Using the Verifone 250 Receipt Printer with MPI 2002
Before You Begin
MPI 2002 v. 1.0.8.x has built-in support for Verifone 250 receipt printers. Support for this printer was included to provide a cost-effective solution for receipt printing. Supplies for the Verifone 250 are redily available through a number of vendors and both new and used Verifone 250 printers can be purchased from a number of outlets for far less than most other receipt printer models on the market.
To use your Verifone 250 receipt printer with MPI 2002 you will need to purchase a special serial (RS232) cable from Verifone or an authorized vendor. (Part number: 10765-00) This cable can be ordered from Verifone directly for about ten dollars. Before continuing with this guide, obtain this cable and check to make sure you have the necessary ribbons, paper rolls, etc. You Verifone 250 receipt printer should have all of the parts shown in Figure 1.1 below.
