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In this article
  • Step 1 | Connect the HP POS tablet to the accessories
  • Step 2 | Switch on the card reader
  • Step 3 | Log in to your Wix account
  • Step 4 | Sync your devices
  • Step 5 | Test your POS set up
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  2. Managing your business
  3. Accepting payments on your site
  4. Using POS solutions
  5. Wix POS Register
  6. Setting up POS Register hardware
  7. Wix POS Register: Connecting Your HP POS Hardware

Wix POS Register: Connecting Your HP POS Hardware

In this article
  • Step 1 | Connect the HP POS tablet to the accessories
  • Step 2 | Switch on the card reader
  • Step 3 | Log in to your Wix account
  • Step 4 | Sync your devices
  • Step 5 | Test your POS set up
Important:
  • This article is about the Wix POS Register for brick & mortar businesses. 
  • It is no longer possible to purchase HP POS Hardware. 
Welcome to Your Wix Register Point of Sale. The article shows you how to connect your HP tablet, along with your card reader and other devices so you can start making sales. 
Did you purchase ELO hardware?:

Step 1 | Connect the HP POS tablet to the accessories

Start by unboxing the POS tablet and connecting the tablet to the accessories that you purchased. When that's done, you can plug the tablet in.

To connect the HP POS tablet and accessories:

  1. Unbox the HP POS tablet.
  2. Carefully place the tablet with the screen facing down so you can access the ports.
    Tip: The tablet base can swivel.
  3. Plug the power adapter into the tablet’s USB Type C port.
    Note: Don't connect it to the power outlet yet. 
Diagram of the tablet which is part of the Wix Retail POS system, showing how it plugs in
  1. Connect the barcode scanner via the USB-A port.
Diagram of the tablet and scanner which are part of the Wix Retail POS system, showing how they connect
  1. Connect your printer:
    • HP Printer: If you purchased an HP printer, connect it via the USB-C port.
    • Epson m30 series printer: If your Epson printer connects via USB, then connect it via the USB-C port. If it connects using another method, learn how to set up and connect your Epson printer.
Diagram of the tablet and printer which are part of the Wix Retail POS system showing how they connect
  1. Connect the cash drawer to the printer using a RJ-12 connector.
Diagram of the different parts of the Wix Retail POS system
  1. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.

Step 2 | Switch on the card reader

Now you can set up your card reader. Note that Canadian and US merchants have different card reader models.
US card readers:
You can:
  • Purchase a separate cradle
  • Charge in or out of the cradle
  • Remove the card reader and use it wirelessly

To switch on the card reader:

  1. Unbox the Wix card reader.
  2. Plug the reader into a wall outlet.
    Note: The card reader connects wirelessly to the printer via Bluetooth.
  3. Press the power button to turn on the card reader.
Important:
The card reader will disconnect automatically if the battery goes below a 25% charge.

Step 3 | Log in to your Wix account

Now it's time to get the tablet up and running and log in to your Wix account. Once you do, you'll have access to all your Wix Stores products and Wix Bookings services (depending on which you're using).
Drawing of the Wix Retail POS tablet, showing where the power button is

To log in to your Wix account:

  1. Press the power button in the bottom right.
    Tip: Wait until the Wix logo screen appears (about 5 seconds).
  2. Connect the tablet to your WiFi.
  3. Log in to your Wix account.
  4. Check for updates:
    1. Open the POS tablet.
    2. Tap the Menu icon  at the bottom left. 
    3. Tap Settings.
    4. Scroll down and tap App & Tablet.
    5. Check for available updates.
    6. Click Install Update.

Step 4 | Sync your devices

Before you can start accepting credit card payments, you need to sync the tablet with your card reader.
Tip:
Your other POS accessories sync automatically once they are plugged in.

To sync your card reader:

  1. Open the POS tablet.
  2. Tap the Menu icon  at the bottom left. 
  3. Tap Settings.
  4. Scroll down and tap Manage Hardware.
  5. Tap Set up Card Reader.

Step 5 | Test your POS set up

Before you start selling to customers, you can test each of the components to familiarize yourself with the system.

To test your POS set up:

  • Test your scanner: Scan a store product to add that product to cart (relevant for Wix Stores merchants).
    Note: For this to work, the product must be in your Wix Stores product catalog and its SKU must match the barcode. 
  • Test your card reader: Add an item to the cart and check out with a credit card.
    Tip: You can add a discount so that you aren't charged the whole amount.
  • Test your cash drawer: 
    • Providing change: Make a cash sale and enter an amount that requires the return of change.
    • Manually opening the cash drawer: Tap Checkout from the bottom bar of the tablet, tap Actions, and select Open Drawer w/o Sale.
  • Test your printer: When making a test purchase, after payment, select the Print Receipt option.
    Tip: You can customize your receipts so they display your business name, logo, and more.
Download the  Wix POS Quick Setup Guide.

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