Star Micronics SP742 Series Impact Receipt Printer, Ethernet
Ethernet · Kitchen / Impact Printer$333.30
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POS Hardware Compatibility Guide
Revel POS Hardware Compatibility Guide
Revel Systems is an iPad-based POS platform used by restaurants, bars, breweries, quick-service restaurants, cafes, food trucks, and multi-location retail businesses. Hardware compatibility depends on the iPad model, printer connection type, kitchen routing setup, and network configuration.
Built Around iPad
Revel is designed for Apple iPad checkout hardware.
Revel environments commonly rely on Ethernet-connected printers, iPad-based ordering stations, kitchen ticket routing, barcode workflows, and commercial-grade restaurant networking.
Front Counter
Checkout & Receipts
Ethernet receipt printers, cash drawers, and iPad checkout stations.
Kitchen
Ticket Routing
Ethernet-connected impact printers for prep stations, bars, and expo lines.
Tableside
Mobile & Line-Busting
Tableside ordering, customer-facing displays, and mobile line-busting.
Retail Inventory
Barcode Scanning
Bluetooth barcode scanners for retail inventory and restaurant stock management.
Shop Revel-Compatible Hardware
Printers, drawers, scanners, and iPad hardware.
A cross-section of the Revel-tagged hardware Spartan POS carries across kitchen printing, receipt printing, cash handling, and iPad mounting.
Citizen CT-S310ii Thermal Receipt Printer, USB/Ethernet, White
USB · Ethernet · Receipt Printer$221.82
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Zebra DS2208-SR 2D USB Barcode Scanner, Cable & Stand Included
USB · Barcode Scanner$204.99
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Socket Mobile SocketScan S700-1D Linear Barcode Scanner
Bluetooth · Barcode Scanner$298.83
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By Business Type
Typical Revel setups by venue type.
Ethernet-connected printers are commonly preferred over consumer wireless setups for restaurant reliability.
Quick-Service
Fast Checkout
Thermal receipt printers, compact cash drawers, barcode scanners, and fast kitchen routing.
Full-Service
Multi-Station Kitchen
Multiple kitchen printers, bar printers, tableside ordering iPads, and commercial networking.
Bars & Breweries
Bar Ticket Routing
Bar ticket printers, receipt printers, cash drawers, and inventory barcode workflows.
Retail Stores
Inventory & Checkout
Barcode scanners, receipt printers, cash drawers, customer displays, and inventory workflows.
Networking
Keep printers and iPads connected.
Reliable networking is one of the most important parts of a Revel deployment.
✓Use Ethernet for kitchen and receipt printers whenever possible.
✓Assign static IP addresses to printers.
✓Separate POS traffic from guest Wi-Fi.
✓Use commercial-grade wireless access points.
✓Test kitchen routing before live service.
✓Verify printer IP assignments during installation.
Troubleshooting
Common Revel hardware problems.
Quick checks for the most frequent printer, drawer, and iPad connectivity issues.
| Issue | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Receipt printer not printing | Verify printer IP address, check Ethernet connectivity, confirm printer assignment inside Revel, restart printer and iPad. |
| Kitchen printer missing tickets | Verify kitchen routing configuration, check network connectivity, confirm printer online status and station assignment. |
| Cash drawer will not open | Check RJ11/RJ12 cable connection, verify compatible receipt printer, confirm drawer kick and voltage compatibility. |
| iPad disconnects from printers | Verify wireless network stability, separate POS traffic from guest Wi-Fi, restart wireless equipment, check printer IP assignments. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Revel hardware questions, answered.
Compatibility depends on your POS software, operating system, connection type, drivers, accessories, and configuration — confirm before ordering.
What hardware works with Revel POS?
Receipt printers, kitchen printers, cash drawers, barcode scanners, iPads, customer-facing displays, and networking hardware — depending on the workflow.
Does Revel use kitchen printers?
Yes. Many Revel restaurant deployments use Ethernet-connected impact kitchen printers for prep stations and bar ticket routing.
Can Revel use Ethernet printers?
Yes — Ethernet printers are commonly recommended because they provide reliable printer communication and kitchen ticket routing in busy restaurants.
Does Revel work with iPads?
Yes. Revel is an iPad-based POS platform and supports multiple Apple iPad models for checkout, ordering, and retail workflows.
What are the best receipt printers for Revel?
Epson and Star Micronics printers are among the most commonly used receipt printer brands in Revel environments.
Can Revel use barcode scanners?
Yes. Barcode scanners are commonly used in Revel retail inventory workflows, barcode lookup, and stock management.
More Resources
Related hardware and comparison guides.
Comparing platforms or building out a full Revel setup? Start here.
Bottom Line
Build a Revel-compatible hardware setup that fits your business.
Revel POS-compatible hardware should be selected around the restaurant or retail workflow, kitchen routing requirements, printer reliability, barcode workflow needs, and iPad POS environment. Spartan POS can help businesses choose compatible receipt printers, kitchen printers, barcode scanners, cash drawers, and networking hardware for reliable daily operation.