Here are a few devices you may want to incorporate when selling with VBO Tickets.
Credit Card Readers:
The following payment gateways support integrated credit card machines:
- 360 Payments
- Stripe Connect
- Bluefin
Please contact your account representative to discuss compatible hardware options. VBO integrates with specific devices for each payment gateway.
Ticket Scanning:
The "Mobile Event Manager 2.0" app can be used on devices like iPods, smartphones, and tablets. You can scan using the camera on the device. Download the app for free.
- Google Play: Click Here
- Apple Store: Click Here
If you want to go with the USB laser scanner route, any USB 2D QR code scanner should work.
This option can be used for small venues with the box office and check-in area in the same place. You would plug the USB scanner a computer and select the scanning option in the VBO box office. This method is not recommended for medium-sized or larger venues with multiple points of entry. Here is one for example of a wireless USB 2D QR code scanner: Click Here.
For medium-sized to larger venues - using the above-mentioned camera option with iPods or smartphones for scanning is a budget-friendly option. If you have a larger budget, consider investing in the Opticon H27 Scanner, Chainway C66 Scanner, Linea Pro 7 Scanner, or the Sunmi L2K Scanner.
The Mobile Event Manager 2.0 app also supports scanning via keyboard emulation. If your scanner supports keyboard emulation we would recommend running a test scan. Some customers have seen success with Zebra scanners by importing a profile to the Data Wedge. Here is a sample profile to get you started - dwprofile_vbo.db.
For Chainway C66 Scanner (select 2D Barcode Scanner option)
Supported Scanners: CLICK HERE
Common Printer Options:
- Laser Printer (common household printer)
- Boca Lemur Printer (mainly used with medium to large volume promoters) https://www.bocaprinterstore.com/
- Epson Receipt Printer (Epson TM T88V - works with Mac or PC)
- Star TSP654ii Receipt Printer #39481870 (Air Print Capable): Click HERE
Boca Printer Stock:
- The Boca Store: https://www.bocaprinterstore.com/
- Boca Systems: http://www.bocasystems.com/
Mobile Printing:
Please note - printing from the VBO Mobile app is not the recommended printing option and one of the options listed above is the preferred method. Mobile printing is slower and is typically used for promoters like festivals who do not have access to a desktop-style box office set up and may need to print at the request of the patron. Additionally, Boca and other traditional style ticket printers are not supported.
To print from the VBO Mobile app - you will need either an air-print capable printer (recommended, but IOS devices only) or the Star micronics sm-s220 receipt printer (Android Only - this is a small Bluetooth printer for printing on mobile devices or tablets for receipt printing). If you have the room, using an actual air-print printer is the preferred method for faster printing (you can use a standard air print capable printer like the Samsung Xpress M2830 printer. If using this Samsung printer, you will need to download the "HP Samsung mobile" app from the app store to enable the printer for air-print printing. Other air-print capable printers may have a similar setup requirement. Follow the instructions on the air print device for set up.
Another option is the Star TSP654ii Receipt Printer Printer #39481870 (Air Print Capable): Click HERE
This is a receipt printer that can Air Print from IOS devices.
Air Print printers are for IOS (Apple Devices Only).