Hardware Suggestions
I'm in the process of taking over the management of a somewhat dated small market gym. I'd like to go from the classic register to a POS system running Rock gym pro. I'd likely only need a front desk setup and a back office terminal. Any recommendations on equipment and configuration?
Best,
Matt
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The PDF Deployment Doc located on this page has all the details!
http://www.rockgympro.com/?page_id=165
I have looked at the RGP Deployment PDF and note that the cash drawer recommended (from MMF) is not readily available in the UK and shipping one will rack up the cost. Can you tell me what spec/functionality I need to look for in a drawer to work with the EPSON TM-T88V?
I think that any non-US gym adopting RGP will run into this query at some point which is why I ask. Thanks
The cash drawer needs to connect to the receipt printer, and then the receipt printer needs to connect to the computer.
I noted that in another post.
To be explicit: the PC connects to the Receipt Printer via a serial printer cable and the Receipt Printer connects to the cash drawer via a USB cable?
The receipt printer usually connects via USB. It must operate like a standard windows printer.
Damian - I've got a very good supplier of hardware for RGP - Ordered my printer and cash drawer last week - they were delivered the next day - and we've started staff training now. Hence joining these forums to answer everyone's questions.
http://www.epostraders.co.uk/ is the website - but I phoned them up to ask for exactly what I wanted based on the information in the deployment doc.
It all worked first time after I'd installed the Epson Driver.
Hi LentonCentre - I'm looking to install RGP in a UK centre and trying to source the right receipt printer and cash drawer. Like you, I'm looking to source from within the UK. Any chance you could share the model details so I can plan to buy one that definitely works?
Also, the deployment guide mentions that it's possible to have two retail PCs running off just one cash drawer - does anyone have experience of setting this up, and does the cash drawer / printer I buy affect my ability to do this?
Thanks!
James,
It is very easy to have one cash drawer/printer with multiple PCs.
The cash drawer connects to the receipt printer. So share the receipt printer from PC#1 on your network like you'd do with any printer.
Then on PC#2, just point RGP to that shared receipt printer.
Voila - cash drawer and receipt printer are now shared across two PCs.
Andy
Hi Andy, I have a similar question to Damien but am planning our deployment down under. I have checked availability of the recommended cash drawer and I will have to import it from the US and there also seems to be a link between the cash drawer and US Currency?
Is the only requirement for the cash drawer is that it be able to connect directly to the printer and PC1 connect to the printer via USB?
ta
Daz
Hi Daz,
Technically that is the limitation... but.... you'll also need to know the cash drawer string and other settings that can be hard to find out. The recommended hardware we KNOW works.
I will email one of the Australian gyms to see what they are using.
Cheers
Andy
Thanks for the timely response. Can you give me details of deployments here in OZ so I can visit them. I am based in Sydney but travel to Brisbane and Melbourne regularly.
Daz
Hi Daz,
The facility replied with the following. I'll reach out to him as well regarding a visit.
Edit: Private email sent regarding visiting a facility in Australia.
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I think this is the exact one that I have:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LARGE-Electronic-CASH-DRAWER-Draw-5x-Notes-8x-Coin-Money-Slots-for-POS-Printer/310978282175?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3Dcce85f6f9f69434db3d5a0b9024c84a7%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D291163016469
This is the receipt printer I am currently using with it:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/EO80-POS-Thermal-Receipt-Printer-80mm-Auto-Cutter-USB-Ethernet-Serial-/151692883028?hash=item235199b454
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