Essential2D barcode scanner
A 2D imager reads product UPCs and the PDF417 code on US driver’s licences for the age check. USB or Bluetooth, keyboard-mode (HID).
Examples: Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic, Socket Mobile
Hardware guide
Keep your scanner. Add what the counter is missing.
Bottle Shop POS runs in a browser and works with standard retail hardware. We do not sell boxes; this page tells you what works, what to look for and what you probably already own.
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EssentialReceipt printer
80 mm thermal ESC/POS printer, USB or network. It also kicks the cash drawer open.
Examples: Epson, Star Micronics, Bixolon
EssentialCash drawer
Printer-driven (RJ11/RJ12) drawer that opens when a cash sale prints.
Examples: APG, MMF, Star Micronics
RecommendedLabel printer
Thermal label printer for shelf tags and barcode labels on items without a UPC.
Examples: Zebra, Brother, DYMO
EssentialTablet or PC
Any modern browser: Windows or Mac computer, iPad, Android tablet or Chromebook. A second screen can face the customer.
Examples: Any current device
From your processorCard terminal
Your card processor supplies the terminal. The register records the card payment; we never touch card data.
Examples: From your processor
Setups by store size
| Store | Registers | Per register | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner liquor store | 1 | Tablet or PC, 2D scanner, receipt printer, cash drawer, card terminal | — |
| Busy wine & spirits shop | 2–3 | Same as above | Label printer, a phone or tablet for stock counts |
| Two or more stores | 3–6 per store | Same as above | Label printer per store, a back-office laptop |
Card terminals come from your own processor. Integrations not listed here are "ask on your demo".
FAQ
Hardware questions
No. 01What hardware does a liquor store POS need?
A computer or tablet with a browser, a 2D barcode scanner that can also read ID barcodes, a thermal receipt printer, a printer-driven cash drawer, and a card terminal from your processor. A label printer is worth adding for shelf tags.
No. 02Do you sell hardware?
No. We tell you what works and you buy it from any reseller, or keep what you have. That way you are never locked to our hardware.
No. 03Will my old scanner work?
Most USB and Bluetooth scanners in keyboard (HID) mode work. To read the barcode on driver’s licences it must be a 2D imager; older laser scanners read only product barcodes.
No. 04Which receipt printers are supported?
ESC/POS thermal printers, 80 mm or 58 mm, connected by USB or network, including common Epson, Star Micronics and Bixolon models. Print a test receipt in the trial to be sure.
No. 05Can I use an iPad?
Yes. It runs in Safari. Pair a Bluetooth scanner and use a network receipt printer.
No. 06Do I need a scale?
Most liquor stores do not. If you sell weighed deli items, scales and barcode-label scales are supported.
No. 07Which card terminal should I use?
The one your processor provides. The register records the payment type and amount; card processing stays between you and your processor.
No. 08Does it work offline?
It needs an internet connection. Keep a backup connection, such as a phone hotspot, for outages.
Plug in, sign in, scan.
Use the trial to test your current scanner and printer before you buy anything.
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- No hardware lock-in
- Standard USB and Bluetooth devices
- Your processor, your terminal
