TouchBistro Hardware Setup
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Mini Mac Server
- Acts as the "brain" of the system.
- Stores all of the restaurant's TouchBistro data.
- Syncs all iPads, so changes on one iPad are made to all others.
- Will continue to work even if internet connection is lost.
- Only required for multi-iPad setups.
Apple Airport Extreme
- Apple router that provides a secure, local wi-fi network.
- Lets the terminals (iPads) and printers communicate wirelessly.
- Different wi-fi network than your internet (for staff use).
- Will continue to work even if internet connection is lost.
Thermal Printer
- Silent Ethernet printer for front of house.
- Printes receipts or tickets directly from an iPad.
- Requires no ink (uses thermal paper).
Impact Kitchen Printer
- Ethernet printer for printing kitchen tickets.
- Makes noise to alert kitchen staff of new ticket.
- Prints a double copy receipt directly from an iPad.
- Requires no ink (uses impact paper).
Cash Drawer
- Traditional printer-driven cash drawer.
- Opens at cash-out or on demand wirelessly from a terminal (iPad).
- Connects to a printer via RJ12 cable.
Stationary iPad Stands
- Cases or enclosures for iPads and iPad minis.
- Additional protection from breakage, spillage, wear and tear.
- Safely secures your terminals to a counter to prevent theft.
Table or Counter iPad Stands
- Protect units from spillage, breakage or wear.
- Place on tables for menu display and on-demand ordering.
- Use as self-checkout kiosk for quick-service applications.
iPad Terminals
- iPad terminals are the main interactive devices of the system.
- All terminals are linked and synced together.
- Changes made on one device instantly shows on all devices.
- Seamlessly run the whole system from any device.