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Connect a receipt printer, scanner and cash drawer
Set up a thermal receipt printer, a USB or Bluetooth barcode scanner, a cash drawer and a label printer with SmartPOS.
15 min · Updated October 17, 2026 · By SmartPOS editorial team
SmartPOS runs in the browser, so it works with standard hardware. See the hardware guide for what to buy.
Barcode scanner
USB and Bluetooth scanners that act as a keyboard work straight away: click into the product search box and scan. Test by scanning into a text editor first.
Thermal receipt printer
- Install the printer’s driver on the computer or tablet.
- In Settings → Receipt printers, add the printer and choose Browser-based printing, or a network printer by IP address.
- Set paper width (80 mm or 58 mm) in the invoice layout.
- Print a test receipt.
Cash drawer
Most drawers plug into the receipt printer and open when a receipt prints. Turn on open cash drawer in the printer’s driver settings.
Label printer
Use Products → Print labels to choose products and quantities, then print barcode labels on a label printer.
Weighing scale
A label scale prints barcodes with the weight or price embedded. Set the barcode prefix and format under Settings → Barcode settings so the POS reads them.
Card reader
Card readers come from your card processor and work with their own app or terminal; SmartPOS records the payment against the sale.
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