BlackCopper Guides
POS & Retail Guides
How to choose POS systems, barcode scanners, receipt printers, label printers and cash drawers.
POS & Retail
POS & Retail guides
POS System Buying Guide
Single or dual screen, processors, ports and the complete checkout – choose a touch POS with confidence.
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Barcode Scanner Buying Guide
1D or 2D, wired or wireless, handheld or hands-free – find the scanner that reads every code you use.
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Thermal Receipt Printer Buying Guide
58mm or 80mm, USB, LAN or WiFi, auto cutter and kitchen printing – the receipt printer explained.
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Barcode Label Printer & Labels Guide
Direct thermal vs thermal transfer, resolution, label layouts and ribbon matching for labels that last.
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Cash Drawer Buying Guide
Compartments, sizes, RJ11 printer-driven opening and voltage – the five checks before you buy.
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Coming next
Networking, labelling and security guides.
PoE switch sizing, structured cabling, server racks, metal detectors and more – new guides are added regularly.