Re: pos hardware information

["Chris Travers" <..hidden..>]

On Sat, May 24, 2008 at 9:58 AM,  <..hidden..> wrote:
>
> You might find my experience helpful.  We run a small retail women's
> clothing boutique and currently using SQL-Ledger.  Planning on converting to
> LedgerSMB hopefully this weekend.  I assume that for this particular topic,
> that there should be minimal differences between SQL-Ledger and Ledgersmb.

Actually, I rewrote the POS module at one point to help a customer
better manage things.  Here are a summary of the differences:

1)  You MUST create till accounts to manage logical cash control
units.  Usually these correspond with cash drawer inserts and may
either follow the till or the logged in user.  Current conventions by
default are to use accno 1300 for a till in/out account, and accno
1300.x where x is the till id (either the last octet of the terminal's
IP address or the user's employee.id depending on whether you use
per-terminal or per-employee accounts).

2)  If you want to support the open till button or pole displays, you
MUST set up scripts on the client to act as network servers for
relevant hardware.  Otherwise you can comment out the printer
definition in pos.conf.pl

3)  Review the pos.conf.pl for more configuration info.

4)  We added a till close procedure to provide some level of cash
controls.  This is not quite the same as a Z report, but it was there
to fit a specific user's needs, follows the same basic principles, and
automates the process from the cashier's perspective.

If you run into trouble ask either on the list or on IRC.



>  My environment consists of SQL-Ledger running on SUSE Linux.  We have a
> typical Windows XP workstation that we use as our POS hardware, and also
> have a receipt printer.  Since we have everything barcoded, hope to add a
> barcode scanner shortly.  So far what I have found is the key decision is
> picking a receipt printer that is compatible with the printing system (i.e.
> CUPS).  We chose a TSP 600 from Star Micronics.  They provide the
> appropriate Linux drivers so setting this up was fairly easy.  In addition,
> it includes a port to connect a cash drawer to it so that when the receipt
> printer prints, it can control the opening of the cash drawer.  We are not
> currently using that feature as of yet.  Our printer is connected to a
> wireless print server so it does not have to be physically connected to the
> Windows XP workstation.  This gives me the ability to enter sales remotely,
> and print the receipt at the store.  Our users enter all sales through the
> browser.  The GUI is not as flashy as many boxed Integrated POS systems, but
> provides a lot of flexibility when it comes to integrating with other
> systems.  We are currently in the process of implementing a CRM system (i.e.
> SugarCRM) and exploring how to best to integrate key information.  Same goes
> for an online E-Commerce store.  I am guessing this would be next to
> impossible if you were using something like QuickBooks, especially if you
> are running several retail outlets.  With SQL-Ledger/LedgerSMB, I can have
> one server hosting the application, and all retail outlets can connect to it
> via the Internet, assuming of course you have addressed appropriate security
> measures.
>
> Best Regards,
> Steven Marshall
>
> Taty Lee Boutique
> 11705 Jones Bridge Rd., B206
> Alpharetta, GA 30005
> 770-410-6964
>
> "Once you experience the stylish comfort of Brazilian-cut jeans, you will
> demand nothing less!"
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