The POS-X EVO Point of Sale (POS) Impact Kitchen Printer is a thermal impact printer designed for use in commercial kitchens, bars, and restaurants. This printer is a part of the POS-X EVO series, which is a line of POS hardware solutions designed to integrate seamlessly with modern POS systems.
Key Features of the POS-X EVO Impact Kitchen Printer:
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Impact Printer Technology:
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The EVO Impact Kitchen Printer is an impact printer (also known as a dot matrix printer). Unlike thermal printers that use heat to print, impact printers work by striking an ink ribbon against paper, making them ideal for printing in environments with high heat or humidity, such as kitchens.
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This makes the EVO impact printer more durable and suitable for kitchen environments, where other types of printers might malfunction due to grease, moisture, or heat.
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Clear and Legible Prints:
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Even in challenging conditions, this printer produces clear and legible prints of receipts, kitchen orders, and tickets, which is crucial for fast and accurate food preparation in a busy kitchen.
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High-Speed Printing:
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The POS-X EVO Impact Kitchen Printer is designed to print at high speeds, ensuring that kitchen staff receive order tickets without delay. This helps to streamline kitchen operations and reduce wait times for customers.
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Easy Integration with POS Systems:
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This printer is designed to integrate seamlessly with POS systems used in restaurants and kitchens. It ensures that orders are printed quickly and accurately, facilitating smooth communication between the front-of-house staff and the kitchen.
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The printer can be connected to POS systems using a variety of interfaces, including USB, Ethernet, or Serial, depending on the setup.
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Durable and Built for Kitchen Environments:
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As a kitchen printer, it is built to handle harsh kitchen environments, where spills, high temperatures, and noise are common. The impact printing mechanism is more reliable in such conditions compared to thermal printers, which can degrade over time in high-moisture environments.
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Paper Roll Compatibility:
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The printer uses standard paper rolls and supports multiple sizes of paper, depending on the needs of the establishment. This provides flexibility for different ticket sizes and formats.
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Compact and Space-Saving Design:
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The POS-X EVO Impact Kitchen Printer has a compact design, allowing it to fit into small kitchen spaces or on countertops without taking up too much room. Its rugged construction ensures it can handle the demands of a busy kitchen environment.
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User-Friendly Operation:
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The printer is designed to be easy to use, with simple installation and operation. It’s built to minimize downtime, and its intuitive design helps kitchen staff quickly start and manage print jobs without much training.
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Noise Reduction:
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Although impact printers are traditionally noisier than thermal printers, the POS-X EVO Impact Printer is designed to minimize noise, making it less disruptive in the kitchen.
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Typical Use Cases:
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Restaurants and Bars: Printing kitchen orders, tickets, or receipts for chefs and kitchen staff to prepare food items.
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Cafeterias: For printing meal orders to be processed quickly by staff.
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Quick-Service Establishments: Ensuring fast food orders are printed immediately for kitchen preparation.
How It Works:
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Order Placement: When a customer places an order at the POS, the details are sent to the POS-X EVO Impact Printer.
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Printout: The printer produces an order ticket, which is sent to the kitchen for preparation. The kitchen staff reads the ticket to begin preparing the ordered items.
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Order Completion: Once the order is prepared, the ticket may be marked or removed, depending on the system used, and the order is ready for delivery to the customer.
Conclusion:
The POS-X EVO Impact Kitchen Printer is designed to be a robust, durable, and high-performance solution for kitchen printing needs in busy environments like restaurants, cafes, and bars. With its impact printing technology, it ensures reliable operation even in tough conditions, delivering clear order tickets and receipts that aid in efficient food preparation. It’s an essential tool for kitchens that rely on fast and accurate communication between front-of-house and kitchen staff.
SPECIFICATIONS
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
EVO Impact Printer
1 Roll of Paper
1 USB Cable
1 Interface Cable
PRINTER
INTERFACES: USB, Serial, Parallel, and Ethernet
EMULATION: ESC/POS and OPOS
PRINT SPEED: 5 lines/sec
RELIABILITY: 18,000,000 Lines
PAPER
TYPE: Roll Paper
WIDTH: 3.0″
ROLL DIAMETER: 3.0″
AUTOCUTTER
TYPE: Guillotine
LIFE: 1,500,000 Cuts
CUTTING METHOD: Full/Partial Cut
PHYSICAL
DIMENSIONS: 6.1″ x 9.6″ x 5.9″
WEIGHT: 5.4 lbs. (2.4kg)
COLOR: Black
ENVIRONMENTAL
OPERATING TEMP: 41°F to 104°F
CERTIFICATIONS: FCC, MIC, UL, CE, CCC, RoHs, NOM