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Guides, tips, and industry news to help you maintain and repair POS and ATM equipment.

How to Replace a Thermal Print Head: Step-by-Step Guide
Maintenance GuideMar 20, 20265 min read

How to Replace a Thermal Print Head: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn the proper technique for replacing thermal print heads on popular POS receipt printers including Epson TM-T88V, Star TSP100, and Citizen CT-S310II.

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Choosing the Right ATM Card Reader Head: NCR vs Diebold vs Wincor
Buying Guide7 min read

Choosing the Right ATM Card Reader Head: NCR vs Diebold vs Wincor

A comprehensive comparison of magnetic card reader heads for the three major ATM manufacturers.

Mar 12, 2026
Maximizing Your Label Printer Head Lifespan: Tips & Best Practices
Maintenance Guide6 min read

Maximizing Your Label Printer Head Lifespan: Tips & Best Practices

Discover how to extend the life of your Zebra, Toshiba TEC, and SNBC label printer heads with proper cleaning, maintenance, and usage habits.

Feb 28, 2026
POS Industry Trends in 2026: What Repair Shops Need to Know
Industry News8 min read

POS Industry Trends in 2026: What Repair Shops Need to Know

The POS hardware landscape is evolving fast. From cloud-based systems to Android terminals, here is what it means for parts suppliers and repair businesses.

Feb 15, 2026
Dot Matrix vs Thermal Printers: Which Is Right for Your Business?
Buying Guide6 min read

Dot Matrix vs Thermal Printers: Which Is Right for Your Business?

Understanding the key differences between dot matrix and thermal printing technology, their use cases, and the replacement parts each requires.

Jan 30, 2026
5 Common POS Keyboard Problems and How to Fix Them
Troubleshooting4 min read

5 Common POS Keyboard Problems and How to Fix Them

From unresponsive keys to water damage, learn how to diagnose and fix the most frequent POS keyboard issues with simple membrane replacements.

Jan 18, 2026
Shipping POS Parts Worldwide: What to Expect
Company News5 min read

Shipping POS Parts Worldwide: What to Expect

Everything you need to know about international shipping for POS and ATM replacement parts β€” delivery times, customs, tracking, and packaging.

Jan 5, 2026
When to Replace Your Retail Scale Print Head: Signs & Solutions
Maintenance Guide4 min read

When to Replace Your Retail Scale Print Head: Signs & Solutions

Faded labels? Streaky barcodes? Learn how to tell when your CAS or DIGI scale print head needs replacing and how to do it yourself.

Dec 20, 2025
Complete Guide to Barcode Scanner Batteries: Compatibility & Care
Buying Guide7 min read

Complete Guide to Barcode Scanner Batteries: Compatibility & Care

A detailed guide to replacement batteries for Zebra MC9200, Datalogic Skorpio X3, and other popular handheld scanners used in warehousing and retail.

Dec 8, 2025