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Introduction to the Workstation 6
Expansion Module Location
You can use the printer power supply storage to use expansion modules, including a
powered USB expansion module. You cannot use an expansion module and the printer
power supply at the same time.
Software Components
Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro Retail
The Workstation 6 is preinstalled with the Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry
Pro Retail operating system. This adds functionality required by the POS industry to
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro, including the ability to use multi-touch interfaces.
Workstation 6 Platform
The Workstation 6 platform software includes the following components:
•
Hardware Device Drivers
specific to the Workstation 6.
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The
Workstation 6 API Driver
that allows applications to access various
Workstation 6 functions.
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The
OPOS Driver
that allows third-party applications to use integrated
peripherals and custom ports, such as the magnetic card reader, customer
display, and cash drawer ports through industry-standard OPOS commands.
•
A
Diagnostic Utility
that provides the resources for testing functionality and
validating software versions. The utility allows users to test peripheral
components.
•
The
Oracle MICROS Client Application Loader
for remotely managing the
software on the Workstation 6.
