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Retail: Recommended & Compatible Hardware
Retail: Recommended & Compatible Hardware

See what hardware we recommend for use with GrowFlow Retail

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Written by Ryker Daniel
Updated over a month ago

This article outlines POS system hardware and peripherals for use with the GrowFlow Retail platform — label printers, receipt printers, barcode scanners, cash drawers, and scales.

Recommended Hardware

Here are the hardware peripherals that we specifically recommend for use with GrowFlow Retail. The majority of these peripherals have been tested by our team and we have confirmed their usability with the platform.

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Recommended Minimum System Requirements

PC

iPad

  • Windows 10 or later

  • 8 GB RAM minimum

  • 16 GB RAM recommended

  • iPad

  • iPad Pro

  • iPad Air


Recommended Label Printers

PC (Windows 10 or later)

iPad

Zebra ZD410 USB/Serial

Zebra ZD410 LAN/WiFi

Zebra ZD411 USB/Serial

Zebra ZD411 LAN/WiFi

Zebra ZD420 USB/Serial

Zebra ZD420 LAN/WiFi


Recommended Receipt Printers *

PC (Windows 10 or later)

iPad

Star TSP100iii (All connection methods)

Star TSP650 (All connection methods)

* NOTE: While all variants of the TSP100/TSP650 will work with our systems, for ease of setup, we recommend the TSP143-IV and TSP143-IVUE specifically.


Recommended ID Scanners

ID scanners are specifically designed to capture images of an ID and automatically enter information into GrowFlow via OCR. ID scanners are specific to IDs, not product barcodes or tags.

PC (Windows 10 or later)

iPad

Thales CR5400 UV 2D Duplex ID Scanner

ID scanners must be used with the GrowFlow Retail Windows desktop application v5.1 or later. Chrome and iPad are not supported.


Recommended Barcode Scanners †

Barcode scanners are used to scan product labels/tags. They can also be used to scan ID barcodes to enter customer information into GrowFlow.

PC (Windows 10 or later)

iPad

Netum NT-1228BL

Honeywell Voyager 1400 Series USB

NOTE: Most 2D barcode scanners will work when paired in HID mode. For iPad and Android terminals, ensure your scanner can connect to your device via Bluetooth.


Recommended Cash Drawers ‡

PC (Windows 10 or later)

iPad

Star CD3 - 1313

Star CD3 - 1616

Star CD4-1616

Custom America APEX Pro - 16x16

NOTE: Most cash drawers will work as long as they are able to interface with the Star printer via the DK port.


Recommended Scales §

PC (Windows 10 or later)

iPad

A&D

FX-1200iN

A&D

FX-300iN

A&D FX-300i

All scales require appropriate cables and/or connection modules that are SOLD SEPARATELY from the scale itself.

§ NOTE: Please ensure any scale purchase complies with your state's requirements for balancing and certification. When using a scale with an iOS device, you will need to manually enter the info into the weight field.


Cables & Accessories

PC (Windows 10 or later)

iPad

  • 2.25" x 1.25" package labels

  • 2.25" x 4" exit labels

  • 72mm receipt paper

  • A multi-port USB hub may be needed if the computer has less than 5 USB ports

  • Ohaus USB Device Interface for Ohaus Scout scale

  • Lightning-to-USB charging cable

  • 2.25" x 1.25" package labels

  • 2.25" x 4" exit labels

  • 72mm receipt paper

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