Register screen
Works: Windows or Mac PC, all-in-one touch terminal, Android tablet, iPad, with a current browser.
Check: Screen at least 10 inches for the POS screen; a stand that doesn’t wobble.
Any brand
Grocery POS hardware: use what works, buy what you need.
We don’t sell hardware, so we have no reason to push a bundle. Here is what works with GetGroceryPOS at each spot on the counter, and what to check before you buy.
7The counter, piece by piece
Seven pieces, one counter.
Barcode scanner
Works: USB or Bluetooth scanners that act as a keyboard (“HID” mode). 1D for UPC/EAN; 2D also reads phone screens.
Check: Sends Enter after each scan; reads the 2-prefix scale labels.
Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic and similar
Label scale (deli, meat, produce)
Works: Scales that print a barcode with prefix, item code and weight in fixed positions.
Check: You can set the label format; it is legal for trade in your state or country.
Common deli and meat-counter label scales
Receipt printer
Works: 80 mm thermal printers your computer can print to, USB or network.
Check: Fonts for your languages (CJK, Arabic) if you print them; auto-cutter.
Epson, Star Micronics, Bixolon and similar
Cash drawer
Works: Drawers that open when the receipt printer sends a kick (RJ11/RJ12 cable to the printer).
Check: Matches your printer’s drawer port and voltage.
Any printer-driven drawer
Barcode & shelf-label printer
Works: Label printers and sheet labels for barcodes and shelf tags printed from the product list.
Check: Label size matches the barcode settings you create.
Zebra, Brother, DYMO and similar
Card reader / payment terminal
Works: The terminal from the payment processor you choose; in the US, an EBT-capable terminal from your certified EBT processor.
Check: Ask your processor; ask us on your demo which processors connect today.
Supplied by your processor
Three starter counters, by store size.
| Store | Per lane | Shared | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner store, 1 lane | Tablet or PC, 2D scanner, receipt printer, cash drawer, card terminal | Optional label printer | Corner |
| Neighborhood market, 2–3 lanes | Touch terminal, 2D scanner, printer, drawer, terminal | Deli label scale, shelf-label printer | Market |
| Supermarket, 4–8 lanes | Touch terminal, scanner, printer, drawer, terminal | Label scales at meat, deli and produce; back-office PC | Supermarket |
Hardware questions, answered.
8 questions on the shelf
What hardware do I need for a grocery POS?
A screen (PC, touch terminal or tablet), a barcode scanner and a receipt printer cover most stores. Add a cash drawer, a label printer for shelf tags, label scales at the deli or meat counter, and a card terminal from your processor.
Do you sell hardware?
No. Buy from any supplier, or use what you already own. We tell you what to check before you buy, and we test models on your demo.
Will my old hardware work?
Most scanners, thermal printers and printer-driven cash drawers do. Old Windows-only terminals work if they run a current browser.
Which scanner should I buy?
A corded 2D scanner in keyboard (HID) mode is the safe choice: it reads UPC/EAN, scale labels and phone screens, and needs no driver.
Do I need an NTEP scale?
In the US, scales used to sell by weight must meet your state’s weights-and-measures rules; most states require NTEP-certified, inspected devices. Check with your state office before you buy. In the UAE and Pakistan, follow your local metrology authority.
Can I print Chinese, Korean or Arabic receipts?
Only if the printer has those fonts or you print as an image from the browser. Buy a printer sold with CJK or Arabic support if you need it; test before going live.
Which card reader works?
Card payments run through a processor you choose, using their terminal. Ask on your demo which processors connect today; we won’t promise a specific integration until it’s confirmed for your country.
Does it work on an iPad or Android tablet?
Yes, in the browser. For a busy lane a PC or touch terminal with a corded scanner and printer is more reliable.
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