Receipt printer
- What to buy
- 80mm thermal (ESC/POS compatible), USB/LAN/Bluetooth
- Common makes
- Epson TM-series, Star Micronics
Tip: A network (LAN) printer can be shared by more than one register. Keep a spare roll under the counter on sale days.
Shop kit · we don't sell hardware
The hardware a boutique actually needs
BoutiquePOS runs in a browser, so the kit is ordinary and you can buy it anywhere. Here is what each piece does and what to check before you buy.
A boutique POS needs a tablet, laptop or desktop with a browser, and usually a barcode scanner, an 80mm thermal receipt printer, a label printer for swing tags and a cash drawer. Card readers come from your own card processor. We don't sell hardware, so buy from any local supplier.
What works with BoutiquePOS.
Barcode scanner
- What to buy
- USB or Bluetooth scanner that types like a keyboard; 1D for swing tags, 2D if you also want to scan phone screens
- Common makes
- Zebra, Honeywell
Tip: A wireless scanner lets you scan a heavy coat or a folded suit without lifting it onto the counter.
Label printer
- What to buy
- Thermal or thermal-transfer roll printer, or a laser printer for sheet labels
- Common makes
- Zebra, TSC, Brother, Xprinter
Tip: Match your label size to the template you set up, and use thermal-transfer labels if tags must survive steaming and handling.
Tablet or laptop
- What to buy
- Any recent device with a modern browser; a larger screen helps when picking sizes and colors
- Common makes
- iPad, Android tablet, Windows laptop, Mac
Tip: Use a tablet at the counter and the owner's laptop for purchase orders and reports.
Cash drawer
- What to buy
- Printer-driven drawer with an RJ11 cable that opens when a receipt prints
- Common makes
- Star Micronics, APG
Tip: Check the drawer's cable matches your receipt printer's drawer port before you buy.
Card reader
- What to buy
- The terminal or reader supplied by your own card processor
- Common makes
- Your processor's own terminal
Tip: Card payments run through your processor; BoutiquePOS records the payment method at the till. Ask on your demo how your processor fits.
Customer display (optional)
- What to buy
- A second screen or small pole display facing the customer
- Common makes
- A spare tablet or monitor
Tip: Useful in busy shops where customers want to see the price and discount before paying.
Stand or mount
- What to buy
- A locking tablet stand or swivel mount for the counter
- Common makes
- Any stand made for your tablet model
Tip: A swivel stand lets you turn the screen to show a customer the size and color options in stock.
Brand names are trademarks of their owners and are listed only as examples of compatible equipment. Card readers work with your own payment processor.
Starter setups
Pop-up / market stall
A tablet or phone, a Bluetooth receipt printer or digital receipts, and your processor's card reader. Print swing tags at home before the event.
Single boutique
A tablet on a stand, a USB or Bluetooth scanner, an 80mm receipt printer, a printer-driven cash drawer, a roll label printer and your processor's card reader.
Two-shop chain
The single-boutique kit in each shop, one label printer where deliveries arrive, and a laptop for purchase orders, stock transfers and reports.
What hardware do I need to run BoutiquePOS?
Only a device with a browser to start. BoutiquePOS runs on a tablet, laptop or desktop, and there is a mobile app. You can ring sales by searching for products and share receipts digitally.
Most boutiques add a scanner, a receipt printer and a label printer within the first week, because scanning swing tags is faster and cuts mistakes between similar sizes.
Do you sell hardware?
No. We don't sell hardware and we don't earn anything from the brands named here. They are examples of common, widely available kit.
Buy from any local supplier you trust. If you are unsure whether a printer or scanner will work, send us the model before you buy and we will tell you what to check.
Which label printer is best for clothing tags?
A roll label printer is the usual choice for swing tags and price stickers, because you print exactly the labels a delivery needs. BoutiquePOS supports thermal roll printers and sheet labels with configurable templates.
Pick one that takes the label size you want and can print barcodes clearly at that size. Code 128 and EAN-13 are common choices for clothing.
Do I need special hardware for BoutiquePOS?
No. Any tablet, laptop or desktop with a modern browser works. Scanners and printers are optional but make busy days faster.
Do you sell POS hardware?
No. We don't sell hardware. Buy from any local supplier.
Which receipt printer should I buy?
An 80mm thermal printer that supports ESC/POS, connected by USB, network or Bluetooth. Epson TM-series and Star Micronics are common examples.
Can I print swing tags with barcodes?
Yes. BoutiquePOS prints barcode labels on thermal roll printers or sheet labels, in formats such as Code 128, EAN-13 and UPC-A.
Which card reader works with BoutiquePOS?
The one your card processor supplies. Card payments go through your processor, and BoutiquePOS records the payment at the till.
Can I use an iPad as my register?
Yes. BoutiquePOS runs in the browser on an iPad or Android tablet, as well as on laptops and desktops.
Will my existing printer and scanner work?
Often, yes. Most keyboard-style scanners and ESC/POS receipt printers work. Send us the model numbers and we will tell you what to check.
Does BoutiquePOS work without internet?
BoutiquePOS is hosted and needs an internet connection. A mobile hotspot as backup is a good idea for busy days.
How does the cash drawer open?
A printer-driven cash drawer connects to the receipt printer with an RJ11 cable and opens when a receipt prints.
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