Quick Setup Guide
A8700 Smart Payment Terminal
PAX TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
1. Checklist
Congratulations on receiving your PAX Technology payment terminal. We do hope you enjoy it! The box you have just opened should contain the following items:
- 1 x PAX A8700 Smart PaymentTerminal
- 1 x AC Power Adapter
- 1 x AC Power Cable
- 1 x Quick Setup Guide
- 1 x Multi-Functional Cable (optional)
2. Product Description
Figure 1 The Front View
Figure 2 The Left Side View and Right Side View
Figure 3 The Back View
Figure 4 Diagram for Opening the Printer Cover
3. Installation
- Power on: Plug in the DC power port by connecting the AC power adapter and the AC power cable, and start the machine directly , the main screen and guest screen display normally.
- Power off: Press and hold the Power button for three seconds until the shutdown menu appears, tap “Shutdown”, and then “shutting...” appears. The terminal will be turned off after a few seconds.
- Swipe the main/guest magnetic stripe card: face the card's magstripe inwards toward the device, swipe the card completely up or down in a constant steady manner (bi-directional).
- Smart IC Card: Place the IC chip face Up, then insert the IC card into the card slot, and push it to the end.
- Contactless card: tap the contactless card or mobile wallet near the Right central of the guest screen, indicated by the universal contactless icon.
- 1D/2D Code Reader: Scan the 1D/2D code toward the top central area of the guest screen.
- Electronic Signature: Use your finger to sign on the main screen or guest screen. Never use metal or sharp objects to operate the touch screen as it could get damaged.
- Anti-Theft Mechanism: a Kensington Lock on the lower left side of the product allows owners to secure the device if necessary, to a pole stand or other countertop fixture.
- Audio Jack: supports a 3.5mm output audio jack, useful for software applications developed to allow visually impaired customers to connect a headphone for voice prompting.
- Insert SIM/ microSD card: remove back cover & insert cards to corresponding card slots.
4. General Usage Tips
- Avoid placing this product in direct sunlight for extended periods, nor in environments with excessively high temperature, moisture or dust.
- If repairs are required, please contact a professional technician instead of attempting them on your own.
- Before using cards in the Smart Card Reader& Magnetic Card readers, please ensure they are free from any foreign objects.
- To clean the screen, apply distilled water or mild glass cleaner onto a soft, lint-free cloth and gently wipe terminal.
- This device has an electronic label for certification information. To access it, there are two paths，one is select Settings > About device > Regulatory labels，and the other is Swipe down from the upper right edge of the screen to display Control Panel , and touch the Regulatory labels.
5. Password & PIN Entry Tips
PAX recommends entering passwords and inputting Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) as follows:
- Place the product at an appropriate angle so that it is difficult for another person to see the PIN or password being entered.
- Shield password entry from any nearby video surveillance.
- Use body or free hand to block the view of keypad.
- Only the guest screen supports PIN entry.
6. Environmental Parameters
- Working Environment: Temperature: -10℃~50℃ (14°F ~ 122°F)
- Storage Environment: Temperature: -20℃~70℃ (-4°F ~ 158°F)
- Humidity: 5%~95% (non-condensing)
7. Icons
Dispose in a professional recycling manner
Class II equipment
For indoor use only
Energy efficiency marking
AC voltage
DC voltage
microSD logo
Trademark notice:
- microSD logo is a trademark of SD-3C LLC.
- “The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by PAX Technology Limited is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.”
- QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in Japan and in other countries.
- Par la présente, PAX Technology Limited. déclare que l'équipement radio de type A8700 est conforme à la directive 2014/53/UE.
- Le texte intégral de la déclaration de conformité de l'UE est disponible à l'adresse internet suivante：www.pax.com.cn/product/ce/list/.
PAX Technology Limited
Manufacturer: PAX Computer Technology (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd.
Address: Room 701, PAX Technology Building, Shanxia Community, Pinghu Sub-district, Longgang District, Shenzhen, China
Tel: +86 755 86169630
Website: www.pax.com.cn
PAX continually invests to maintain its high quality products up to date with the latest certifications, therefore a comprehensive list can be requested via the website's contact form or on downloadable product brochures.