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Receipt Paper
What to order: Receipt printer paper: 3 1/8” x 230’, 50 rolls per carton, these rolls are BPA free. One carton was $65.25 plus shipping, about $5 more. Think about sharing the costs with other Shared System libraries!
Where to order: Printerstock.com is a family-owned business in Zionsville. Their website is http://www.printerstock.com. You can order online or you can call them (800-569-9849) or fax a Purchase Order to 800-406-3147. You can also email them at orders@printerstock.com
Another source: If you want another source, let me know and I’ll try to get more info for you.
Receipt Printer:
If your receipt printer isn’t properly connected to your computer, please call the HelpDesk so they can walk you through how to do it. Phone # is 317-275-4900.
These are the receipt printer specifications:
Epson TM T88V – receipt printer – B/W – thermal line
Mfg. Part: C31CA85084
Interface Required
Interface: RS-232C
Total Qty: 1
Type: USB – this connection type is important!
Connector Type: 4 pin USB Type B
Type: Hi-Speed USB
Miscellaneous
Color: Dark gray
Compliant Standards:CSA C22.2 No. 950 , FCC , ICES-003 Class A , UL 950
Microsoft Certification: Works with Windows Vista
MTBF: 360,000 hour(s)
Power Device
Form Factor: External
Type: Power adapter
System Requirements – Min Operating System: Apple MacOS X 10.4 , Apple MacOS X 10.5 , Apple MacOS X 10.6 , Linux , Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP , Microsoft Windows 7 , Microsoft Windows Vista
I saw a range of prices centering around $300 for the receipt printer. More than I thought, might be worth it in the long run. I saw them on Amazon used or refurbished for around $200. Your call!
Scanner
Here are the specs for the ones we ordered most recently:
Zebra DS4608-HD – USB Kit – barcode scanner
MFG.PART: DS4608-HD7U2100SGW CDW PART: 5959093 UNSPSC: 43211701
Here is a link:
https://www.cdwg.com/product/zebra-ds4608-hd-usb-kit-barcode-scanner/5959093
Other similar retailers include IT Savvy, New Egg, and sometimes Amazon.
Note that the gooseneck scanner stands do not come with the scanners!