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POS Hardware for Timely Salon & Spa Software
Timely is cloud-based booking and point of sale software used by hair salons, beauty salons, spas and barbershops across Australia, and it runs on an iPad, tablet or computer. To take payments, print receipts and run a cash float in your salon, you need a few pieces of compatible hardware to go with it. POS Plaza supplies the receipt printers, cash drawers, barcode scanners and receipt rolls that suit a Timely setup, with local Australian stock and same-day dispatch from Sydney.
What hardware do I need to run Timely in my salon?
A typical Timely salon counter needs four things: a receipt printer, a cash drawer, somewhere to scan retail product barcodes, and receipt paper. The simplest way to cover the first two is an all-in-one unit like the Star mPOP, which combines a Bluetooth receipt printer and a cash drawer in one compact base that sits neatly under an iPad. If you also sell retail products such as shampoo or styling tools, add a barcode scanner so you can ring them up quickly.
The Star mPOP: printer and cash drawer in one
The Star mPOP is the most popular hardware choice for tablet-based salon POS. It packs a thermal receipt printer and a cash drawer into a single low-profile unit, connects to your iPad or Android tablet over Bluetooth, and is available in white or black to suit your salon styling. It is designed exactly for mobile POS apps like Timely, so it keeps the counter tidy with one device instead of two. The mPOP advanced solution with integrated printer and cash drawer is priced around $1,099 inc GST, and a POP10CBI Bluetooth version supplied with a barcode scanner is available around $1,399 inc GST for salons that also sell retail products.
Do I need a barcode scanner?
If your salon only takes service payments, you can skip the scanner. If you sell retail products over the counter, a barcode scanner speeds up checkout and keeps stock accurate. The POP10CBI bundle includes a scanner with the mPOP, or you can pair any compatible Bluetooth or USB scanner from our range with your tablet.
What receipt paper does it use?
The Star mPOP and most salon receipt printers use 80mm thermal receipt rolls (80x80). These are direct thermal, so there is no ink or ribbon to buy, just the rolls. We stock 80x80 thermal rolls by the box, from around $52.95 inc GST for a box of 24, so you can keep a supply on hand.
Will this hardware work with Timely?
The hardware on this page is chosen to suit tablet-based salon POS setups like Timely, with the Star mPOP being a common pairing for receipt printing and cash handling. Software hardware support can change with app updates, so we always recommend checking Timely's current supported hardware guide for your region, or call our team on 1300 115 808 and we will help you match the right printer, drawer and scanner to your setup before you buy.
What does a Timely salon hardware setup cost?
- Star mPOP (printer + cash drawer, Bluetooth): around $1,099 inc GST
- POP10CBI Bluetooth with barcode scanner: around $1,399 inc GST
- 80x80 thermal receipt rolls (box of 24): from $52.95 inc GST
- Under-counter mounting kit (mPOP): available as an add-on
All prices inc GST. Prices listed were accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change without notice, so please check the individual product page for current pricing. Browse our full ranges of receipt printers, cash drawers, barcode scanners and thermal receipt rolls, or call 1300 115 808 for help building a salon setup.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What hardware works with Timely salon software?
A: A Timely salon setup typically uses a receipt printer, a cash drawer, a barcode scanner for retail products, and 80mm thermal receipt rolls. The Star mPOP is a popular choice because it combines a Bluetooth receipt printer and a cash drawer in one unit designed for tablet POS. Confirm current compatibility in Timely's hardware guide or call us to check.
Q: Is the Star mPOP compatible with Timely?
A: The Star mPOP is widely used with tablet-based salon POS apps and is a common pairing for receipt printing and cash handling on an iPad. Because app support can change, check Timely's supported hardware list for your region, or contact us on 1300 115 808 and we will confirm the right model.
Q: Do I need a separate cash drawer with the mPOP?
A: No. The Star mPOP has a cash drawer built into the same unit as the receipt printer, so you do not need a separate drawer. This is what makes it ideal for a compact salon counter.
Q: Does Timely hardware need ink or toner?
A: No. Salon receipt printers like the mPOP are direct thermal, so they print using heat onto thermal paper. The only consumable you need is 80mm thermal receipt rolls.
Q: Can I use Timely on an iPad with this hardware?
A: Yes. The hardware here is suited to iPad and Android tablet POS. The Star mPOP connects over Bluetooth, so it pairs with a tablet running Timely without a cabled computer. Confirm your tablet model and Timely's current requirements if you are unsure.
Q: Do you ship Timely hardware Australia-wide?
A: Yes. We hold local Australian stock and dispatch the same day from our Sydney warehouse, shipping Australia-wide. Call 1300 115 808 for bulk or multi-site salon orders.