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Hardware requirements

For our salon software to run smoothly, you’ll need to make sure your in-salon tech setup meets (or exceeds) the specifications below.

Minimum Computer Specifications

Any computer capable of supporting the latest version of Chrome
Network: SalonBiz recommends Ethernet connections if possible as WiFi can suffer from third party interference.

 

Operating Systems

1Mac OS: OS X version 10.15 or greater
Windows: Windows 11
SalonBiz App (iPad): iOS 14.0 or later
Stylist App: Apple iOS 14.0 or later, Android 6.0 or later

Internet Access and Network Requirements

• Internet Bandwidth: 10 mbits/sec minimum

• Allocate at least 1 mbit/s of Internet bandwidth per device

Please note that streaming media (Pandora/ Netflix/ etc.) will increase the internet speeds necessary to run SalonBiz.

 

Recommended Hardware

The following hardware has been tested and proven to be compatible with our software and is easily supported by our team. (Please look for these exact part numbers when you purchase them.)

Receipt Printer: Epson TM-T88VI Ethernet thermal receipt printer (Part#C31CE94061)

Thermal Receipt Paper: Thermamark Thermal Receipt Paper (Part# RPT3.125-STD)

Cash Drawer: APG S100 heavy duty cash drawer (Part# T320-BL1616)

Cash Drawer Cable: APG MultiPro Cable for Epson TM Series printers (Part# CD-101A)
When using a cash drawer that automatically opens for cash transactions you need the cable to connect the cash drawer to the receipt printer.

USB barcode scanners

Plug-and-play USB barcode scanners are ideal for ringing up and tracking retail items, and SalonBiz supports most of them. If your scanner connects like a keyboard and supports the right barcode type, it should work out of the box — no special setup needed.

Minimum Requirements:

Barcode Type: Must support Code 39 (Code 3 of 9). This is one of the most common formats used for retail and inventory items.

Connection Type: USB plug-and-play (auto-installs as a keyboard input).

Operating Mode: Standard ‘keyboard wedge’ mode scans enter directly into any active field.

Optional: To speed up checkout you can enable auto-enter/carriage return after each scan.

Tip: If buying your scanner online, just search ‘USB Code 39 barcode scanner.’

Choose a USB barcode scanner that fits your setup and desk space. If it connects via USB and acts like a keyboard, it will work with SalonBiz.