Sam4s SPS-300 Series Operator's And Programming Manual page 279

Integrated Payment Appendix
Overview
Connection to a DataTran integrated payment appliance allows electronic payments to be
initiated and completed at the SPS-300 cash register. Although connected, the functions of
the ECR and DataTran devices are distinct.
When an electronic payment transaction is completed at the SPS-300, the DataTran
communicates with the payment processor, through telephone modem or Internet connection
(depending upon the model of DataTran used). The DataTran works much like ordinary
standalone payment terminals, except that the keyboard, display and printing functions take
place only at the SPS-300 cash register.
Standard cash register reports are separate and distinct from local total, transaction and batch
reports that are stored in the DataTran. Payment batch data is stored in the DataTran. Batch
and DataTran functions are performed by entering the appropriate command in the SPS-300
"Z" key lock position and printed by the cash register. Standard SPS-300 reports (Financial
and/or Clerk reports) provide summary information for each payment key and tip totals. As a
"best practice" it is recommended that payment summary information from cash register
reports be confirmed with batch information reported from the DataTran.
Payment Application Best Practice Notes
Password Security: The SPS-300 features a clerk sign-on system. Operations are not
allowed until a clerk is signed on and the receipt indicates the clerk who performed each
operation. Best practices include:
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Each employee should be set up as a unique employee.
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Employee codes should be changed from the default setting.
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When there is employee turnover, employee codes should be changed.
Key Security: The SPS-300 features a control lock with different levels of key security.
Refer to Error! Reference source not found. on page 21 to see Keys that access the "Z" key
lock position (where DataTran payment functions can be performed) should be distributed
only to managers or employees authorized to perform those functions.
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