Hardware Specs

Select your install type:

• On-Site
  You provide the server

• or

• Hosted
  In the Clubessential Cloud

Download Our Current Clubessential Office Requirements:

ON Site Tech Specs 

Technical Specifications On Site

Hosted Tech Specs

Technical Specifications Hosted

Mobile POS App Requirements (Native ios/andriod app environment)

Technical Specifications for Mobile POS App

CE Payments Hardware Portal (For CE Payments Merchant processing clients only)

CE Payments Hardware (External Link)

Recommended Devices for On-Site Office Clients: 

*Below you will find links to product pages. These are just examples of what to look for when purchasing your hardware and supplies. We recommend price shopping and using a reputable supplier. BeagleHardware.com is a great resource, as is Amazon.com. Local support by your IT Vendor is required to set-up, configure, and provide ongoing hardware support. Any assistance Clubessential provides for hardware support is a billable service, as it is outside of Software Support. 

Receipt Printer (Thermal):
Epson TM-T88VI (as well as older models: TM-T88III, IV, V). The TM-T88VI is the most future-proof, at time of writing, and includes USB, Ethernet, & another interface of your choosing
http://a.co/d/2NRhnMX

Thermal Receipt Paper:
Compatible with Epson TM-T88 Series Thermal Printers - 3 1/8" Width x 3.27" Max Diameter
https://amzn.to/2OzDrRc

Prep Printer (Impact):
Epson U220-B - with Ethernet interface (required)
https://amzn.to/2KizD3y

Impact Receipt Paper:
3" Width Paper Roll; 1, 2, or 3 Ply Carbonless
Single Ply: https://amzn.to/2LNjnxb
Dual Ply: https://amzn.to/2OCrYQV
Three Ply: https://amzn.to/2OFlyAH

Epson Interface Card to change an unsupported interface type into Ethernet:
Epson Connect-It UB-E04
http://www.beaglehardware.com/ifc/ifce2b.html
https://amzn.to/2OB3QxY

Cash Drawer:
APG 100 Series; One example is the APG T237A-BL1616
https://www.barcodesinc.com/apg/part-t237a-bl1616.htm
https://amzn.to/2OF8M5d

Merchandise Label Barcode Printer (typically used in golf/tennis shops):
Clubessential only interfaces with Brother label printers. 
QL-720nw, QL-820NWB, or QL-1110NWB devices; Brother DK1209 or DK1201 labels ONLY
QL-820NWB is the most accessible device at time of writing
QL-820NWB: https://amzn.to/2KhTxM5; https://goo.gl/ekH79q
DK1209 Labels: https://amzn.to/2n5nUfl
DK1201 Labels: https://amzn.to/2O7mqwQ

Barcode Scanner (for use with Retail Point-of-Sale Check-Out):
Keyboard Wedge USB Scanner; One example is the Datalogic QuickScan QD2131
https://amzn.to/2vdBaDk
https://goo.gl/Ebd1pr

Inventory Scanner (for use with in-house labeled merchandise):
Clubessential has tested 2 devices, the AML LDX10 (which has a touchscreen for entering quantity), and the Motorola CS3070 (small Bluetooth model with minimal buttons, no screen). Your local IT will be responsible for setting up and training staff on how to use the device to scan inventory.
AML LDX10: https://amzn.to/2n7w2MB
Motorola CS3070: https://amzn.to/2vcqlBd

Backup Solution:
As a reminder, Clubessential does NOT keep a copy of your On-Site data. You must backup the Microsoft SQL Database, as well as the shared Clubessential folder on your server. We recommend using a local and cloud backup platform for greatest disaster recovery. In the event of a system failure, Clubessential will have to reimplement your software from scratch, which is a billable service. 

Recommended Devices for Hosted Office Clients: 

*Below you will find links to product pages. These are just examples of what to look for when purchasing your hardware and supplies. We recommend price shopping and using a reputable supplier. BeagleHardware.com is a great resource, as is Amazon.com. Local support by your IT Vendor is required to set-up, configure, and provide ongoing hardware support. Any assistance Clubessential provides for hardware support is a billable service, as it is outside of Software Support. 

Receipt Printer (Thermal), ETHERNET INTERFACE REQUIRED FOR HOSTED:
Epson TM-T88VI (as well as older models: TM-T88III, IV, V).
The TM-T88VI is the most future-proof, at time of writing, and includes USB, Ethernet, & another interface of your choosing
http://a.co/d/2NRhnMX

Thermal Receipt Paper:
Compatible with Epson TM-T88 Series Thermal Printers - 3 1/8" Width x 3.27" Max Diameter
https://amzn.to/2OzDrRc

Prep Printer (Impact):
Epson U220-B - ETHERNET INTERFACE IS REQUIRED FOR HOSTED
https://amzn.to/2KizD3y

Impact Receipt Paper:
3" Width Paper Roll; 1, 2, or 3 Ply Carbonless
Single Ply: https://amzn.to/2LNjnxb
Dual Ply: https://amzn.to/2OCrYQV
Triple Ply: https://amzn.to/2OFlyAH

Epson Interface Card to change an unsupported interface type into Ethernet (from USB, Serial, etc...):
Epson Connect-It UB-E04
http://www.beaglehardware.com/ifc/ifce2b.html
https://amzn.to/2OB3QxY

Cash Drawer:
APG 100 Series; One example is the APG T237A-BL1616
https://www.barcodesinc.com/apg/part-t237a-bl1616.htm
https://amzn.to/2OF8M5d

Merchandise Label Barcode Printer (typically used in golf/tennis shops):
Clubessential only interfaces with Brother label printers. 
QL-720nw, QL-820NWB, or QL-1110NWB devices; Brother DK1209 or DK1201 labels ONLY
QL-820NWB is the most accessible device at time of writing
QL-820NWB: https://amzn.to/2KhTxM5; https://goo.gl/ekH79q
DK1209 Labels: https://amzn.to/2n5nUfl
DK1201 Labels: https://amzn.to/2O7mqwQ

Barcode Scanner (for use with Retail Point-of-Sale Check-Out):
Keyboard Wedge USB Scanner; One example is the Datalogic QuickScan QD2131
https://amzn.to/2vdBaDk
https://goo.gl/Ebd1pr

Inventory Scanner (for use with in-house labeled merchandise):
Clubessential has tested 2 devices, the AML LDX10 (which has a touchscreen for entering quantity), and the Motorola CS3070 (small Bluetooth model with minimal buttons, no screen). Your local IT will be responsible for setting up and training staff on how to use the device to scan inventory.
AML LDX10: https://amzn.to/2n7w2MB
Motorola CS3070: https://amzn.to/2vcqlBd