How to choose cash register equipment? Three solutions for different stores

This video reviews 3 sets of optimal equipment for small, medium, and large businesses.

Set 1. Minimal set — for a small store, department in a shopping center, kiosk, or market stall. Excludes sales of weight-based products.

Universal Printer Xprinter XP-243B

Prints labels and receipts. Automatically detects the size and type of material and switches between "receipt print" / "label" modes. Built-in paper-end sensor.

Wired Scanner Mobitehnika MT-U4 1D, CMOS 2D

Budget scanner with good price/quality ratio. Reads barcodes and 2D QR codes from any surface. No setup required, just plug and play. A stand can be purchased, enabling auto-scan mode.

Set price: ~ 4200 UAH.

Set 2. For a large grocery store, department in a shopping complex, or wholesale base. Includes sales of weight-based products.

Label Printer Xprinter XP-235B

Prints labels ranging from 20 to 60 mm, including those with barcodes and QR codes. Standard print speed. Compact body size.

Photo Scanner Datalogic QuickScan Lite QW2100

Recognizes wide and truncated barcodes, markings from smartphone screens, monitors, and glossy surfaces. Features Green Spot for fast aiming. High-performance — 400 scans per second.

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Wireless Radio Barcode Scanner Mobitehnika MT-3368B 1D, 2D

Portable, operates via Bluetooth or USB flash receiver. Scans barcodes and QR codes from paper, gloss, and monitors. Recognizes small, crumpled, or faded barcodes. Includes a motion sensor and an optional stand. Convenient for inventory.

Receipt Printer Gprinter GA-E200 USB + Ethernet

Prints receipts up to 80 mm wide. Connects to the network, enabling printing from multiple computers simultaneously. Features very high print speed and built-in auto-cutter. 

Scales NPP ''Promprylad'' VTA-60 / 15-5-A, up to 15 kg, with a built-in battery

Scales with a stand and dual-sided display. Features a large stainless steel platform and built-in battery. 

Approximate set price, including one of the scanners: without scales ~ 8150 UAH, with scales ~ 13650 UAH.

Set 3. For chain stores, large sales halls, or wholesale markets. Includes portioning and sales of weight-based products.

Scales VTNE-PRINT 15N2-2, up to 15 kg

Scales with label printing functionality. Allows weighing items and printing labels simultaneously. Dual-sided display, waterproof keyboard, stainless steel body.

Receipt Printer Xprinter XP-Q801K USB+WiFi

High speed and quality printing. Prints receipts up to 80 mm wide: text, logos, QR codes, graphics. Connects via WiFi for network use, enabling printing from computers at different workstations. Built-in auto-cutter, paper-end, and open-cover sensors.

Label Printer OCOM OCBP-010-UL USB + Ethernet

Prints not only standard labels and stickers but also large ones, like waybills for Nova Poshta. Offers good print quality and speed, visual control over consumables, USB and Ethernet ports. Includes a cooler for thermal head cooling. 

Photo Scanner Zebra DS9308

High-performance industrial-grade desktop scanner. Reads 1D and 2D barcodes, prescriptions, driver's licenses, receipts, and A6 format documents. Frequently used at self-checkout counters.

Data Collection Terminal with Wi-Fi, LECOM T80 2D ANDROID

Scans barcodes, QR codes, and functions like an Android device: displays photos, plays sound, has a SIM card slot and built-in memory. Ideal for inventory and re-counting: lightweight, smartphone-sized, durable, and supports voice communication.

Set price: without scales and terminal ~ 15700 UAH; with scales ~ 38700 UAH; full set ~ 57200 UAH.

00:00 — Introduction

01:20 — First set: 

• Universal Printer Xprinter XP-243B

• Wired Scanner Mobitehnika MT-U4 1D, CMOS 2D 

Xprinter XP-243B Printer allows printing labels, making it perfect for stores with simple product assortments such as grocery kiosks or small clothing shops. Mobitehnika MT-U4 Scanner is suitable for reading both linear (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) barcodes, ensuring quick and accurate scanning. This set meets the basic needs of retail, especially for stores where product barcoding is essential but additional features like scale or data collection terminal connectivity are not required.

This solution is well-suited for small retail outlets working with simple product categories. For example, cosmetic stores, household goods stores, or even coffee shops can benefit from this combination of equipment. Its simplicity in setup and operation enables staff to quickly master the devices.

Thanks to the low cost of the set, it is an economically advantageous option for beginner entrepreneurs. The compact size of the devices also integrates conveniently into limited checkout space.

02:50 — Second set: 

• Label Printer Xprinter XP-235B 

• Receipt Printer Gprinter GA-E200 USB + Ethernet

• Photo Scanner Datalogic QuickScan Lite QW2100 or Wireless Radio Barcode Scanner Mobitehnika MT-3368B 1D, 2D

• Scales NPP ''Promprylad'' VTA-60 / 15-5-A, up to 15 kg, with a built-in battery or Scales VTNE-PRINT 15N2-2, up to 15 kg 

This set is more versatile and functional. The Label Printer Xprinter XP-235B allows for the creation of high-quality labels for product marking, and the Receipt Printer Gprinter GA-E200 reliably prints receipts for customers. The set includes either the Photo Scanner Datalogic QuickScan Lite QW2100 or the Radio Scanner Mobitehnika MT-3368B, which ensures barcode scanning at various distances. Additionally, the set can integrate scales like the NPP "Promprylad" VTA-60 / 15-5-A or VTNE-PRINT 15N2-2, allowing for accurate weighing of goods such as fruits, vegetables, or other products.

This set is optimal for supermarkets or medium-sized stores requiring fast and multifunctional work with products. For example, stores with a large range of groceries or household goods can effectively utilize this equipment's capabilities. The radio scanner is useful for working in large spaces where a cashier may not always have access to a stationary scanner.

06:35 — Third set: 

• Receipt Printer Xprinter XP-Q801K USB+WiFi

• Label Printer OCOM OCBP-010-UL USB + Ethernet 

• Scanner Zebra DS9308 

• Data Collection Terminal with Wi-Fi, LECOM T80 2D ANDROID

• Scales NPP ''Promprylad'' VTA-60 / 15-5-A, up to 15 kg, with a built-in battery or Scales VTNE-PRINT 15N2-2, up to 15 kg 

This set offers the highest functionality and technology. The Xprinter XP-Q801K Receipt Printer features USB and Wi-Fi interfaces, enabling wireless operation, and the OCOM OCBP-010-UL Label Printer provides reliable and precise label printing. The Zebra DS9308 scanner excels in speed and precision, even for damaged barcodes, while the LECOM T80 — Wi-Fi and Android Data Collection Terminal — allows real-time inventory management. As in the previous set, scales are available for goods up to 15 kg.

This set is ideal for large supermarkets, electronics stores, warehouses, and even logistics companies. 

09:35 — Conclusion