1.2. Comparison of EFDs and EIS

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