Software is simple, quick and fun to use.
PrintPod kiosks have been designed to be consumer operated; no staff intervention is required. For consumers, this keeps queuing to a minimum. For retailers this helps keep staff costs at a minimum.
Quick software saves time and eliminates queues: Consumers can use the machine themselves, without first needing to ask for help at the counter. This increases customer retention, driving extra revenues.
PrintPod kiosks automatically collect payment, by coins, notes (giving change in coins).
The correct payment is ALWAYS collected on every order. This reduces shrinkage, as customers and staff can only make prints once they have paid for them. It also removes the need to site next to a till for security reasons. Siting in the optimum location can drive significant sales improvement.
The ability to give change will lead to higher customer satisfaction, and has the potential to drive increased customer loyalty and more profit.
Accepts input from most card formats, and through wireless.
The Print Pod kiosk can accept up to 14 different memory card formats, including many of the new tiny cards found in mobile phones, without the need for an adapter. Mobile phone users can also transfer their images via bluetooth. This maximises the appeal and relevance to consumers. This leads to even greater profit per square foot.
Completely metal cabinet ("vandal resistant").
The cabinet is secured with by keys. One key gives staff access to refill with consumables, or the hopper with change. The note acceptor and coin box are secured by a different key. Only selected staff have access to the notes and coins. There are anchor points for additional security, to prevent the kiosk being stolen. This minimises the costs associated with preventing theft.
Making in metal means that it is possible to easily rebrand the kiosk, making it possible to operate in a retailer's own livery.
Metal construction also offers high levels of durability.
Eye catching design; great in store theatre.
The PrintPod kiosk's unique shape attracts consumer interest very quickly. This drives a higher level of impulse purchasing, with the opportunity for a significant sales improvement.
By using a design that does not resemble a PC console, we are less likely to deter those consumers who are wary of using computers. The Print Pod kiosk passes the "granny test".
Point of Sale package for window and kiosk.
This attracts consumer interest very quickly and drives a higher level of impulse purchasing, with the opportunity for a significant sales improvement. The marketing support package includes window posters, machine crowner and personalised consumer leaflets. Most marketing support materials feature Print by SONY branding.
The attracts screens use on the PrintPod kiosk have been created in .jpg format, making it easy for customers to easily create their own sales messages. However, there is a comprehensive range of attract screens pre-installed on the PrintPod kiosk.
Hardware designed and supplied by an Industrial PC manufacturer.
We use an industrial specification computer platform. It can be easily upgraded to adapt to new uses or new operating systems. Our fast Intel processor loads the images quickly onto the screen. The hardware is purpose built, not a collection of PC separates. This assures reliability and maximises machine uptime.
Supported by our own engineers.
We offer excellent back up: machine malfunctions are always handled by experts. This maximises machine uptime.
Where kiosks are connected to the internet, our custoner support team are able to make changes to the settings, and deliver software upgrades centrally.
Machine regularly reports key status data back to a central server over the internet.
This provides PrintPod Service and Support of immediate warning of a machine malfunction. The ability to locate and diagnose faults quickly and accurately drives superior uptime, and maximises profitability.
Prints on Print by Sony media.
This provides prints with a superior look and feel.
SuperCoat 2, a unique Sony Lamination process, is applied as a final step in the printing process, protecting the photos from colour-shift and fading. Sony photo prints are built to last, resisting moisture, fingerprints and fading.
They offer richer, more accurate colours, and waterproof prints. The plastic coating provides a superior gloss.
Sony provides the fastest first print time, approximately 7 seconds to make a print. This keeps customer waiting time to a minimum, driving good customer retention, and, hence increased revenues.
A transaction involving 20 prints can be completed (once payment is received) in under two minutes where two printers are connected. This keeps customer waiting to a minimum, driving better customer loyalty and more profit.
The fast print speed also delivers significant capacity (as much as a traditional digital minilab costing many times more). A PrintPod kiosk typically has 50% more printing capacity that competitor kiosks. As a retailer's business grows, the Print Pod kiosk will be better able to manage peak periods of demand, sparing the need to invest in additional equipment.
Print by Sony branding.
This provides consumers with strong quality assurance from one of the world’s most respected brands. Customers will be more willing to try the new service. This can drive faster customer acquisition and better customer loyalty
Sony is the leading global digital camera brand. It is also one of the fastest growing camera phone brands.
Machine can be customised in special colours.
Subject to an additional charge and leadtime, livery can be customised in a retailer’s own colours, better fitting into the store environment.