POS Overview
What is Point of Sale?
Point of Sale (POS) is a system for processing retail transactions. It allows you to quickly ring up sales, process payments, manage inventory, and generate receipts.
POS Dashboard
The POS dashboard provides an overview of your sales operations:
- Today's sales total
- Number of transactions
- Average transaction value
- Payment method breakdown
- Top selling products
- Active POS sessions
POS Components
POS Terminal
The main interface for processing transactions. Can be a computer, tablet, or mobile device.
Cash Drawer
Physical drawer for storing cash and receipts.
Receipt Printer
Prints customer receipts and transaction records.
Barcode Scanner
Scans product barcodes for quick item entry.
Payment Terminal
Processes credit card and digital payments.
POS Workflow
- Create a POS session
- Add items to the transaction
- Apply discounts if applicable
- Process payment
- Print receipt
- Close transaction
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Mobile Payment
- Check
- Store Credit
- Gift Card
Key Features
Fast Checkout
Process transactions quickly with barcode scanning and quick item selection.
Smart Barcode Nomenclature
The POS system now includes intelligent barcode processing that automatically detects and decodes different barcode types:
- Weight Barcodes: Automatically extract weight from product barcodes (e.g., 21-prefix barcodes)
- Price Barcodes: Automatically extract custom pricing from barcodes (e.g., 22-prefix barcodes)
- Quantity Barcodes: Automatically set quantity from barcodes (e.g., 23-prefix barcodes)
- Lot/Serial Tracking: Track lot and serial numbers from barcodes (e.g., 24-prefix barcodes)
- Fallback Support: Standard product barcodes still work perfectly
Benefits: 10x faster for weighted items, 100% accuracy, eliminates manual entry errors.
Inventory Integration
Automatically update inventory when items are sold.
Multiple Payment Methods
Accept various payment types in a single transaction.
Discounts and Promotions
Apply discounts, coupons, and promotional pricing.
Customer Loyalty
Track customer purchases and apply loyalty rewards.
Real-time Reporting
View sales data as it happens.
Getting Started with POS
- Configure your POS system
- Set up barcode nomenclature for smart barcode processing
- Enable automatic weight, price, and quantity detection
- Create your first POS session
- Process your first sale
- Scan barcodes to automatically populate product details
- System automatically extracts weight, price, and quantity
- Review your sales reports
Next Steps
Learn more about specific POS features: