So, I do not need to have this hooked up to a printer? I can just use by iteself as more of a cash box situation?
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that is how I use it. I am with a non-profit organization that hosts events here and there and I wanted an affordable cash box that locked. This does the trick. It is fairly large & a little heavy but works very nice. Love it!! Hope this helps.
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You can fax from this unit (you only need to plug it into a phone cord); however, this would be one of the worst things you could do. Why? Doing so would mean that you've actually purchased this printer. If you send me $300, I'd be happy to burn it for you - you'll be much more satisfied with the result.
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Yes you connect it to any RJ12 (Telephone Plug Style) cash drawer and it takes care of the rest after the settings. Look for my previous messages where I stated how to correctly install the drivers because the directions stated on there is wrong and you will forever have issues unless you do it the way I put it. Works like a charm til this day. Also ignore the negative comments too because I never had a problem with my and never turned it off and still works as if I JUST took it out of the box. Only thing I wish I had was some esc codes that are explained a crap ton better than what the directions explain but as far as out of the box printing... Works fantastic. Save your money and get this first then when you are ready to get the more expensive printers such as a Star, then go and get it. No need to go spending hundreds of dollars when only thing your customers want is proof of purchase. and YES you can print graphics to this one too so ignore anything negative about that too.
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I have never had any need to do so. Check directly with Epson for capabilities.
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I got this device to use as a printer. I haven't noticed any way to use it as a scanner.
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You don't have to buy it. But if you would like to be able to sit the printer up say on a table and not worry about having it plugged in to your laptop all the time then I would spend the extra money and get it. I use mine all the time on the go. and I like the fact that it can run off a battery and is also wireless and don't have to worry about all the cables laying around as I use my laptop and printer.
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As for the previous answer. If it was made to work without a PC then that's it's own answer. You won't need a PC. If you can still get the paper/ink (which I can't in the UK) use it. If not then just use it to charge your camera and use a card reader or connect the camera to the PC to see and print your pics. If no PC (or Mac) then just take the card to a local 'lab'.
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I'm fairly sure you may also use it conventionally. In fact, as I remember, during the initial set up it was wired as a conventional printer.
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You can scan without the USB cable which is not supplied with the printer. I find having the cable attached makes things a bit more efficient but not a requirement. I suggest setting the printer up without cable and testing. If you desire to use cable after this they are readily available on Amazon or most retail electronics stores.
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Yes it has a cash drawer connection, but you will need to purchase cables to connect via Ethernet, and cash drawer. The serial/USB interface is the same as we'll.
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I have no interest in doing that, so I did not check that out when I purchased the printer. I am not home at this point, so I don't have access to the manual, but having just spent a few minutes on the HP web sight, it does not look like it can be used as a wireless device. Because the printer has been out for a while, HP does not support it via the phone any longer. I have had my for about 3 years not with no problems and I am very happy with its use. BW only and does not have a flat bed scanning ability. For scanning you just feed it in for the scan.......A very durable machine.
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It does have an rj11 port on the back to hook up a cash drawer and/or a buzzer. The connection cable I believe comes with the cash drawer, not with the printer or at least I didn't receive one with this printer.
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Sorry should have clarified - I'm just trying to use a direct, simple wired connection using a USB interface cable directly from my laptop to the printer. It doesn't seem to come online. Have you tried just doing a wired print on a cable that is greater than 6 feet?
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Does it have to be connected to a Computor? For I only want to fax in and out, and to make copies.. Thanxs
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No sorry it can't be used that way , I bought one thinking it could as well. These are good for just linking computers or printers together.
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Yes, the only other thing you will need are 3 printer cables 1 from box to printer and 1 for each computer to switch box. Item worked VERY well for me in both locations I set it up at.
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The printer does NOT come with an USB cable, hence you must buy it separtely so that you can connect the printer with your PC.