POS initialization process gets stuck on the Hardware Manager initialization step for some time

POS initialization process gets stuck on the Hardware Manager initialization step for some time

Version:

Not version-specific

Issue:

When starting the POS program, The POS initialization process gets stuck on the Hardware Manager initialization step for about 2 mins. Then after logging-in to POS cashier can not print receipts and the cash drawer will not open.

Cause:

Hardware (Receipt Printer) driver has issues.
Resolution: Reinstalling the Hardware drivers (Receipt Printer) on the POS machine fixed the issue.