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Bluebird CT280 EZPay Point of
Sale Quick Start Guide
Step 1: Install Receipt Paper
• Open the printer door
• Place a roll of receipt paper with leading edge
feeding from the bottom of the roll in the
paper compartment
• Advance enough paper to clear the receipt slot
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• Close the printer door
• Tear off excess receipt paper
Tip: Do not feed paper through or around any
spindles. Simply advance paper through the
slot and close the printer door. If paper isn't
feeding correctly reverse the direction of the
paper roll.
Step 2: Power on the CT280
• Remove the Port Cover on the back of the
CT280
• Insert 9v power supply into the port labeled
"9V Power" and plug the other end into an
electrical outlet
• Replace the Port Cover
• Device will power on automatically in a few
seconds
Tip: If you have a PIN Pad or the device is always
connected to a phone line insert these into the
appropriate ports pictured above. Take care to
route the wires up through the slot on the top
of the Port Cover.
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Step 3: Ensure the CT280 is powered on and
functioning
• With the power installed the CT280 should
display the main menu on the screen
• When this menu is displayed you are now
ready to process sales
Tip: If the CT280 does not boot up right away try
holding the Green Enter Key on the keypad for
5 seconds. If it does still does not boot check
that the power supply is properly plugged into
the CT280 and an electrical outlet.
Step 4: Navigate the CT280
• Navigation of the CT280 menus is done via the
keypad.
• Directional navigation is accomplished via the
Function keys below the screen
Continued on other side
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