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PAX A920 PRO Terminal User Guide
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Introduction to the Acceptance Devices | PAX A920 PRO Terminal
- Supported Card Types on the PAX Terminal
- Supported Payment Card Input Methods on the PAX Terminal

Getting Started with the PAX A920 PRO Terminal
- Ordering PAX Terminal Equipment
  - Ordering PAX Terminal Test Equipment in the US
  - Ordering PAX Terminal Test Equipment in the EU and UK
  - Ordering PAX Terminal Production Equipment in All Regions
- Signing Up for an Account
  - Signing Up for a Test Account
  - Signing Up for a Live Account
- Setting Up the PAX Terminal
  - Removing the PAX Terminal Battery Seal
  - Charging the PAX Terminal Battery
  - Powering the PAX Terminal On/Off
  - Inserting the Paper Roll into the PAX Terminal Integrated Printer
- Using Default Passwords on the PAX Terminal

Additional Features Available on the PAX Terminal
- Accessing Device Logs on the PAX Terminal
  - Accessing the BroadPOS Log
  - Accessing the POSLink Log
- Performing a Factory Reset on the PAX Terminal

Configuring PAX Terminal Connections
- Configuring PAX Terminal Wi-Fi Connections
  - Configuring Wi-Fi DHCP Access for the PAX Terminal
    - Enabling a Wi-Fi Network on the PAX Terminal
  - Configuring Wi-Fi Static Access for the PAX Terminal
    - Adding a Wi-Fi Network for Static Access on the PAX Terminal
  - Configuring Wi-Fi Manual Static Access for the PAX Terminal
    - Adding a Wi-Fi Network for Manual Static Access on the PAX Terminal
    - Configuring Advanced Options for Manual Static Access on the PAX Terminal
  - Configuring Wi-Fi Proxy Access for the PAX Terminal
    - Adding a Wi-Fi Network for Proxy Access on the PAX Terminal
    - Configuring Advanced Proxy Options for Wi-Fi Proxy Access on the PAX Terminal
    - Configuring Advanced Options When Adding a Wi-Fi Network for Proxy Access on the PAX Terminal
- Configuring a PAX Terminal Cellular Connection Using a SIM Card
  - Inserting the SIM Card into the PAX Terminal
  - Entering the SIM Card PIN into the PAX Terminal
  - Configuring the Cellular Network Connection for the PAX Terminal

Downloading and Installing Required Software and Encryption Keys
- Installing Required Software and Encryption Keys on the PAX Terminal
- Fixing the Accessory Update Required Error on the PAX Terminal

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Introduction to the Acceptance Devices | PAX A920 PRO Terminal

The PAX A920 PRO is a portable Android SmartPOS (point-of-sale) payment terminal that is suitable for retail and hospitality environments. These are the terminal's features:

Device can be used with the

Acceptance Devices | PAX All-in-One Solution

and the

Acceptance Devices | PAX Semi-Integrated Solution

.

Internet connectivity options are a Wi-Fi network or a mobile network with a SIM card.

Supported payment methods are contactless, chip with PIN, and magnetic stripe.

Includes an integrated printer.

For more information about device features and product specifications, see the manufacturer's product datasheet.

Front and back PAX A920 PRO product photos. The front photo has a screen
example showing a transaction. The back photo shows the cover of the
integrated printer. — PAX A920 PRO Product Photos and Screen Example

A list of the PAX A920 product specifications. These specifications are
available in a readable format on the manufacturer's product datasheet at
https://www.paxtechnology.com/a920pro. — PAX A920 PRO Product Specifications

Supported Card Types on the PAX Terminal

These card types or schemes are supported on the PAX terminal:

American Express

Diners/Discover

Mastercard

JCB

UPI

Visa

Supported Payment Card Input Methods on the PAX Terminal

The PAX terminal supports these payment card input methods:

EMV contact: Holding the card with the chip facing up, the customer inserts the card into the card slot completely.
EMV contactless: The sensor area is located at the top of the terminal and is indicated by the Tap (contactless) icon printed on the device. The customer holds and places the card near the sensor area on the payment terminal.
Magnetic stripe: The device supports bi-directional (left-to-right or right-to-left) swiping of the magnetic stripe on the back of the card. Holding the card with the magnetic stripe facing down, the customer inserts the card into the magnetic card reader slot and swipes the card through the slot at a steady speed.

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