POS-X 41000000087300 EVO-PK2-1CARDS Serial Interface Card for EVO Impact Printers - Compatible with XR210 Thermal & EVO-RP1
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This serial interface card provides dedicated serial port functionality for POS-X thermal receipt printers, enabling connection via standard serial interfaces commonly used in POS environments. The card is designed to interface directly with the printer's internal expansion slot, providing a hardware-level serial communication path that operates independently of USB or network connectivity options.
The technical implementation ensures compatibility with serial communication protocols typically used in receipt printing applications, supporting reliable data transfer for transaction receipts, kitchen orders, or service tickets. As an expansion card, it integrates with the printer's existing hardware architecture without requiring external adapters or additional power sources.
This section brings together practical product details such as Compatibility, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
The POS-X EVO PK2 serial interface card delivers essential serial connectivity for businesses maintaining legacy POS systems or requiring specific serial port functionality. Its direct compatibility with multiple POS-X printer models provides flexibility for hardware upgrades and system expansions while preserving existing infrastructure investments.
Multi-Model Compatibility
Supports three distinct POS-X printer families: XR210 thermal receipt printers, EVO-RP1 printers, and the broader EVO Impact receipt printer series. This broad compatibility reduces inventory complexity and provides upgrade paths across different printer generations.
- XR210 Thermal Receipt Printers
- EVO-RP1 Printer
- EVO Impact Receipt Printers
Seamless Integration
Designed as an internal expansion card that installs directly into compatible printers, providing clean integration without external adapters or cables. This internal installation maintains the printer's physical footprint and aesthetic while adding serial functionality.
- Internal Installation
- No External Adapters
- Preserves Printer Footprint
Reliability Focused
Engineered for stable serial communication in demanding retail and hospitality environments where receipt printing reliability directly impacts customer service and operational efficiency. The hardware-level implementation ensures consistent performance.
- Stable Serial Communication
- Hardware-Level Implementation
- Consistent Performance
Deployment / Use Cases
This serial interface card is specifically designed for deployment scenarios where POS systems require serial connectivity to receipt printers. It enables businesses to maintain compatibility with legacy serial-based POS hardware while utilizing modern thermal receipt printers from the POS-X ecosystem.
In retail environments, the card allows integration of POS-X thermal printers with older cash register systems that output via serial ports. For hospitality applications, it enables kitchen printer connectivity in restaurants using serial communication for order routing. Service businesses can use it to connect receipt printers to specialized point-of-service terminals that rely on serial interfaces for peripheral communication.
Legacy System Integration
Enables older POS systems with serial output to connect to modern POS-X thermal receipt printers, extending the life of existing hardware investments while upgrading printing capabilities.
- Older POS Systems
- Serial Output Compatibility
- Hardware Life Extension
Multi-Location Standardization
Allows businesses with mixed printer models across locations to standardize on serial connectivity, simplifying support and maintenance while ensuring consistent communication protocols.
- Mixed Printer Environments
- Standardized Connectivity
- Simplified Support
Highlights
- Adds serial interface capability to compatible POS-X thermal receipt printers
- Compatible with POS-X XR210 thermal receipt printer models
- Compatible with POS-X EVO-RP1 printer models
- Compatible with EVO Impact receipt printer series
- Manufacturer part number: 41000000087300
- Product model: EVO-PK2-1CARDS
- Product type: Printer Serial Interface Card
- Enables legacy serial connectivity for POS systems
- Internal expansion card design for clean integration
- Supports reliable serial communication for receipt printing
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | POS-X LLC |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 41000000087300 |
| Brand Name | POS-X |
| Product Model | EVO-PK2-1CARDS |
| Product Name | EVO PK2 : Serial interface card for EVO Impact |
| Product Type | Printer Serial Interface Card |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | POS-X XR210 Thermal Receipt Printers POS-X EVO-RP1 Printer EVO Impact Receipt Printers |
FAQ
What printers are compatible with the POS-X EVO PK2 serial interface card?
The POS-X EVO PK2 serial interface card is compatible with three specific POS-X printer families: POS-X XR210 thermal receipt printers, POS-X EVO-RP1 printers, and the broader EVO Impact receipt printer series. This compatibility covers multiple generations of POS-X thermal printers, providing flexibility for businesses with mixed printer environments or those upgrading from older models while maintaining serial connectivity requirements.
How does this serial interface card install in compatible printers?
This interface card is designed as an internal expansion component that installs directly into compatible POS-X printers. It connects to the printer's internal expansion slot, providing a hardware-level serial interface without requiring external adapters or additional power sources. The internal installation maintains the printer's physical footprint and external appearance while adding serial communication capabilities for connection to POS systems or other serial devices.
What type of connectivity does this interface card provide?
The POS-X EVO PK2 provides serial interface connectivity, specifically designed for serial communication protocols commonly used in POS environments. This enables reliable data transfer between POS systems and receipt printers using standard serial interfaces, supporting legacy serial port requirements in retail, hospitality, and service businesses where serial connectivity remains essential for system integration and peripheral communication.
What is the manufacturer part number for this interface card?
The manufacturer part number for this POS-X serial interface card is 41000000087300. This exact part number identifies the specific interface card model EVO-PK2-1CARDS, which is a printer serial interface card manufactured by POS-X LLC. Using the correct part number ensures compatibility with the supported POS-X printer models and proper identification for ordering and inventory management purposes.
Can this interface card be used with non-POS-X printers?
No, this serial interface card is specifically designed and engineered for compatibility with POS-X printer models only, including the XR210 thermal receipt printers, EVO-RP1 printers, and EVO Impact receipt printer series. The card's design, connectors, and communication protocols are optimized for POS-X printer hardware architecture. Attempting to use it with non-POS-X printers would likely result in compatibility issues and is not recommended by the manufacturer.
What are the primary use cases for this serial interface card?
Primary use cases include integrating modern POS-X thermal receipt printers with legacy POS systems that output via serial ports, enabling kitchen printer connectivity in restaurant environments using serial communication, and connecting receipt printers to specialized point-of-service terminals that rely on serial interfaces. The card is particularly valuable for businesses maintaining older serial-based hardware while upgrading their printing capabilities or standardizing connectivity across multiple locations with mixed printer models.
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