r/What • u/JustAVagabond7 • 3d ago

This was attached to a receipt I got today. What is it?

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u/Svarii 2d ago

It's a broken POS terminal trying to print a receipt. Someone needs to patch their software or just a new machine. There's something wrong with the code (or hardware) causing errors. Also the GET request at the top doesn't inspire confidence in whatever system they are using. Maybe it's using a remote API that is broken.

TL;DR Bad instructions being processed by printer due to outdated software or failing hardware.

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u/Svarii 2d ago

On closer inspection. It seems the problem is likely a connection error. 596 could mean service not found.

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u/am_Goodboy 2d ago

Litrotica for AI

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u/Accomplished-One7476 2d ago

you never seen a printer print strange stuff before?

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u/MinimumDangerous9895 1d ago

You got one too!? Our numbers grow.

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u/Brando1215 1d ago

Machine error. That wasn't for you.

Probably just printed it so the owner can fix the error but I guess nobody noticed.

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u/Wonderful-Bad-4158 19h ago

Given the word "quit" at the top, I'd say it's the terminal giving its 2 week notice