The verdict for this computer.
Field diagnostic · no installation
It installs nothing and does not touch the software you already have. It only looks at what this browser can do.
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The verdict is calculated in this browser. No data from the computer is sent.
Verdict first.
Tests afterwards.
We check the capabilities that affect the till before asking you to change anything.
Signals checked
Shall we test your ticket printer?
We print a test ticket. It installs nothing and does not change your printer settings.
- 01This computerStarts the test
- 02USB or networkAvailable channel
- 03TicketVerifiable output
A summary you can take away.
The report gathers the result and the signals of this device so you can paste it into your CRM or share it with whoever decides the next step.
Is something showing red? It does not always mean it cannot be done: write to us and we will tell you the alternative for your premises.
What a computer needs
to run the point of sale
Cofactu runs in the browser: nothing is installed. All it needs is a reasonably up-to-date browser, and that is the catch, because it does not depend on whether the computer can download Chrome but on which version of Windows it runs. A Windows 7 machine installs Chrome without problems, but it gets stuck on version 109 from 2023, and below version 111 the interface does not degrade gracefully: it looks broken.
| Computer | Latest Chrome | Does it work? |
|---|---|---|
| Windows XP / Vista | 49 (2016) | No |
| Windows 7 / 8.1 | 109 (2023) | No |
| Windows 10 / 11 | Up to date | Yes |
| Android POS terminal | Up to date | Yes |
| iPad / iPhone | Safari up to date | Yes, without a USB printer |
| Closed Linux terminal | — | Nothing can be installed |
- 01 Computer Up-to-date browser
- 02 Printer USB or network print station
- 03 Cash drawer Reused through RJ11
And the ticket printer
I already have?
It almost certainly works. Any 80 mm or 58 mm ESC/POS thermal printer over USB works, whether Epson, Star, Bixolon or white-label. The cash drawer is also reused: it plugs into the printer's RJ11 connector and opens with a pulse when a cash payment is taken.
There is a common case worth knowing: if the previous point-of-sale program is still installed on that computer, it probably has the printer locked and Windows does not release it. That does not mean the printer is not compatible. It is solved by printing over the network, with a print station connected to the router, without uninstalling anything or touching the computer.
If the computer
is not enough
You do not need a proprietary terminal or to replace the whole installation. A mini-PC with Windows 11 or an Android touch terminal costs around €150-250, and in both cases the printer and drawer already at the counter are reused. If you start from scratch, all-in-one Android packs with printer and drawer included are around €300.
You can see the details in the POS hardware guide, with the recommended kits by type of business and indicative prices for each.
| Compact option | Mini-PC | €150–250 |
|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen option | Android terminal | €150–250 |
| Complete setup | All-in-one | ≈ €300 |
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to use Cofactu as a point of sale (TPV)?
An up-to-date browser: Cofactu runs in the browser and nothing is installed. A computer with Windows 10 or 11, an Android POS terminal, or an iPad or iPhone with an up-to-date Safari all work; on iPad and iPhone a USB printer cannot be used.
Can a Windows 7 computer be used as the point of sale?
No. Windows 7 and 8.1 stop at Chrome 109, from 2023, and below version 111 the Cofactu interface does not degrade gracefully: it looks broken. The same happens with Windows XP or Vista, which do not go beyond Chrome 49.
Can I use the ticket printer I already have?
Almost certainly yes: any 80 mm or 58 mm ESC/POS thermal printer over USB works, whether Epson, Star, Bixolon or a white-label brand. Printing over USB requires Chrome, Edge or Opera. If the previous POS program has the printer locked, you print over the network with a print station connected to the router, without uninstalling anything.
Can I reuse the cash drawer?
Yes: the drawer plugs into the printer's RJ11 connector and Cofactu opens it with a pulse when a cash payment is taken.
Does the point of sale keep working if the internet goes down?
Yes, if the browser allows it: the POS saves orders on the computer itself and sends them when the connection returns. The checker on this page tells you whether this computer can do it.
What if my computer is not good enough for the point of sale?
You do not need a proprietary terminal: a mini-PC with Windows 11 or an Android touch terminal costs around €150-250, and in both cases the printer and the drawer are reused. If you start from scratch, all-in-one Android packs with printer and drawer are around €300. These are indicative prices; the details are in the POS hardware guide.
