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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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