PAX A80 Manual
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Credit Card Sale
- Enter the amount, then pressCONFIRM to enter the payment entry screen.
- Tap, insert, swipe, or manually enter the credit card number.
- The customer will then be prompted to enter their PIN number, if required, or the screen will display a
for approval or
for a decline. - If the sale is credit by default, then the device will prompt for signature and print the receipt.
Manual Credit Card Sale
- Enter the amount, then pressCONFIRM.
- Enter the credit card number, then pressCONFIRM.
- Enter the expiration date, then pressCONFIRM.
- Enter the zip code of the card's billing address, then pressCONFIRM.
- Enter the CVV2 code, then pressCONIFRM. If you do not have access to, or cannot read the CVV2, press CONFIRM to skip this step.
- If you skipped Step 5, select the reason why.
- Once the customer signs on the screen, pressCONFIRM.
Debit Sale
- PressDebit EDC, then select SALE.
- Enter the transaction amount and pressCONFIRM.
- Insert the chip card into the card slot.
- Enter the PIN and pressCONFIRM to finalize the sale.
EBT Sale
- PressEBT, then select SALE.
- Enter the transaction amount and pressCONFIRM.
- Select Food Stamp, Cash Benefit, or Voucher.
- Enter the PIN and pressCONFIRM to finalize the sale.
Void Sale
- Press theV/SALE key, enter the Transaction Number, and press CONFIRM.
- The screen will display the original sale details. SelectCONFIRM to initiate the void.
- The void will be processed and the terminal will print the receipt.
Refund
- Press RETURN and enter the Manager Password, located at the end of this document.
- Enter the Refund amount and press CONFIRM.
- Tap, insert, swipe, or manually enter the credit card number/account number and press CONFIRM.
- Enter the expiration date and press CONFIRM.
- It will then print out a receipt and process the refund.
Pre-Auth
- SelectAUTH on the main CREDIT screen.
- Input the authorization amount, then pressCONFIRM.
- Enter the card number, then pressCONFIRM.
- Enter the expiration date, then pressCONFIRM.
- Enter the CVV if it was provided; if not, bypass this step by pressingCONFIRM.
Forced Sale
- SelectFORCED on the main CREDIT screen.
- Input the Pre-Auth amount, then pressCONFIRM.
- Enter the card number, then pressCONFIRM.
- Enter the expiration date, then pressCONFIRM.
- You will receive an Auth Code. Enter the AUTH code and pressCONFIRM.
Reprint
- PressFUNC and then select REPRINT.
- SelectPRINT LAST, PRINT DETAIL, or PRINT ANY to reprint a receipt.
Settlement
- PressFUNC and then select BATCH.
- SelectBATCH CLOSE, then BATCH ALL.
- If prompted, the screen will display Close W/Untipped. PressOK.
- Once the batch has successfully closed, the terminal will print a transaction report.
Tip Adjust
- Select FUNC then TIP MENU. The most common selection from here is By Transaction No., but you can also search by Scroll Untipped, By Invoice No., By Card No., By Operator ID (Server), or By Trans. No.
- Select search mode from the menu.
- Follow the prompts and enter required information, then pressCONFIRM.
- Transaction details will generate on screen. Select the sale and pressADJUST.
- Enter the tip amount and pressCONFIRM. The screen will display "Adjusted Complete" once adjusted.
Reports
- From theFUNC screen, select REPORTS and enter the Manager Password, located at the end of this document.
- Select the type of report you want to print.
- History Report: Search by date range and hit PRINT.
- Tip Report: Sort by Server, Payment Type, or Card type, then hit PRINT.
- Default Report: It will print the default report which is a condensed report of all sales.
- Current Report: Select the report type you want to set as the "Default Report". Choose between Condensed, Short, Journal (detailed), and Totals Only, then select PRINT.
Redeem Gift Card
- SelectEPIGIFT on the main screen, then press REDEEM.
- Key in sale amount, then pressCONFIRM.
- Swipe or manually enter the gift card number, then pressCONFIRM.
Activate Gift Card
- SelectEPIGIFT on the main screen, then press ACTIVATE.
- Key in sale amount, then pressCONFIRM.
- Swipe or manually enter the gift card number, then pressCONFIRM.
Add Value to a Gift Card
- SelectEPIGIFT on the main screen, then press ADD VALUE.
- Key in the amount to be added on the card, then pressCONFIRM.
- Swipe or manually enter the gift card number, then pressCONFIRM.
Void a Gift Card Transaction
- SelectEPIGIFT on the main screen, then press VOID.
- Enter the original transaction number on the receipt and pressCONFIRM.
- The screen will display the transaction detail. If the screen is correct, pressCONFIRM.
Gift Card Balance Inquiry
- SelectEPIGIFT on the main screen, then press BALANCE INQ.
- Swipe or manually enter the gift card number, then pressCONFIRM.
- Once theBALANCE is displayed, press OK to finalize the inquiry and print the receipts.
Add Tip to Gift Card
- Enter the original transaction number and pressCONFIRM.
- The screen will display the transaction detail. If the screen is correct, pressCONFIRM.
- Enter the tip amount and pressCONFIRM.
Gift Card Balance Transfer
- Enter the amount you would like to transfer.
- Swipe or manually enter the gift card number that you want to transfer the balance from, then pressCONFIRM.
- Swipe or manually enter the gift card number that the balance is being transfered to.
Deactivate Gift Card
- Select EPIGIFT on the main screen, then press DEACTIVATE.
- The screen will display"Card will be deactivated. Are you sure?" Press OK to continue.
- Swipe or manually enter the gift card number, then pressCONFIRM.
- The screen will display"Deactivation successful" and print the receipts.
Important Notes
Manager's Password is the current date in the format of MM/DD/YYYY.
For example, if today is January 1st, 2021, the manager's password is 01012021.
Main Terminal Access: When you turn on the PAX A80, you will have to select the "OMAHA EPI" application.
Merchant Notes/Merchant Number
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