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Suppliers offer the following types of billing machines for restaurants to bulk buyers.
This very basic machine enables users to make bills manually. There is no need for electricity, and hence it can be used anywhere. Although it takes longer to create bills, it is simple and cheap. Restaurants requiring a low volume of bills daily find manual billing machines ideal.
An electronic billing machine is more advanced than the manual one. It allows easier bill generation through an electronic keypad and a small digital preview screen for viewing the total amount keyed in. Though not as sophisticated as a thermal printer, this machine is also portable. This machine is ideal for small restaurants that bill fewer customers daily but still require some electrical input.
The thermal billing machine for restaurants is a recent emergence. It uses thermal paper and electric systems to generate bills. There is also mobile connectivity; some even have features for billing via email. These are compact and easy to carry. All restaurants, even small or moderate ones, should invest in wireless options due to their efficiency.
Some billing machines, like POS or proprietary systems, may require thermal paper. Such machines, apart from creating bills, also perform many other tasks like inventory management. They are usually connected to email and provide instant billing. All restaurants, especially bigger ones, should have such machines due to their multi-utility options.
When selecting commercial restaurant billing, wholesalers should consider working with a variety of machines suitable for different restaurant needs. Here are some key points.
Nature of the restaurant
Knowing what kind of restaurant a buyer runs helps in picking the ideal bills machine. Quick-service restaurants need simple thermal bills, whereas fancy restaurants with table service needs should offer machines capable of more tasks.
Volume of transactions
To meet the customers' billing needs, one must ascertain the average number of customers visiting the restaurant. A small machine can be used where low traffic is experienced, but a large machine is needed when high traffic is experienced.
Features of the machine
Safety, machine speed, and connectivity features must be considered when selecting the machines. Machines that bill rapidly and are wireless or connected to the internet are better due to instant email capabilities and other features.
Budget constraints
Bill machines come with many different features that affect their price. One should go for a machine with the features that are just necessary and avoid the extra costs of features that are not needed. Moreover, prices are negotiable, especially in wholesale purchases.
Maintenance and service
Reliable customer support is important, too. One should opt for a billing machine whose manufacturers offer good service support and warranties so that in case of a problem, it can be solved easily and quickly not to interfere with clients' services.
When ordering restaurant printing machines in bulk, wholesalers should ensure they offer a variety of models, as each will have its own unique requirements. Here are some important usage and maintenance tips.
Careful study of manuals is important for the first use of any machine. One must learn the keyboard and features.
Thermal and electronic machines require bills to be loaded. In electrical machines, details concerning the bills can be fed into the system through a keyboard, while in electronic devices, data can be transferred from one device to another using wireless methods.
In a POS system, information related to food items and their costs must be input by a user before any form of transaction is recorded. Accurate input will guarantee the system will work accurately.
A portion of the electronic billing machine and other machines is electric. However, a thermal billing machine is portable, and the battery must be charged regularly.
Many machines one can find in today's market are comparatively tougher and hence require very little care. Yet, regular preventive maintenance is very important.
In the case of thermal machines, the users must ensure that the machines are cleaned properly through the removal of dust, stains, etc. The thermal papers must be changed from time to time and the machines checked for bills.
In the case of electronic machines, users must focus on hardware maintenance, mainly the keypad and the display part. Moreover, using a soft cloth for cleaning is recommended as hard wipes might damage the machine.
Users of commercial thermal printers must also check the ink ribbons and toners so they can print bills properly. They should also be aware of the paper that needs to be replaced often.
Users of POS systems should be aware that the systems should be updated so that they always contain the most current data and the system will not collapse due to viruses.
Suppliers should stock models of the restaurant billing machine in different materials and designs suited for different restaurants.
The outer layer on the case of thermal and electronic billing machines is usually plastic. Plastic is easily cleaned and does not wear out fast. Even thermal machines have metal interiors for better protection. High-end machines may come in brushed steel or alloys. POS machines are portable systems, so lightweight plastics are used. The outer casing should be strong, as the machines are used daily.
Any electronic machine or thermal machine consists of buttons or keyboards that are used to input data. While some machines still use conventional buttons, others have touch screens like smartphones. These screens need to be user-friendly, requiring fewer pushes to enable segues from one task to another.
POS machines contain keyboards, but sometimes the input can also be done through barcodes, especially the items. That makes the whole process very fast.
Printing heads of thermal machines use a thermal roller. When the thermal paper contacts the rollers, which are heated, prints will be created on the paper. Chambers use ribbon for inks using a stylus to ink and impress on the paper.
Modern machines have additional features like connecting to the internet. POS machines can use Wi-Fi. However, some machines use Bluetooth for connecting with smartphones or tablets. Many machines have sensors that automatically cut printed papers or check the amount of ink left in cartridges.
The restaurant billing machines should be small enough to fit into a small space. Thermal and electronic machines should also provide wheels to transport them from one place to another, making it easy to carry and use while billing.
