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Hardware
Requirements
The following specifications are
meant as a basic reference for
the requirements of Multi POS for
Restaurant.
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POS
Computer
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400 MHz
Pentium Processor
minimum
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128 MB
Memory
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SVGA
Monitor with minimum
resolution of 800 x
600
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Operating
System
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Runs
under Windows 95, 98,
Windows NT, Windows Me,
Windows 2000, Windows XP
and Vista
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Hardware Add on
Options
The following is optional POS hardware
that you may use with Multi POS for
Restaurant. All hardware should be
obtained directly from the manufacturer or
an authorized supplier.
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Cash
Drawer
The
standard way to use a cash drawer
in a POS system is to connect the
drawer to your receipt printer.
Then, the drawer is triggered by
the printer each time a receipt
is printed. We recommend using
the following printer driven cash
drawers, since these are cheaper
and easier to install. (Our
software does support serial cash
drawers as well)
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Epson,
Star, or NCR Printer
Interface
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POS Receipt /
Kitchen
Printers
Multi POS
supports most Epson and Star
receipt printers. Be sure to
order the Parallel Interface
models, as these are much easier
to setup and maintain. (Our
software does support serial
printers as well)
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Impact
Printers - Star
SP200/300, Epson TM-U200
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Thermal
Printers - Epson TM-T88,
Star TSP series
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Report
Printers
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Any
Windows compatible
laser, dot matrix or ink
jet printer
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Dedicated
Phone
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Only
necessary if you wish to
process phone orders
using the advanced
Caller ID
interface
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Caller
ID "Cti Meteor" (by
crucible-technologies)
for caller
identification
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Modem
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Only
necessary if you wish to
perform phone calls to
your customers from
within
the
program. No specific
individual brand or
model of modem is
currently recommended
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Back up
System
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Some
type of back system
should be in place (Zip
or Jaz Drive)
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Misc
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100
Base-T Network Adapter
(only if you wish to use
the program over a
network)
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UPS
(uninterruptable power
supply)
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FAQ's on
Hardware
What do I do if I need to
print to a Parallel Printer over 25 feet
of distance?
If
you need to print to a parallel interface
printer that is located 25 feet or more
from the computer or print server's
parallel port, then you need to use a
parallel port extension
device.
Aten-USA located at
http://www.aten-usa.com manufactures a Non
Powered Parallel Extension Kit that uses 4
wire telephone cord to connect your
printer to the printer port, and allows
you to have a maximum distance of 1000
feet.
What is the suggested
network speed and network
protocol?
If the computer is to be connected on a
network, for maximum throughput we
recommend that your use 10/100BaseTX
network hub or switch. Your computer
Network Interface Card should also be
either 10/100BaseTX or 100BaseTX. To
connect your computers to the network hub,
you should use Category 5 or better
network cables. If you're having only two
computers, you could also use a Cross Over
Network Cable to save on the cost of a
network hub. The network protocol that we
recommend for your network is the TCP/IP
protocol, it is more reliable and gives
you better bandwidth control of your
network traffic.
Do I need a dedicated
database server to run your
software?
Multi POS for Restaurant was designed to
be affordable and flexible. Therefore, our
software does not need a dedicated
database server or the expensive Windows
NT or Windows 2000 Server operating
system. You can have your database locate
on one of your POS computers to save
costs.
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