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Hardware Requirements

Last updated on Sep 13, 2024

Hardware Requirements

Workstations (must be current and latest OS).

Preferably with a minimum of 8GB of RAM.

  • PC (Windows10 & Mac)

  • Apple iPad

  • Android Tablet

  • Microsoft Surface

Important Note: If you want to use a tablet instead of a desktop computer, it will require a Dark Box (sold by us) to connect with your printers. Our Dark Box costs $200 and includes shipping.

Receipt Printers (USB Connections)

  • Epson

  • Epson TM-T88 Series

  • Epson TM-T20 Series

  • Epson TM-T70 Series

  • Star

  • Star TSP100 Series

  • Star TSP600 Series

  • Samsung/Bixolon

  • Bixolon SRP 350 Series

  • Bixolon SRP 370 Series

  • Most ESC/POS printers

(Please make sure the receipt printer is connected via USB, before purchasing it)

Tag Printers (USB Connections)

  • Epson

  • Epson TM-U220

  • Star

  • Star SP700 Series

  • Samsung/Bixolon

  • Bixolon SRP-270 Series

  • Bixolon SRP-275 Series

(Please make sure the tag printer is connected via USB, before purchasing it)

Note: If you want to use a tablet instead of a desktop computer, it will require a Dark Box (sold by us) to connect with your printers. The Dar Box has a cost of $150, including shippig (inside the US)

Scale

  • Any CAS scale connected to the Terminal via RS232 cable

Barcode Scanner

  • Any connected to the Terminal with keyboard emulation.

  • USB Connected

  • Bluetooth: Wireless 2.4 GHz

Cash Drawer

  • Any connected to the Receipt Printer via RJ12 cable

Payment Terminal

  • Any from our list of payment partners

Also be sure to purchase the necessary accessories, such as:

  • Cables to connect the printers with the computer

  • Paper rolls for the receipt and tag printers

  • Ink for the tag printer

Also note that while some of the items may be sold directly by third party retailers, we are not recommending the specific purchase of these items from these retailers. This list should be used to refer to the various types and configuration of hardware options available to you.

Important:

Please let our team know before you purchase the hardware you intend to integrate with Enlite so that we can confirm the correct equipment is being acquired.