Parts Three and Four: Device Configuration and Autolock Information

Receipt Printer
Select a printer from the list, then select the appropriate communications port. Depending on the printer you select, some ports will not be shown. If a port is not available or in use by another device an error will be displayed when you try to print.

Card Reader
Select a printer from the list, then select the appropriate communications port. As with the printer selection, some ports may not be available. If a port is not available or in use by another device and error will be displayed. Card readers can be used in Credit Card Sales and the Transaction Manager. Information about the card reader will be displayed at the lower left side of the PC Verifier screen as shown below. See Setting up Printers and Readers for more information.

Check Reader
Select a printer from the list, then select the appropriate communications port. The functionality of Check Readers are similar to Card Readers. If the port is not valid or in use by another device an error message will be displayed. See Setting up Printers and Readers for more information.

Autolock After
As an additional security measure, PC Verifier can be forced to auto-lock the screen after a specific amount of time. To choose a time, select from the down arrow of the Autolock After option. The Autolock time interval will start after no activity is monitored inside PC Verifier. An auto-lock period of 1 to 2 minutes is ideal in restaurant or bar settings. When analyzing reports inside the Transaction Manager, it is recommended that the Autolock After feature be turned off or extended to a larger time interval.

Signature Pad
Some signature pads are installed on a specific communications port, thus, you will not be able to select the port setting. When a signature pad is installed, this option will be enabled. The installation program that comes with your Signature Pad will setup the option settings for PC Verifier. Currently the following Signature Pads are supported:

If a signature pad is selected, then a Enter Signature button will appear under the Tip field in the Cards and Checks screens. The Enter Signature button will be disabled if no port is selected in the options screen.

Click on this button to display the Enter Signature screen and prompt the customer to sign with the external signature device. When using a card or check reader, the Enter Signature will automatically popup after entering the amount and reference information if the Prompt for Signature option is selected in the Options screen. If you are using a Tablet PC, have the customer enter the signature on the screen.

An Important Note about USB Tablets:
You attach the USB Signature Tablet to your workstation BEFORE launching PC Verifier. Otherwise the USB Signature Tablet may not be recognized. Thus, the preferred method of installation is:

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Install Software the PC Verifier Software (reboot if necessary).

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Attach the USB connector to the workstation

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Launch PC Verifier

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Encrypted Pinpad
Is some cases, such as debit cards, the customer must enter their PIN (Personal Identification Number). If a PC Verifier compatible pinpad is installed, this feature will be enabled.

Note:
An off-the-shelf pin pad will not work. In order for an encrypted pinpad to function, your merchant bank’s encryption key must be injected or loaded by an authorized facility

Barcode Reader
PC Verifier has additional add-on modules that include a Pont-of-Sale and inventory system. When this module is installed, the Barcode Reader option is enabled. Use this feature to scan and add items during a purchase in the POS Module.