Required
Till device
Any Windows PC, Mac, Android or iPad tablet with a current browser. A 10" tablet or larger is comfortable at the counter.
- Touch screen 10"+
- Wired Ethernet or strong Wi-Fi
- A stand that locks
Commonly used: Any brand
Retail POS hardware, without the bundle markup.
RetailPOS Studio runs in a browser, so most retail POS hardware you already own will work. We don't sell hardware; this guide lists the categories, what to look for and brands shop owners commonly use. Brand names are typeset for reference only.
Category by category
What works, what to look for.
Recommended
Receipt printer
80 mm thermal printers over USB, network or Bluetooth. Network printers can be shared by two registers.
- 80 mm paper
- Auto-cutter
- Network port for shared use
Commonly used: Epson, Star Micronics, Xprinter
Recommended
Barcode scanner
USB or Bluetooth scanners that act as a keyboard work instantly. 2D scanners also read IMEI barcodes on phone boxes.
- 2D imager (reads IMEI codes)
- Stand for hands-free scanning
Commonly used: Zebra, Honeywell, Netum
Phone & gift shops
Label printer
Direct-thermal label printers for item and shelf labels, or plain sticker sheets on an office printer.
- Direct thermal for short-life labels
- Thermal transfer for long-life labels
- 38–50 mm label width
Commonly used: Zebra, TSC, Xprinter
If you take cash
Cash drawer
RJ11 drawers that open from the receipt printer when a cash sale completes.
- Printer-driven (RJ11)
- Removable insert
Commonly used: Any printer-driven drawer
Through your processor
Card terminal
Cards are taken on your processor’s terminal; the sale records the card payment. Integration depends on your processor — ask on your demo.
- Supported by your processor in your country
Commonly used: Your processor’s terminal
Pakistan, recommended
UPS / power backup
A small UPS keeps the till, router and printer running through load-shedding so sales aren’t interrupted.
- 600–1000 VA for one register
- Router on the same UPS
Commonly used: Any reliable UPS
Recommended
Internet backup
The system runs online. A mobile hotspot keeps you selling if the main line drops.
- 4G/5G hotspot or a phone with tethering
Commonly used: Any carrier
Starter setups
Three counters, three budgets.
Single counter
- Tablet + stand
- USB/Bluetooth 2D scanner
- 80 mm receipt printer
- Printer-driven cash drawer
Phone shop
- PC or tablet
- 2D scanner for IMEI boxes
- Receipt printer
- Label printer for IMEI stickers
- UPS (Pakistan)
Two registers
- Two tablets
- One network receipt printer each
- Shared label printer
- Hotspot backup
Spec sheet · FAQ
Hardware questions, answered.
01Do you sell POS hardware?Setting up
No. We don't sell hardware, so you're free to use what you already own or buy from any supplier you trust. The guide lists the types of devices that work and what to check before buying.
02Which barcode scanners work?Setting up
Most USB and Bluetooth scanners that act like a keyboard work without setup, both 1D laser scanners for product barcodes and 2D imagers that also read QR codes. 2D imagers are worth the small extra cost because they read damaged or on-screen codes.
03Which receipt printers work?Setting up
Standard 80mm and 58mm thermal receipt printers work through your device's print system. For Arabic and Urdu receipts, choose a printer that can print graphics, so the script renders correctly.
04Which label printers can I use for barcode labels?Setting up
Thermal label printers and standard sheet printers with sticker sheets both work. You set the label size and layout in the software, then print price and barcode labels for new stock or whole shelves.
05How do card payments work?Cost & billing
Card payments run through your own payment processor's card reader. RetailPOS Studio works with your processor; it records the payment method and amount on the sale. Ask on your demo about the processors common in your market.
06Can I use an iPad or Android tablet?Day to day
Yes. The software runs in a modern browser on iPads, Android tablets, Windows PCs, Macs and Chromebooks. A tablet on a stand is popular for small counters, and a PC suits busy shops with several printers.
07Do I need a cash drawer?Day to day
If you take cash, yes. Most cash drawers connect to the receipt printer and open when a cash sale prints. Cash register open and close records keep each shift's cash accountable.
08Can I use a weighing scale?Day to day
Yes, scales and labels with weight-embedded barcodes are supported, though most general retail, gift and phone shops sell by unit. Ask on your demo if you sell loose items by weight.