Start with the cashier station
List the terminal, operating system, scanner, receipt printer, cash drawer, networking and power backup. Confirm supported models and connection types with the implementation team; similar-looking devices may behave differently.
Your working checklist
- Test your exact scanner with representative product labels.
- Print a real receipt and confirm paper size and readability.
- Check cable routing, counter space and available ports.
- Plan network coverage and backup power for the expected outage.
Put it into practice
Buy one validated station before duplicating a multi-till setup. Confirm warranty handling, spare consumables and who troubleshoots software versus hardware faults. The published Crystal setup prices exclude hardware.
Questions before you decide
Where should I start?
Use the checklist with your operations and finance teams, then bring a representative example to a Crystal ERP demo.
Is this a quotation or professional advice?
This is a practical buying or operating guide. Obtain a written software quotation and use your accountant or relevant adviser for business-specific decisions.