PAX S80 - Pos System Manual
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What's included in the box
- S80 Device
- AC Power Adapter
- AC Power Cable
- Telephone Cable
- Thermal Receipt Paper roll
- Product Manual
If the S80 is intended to be integrated with a computer, it will also include:
- Serial cable for S80
- Prolific Serial-to-USB Cable
Installation
If the SUO is intended to be a stand-alone unit:
- (If using Dial-up) Connect Phone cable to LINE Port.
- (If using Pin Debit) Connect Pin pad to PINPAD Port.
- (If using Broadband) Connect Ethernet cable to LAN/RS232B
- Connect Power cable to POWER port,
If the S80 is intended to be integrated (connected to a computer) complete steps 1-4 as well as:
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- Connect Prolific Serial-to-USB cable to S80 Serial Cable
- Connect Serial Cable end to S80 RS232A Port and Prolific Serial-to USB to computer USB port.
Loading the receipt paper
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- Press the green button on the top right of the device to spring open the receipt paper roll holder cover
- Open the cover fully
- Load the receipt paper roll with the sheet coming from the bottom, underneath the roll
- Hold the end of the receipt paper with one hand while closing the cover with the other hand
- While holding the unit with one hand, rip the excess paper off by pulling down and to a side
Initial power on of the device
- Press the red power button
in the top left corner of the pin pad and hold until the screen lights up. - Once powered on, the unit will reach out to Broad POS to check for updates. If no updates are found, it will continue to the main screen.
- The main screen displays "Ready" if it is connected to a computer, or "Input Amount" if it is being used as a stand-alone terminal
Keypad Layout
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- Soft buttons Fl-F4 used to make selections
- Scroll buttons used to scroll through to display additional menu options
- Function button used to select different types of transactions such as refund or pre authorization
- Menu button used to display menu options
- Enter button used to enter/confirm information entered or selected
- Clear button used to: —backspace when entering information into the screen reverse direction when scrolling through menus
- Cancel button used to cancel last selection
- Power button used to switch terminal on/off
Set the Date/ Time
Step | Action | Display |
1 | Press the [MENU] button | |
2 | Enter the current password and press [ENTER] | ![]() |
3 | From the mam menu, press [S] to access System Settings | ![]() |
4 | From System Options screen, press [1] to access Date/Time Setup | ![]() |
5 | Verify that the current Date and/or Time are correct. If incorrect, input the correct date using MM/DD/YY format. Press [ENTER] | ![]() |
7 | Input the correct hour and minute using Military (24-hour) Format. Press [ENTER] when finished | ![]() |
Process a sale using a stand-alone terminal
Step | Action | Display |
| From the main screen, insert the amount of the sale and press [ENTER] | ![]() |
| Swipe the card or enter the card number manually if the card is not present and press [ENTER] | |
| If the card was manually entered input the expiration date in the format MMYY and press [ENTER] | ![]() |
| Press [1] if the card is present. OR Press [2] if the card is not present. | ![]() |
| Enter the CVV code from the back of the credit card and press [ENTER] | ![]() |
| Enter the street address and press [ENTER] ire.: if the billing address is 123 Main St., enter 123 | ![]() |
| Enter the ZIP Code and press [ENTER] | ![]() |
| The terminal contacts the Host Processor for an approval and prints a receipt | |
| Tear off the receipt and then press any key for the customer receipt to be printed. If a second receipt is not wanted press [CANCEL] | ![]() |
Process a Return
Step | Action | Display |
| From the main screen, press the [FUNC] button | ![]() |
| Press [8] for Return | |
| Enter password and press [ENTER] | ![]() |
| Select the payment type. Press [1] for a Credit return or [2] for a Debit return | ![]() |
| Enter the amount of the return and then press [ENTER] | ![]() |
| Swipe the card or enter the card number manually if the card is not present and press [ENTER] | |
| If the card was manually entered, input the expiration date in the format MMYY and press [ENTER] | ![]() |
| Press [1] if the card is present OR Press [2] if the card is not present. | ![]() |
| Tear off the receipt and then press any key for the customer receipt to be printed. If a second receipt is not wanted, press [CANCEL] | ![]() |
Void a Transaction
Step | Action | Display |
| From the main screen, press the [FUNC] button | ![]() |
| Press [7] for Void | |
| Enter password and press [ENTER] | ![]() |
| Input the transaction # to be voided and press [ENTER] | ![]() |
| The terminal searches the database for a transaction that matches the criteria. If the terminal does not find the transaction, it displays "TRANS. NOT FOUND" and reverts back to the function menu. | |
| View the transaction on the display to verify it is the correct transaction then Press [ENTER] | ![]() |
| Press [ENTER] to void or [CANCEL] to cancel | |
| Tear off the receipt and then press any key for the customer receipt to be printed. If a second receipt is not wanted, press [CANCEL] | ![]() |
Force an Authorization
Step | Action | Display |
| From the main screen, press "SALE" [F4] button until FORCED displays | ![]() |
| Enter the amount of the forced sale and then press [ENTER] within 5 seconds or a timeout will occur and the terminal will return to the main screen | ![]() |
| Swipe the card or enter the card number manually if the card is not present and press [ENTER] | |
| If the card was manually entered, input the expiration date in the format MMYY and press [ENTER] | ![]() |
| Input the authorization number previously obtained and press [ENTER] | ![]() |
| Tear off the receipt and then press any key for the customer receipt to be printed. If a second receipt is not wanted, press [CANCEL] | ![]() |
Add a Tip
*This transaction can be used to adjust the final amount of a transaction. It is supported by RESTAURANTS ONLY. This is used AFTER the transaction has finished, a receipt has been printed and signed by the customer, and the customer has filled out the tip portion of the receipt.
Step | Action | Display |
| From the main screen, press the [FUNC] button | ![]() |
| Scroll down to [10] for Ti Menu | |
| Select [1] Add Tips | ![]() |
| Select Method of finding transaction | ![]() |
| In most cases, Trans # is the best way to search if the receipt is available due to the Trans # being printed on the receipt. In ut the transaction # to be adjusted | ![]() |
| View the transaction on the display to verify it is the correct transaction then press [ENTER] | ![]() |
| The current tip is displayed in the first line. Input new tip amount then press [ENTER]. | ![]() |
| Press [ENTER] to accept the tip amount OR Press [CANCEL] to cancel the transaction. | ![]() |
Force Close a Batch
Step | Action | Display |
| From the main screen, press the [FUNC] button | ![]() |
| Press [2] for Batch | |
| Press [1] to close the batch and print the report | |
Print Current Report
Step | Action | Display |
| From the main screen, press the [FUNC] button | ![]() |
| Press [1] for Report | |
| Enter password and press [ENTER] | ![]() |
View Current Transaction Totals
Step | Action | Display |
| From the main screen, press the [FUNC] button | ![]() |
| Press [3] for Review | |
| Enter password and press [ENTER] | ![]() |
Sample Batch Report print-outs Types
Report | Definition |
Condensed Report | This type of report will print the transaction number, card type, transaction type, last four digits of the account number, and the amount of the transaction. |
Short Report | This type of report will print the transaction type and the amount of the transaction. |
Journal Report | This type of report will print a full co of each transaction |
Totals Only | This type of report will print daily totals only |
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Change S80 from normal mode to demo mode
Step | Action | Display |
| Press the [MENU] button | ![]() |
| Press [3] for Operation Settings | ![]() |
| Press [3] for Operation Mode | ![]() |
| Enter password and press [ENTER] | ![]() |
| The default setting is Normal. Press [2] to put the terminal in Demo Mode. | ![]() |
| Press [ENTER] to accept or [CANCEL] to cancel. | ![]() |
Turn off "Beep on Key Press"
Step | Action | Display |
| Press the [MENU] button | ![]() |
| Press [3] for Operation Settings | ![]() |
| The default is on. Press [1] to disable the buzzer or [2] to enable the buzzer. | ![]() |
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