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Kiosk Components
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Printers
One
of the weak links in any system is the printer. The
printer has to be reliable - a simple paper jam can
render the entire kiosk inoperable. Thermal printers are
a very efficient and reliable mechanism with a proven
history. We have experience with a number of brands of
printers including: Star Micronics, Epson, Bocca
& Practical.
We
generally recommend the printers be fitted with an
optional presenter. The presenter delivers receipts to
the user only after being completely printed. If
forgotten by the user, receipts can be retracted back to
an internal disposal box. This improves security and
reduces site visits for paper jams.
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Card Readers
There are basically
2 options when it comes to card readers, insert or
swipe. We are able to fit either to most kiosks. Insert
card readers are more expensive but have the advantage
of being predominately mounted inside the enclosure,
which makes the card reader significantly more durable
and secure from vandalism.
From
a functionality point of view both insert and swipe
readers are similar and are available as single, dual,
three track, Bi-directional or pin on chip
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EFTPOS
Terminals
These are a bank
specific solution, so it would necessitate working with
your choice of bank and then sourcing the units that
they have approved for use. We have fitted a variety of
terminals from a number of suppliers including Veriphone
& Ingenico. Generally for fitting an EFTPOS terminal
the unit would also require a dedicated phone
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Keyboards
There are a number
of options available when it comes to keyboards.
The first is a standard keyboard and mouse, the same
sort of components that you would find being used with a
desktop PC. These components are inexpensive but
the reality is they are not designed for the rigors of
public usage. They will function in a kiosk
environment but will need constant maintenance and
frequent replacement.
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The
second option is a Tamper proof, impact resistant
stainless steel keyboard, and trackball. These
keyboards are durable and reliable, they are IP 65 rated
and are designed to withstand the constant abuse of a
public environment. They are however a top of the
line solution and generally cost around
$400. |
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Bar
Code Scanners
It
is important to use a scanner, which is designed to work
in conjunction with your kiosk environment. We use
an omni-directional scanner. This minimizes the
need for precise positioning of the scanning symbol, and
helps to create an intuitive self- scanning
solution. We also ensure that we use a scanner,
which have an integrated beeper, this alerts a user as
to when a successful scan has taken place.
As a
part of our design process we also carefully position
the scanner so that it minimizes the risk of light
flashing which could lead to eye damage. |
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Coin & Note
Mechanisms
We
can supply and fit an extremely robust, cost-effective,
compact bill acceptor solution. This solution can be
used in either an up or down note stacking configuration
and also has the option of a lockable cashbox
We
can also offer a wide range of coin validators for a
variety of applications, these can be used as a stand
alone component or in conjunction with a note validator.
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PC
Components
As
standard all of our kiosks come with an industrial
computer, however we can configure your PC to suit your
exact requirements. Dual core, Quad core, AMD, intel,
Solid state drives - let us know what you are using your
kiosk for and we will be able to offer you the most cost
effective solution to suit your needs. |
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