ESC/POS is the command set created by Epson that most receipt printers understand. Software that speaks ESC/POS controls printing, paper cutting and the opening of the cash drawer.
Why it matters to a reseller
For a reseller, ESC/POS is the lowest common denominator: a compatible printer works with most point-of-sale software, with no proprietary driver. When a client keeps their current software, check right away whether that software speaks ESC/POS or requires an OPOS layer.
Related guides
Related terms
- OPOS
OPOS is the Windows implementation of the UnifiedPOS standard: a driver layer that exposes a point-of-sale device to a Windows application under a logical name, always the same way..
- Direct thermal printing
Direct thermal printing is a process that darkens heat-sensitive paper through contact with a heated head.
- RJ11 / RJ12 cash drawer
An RJ11/RJ12 cash drawer is a point-of-sale drawer connected to the receipt printer through an RJ11 or RJ12 jack.
Hardware involved
- MG80 (Printers)