1.2. Comparison of EFDs and EIS
The coming in of EIS that will replace EFDs will bring about the following changes
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EFD
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EIS
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Data Transmission
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Uses FTP
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Will use Https
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Data Format
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XML
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Json / Rest Webservices
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Data
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Summary of sales
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Detailed sales receipt
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Transmission Interval
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Once a day
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Realtime as sales as happening
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Security
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Use of security paper (Receipt with MRA Logo)
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Will have a QRCode on the receipt print out that can be validated.
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Receipt Printing
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Use of Fiscal Printers
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Any printer capable of printing QR Code e.g. Thermal printers, A4 Printouts
Optionally send PDF receipts digitally via email, whatsapp etc.
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Type of receipt paper
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MRA branded thermal paper
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any paper.
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