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  Minimum Computer Requirements  
  Peripheral Compatibility  
  Database Compatibility  
  Internet Requirements  
  Credit and Gift Card Processing  
     
 

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  Minimum Computer Requirements Top of Page Top
  Operating System: Windows 2000, XP Home or Windows XP Professional  
  Browser: Internet Explorer 6 or greater (required for reports and bar code printing)  
  Processor: Pentium 4 with 2.0 GHz or higher, AMD and VIA processors not recommended  
  Memory: 512k, 1GB recommended  
  Hard Drive: 20 GB  
     
     
  Peripheral Compatibility  
  Monitor: Any touch or non-touch, minimum 1024 x 768 resolution, serial or USB touch  Top of Page Top
  Receipt Printer:  Any Epson TMT88IV or compatible with parallel connection   
  Cash Drawer: Any Epson printer-driven cash drawer  
  Bar Code Scanner: Any USB, *serial or keyboard wedge  
  Credit Card Swipe:  Tracks I and II, any USB or keyboard wedge  
  Debit Pin Pad: Verifone 1000SE (serial connection)  
  Customer Pole Display: Any CD-5220 compatible serial display  
     
  Please consult the Blue Sky POS webpage for specific compatibility and recommended manufacturers.  
     
  * For serial scanners, make sure to Control Panel, Accessibility and enable serial keys at 9600 baud.  
     
  Database Compatibility Top of Page Top
  Blue Sky POS automatically installs and uses Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005 Express Edition database.  You can migrate your database to another higher edition of Microsoft SQL Server such as Workgroup, Standard or Enterprise edition. Your reseller or Blue Sky POS can assist with this migration.   
     
     
  Internet Requirements Top of Page Top
  An internet connection is required to process credit cards and gift cards. Blue Sky POS does not support dial-up processing although you may use a service provider such as AOL or Netzero that provides internet access through a dialup connection. You will also require a local area network (LAN) if you will be using more than one Blue Sky POS terminal at a single location.  
     
     
  Credit and Gift Card Processing Top of Page Top
  Blue Sky POS supports merchant accounts provided by Mercury Payment Systems or Sterling Payment Technologies. Contact your Reseller or consult the Blue Sky POS webpage to learn about credit card and gift card processing options.  
     
     

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