THE VITAL ROLE OF CASH ACCEPTANCE IN SELF-SERVICE RETAIL AND KIOSK MACHINES
In an era dominated by digital transactions and contactless payments, the role of cash in retail has undergone a transformation. However, the notion that cash is becoming obsolete fails to acknowledge the continued relevance and importance of physical currency in various aspects of commerce. The shift towards a cashless society is evident in the prevalence of self-service retail and kiosk machines that often prioritize card and mobile payments. Yet, the significance of maintaining cash acceptance options in these systems should not be overlooked.
THERMAL PRINTER CUTTER TYPES - DO YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE? THE FIRST (WRONG) CUT IS THE DEEPEST
Let’s face it, ALL printers jam on occasion and can’t properly feed the ticket out correctly.
There are two basic reasons for this and this article addresses both to ensure that you are making the proper decision when selecting a printer for your application.
PULL TAB THERMAL PRINTER PAPER
Maybe you are one of the following: a game designer, kiosk manufacturer, fundraising manager, statewide advocacy organization, or anyone else tasked with navigating the ever-evolving regulations. If so there is a powerful duo that you need to know about. It may even be the answer to your needs. A patented thermal paper is available for purchase that works with specialized robust thermal printers to provide digital pull tabs.
THERMAL PRINTER PROBLEMS? IT COULD BE YOUR POWER SUPPLY.
Below we will detail some factors to consider when choosing a correct power supply for your thermal printer in your kiosk. Two power supplies may look identical and may both have 24v DC with 5A specifications, however, they might not perform the same.
PHOENIX / BANILLA PRINTER CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS
The Phoenix thermal printer is now fully compatible with all Banilla game platforms via serial communication. Our new S23 firmware gives you full serial compatibility with a few extra advantages. Larger bold text, shorter ticket length to conserve paper, Sentry Security module compatibility and voucher numbers printed on every ticket!
THE BEST KIOSKS SHARE THESE 5 TRAITS
The steady march of progress has generated self-service solutions that impact nearly all aspects of our life. Most of us have used a self-service station for getting cash from banks, paying for our groceries, and checking in for our flight. Each of these activities, when not handled through self-service, are completely different in terms of customer expectations and business logistics. Neatly nestled among these seemingly incongruent problems is a technological achievement worthy of your admiration. The most effective kiosks have found harmony in engineering, art, and pragmatism. Naturally, this presents the question of what precisely defines a great kiosk.
PYRAMID CURRENCY UPDATE:THE NEW AUSTRALIAN $10 BANKNOTE ENTERS CIRCULATION
Will my Pyramid Acceptor validate the new Australia $10 banknote when the bill enters circulation on September 20, 2017? Yes! You will need to have the latest firmware. For the Apex 7000 Acceptors that is all firmware revision 1.15 and higher. For the Trilogy Acceptors in Battery Operated American Changers the firmware revision 1.07 and higher
7 FACTS ABOUT THERMAL PAPER - NUMBER 4 WILL BLOW YOUR MIND
Unless your next purchase is on the dark web, you will more than likely receive a physical receipt the next time you buy goods or services. Some businesses offer to email you a copy of your receipt but only after a ham-handed Morse code tap dance on their grimy card reader. On its surface, this is an alluring idea; a detached ledger located deep in the catacombs of your long-neglected “purchases” email folder.
NEW API FEATURES ADDED TO C# .NET
The Pyramid engineering team has released a new feature for the C# .NET RS-232 API. It is now even easier to control when and for how long your bill acceptor will actively accept bills.
PYRAMID NET RS-232 API RELEASED
We are proud to be releasing the second of our open source APIs to the community. In addition to our Java API, we now support C# .NET for RS-232 bill validators. See our Github page for the samples, binaries, and documentation.
THE NEW 10 EURO IS COMING
Will my Pyramid Acceptor validate the new Euro 10 when the bill enters circulation on September 23, 2014? Yes! You will need to have the latest firmware. For the Trilogy Acceptors the firmware revision 1.48. and higher. For the Apex 7000 Acceptors that is all firmware revision 1.03 and higher.