• Thermal Printer, if you are using that type of ticket stock. All common models from Boca and Practical Automation are supported. These printers are built to order based on specification and, consequently, should be ordered directly from Corporate Consultants.
• The Epson TM-T88x thermal receipt printer is also support for paper tickets. These are good for day-of-sale only, such as at the door.
  
• Dot matrix printer (24 pin with Tear Off and Load/Park features recommended). Color printing, although slower, is supported but not necessary. If you are using the dot matrix ticket forms. Dot matrix printers usually take 11 to 17 seconds on average to print a ticket. Due to the weight of the ticket stock, make sure there is a noticeable gap between the printer roller and what some printers call the pull-up roller unit (a type of guide that the paper travels past after it has been printed on) in order to prevent tearing at the perforations. On some printers, this unit is removable.
  
• Reports can be done on most any type of letter size printer.
• Networking requirements are relatively minimal, but the network needs to be in good working order at all points. Microsoft networking (included with Windows) is usually sufficient, depending upon the number of users that it supports adequately. Networks should be 32 bit and must support long file names. Network speed must be at least 100mb (10mb will be too slow).
  
• An Internet connection for at least one computer on the network is highly recommended.
  
• Internet Explorer 4.01 SP2 or greater is required to view the Help System.

Supported Hardware