Install ShipperXL Kiosk

Setting up the hardware

See our Hardware and Supplies page for recommended products.

1. If you are going to use cameras, set those up first.

2. Assemble the stand

3. Assemble the barcode reader

4. Plug in the scale's serial cable (may require a special adapter)

5. Plug in the barcode reader, and the power

6. Power up the tablet

7. Connect it to your network (WiFi, etc)

8. Install Adobe Acrobat Reader DC or FoxIT PDF Reader. Set as default for PDFs.

9. Connect/configure the label printer. Make sure and name it "labels".

10. Connect/configure the standard printer. Make sure it is set as default.

11. Configure the barcode reader
    
    

Configuring your Scale

First you'll need to set up the Scale in ShipperXL 

1. See Adding Scales for information on how to do this. You will need to know the COM port that is attached to the scale's serial cable.

2. On the Scales screen, you'll see a ScaleId column. You will need his number for the scale you want to configure.
   
   

Installing the Kiosk Software

Scale Service talks to the physical scale using a serial/com port.

1. Download https://hurkinapps.blob.core.windows.net/apps/downloads/Hurkin.Scale.Client.Setup.msi 

2. If .NET 6.0 is not already installed, you will be prompted to install them. Install both the "ASP.NET Core" and the "Windows Desktop Runtime" packages.

3. You will need your DATABASE code, a LICENSE key, and the Scale Id

4. You may be prompted to restart your computer to complete the installation.
   
   

Operating the Kiosk

1. see ShipperXl Scale Kiosk 

Other

1. Testing version (do not use unless instructed): https://hurkinapps.blob.core.windows.net/apps/test/Hurkin.Scale.Client.Setup.msi