacle, and AOpen.
Prices range from about R500.00 up, depending on brand and size. Some also offer extention poles and other accessories.
One potential problem using a pole display is the fact that later versions of Windows make it harder to use the serial ports. Sometimes a "mode" command is needed to set the baud rate and other information so that your computer can talk to the pole display. This is not simply a "plug-n-play" device.
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