Card Reader Pairing - POS Mode
Learn how to pair your card reader to the POS with our most advanced setup method.
Dripo’s Advanced Reader Setup allows for customizability to fit your ideal card reader set-up. With Advanced Card Reader pairing, you can set up your Card Reader in two modes:
POS Mode: Turns your reader into a standalone Point of Sale for a start to finish checkout experience from taking orders to paying them off.
Front Facing Display: Syncs with your Point of Sale for a cohesive patron experience completely integrated with your shop’s information, loyalty, and marketing programs. Guide to Pairing on Front Facing Display Mode here.
How to Pair Your Card Reader on POS Mode on Dripos
- Log on to the Point of Sale. Once signed in, click on the 3-line icon at the top left of the screen > Click the Settings Button (Gear Icon):
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Navigate to the Card Readers tab on the left-hand side. Here you’ll see setup options for your Card Reader. Please ensure that you do not have a Card Reader already paired on this device.
Once confirmed, scroll down to find the Advanced Reader Settings section:
- To pair your new reader, press the red Add Reader Button to make the new reader modal appear. Here, you can pair and configure your reader:
Pairing Code: Type in the Pairing Code Generated by your Card Reader here, case sensitives with dashes included.
On the card reader, swipe from the left edge of the screen to the right > Press the Settings button > Type the Admin PIN: 07139 > Press Generate Pairing Code
Reader Label: Insert your desired name for the card reader here.
Reader Mode: Select Point of Sale.
- Once you’ve confirmed your settings, hit Save to pair your reader. Paired readers will appear in your Advanced Reader settings once added.
Editing, Re-Pairing, and Deleting your Paired Card Reader on the POS
- To Edit or Delete your Paired Reader, locate the desired Reader Label and Click the Edit (Pencil) button to the right of it:
- Here, you can Remove your Reader, Repair it with a new Pairing Code, and/or view its connection to your network via the Connection Log:
To re-pair your reader, you will simply need to generate a new pairing code on your card reader, and enter the new code into the POS.
Card Reader Tipping on Advanced Card Reader Mode
Card Reader tipping is built into the Advanced Card Reader setup. To prevent any issues with tipping, keep the “Reader Tipping” Toggle Disabled as this toggle applies only to Wi-Fi Card Reader setup:
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