Cash handling equipment here means hardware for the till and counter: POS receipt printers, a mobile printer and devices for counting and checking money, from brands such as Safescan and Olympia. It suits shops, cafés, small offices and anyone setting up a checkout. The leading brands in our range are Safescan, Olympia, Anker and Epson.
How to choose cash handling equipment
Job to be done. Decide first whether you need to count and verify cash, print receipts, or both. The category mixes these product types, so a receipt printer will not help with counterfeit checks, and a note counter will not produce a customer receipt.
Print technology. Thermal and direct thermal printers need no ink or toner, which keeps running costs low and suits busy tills. Inkjet models are also in our range. Thermal receipts can fade in heat and sunlight, so keep that in mind if customers need to keep them for years.
Fixed or mobile. A POS printer sits next to the till and handles a steady flow of receipts. A mobile printer is battery powered and better for table service, deliveries or market stalls. Choose by where the receipt needs to be printed, not by size alone.
Connectivity. Most printers in our range with connectivity listed offer both wired and wireless connections, and some are wired only. Check that the printer works with your till software or tablet app, and that the connection type matches your device. A USB port is the simplest option for a fixed counter.
Currency and detection features. For counters and detectors, check that the rand is on the supported currency list and which security checks are used, such as UV or magnetic. Generally, a counter that also checks authenticity saves time compared with counting and checking separately.
Cash handling brands we carry
- Safescan: a Dutch brand known for banknote counters and counterfeit detectors for small businesses, and the largest brand in this category.
- Olympia: a German office equipment brand, known for practical counting machines and everyday office devices.
- Epson: a Japanese manufacturer with a long record in receipt printers, widely used in shops and restaurants.
- Diebold Nixdorf: known for ATMs and retail checkout hardware used by banks and large retailers.
- ELO: specialises in touchscreen monitors and terminals for point-of-sale systems.
- Sunmi: makes Android-based POS terminals and compact handheld printers.
- Bixolon: known for receipt, label and mobile printers for retail and hospitality.
Also in our range: Anker, Ergonomic Solutions and Sygonix.
Frequently asked questions
What is cash handling equipment?
Cash handling equipment is any device that helps a business process money at the point of sale. That includes machines that count or check notes, receipt printers and POS hardware such as touchscreens. Which items you need depends on how much cash you take and how you record sales.
What is a POS printer?
A POS printer is a receipt printer built for continuous use at a till. Most use thermal printing, so they need no ink and print quickly on paper rolls. They usually connect by USB, and many also offer wireless connections.
Is a thermal or inkjet receipt printer better?
Thermal is the usual choice for receipts because it needs no ink and prints fast. Inkjet can suit cases where you want colour or print on other media. For a standard till, thermal is simpler and cheaper to run.
Do I need a mobile printer instead of a desktop one?
You need a mobile printer only if receipts must be printed away from a fixed counter. Examples are table service, deliveries and market stalls. A battery powered printer connects to a phone or tablet, while a counter-based POS printer is better for constant use at one location.
