Equipment
Minimum/Suggested equipment
Notes
Your supplier’s specs
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If you are networking L200 thin client terminals see the minimum computer requirements at www.nComputing.com
A second hand computer will do nicely as long as it meets the minimum requirements.
800 x 600 color monitor
Touch-screen (optional)
Speakers
Any inexpensive brand. (Optional)
Operating System
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Network
Windows peer to peer or any other network system. Wireless networks are not recommended as they are susceptible to interference which can make them very slow.
Use a cross over cable if you have only two computers; a router if you are using more than two. A good quality router is essential.
Network cable
Cat 5e
Calculate the length of cable you'll require.
If you have a station where you don't need to print invoices or tags, we recommend the L200 thin client from nComputing. You need more memory and a faster processor on your main computer but the L200 is less expensive than a computer. For specifications see the L200 from nComputing
In addition to the advantages listed on the nComputing site, CleanSuite runs much faster over the network. Call us for details.
Any standard dot-matrix, inkjet or laser printer
Garment Tag Printer (Optional)
Any standard dot matrix printer for perforated tractor feed labels although we recommend. the Star SP542 printer for printing on wet strength paper roll paper. See the Point-Of-Sale section below.
Requires indelible ink ribbons
