Comments on Yort on .NET: Pos .Net and OPOS Service Object Links

Hi, I'm afraid I don't know of any locati...

2011-09-15T15:46:47.742+12:00

Hi,

I'm afraid I don't know of any locations for downloading JavaPOS service objects (except for the Epson Expert site, which only covers Epson hardware).

I think Samsung make the Bioxlon brand hardware, so you might want to try their related websites.

Good luck.

anywhere to download bixolon SR-275 driver support...

2011-09-14T20:46:06.287+12:00

anywhere to download bixolon SR-275 driver support for Javapos or unifypos in java instead of .net ? Please help.

Hi, Ahh, PDS 7.1... I remember it fondly :) I...

2010-06-11T11:17:02.980+12:00

Hi,

Ahh, PDS 7.1... I remember it fondly :)

I'm afraid I don't know of any sample/skeleton code for OPOS. I tried OPOS back in the late 90's and it was so bad that my boss decided to just avoid it and write all our own stuff manually (we had performance issues, DLL hell, lack of driver availability etc). We've only just recently started using Pos .Net and to be honest none of our current 'live' installs are actually using it.

So, I'm sorry but all I can suggest is that you try a Google search.

Thanks for the comment and praise though.

Thanks again for all your time in putting this tog...

2010-06-11T01:18:40.819+12:00

Thanks again for all your time in putting this together.
I have been configuring OPOS for a while for our Quick Serve POS. Right now I have Monro CO’s 1.9 loaded. I am new to .net but have been using VB since PDS 7.1. I have a need to “hook into” the line display or another way of saying it, write my own SO. I am starting to learn the difference between OPOS and POSfor.net. I know the OPOS enumerate through the OLEforRetail/SerivceOPOS and POS for .net uses the POSfor.net/ControlAssemblies.
So, here is my question(s) :-)
I see skeleton code for POSfor.net. Are there any for OPOS?

Hi James, I think you're a little confused. O...

2009-10-14T22:27:34.555+13:00

Hi James,

I think you're a little confused. OPOS and Pos .Net are both implementations of the UPOS standard. Both of these require service objects (SO's).

Pos .Net is able to use both Pos .Net specific SO's and (usually) older OPOS SO's as it is newer and has a 'backwards compatibility shim' that allows it to load and work with the OPOS service objects.

OPOS is an older implementation of UPOS and will only work with OPOS service objects.

I recommmend you use Pos .Net if you are developing in .Net. If you are using Java check out JavaPOS which is another UPOS implementation, and if you're using anything else consider OPOS (via COM).

When you ask if you have to use the Epson .Net SO's or if you have to use the OPOS ones the question doesn't really make sense... there is no non-Epson SO for Epson printers. Which version of the SO's you use depends on whether you are working with Pos .Net or OPOS, as I mentioned previously but Pos .Net gives you the most options.

If you are working with Pos .Net then I would generally recommend you use Pos .Net SO's instead of OPOS ones, where Pos .Net versions are available. The deployment is simpler and they should be faster (no COM).

Good luck, and don't forget to checkout the Pos .Net form on the MSDN site if you need help !

Hi Yort, I'm new to pos.net developing. Do I ...

2009-10-14T07:57:12.622+13:00

Hi Yort,

I'm new to pos.net developing. Do I need to use the epson opos.net SO or can I just use the OPOS ones?? If I have to use the opos.net ones does that then mean that I can only use printers etc that come with opos.net SOs??

James

Hi Anonymous (re Zebra SO), That is indeed a sham...

2009-09-17T10:25:57.186+12:00

Hi Anonymous (re Zebra SO),

That is indeed a shame, although not suprising as it is typical of service objects it seems.

The ZPL may well be more powerful, and a better solution for you, but is of course limited to Zebra printers and so won't be for every one :(

Hi, Thanks for that, Anonymous. If you want to co...

2009-09-17T10:20:31.213+12:00

Hi,

Thanks for that, Anonymous. If you want to contact me directly try emailing yort@yortondotnet.com... it's not an address I usually use because I expect it to be filled with spam since it's posted on the web, but I'll check for messages there occasionally.

Hi yort, i have escalated the issue with Authentec...

2009-09-17T03:05:26.971+12:00

Hi yort,
i have escalated the issue with Authentec driver to Authentec senior management. We will see if they respond. Also, what is the best way to get in touch with you directly?

I have completed preliminary review of Zebra servi...

2009-09-14T07:19:42.350+12:00

I have completed preliminary review of Zebra service object.
In sum, the solution is less than ideal for most situations. First the Zebra service object itself is buggy and parts of it work only with POS for .NET 1.1. Hopefully Zebra will fix this.

Second, the ZPL language itself it much more robust than the UPOS standard, so for anything more than very basic receipt printing, the Zebra service object will be a disappointment.

Hi, Thanks for the IdTech info, I've added th...

2009-09-08T16:20:43.764+12:00

Hi,

Thanks for the IdTech info, I've added them to the list.

I haven't actually used the Zebra drivers myself, the Zebra equipment *seems* to be label printers rather than typical receipt or slip printers and I've had no need to print labels.

I would love to hear the results of your testing !

Ok. I found the files by digging around a bit. Th...

2009-09-08T14:59:16.005+12:00

Ok. I found the files by digging around a bit. The Zebra documentation is odd because it doesnt even specifically mention POS for .NET. Do you have any experience using the Zebra native .NET driver? I will try to do some testing on it and post the results.

For your list, you should also add IdTech (idtechproducts.com). There are some positive comments about their devices with POS for .NET on the forum. (MSR, scanner, pinpads).

Hi, Thanks for the comment, I'm really glad t...

2009-09-07T09:22:05.096+12:00

Hi,

Thanks for the comment, I'm really glad the post is helpful.

I wasn't aware of the issues with the Honeywell driver, although I read a post this morning on the Pos .Net forum that alluded to this.

As for the Zebra drivers, if you download the OPOS driver set and install it, I believe it includes a native Pos .Net service object as well as the OPOS ones (hence why it lists .Net 1.1 AND activeX in the specifications list).

Certainly after installing it I find there is a service object installed that reports it's 'legacy' property as 'false'. You can use Sean Liming's Service Object Manager or my Pos .Net Plug and Play Configuration Utility to view the list of installed service objects and they both include the 'legacy' value in the displayed list.

Good luck.

Yort, thanks for putting this together. its the m...

2009-09-07T03:05:04.381+12:00

Yort, thanks for putting this together. its the most complete list available. You should note that Honeywell POS for .NET driver has some known issues which Honeywell won't fix.

Also, can you elaborate on the Zebra POS for .NEt driver? I cant find any information about this on the link you provided, only OPOS drivers.