Appendix F: Recommended Hardware
Printers and labels
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Check-in will work with most label printers including the Dymo LabelWriter series, but if you are planning on purchasing new label printers, we recommend Brother QL series printers as they have automatic label cutting and can usually be found for a good price.
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Brother QL-700 USB label printer
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Brother QL-810W wireless label printer
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Brother labels
Check-in has been specially designed for use with “Compatible” labels to keep your ongoing costs low
Brother 62mm x 30metre continuous compatible label rolls
Approx. £18 for 150metre = ~5,000 small labels (0.3p each) or ~1,500 extra large labels (1.2p each)
Amazon link
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Barcode scanners
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Use your own smartphone
Most recent iPhones or Android phones with the latest Chrome browser and a decent camera can be used to scan barcodes without any setup.
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Inateck 2 in 1 USB & Bluetooth Barcode Scanner
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Inateck 2 in 1 USB & Bluetooth Barcode and QR Code Scanner
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Kiosk devices
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Any Windows* or Mac laptop / desktop (preferably with a touchscreen)
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Set up fixed check-in stations
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Even older laptops you happen to have should work fine as long as they can run the latest version of Chrome / Safari / Edge / Firefox browser
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The laptop can also be used to control the label printing if required
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8" or 10" tablet or convertible Chromebook
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Your welcoming team are free to meet and greet your guests as they arrive and check them in at the same time
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Additional Windows or Mac PC required for printing
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iOS devices impose some functionality limits
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* If you wish to use Windows Assigned Access to lock down a Windows kiosk then you need to use a Professional version of Windows 10 or 11.