OPOS Common Control Objects 1.9.3

OPOS Common Control Objects is a software architecture that provides a standardized way for retail applications to interface with Point of Sale (POS) peripherals, such as barcode scanners, printers, and cash drawers, regardless of the manufacturer of the device.

Some benefits include simplifying the integration process with POS peripherals, reducing development time and costs, and enabling applications to work with a wide range of POS peripherals.

OPOS Common Control Objects can be used with several programming languages, including C++, C#, VB.NET, and Java.

OPOS is a more established standard that has been around for longer, while POS for .NET is a newer, Microsoft-developed standard. Both standards provide a way for retail applications to interface with POS peripherals, and the choice between them often depends on the requirements of the specific application.

OPOS Common Control Objects can control a wide range of devices, including barcode scanners, magnetic stripe readers, receipt printers, cash drawers, scales, and customer displays.

The installation process varies depending on the manufacturer of your POS peripherals, but generally involves downloading and installing the appropriate OPOS Common Control Objects drivers from their website. Once installed, you will need to register the COM object before you can use it in your application.

OPOS Common Control Objects is designed to work with a wide range of POS peripherals, and most manufacturers provide OPOS drivers for their devices. However, some older peripherals or specialized devices may not be fully compatible with OPOS Common Control Objects.

No, OPOS Common Control Objects is designed to work specifically with Windows-based operating systems. While some peripheral manufacturers provide Linux or Unix drivers for their devices that use similar API calls as OPOS, these are not strictly part of the OPOS standard.

While OPOS Common Control Objects provides a standardized interface for retail applications to interact with POS peripherals, it does not handle device-level errors or malfunctions. Applications must still handle error conditions and provide appropriate messaging to users when necessary.

No, OPOS Common Control Objects is provided free of charge by the National Retail Federation (NRF), which owns the rights to the standard. However, some peripheral manufacturers may charge for their individual drivers that implement the standard.