Hardware Setup

Plasma works with the hardware you likely already own. No proprietary equipment required.

Supported Hardware

Tablets

Any modern tablet works with Plasma:

Platform	Requirements
iPad	iOS 15 or later
Android	Android 10 or later

Receipt Printers

Brand	Status	Models
Star Micronics	Preferred	TSP143, mC-Print series
Epson	Beta	TM-T20, TM-T88 series

Payment Terminals

We use Stripe Terminal for payment processing:

Model	Description
M2 Reader	Compact Bluetooth reader for tap, dip, and swipe
S700	Countertop terminal with built-in display

Cash Drawers

Any USB-connected cash drawer works. The drawer opens automatically when cash payments are processed.

Connecting a Printer

Star Micronics (Recommended)

1. Connect the printer to your network (Ethernet or WiFi)
2. In Plasma POS, go to Settings → Printers
3. Tap Add Printer and select your printer from the list
4. Print a test receipt to confirm

Epson (Beta)

1. Install the Epson Connect app on your tablet
2. Pair the printer via Bluetooth or network
3. In Plasma, add the printer through Settings → Printers

Connecting a Payment Terminal

Stripe Terminal

Plasma integrates directly with Stripe Terminal for payment processing.

M2 Reader — Our most popular option. Compact, wireless, and supports tap, dip, and swipe.

S700 — Full countertop terminal with a customer-facing display for signatures and tips.

Setup Steps

1. Create a Stripe account at stripe.com
2. Order your terminal from the Stripe Dashboard
3. In Plasma, go to Settings → Payments → Connect Stripe
4. Follow the pairing instructions for your terminal

Stripe handles all payment processing. Funds deposit directly to your bank account with transparent pricing.

Station Configuration

For multi-station setups (bar, kitchen, etc.):

1. Go to Settings → Stations
2. Create stations for each area
3. Assign printers to stations
4. Configure which items route to which station

Example setup:

• Kitchen — All food items
• Bar — All drinks
• Expo — All orders (for quality check)