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Other Equipment |
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Some additional equipment might be needed to
use along with TagIt Manager. |
| Most sales prefer using a laptop computer at the
sale itself (although some will use desktops). You need at
least one. The number you need depends on how you want to
use TIM and the size of your sale. You might get by with
only one computer if tags are only entered after a sale has been
completed or during the sale from the "back room". If you
want to use TIM for customer checkout, you may need more.
It is possible to use an adding machine as a supplement at peak
times and enter tags into TIM later during slow times. |
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| If you use more than one computer, you will need
something to copy data from one computer to the other to merge
sale data. Most people use a USB flash drive. |
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| Data entry is quicker with a numeric keypad.
Many stores such as Wal-Mart or Target have numeric keypads that
plug into a USB port for around $15. |
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| If you want to use barcodes, you will need a barcode scanner
that reads the Code 39 barcode font for each computer used.
This is a simple barcode that should be read by most barcode
scanners. We have had good experience with the SC5USB scanner
from IDAutomation.com. It has been replaced by a
new model and costs $129. |
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| TIM uses regular printers. Our experience is that most
customers do not expect a receipt but it is good to be able to
provide one if asked or if higher ticket items are purchased.
Some sales will use a single printer with wireless connections
to each computer. Others will use a home printer with each
computer. A printer is needed if you want to print out a
sale summary for each consignor and make it available when
unsold items are picked up |
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| Since some laptops may only have 2 USB ports, it may be
necessary to buy a USB hub so you can plug in a mouse, numeric
keypad, scanner, and printer. They are usually available
at stores such as Wal-Mart or Target. |
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