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Receipt printer integration with Recras

With the integration between Recras and a receipt printer, you can easily print receipts directly from the Recras cash register. This ensures a fast and accurate processing of transactions, allowing the customer to receive a receipt immediately for their payment or booking.

Printer Requirements

Recras works seamlessly with receipt printers that can be used as “standard printers” from your computer or tablet. If you can print a PDF file on your receipt printer, it is likely compatible. For development purposes, we use the EPSON TM-T20II, which can be connected via USB or a network. It also supports connecting a cash drawer. We recommend the following printer settings:

• Paper Reduction | Bottom margin
• Paper Source | Document [Feed, Cut]
• Cash Drawer | Open before printing

Setting Up a Receipt Printer in Recras

1. Ensure Printer Compatibility
   Make sure your receipt printer works correctly with the device you intend to use for the cash register and that it can print PDF files. Check if the printer automatically cuts the paper and avoids printing whitespace at the bottom of the receipt.
2. Create a PDF Template for Receipts
   • In Recras, navigate to Management -> PDF Templates -> New to create a new template.
   • Use the standard template as a starting point: Insert -> Template -> Receipt.
3. Set the PDF Template as the Receipt Template
   • Go to Management -> Edit Company Details -> [Company Name] -> Financial -> PDF Template for Receipts and assign the PDF as the receipt template.
4. Enable Kiosk Printing in Your Browser
   • Start your browser with a setting that allows printing without confirmation. For Google Chrome, use the parameter --kiosk-printing.
   • Ensure Chrome is completely closed before launching with this setting.
5. Operating System Instructions
   • Mac: Open Terminal and use the following command to start Chrome with kiosk printing:

     open -a "Google Chrome" --args --kiosk-printing
     

   • Windows:
     • Right-click the Chrome icon, select Properties, and add --kiosk-printing to the Target field.
     • Example:

       "C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --kiosk-printing
       

6. Test Printing
   Be aware that with kiosk printing, even test receipts will print automatically. Test thoroughly to avoid unexpected issues.

Need Assistance?

If your receipt printer doesn’t work after following these instructions, contact your company’s IT advisor for further support.