Oct 10, 2025 | FAQ
A common question students have been asking at school cafeterias is if they would be able to scan a picture of their ID barcode. The answer is yes. AlphaTechs USA’s school lunch pin pad reader combos and stand-alone scanners can successfully scan the pic of an...
Sep 29, 2025 | FAQ
Following our previous post regarding questions about the barcodes supported by AlphaScan 1D, let’s now have a look at our best-selling school cafeteria QR scanner pin pad combo. Our most versatile and fastest model yet, AlphaScan QR Express is specifically...
Sep 23, 2025 | FAQ
We got a couple technical questions regarding which specific barcodes were supported by our AlphaScan school cafeteria pin pad scanner models so let’s start with our 1D model. Our school cafeteria pin pad scanner combo AlphaScan 1D is specifically designed to...
Sep 15, 2025 | FAQ
While we were presenting our school nutrition input devices at SNA ANC, a few visitors inquired about 1D and QR pin pad barcode readers, asking which model would be the best choice in the long run. Well, that one is easy! If your school is currently only using 1D ID...
Sep 10, 2025 | Tips
When choosing a POS system for your school cafeteria, you should consider these 11 essential features: 1. Student Account Integration: The system should integrate with student databases to manage meal plans, allowances, and restrictions.2. Multiple Payment Options:...
