This page covers features gated by Admin-tier permissions — typically Settings access. Admins have these by default; your administrator can adjust who has them in Settings > Team.
What is a device?
A device is a named till point linked to a location. If your shop has one counter, you’ll have one device. If you have two tills side by side, or multiple shop locations, you’ll have a device for each. Every device tracks its own:- Accepted payment methods — which methods customers can use at that till
- Printer settings — whether receipts print automatically and which printer is connected
- Petty cash — whether petty cash movements are enabled
- Till sessions — a full history of every session opened and closed on that device
Creating a device
Before you can use the POS, you need at least one device. Go to Settings > Advanced > Devices and click Create. Give the device a name (e.g., “Main Till”), select its location, and add a description. Click Create to save it.Registering a device
When you open the POS for the first time on a new browser or machine, you’ll see the device registration screen. This links your browser to a specific device.1
Open the POS
Navigate to the POS from your dashboard. If no device is registered on this browser, the registration screen appears automatically.
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Choose your device
You’ll see a list of available devices for your location. Each one shows its name and status — Available or In Use (already linked to another browser).
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Select and confirm
Tap the device you want to use. Your browser is now linked to that device, and you’ll go straight to the POS.
Your browser remembers which device it’s registered to. Next time you open the POS, it skips the registration screen and goes straight to your till.
Device settings
Each device has its own settings, managed in Settings > Advanced > Devices. Here’s what you can control:Accepted payment methods
Choose which payment methods are available on each device. For example, you might enable cash and card on a main till but only card on a self-service kiosk. See Transactions & Payments for details on each method.Printer settings
If you’re using Digital Florists Connect for receipt printing, each device has its own receipt-printer setup — toggle printing on, point it at the right port, and turn on auto-receipt if you don’t want to confirm each one.Petty cash
Enable or disable petty cash tracking on each device. When enabled, staff can record small cash movements (paying a supplier, topping up stamps, etc.) during a session. These are factored into your End of Day count. When disabled, the petty cash option doesn’t appear.Multi-till setups
If you run more than one till, each one is a separate device with its own session. This means:- Separate sessions — each till opens and closes independently, with its own float count, transaction history, and End of Day report.
- Different payment methods — one till might accept cash and card while another only accepts card.
- Different printers — each till can print to its own receipt printer.
- Separate staff — each session records which team member is working that till.
Device status
On the device registration screen, each device shows one of two statuses:
If a device shows as In Use but you know it’s not active (e.g. the previous browser was closed without de-registering), you can release it from Settings > Advanced > Devices.
Hardware
All hardware connects through Digital Florists Connect, the desktop app that sits between your browser and your printers.Receipt printers
Digital Florists works with thermal receipt printers using ESC/POS (Epson and generic) or Star Line (Star Micronics) command languages. For the current models Connect tests and auto-detects, the paper widths, and how to connect them, see Receipt printers. Other ESC/POS or Star-compatible printers may also work, but only the tested models are auto-detected and set up without manual steps.Label printers
For delivery labels showing the recipient’s name, address, order number, and a QR code, Connect works with Brother QL (via the system driver) and Zebra (ZPL) label printers. For the current models and roll sizes, see Label printers.Cash drawers
Cash drawers connect through your receipt printer, not directly to your computer, and open automatically when you take a cash payment. You can also open the drawer manually from the POS. See Cash drawer for wiring and setup.Common questions
Can I switch devices on the same browser?
Can I switch devices on the same browser?
Yes. De-register your current device and the registration screen will appear again, letting you pick a different one.
What if I only have one till?
What if I only have one till?
You’ll have one device. Select it when you first open the POS and your browser remembers it from then on. Nothing else to worry about.
Do I need a device for each physical machine?
Do I need a device for each physical machine?
Yes. Each browser or machine that runs the POS should be registered to its own device, so each till has its own session, cash count, and receipts.
Where do I create new devices?
Where do I create new devices?
Devices are created and managed in Settings > Advanced > Devices. You can add as many devices as you need for your location.
Can I use a regular office printer for worksheets?
Can I use a regular office printer for worksheets?
Yes. Worksheets and order documents print through your browser’s built-in print function, which works with any printer on your computer. Connect is only needed for thermal receipt printers, label printers, and cash drawers.
What if my printer isn't detected?
What if my printer isn't detected?
Check that Connect is running and that the printer is powered on and connected. Click Discover Printers in Connect to scan again. For network printers, try entering the IP address manually. See the Connect troubleshooting guide for more help.
Do I need Connect for barcode scanners?
Do I need Connect for barcode scanners?
No. USB barcode scanners work as keyboard devices — they type the barcode number into whatever field is active on screen. Just plug the scanner in and scan a barcode while the POS search field is focused. No extra software is needed.
Can I use the same printer for receipts and labels?
Can I use the same printer for receipts and labels?
No. Receipt printers and label printers use different paper and protocols. You’ll need a separate printer for each purpose.
What’s next?
Point of Sale
Learn how the POS works from start to finish.
Transactions & Payments
Every payment method and how they work.
Digital Florists Connect
Set up receipt printers and cash drawers.
End of Day
Close your till and review the day’s takings.