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HAPTER Troubleshooting During normal, day-to-day operation of your MX 800 Series terminal, it is possible for minor malfunctions to occur. Following are some examples of possible problems, and steps to resolve them. VeriFone follows stringent quality control standards in the manufacture of MX 800 Series terminals.
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This procedure does not apply to the MX 830 terminal without touch screen. touch screen The MX 800 Series terminal requires a touch screen calibration at the time of NOTE installation. The terminal should be powered on and allowed to stabilize at normal operating temperature;...
If the application does not start (the System Mode screen displays after power Not Start up), do one of the following: • If an application has not been loaded into the MX 800 Series terminal, refer to the MX 800 Family Reference Manual (P/N 23754) for instructions for downloading the application. •...
Work Check whether the device connected to the port of the multiport cable of the MX 800 Series terminal has power and is functioning correctly. If possible, perform a self-test on the device. The cable connecting the optional device to the MX 800 Series terminal’s communications port may be defective.
To check the most likely causes, follow the steps below. Step 1: Check the Make sure that you are swiping cards correctly with the MX 800 Series magnetic card terminal. For the MX 800 Series terminal reader, the black, magnetic stripe reader on the card should face down and towards the screen.
Detecting Devices used to deactivate magnetic labels can cause electro-magnetic Excessive EMI interference (EMI) that could interfer with the MX 800 Series terminal. You can Fields use the MX 800 Series terminal’s Diagnostic mode to sense and visually indicate the presence of a disruptive strength EMI field.
HAPTER VeriFone Service and Support Return a The following procedure describes how to return one or more MX 800 Series Terminal for terminals for repair or replacement (U.S. customers only). For MX 800 Series Service terminal problems, contact your local VeriFone representative or service provider.
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You will be issued MRA numbers and the fax or email will be returned to you. NOTE One MRA number must be issued for each group of MX 800 Series terminals returned to VeriFone. Describe the problem. Provide the shipping address where the repaired or replacement unit must be returned.
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NDEX power-cycling repair application replacement does not start service and support restarting touch screen, calibrating transaction failure, troubleshooting battery test troubleshooting transaction failure captured signature, gap in communications parameters communictions port connection display blank not responding encryption keys DUKPT Master Key Merchandise Return Authorization MX800 Series service and support...