Setting Up the PAX Terminal

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This section describes how to set up the terminal. The product drawings show the PAX device features.

Figure:

PAX A920 PRO Terminal Drawings with Features Labeled
PAX A920 PRO Terminal Drawings of Front, Back, and Side Views; with Features Labeled

Removing the PAX Terminal Battery Seal

Before charging the battery and using the PAX terminal, you must remove the battery seal.
Follow these steps to remove the terminal battery seal:
  1. Find the battery cover on the bottom-rear of the terminal.
  2. Open the battery cover by sliding the battery cover hatch to the opposite side of its current position.
  3. Note the orientation of the battery before removing it so that you can reinstall the battery correctly.
  4. Remove the battery and pull off the white plastic seal to expose the electrical contacts.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Figure:

    PAX Terminal Battery Seal Location and Removal
    PAX Terminal Battery Seal Location and Removal
  5. Replace the battery.
  6. Close the battery cover. You must charge the battery before using the terminal. For more information, see Charging the PAX Terminal Battery.

Charging the PAX Terminal Battery

Before charging the battery and using the PAX terminal, you must remove the battery seal. For more information, see Removing the PAX Terminal Battery Seal. Also, have available the connector cable and power supply unit provided with the terminal.
Follow these steps to charge the PAX terminal battery:
  1. Connect the
    USB-C cable
     to the cable port on the PAX terminal.
  2. Plug the power supply unit into an electrical outlet. The charging status of the terminal appears on the device screen.

Powering the PAX Terminal

Before you can power the terminal, you must charge the battery. For more information, see Charging the PAX Terminal Battery.
Follow these steps to power the PAX terminal on and off:
  1. To power on the terminal, press and hold the
    Power
     button for 3 seconds until the device emits a beeping sound, and the LED next to the IC card slot lights. This light indicates that the terminal is powering on.
  2. To power off the terminal, press and hold the
    Power
     button for 3 seconds until the Shutdown menu appears on the terminal screen.
  3. Tap
    Turn Off
    . A message appears, confirming that the terminal is being powered off.

Inserting the Paper Roll into the PAX Terminal Integrated Printer

The PAX terminal comes with one thermal paper roll that must be inserted into the device's integrated printer. The paper is used to print transaction receipts.
Follow these steps to insert the paper roll into the printer:
  1. Remove the protective seal from the paper roll.
  2. Find the printer hatch on the top-rear of the terminal.
  3. Open the hatch by pulling the printer cover switch toward the bottom of the device.
  4. Review the diagram on the inside of the hatch, showing the correct way to insert the paper roll.
  5. Insert the thermal paper roll as shown on the diagram.
  6. Pull out approximately 1 inch of the paper beyond the hatch. This action reduces the possibility of a paper jam when you print your first receipt.
  7. Close the hatch. When the paper roll is inserted incorrectly, an error message appears on the terminal screen.
  8. To tear off the printed receipt, pull the paper at a 45-degree angle against the integrated paper cutter.