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PAX A80 User Manual & Setup Guide Overview Table of Contents The PAX A80 Smart Keypad, also known as the Pax A80 countertop wireless terminal, is your all-in-one terminal for Overview magstripe, EMV chip, and NFC-enabled contactless payments. Equipped with a full keypad, this intuitive Pax A80 countertop...
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2. If prompted, enter the default password (either 9876 or pax9876@@). 3. In WIRELESS & NETWORK, select ETHERNET. Make sure that your Ethernet cable is securely plugged into your PAX A80 device (specifically, into the Ethernet port, which is marked by text that reads USB HOST).
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5. The WIFI icon will then display in the upper right-hand & Tips corner of your PAX A80 screen, indicating a connection. Rights Reserved PAX A80 - Default Password The default password for the PAX A80 will either be 9876 or pax9876@@. Additional Information Spec Sheet Shop PAX A80 V.012025...
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2. Select SALE. 3. Enter and review the amount for the sale, then confirm. 4. PAX A80 users can select a tip amount if this is a restaurant sale. To do this, enter the tip amount, adjust if necessary, and confirm.
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3. Enter and review the amount for the sale, then confirm. Setup 4. PAX A80 users can select a tip amount if this is for a restaurant Accept Payments purchase. To do this, enter the tip amount, then confirm. If a customer does not want to leave a tip, enter 0 and confirm.
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Accept Payments Cont. 6. The cardholder may be prompted to sign for their purchase Table of Contents on the PAX A80 touchscreen and then confirm. To retry, Overview press CLEAR to delete the previous signature and sign again on the signature line.
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3. Swipe or insert the card used in the original transaction. 4. If prompted, enter the Server ID. Additional Information 5. Upon confirming the card-not-present void, your PAX A80 will ask for a signature on the A80 touchscreen. Spec Sheet 6.
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BATCH, then BATCH CLOSE. Your terminal will display Troubleshooting the BATCH CLOSED status. Auto batches are settled at set times. & Tips Rights Reserved Additional Information Spec Sheet Shop PAX A80 V.012025 PaymentCloud LLC. • 800-988-2215 • support@paymentcloudinc.com...
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NPM. NPM stands for NO PAPER MODE. NO PAPER MODE on your PAX A80 means that your device cannot print receipts. How To Change the Date and Time 1.
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Note: For optimal settings configuration, make sure that the date Troubleshooting and time displayed on your device are correct. Inaccurate date and & Tips time displays may impact your ability to use the PAX A80 properly. Rights Reserved How To Brighten Display 1. From the main menu, select SETTINGS.
PAX A80 Common Error Messages Table of Contents Below is a list of other common messages you may receive on Overview your PAX A80 screen, alerting you of an error that needs to be addressed. These usually appear along with corresponding error Setup codes: Accept Payments •...
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