Dispensary technology checklist
Start with the tasks you need to complete. Confirm your state and license requirements.
Software
Point of sale
Record retail sales and keep store inventory connected.
Explore guide ↗Inventory and traceability
Track inventory and exchange records with a state reporting system.
Explore guide ↗Menus and online ordering
Connect an online menu to inventory and customer orders.
Explore guide ↗Payments and cashless options
Connect payment steps to sales and settlement records.
Explore guide ↗Loyalty and marketing
Manage customer rewards and marketing messages.
Explore guide ↗Reporting and analytics
Turn sales and inventory records into reports.
Explore guide ↗Accounting and tax tools
Connect operating records to accounting work.
Explore guide ↗HR and staff management
Manage staff records, payroll, schedules, and onboarding.
Explore guide ↗Security and camera software
Connect video records, events, and store operations.
Explore guide ↗Hardware
POS terminals and computers
Check the operating system, ports, and exact software support.
Explore guide ↗Receipt printers
Check paper width, interface, and the POS hardware list.
Explore guide ↗Label printers
Check label width, print method, resolution, and software support.
Explore guide ↗Barcode scanners
Check barcode types, interface, scan distance, and software support.
Explore guide ↗ID scanners and age verification
Check supported documents, software, and data handling.
Explore guide ↗Cash drawers
Check the drawer dimensions, trigger port, and lock.
Explore guide ↗Retail counter scales
Check trade approval, capacity, division size, and POS support.
Explore guide ↗Digital menu screens and media players
Check display inputs, mounting, operating hours, player software, and content control.
Explore guide ↗Queue displays
Check the queue software, privacy controls, screen inputs, and alert method.
Explore guide ↗Signature pads
Check operating system drivers, software support, connection, and record export.
Explore guide ↗Smart safes and cash recyclers
Check accepted notes, capacity, audit records, service, and bank arrangements.
Explore guide ↗Money counters
Check currencies, mixed-note counting, capacity, and error handling.
Explore guide ↗Counterfeit detectors
Check supported US notes, detection methods, updates, and rejected-note handling.
Explore guide ↗PoE cameras and NVRs
Check bitrate, channel count, storage size, export, and power budget.
Explore guide ↗Access control readers
Check credentials, controller protocol, door hardware, and power failure behavior.
Explore guide ↗Alarm panels
Check zones, sensors, reporting paths, monitoring service, and backup power.
Explore guide ↗Panic buttons
Check activation method, receiver support, range, and response procedures.
Explore guide ↗Visitor log kiosks
Check sign-in software, identity data, privacy, badge output, and export.
Explore guide ↗Firewalls
Check security updates, network capacity, VPN support, and subscription costs.
Explore guide ↗PoE switches
Check port count, total power budget, per-port power, and network management.
Explore guide ↗LTE backup internet
Check US carrier support, antenna ports, failover, data limits, and service fees.
Explore guide ↗UPS units
Check watts, VA, runtime at the actual load, outlets, and battery replacement.
Explore guide ↗Laser printers for manifests
Check paper size, duplex printing, drivers, toner, and network support.
Explore guide ↗Document shredders
Check cut size, sheet capacity, bin volume, service, and your record disposal policy.
Explore guide ↗Waste weighing scales
Check container size, total load, cleaning, readability, and record export.
Explore guide ↗Labels, receipt paper, and ribbons
Check size, core, adhesive, print method, and storage conditions.
Explore guide ↗Badge printers
Check card stock, ribbons, encoding options, drivers, and supply costs.
Explore guide ↗Customer displays
Check ports, mounting, and support for your POS.
Explore guide ↗Payment terminals
Check the payment provider, terminal model, and fees.
Explore guide ↗Cashless ATM terminals
Check processor authorization, network rules, transaction description, and fees.
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