POS 5890K is a budget receipt printer for a small store, kiosk, café, office or warehouse. It prints on 57 mm thermal receipt paper at speeds up to 90 mm/s, connects to a computer via USB and has an RJ-12 port for a compatible cash drawer or kitchen bell. It is suitable for a basic checkout workstation where an automatic cutter or network connection is not required.
What is the POS 5890K?
POS 5890K is a compact direct thermal printer for receipts, bills, orders, vouchers, text, graphics and barcodes. It uses 57 mm thermal paper, provides a 48 mm print width and a resolution of 203 dpi. The maximum roll diameter is 50 mm. No ink, toner or cartridges are required.
Who is the POS 5890K suitable for?
- small stores and retail outlets
- kiosks and small sales points
- cafés and small food-service businesses
- offices and pickup points
- warehouses for printing receipts and vouchers
- businesses that need an inexpensive USB printer for a basic checkout workstation
Who is it not suitable for: if you need an automatic cutter, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or 80 mm receipt paper, another model should be selected.
Advantages of the POS 5890K
- budget model for a basic checkout workstation
- print speed up to 90 mm/s
- 203 dpi resolution
- USB connection to a computer
- RJ-12 port for a compatible cash drawer or kitchen bell
- printing text, graphics, logos, barcodes and QR codes
- ESC/POS support
- print head life up to 100 km
- easy receipt roll loading
- manual receipt tear-off without an automatic cutter
What is required to use the POS 5890K?
- desktop or laptop computer
- 58×40 mm thermal receipt roll
- driver
- Torgsoft or other compatible POS software
How is the POS 5890K connected?
The printer connects to a computer via USB. For Windows operation, install the POS 5890K driver. The printer supports ESC/POS commands commonly used by POS software.
How is a cash drawer connected?
The POS 5890K has an RJ-12 port with a 12 V, 1 A control output for a compatible cash drawer. The same port can also be used for a kitchen bell. If you are unsure whether a particular cash drawer is compatible, compatibility can be confirmed with Torgsoft specialists.
Where is the POS 5890K used?
The POS 5890K is used in retail and wholesale businesses, small stores, kiosks, cafés, restaurants, offices and warehouses. It is a simple option for a checkout workstation where USB connectivity, narrow receipt paper and manual receipt tear-off are sufficient.
What is it used with?
The POS 5890K can use a 58×40 mm thermal receipt roll. This size is suitable for the printer and its maximum supported roll diameter of 50 mm.
The POS 5890K can also print fiscal receipts generated by Torgsoft pECR. Fiscalization is performed by the pECR, while the printer prints the completed receipt.
Questions and answers
Can the POS 5890K print fiscal receipts?
Yes. The printer can print fiscal receipts generated by Torgsoft pECR.
Does the POS 5890K have an automatic cutter?
No. The printed receipt is torn off manually.
What receipt paper does it use?
The printer uses 57 mm thermal paper. A 58×40 mm thermal receipt roll is suitable for this model.
Can a cash drawer be connected?
Yes. An RJ-12 port with a 12 V, 1 A control output is provided. Compatibility with a particular cash drawer can be confirmed with Torgsoft specialists.
Can the POS 5890K print QR codes?
Yes. The printer supports QR codes as well as common 1D barcodes.
Does it require ink or cartridges?
No. The POS 5890K uses direct thermal printing, so thermal receipt paper is the required consumable.
How to choose a budget receipt printer?
For a basic checkout workstation, consider paper width, print speed, connectivity and whether an automatic cutter is required. The POS 5890K is suitable when you need an inexpensive USB printer for approximately 58 mm receipt paper with speeds up to 90 mm/s and do not require automatic cutting or network connectivity.
