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Setting Up the PAX Terminal

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

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PAX IM30 Terminal Drawings with Features Labeled
PAX IM30 Terminal Drawings of Front and Back with Features Labeled

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PAX A50 Terminal Drawings with Features Labeled
PAX A50 Terminal Drawings with Features Labeled

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PAX A99 Terminal Drawings with Features Labeled
PAX A99 Terminal Drawings with Features Labeled

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PAX A6630 Terminal Drawings with Features Labeled
PAX A6630 Terminal Drawings with Features Labeled

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PAX A6650 Terminal Drawings with Features Labeled
PAX A6650 Terminal Drawings with Features Labeled

Charge the PAX Terminal Battery

Have the connector cable and power supply unit provided with the terminal available.
Follow these steps to charge the PAX terminal battery.
  1. Connect the
    USB-C cable
     to the USB cable port on the PAX terminal.
  2. Plug the power supply unit into an electrical outlet. The terminal screen shows the charging status.

Power the PAX Terminal

Before you can power on the terminal, you must charge the 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.

Insert 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.

Connect and Power the PAX Terminal

Follow these steps to connect and power the PAX terminal.
IMPORTANT
The PAX IM30 terminal does not have a battery and be connected to a power source at all times.
  1. Use the AC power cord and adapter to connect the terminal to a power source. The cord and adapter are shipped with the device.
  2. Plug the terminal into the multi-drop bus (MDB) port on the back of the device.

Mount the PAX Terminal

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PAX IM30 Terminal Mounting Bracket Installation
PAX IM30 Terminal Mounting Bracket Installation
Follow these steps to mount the PAX terminal to a fixed location.
  1. Use a Phillips screwdriver and the included M4 screws and nuts to attach the mounting bracket to the back of the terminal. The M4 parts and mounting bracket and are shipped with the device.
  2. See to the product drawing for guidance on securing the terminal to the mounting bracket with the M4 screws and nuts.
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