POS hardware cost for one retail lane (terminal, receipt printer, cash drawer and barcode scanner) runs $724 to $1,317. A restaurant lane with a kitchen display system (KDS) runs $1,279 to $2,113. All prices are Volcora list prices on Sept. 25, 2026.
Three of the four core checkout parts cost under $110 each: receipt printers top out at $115, cash drawers at $89 and barcode scanners at $63. Terminals start at $555.
Volcora is a Hicksville, New York-based provider of point-of-sale and cash-management hardware, founded in 2015. Below, matched configurations show what moves each price.
What POS Hardware Costs at a Glance
Get every part’s price range from one table.
| Component | Lowest | Highest | Models priced |
| POS terminals | $555 | $1,049 | 9 |
| Receipt printers | $82 | $115 | 5 |
| Cash drawers | $45 | $89 | 25 |
| Barcode scanners | $42 | $63 | 3 |
| Kitchen display systems | $618 | $734 | 2 |
Source: Volcora list prices on volcora.com, retrieved Sept. 25, 2026.
Even the $555 entry terminal costs more than a $115 printer, $89 drawer and $63 scanner combined; our guide to total POS system costs adds software and processing.
POS Terminals: $555 to $1,049
Why can two 18.5-inch Core i5 terminals list $242 apart? The higher-priced one pairs a newer Core i5 generation with 16GB of memory and 256GB of storage instead of 8GB and 128GB. On our Standard terminals, processor generation, memory, and storage together set the tier, not the Core i5 label alone. Other matched steps:
- With the same 8GB and 128GB, the Petite costs $116 more with an Intel N97 than a 4th gen Core i5.
- A second, customer-facing screen adds $63 on the N97 8GB configuration.
- Moving from the 15.6-inch Base to the 18.5-inch Plus adds $32 on the N95 tier.
- The Android 14 terminal lists at the same price as the equivalent 8GB Windows Core i5, so the operating system alone does not set the price.
Color does not change the price. Compare configurations in our POS terminal range.
Receipt Printers: $82 to $115
A printer can cost more for a connection you never use. The range runs from the 50020X Series starting at $82 up to the High Performance Receipt Printer Pro with Display at $115, which lists up to 350 mm/s print speed and 150 kilometres of printhead life. On the same 50020X, the Bluetooth version costs $10 more than the Ethernet one. Three of the five list an RJ11 socket for a printer-driven drawer.
Cash Drawers: $45 to $89
Pick the wrong drawer interface and it may not connect to your setup. Printer-driven drawers connect by RJ11/RJ12 to the receipt printer, not the terminal. The USB drawer at $89 connects to a Windows PC through a virtual COM port instead, which sits $20 to $26 above comparable 16-inch printer-driven models at $63 to $68. Check POS software support before choosing the USB option.
Size moves the price more than opening type does. The 13-inch models run from $45 to $58 depending on tray configuration and finish. The 16-inch range runs from $63 up to $81 for the fully removable 2-tier tray version, with the USB model at $89 sitting above that. Manual push-open and auto-open drawers at the same spec tend to list at the same price. Compare both types in our cash drawer collection.
Barcode Scanners: $42 to $63
Budget for 2D from day one. The wireless 2D scanner with stand lists at $42, the wired tabletop at $45, and the high performance wireless with charging base at $63. GS1 US Sunrise 2027 describes the move from 1D to 2D barcodes and asks retailers to make sure point-of-sale systems can read and process the new codes.
Kitchen Display Systems: $618 to $734
Same screen size, same IP54 enclosure, $116 apart: what changes? Operating system, processor, and storage, all at once. The Android 14 model (8GB memory, 64GB storage) lists at $619. The Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC model (Intel N95, 8GB memory, 128GB SSD) lists at $734.
Both are 21.5-inch Full HD screens with glove-responsive touch and VESA 75×75 and 100×100 mounting. IP54 means dust protected and splash resistant. KDS software is a separate cost. See both in our kitchen display system range.
Two Example Lanes, Added Up
Budget a full lane by adding one of each part at its lowest and highest list price.
| Lane | Parts | Lowest | Highest |
| Retail | Terminal, printer, drawer and scanner | $724 | $1,317 |
| Restaurant | Retail lane plus a KDS | $1,343 | $2,051 |
Source: Volcora list prices on volcora.com, retrieved Sept. 25, 2026.
The terminal is 77 percent of the lowest retail lane total and 80 percent of the highest, so price it first. Multiply the retail lane total by your lane count, then add kitchen displays for the kitchen.
Any quote you compare should name its parts, configurations, and date, or the numbers are not comparable.
Beyond Hardware: POS Software Costs and Payment Processing Fees
Stop at the hardware total and the budget will come up short. Our figures cover equipment only, so budget separately for:
- A POS software subscription
- Card processing and transaction fees
- Installation and cabling
- Mounts and receipt paper
- Network backup
POS software costs and payment processing fees depend on the provider you choose, so we do not quote them here. One hardware pairing belongs on the same budget line: a printer-driven drawer auto-opens only through a compatible receipt printer, so choose the two together.
The Bottom Line
If you are fitting out a counter, start with the terminal, because it is most of a retail lane’s bill, then check the drawer and printer pair up. On Sept. 25, 2026, a retail lane ran $724 to $1,317 and a restaurant lane $1,343 to $2,051.
FAQ
Will prices hold? They can change: these answers use Volcora list prices from Sept. 25, 2026, so treat totals as a starting point.
How much does POS hardware cost for one checkout lane?
One retail lane costs $724 to $1,317 at Volcora list prices on Sept. 25, 2026, covering a terminal, receipt printer, cash drawer and barcode scanner. A restaurant lane that adds a KDS runs $1,343 to $2,051. Software, processing and installation cost extra.
Why does the terminal cost so much more than the other parts?
The terminal is 77 percent of our lowest retail lane total and 80 percent of the highest. Terminals list at $555 to $1,049, while printers, drawers and scanners each stay under $120. Processor class, memory, storage, screens and build set its price.
Do I need a receipt printer to open a cash drawer?
Only to auto-open a printer-driven drawer, which connects by RJ11/RJ12 to the receipt printer, not the terminal. The USB drawer at $89 connects to a Windows PC through a virtual COM port, so check your POS software supports it. Our 16-inch manual push-open drawer needs no power connection.
What is not included in these prices?
The totals cover hardware only, not software, payment processing or installation. Budget separately for a POS software subscription, card processing and transaction fees, cabling, mounts, receipt paper and network backup. Each additional checkout lane needs its own hardware, so multiply the retail lane total by your lane count.
About Volcora
Volcora is a Hicksville, New York-based provider of point-of-sale and cash-management hardware for retail, hospitality, grocery, food service, banking and currency-exchange businesses. Founded in 2015, the company has offices in Shanghai and Taiwan and sells POS terminals for Windows and Android, cash drawers, receipt printers, barcode scanners, cash boxes and kitchen display systems. In February 2026, Volcora announced a partnership to supply peripheral hardware to Epos Now’s U.S. customers. Learn more on the About Volcora page.
Lukas Zheng is Director of Products and New Business at Volcora, a Hicksville, New York-based provider of point-of-sale and cash-management hardware.
