Credit Card Terminals FAQs
There are many credit card terminals on the market commonly referred as point of sale (POS) terminals are the preferred way of processing credit cards, debit cards, checks, electronic benefits transfers (EBTs).
The credit card terminals are used in “face-to-face” transactions.
| Q: | WHAT MAKES THE Hypercom T4205 POS Terminal UNIQUE to other credit card terminals? |
| A: | The Optimum T4205 POS (Point of Sale) credit card terminals from Hypercom is the newest addition to the Optimum T4200 terminal family, the first POS line of credit card terminals to incorporate the most robust features, secure architecture and communication options required by today’s demanding markets. In addition, all Optimum T4200 models are developed using the same software toolkit to provide multiple solutions to customers faster than ever before! |
| Q: | HOW IS THE T4205 DIFFERENT FROM OTHER CREDIT CARD TERMINALS? |
| A: | Unlike other dial POS devices and credit card terminals, the Optimum T4205 has high-end features normally found in only more expensive IP and wireless models such as 24MB of total memory, an ARM9 fast processor and also fully functional mUlti-application. Some competitive credit card terminals products limit you to a single application or only one additional application. The Hypercom Optimum T4205 credit card terminals also has an integrated PCI PED approved PIN pad so that you can support PIN-based debit with or without an external PIN pad. The T4205 credit card terminals are an affordable dial solution without limits. |
| Q: | CAN THE T4205 RUN MY CURRENT T4200 APPLICATIONS? |
| A: | The Optimum T4205 makes use of the same superior operating system and architecture of the T4200 family of credit card terminals. Therefore, all T4200 business applications are able to run on the T4205 credit card terminals without any modifications. |
| Q: | WHAT IS HYPERSAFE32? |
| A: | HyperSafe”32 is the name of the Optimum security architecture. HyperSafe32 provides the most advanced physical, logical, and flexible security features available for a POS device. Hypersafe32 prevents the unauthorized loading of applications. This ensures both safe operation and greatly improves merchant retention. Our secure architecture completely protects the total payment system and is in use allover the world I |
| Q: | CAN THE T4205 READ MAGNETIC STRIPE AND CHIP CARDS? |
| A: | Yes. The T4205 credit card terminal comes standard with a Triple Track (1,2,3) magnetic stripe reader and can be ordered with an optional chip card reader. |
| Q: | CAN THE T4205 READ CONTACTLESS CARDS AND FOBS? |
| A: | You can add contactless support via an OTI, Castles, or ViVOtech external contactless reader. |
| Q: | WHAT PERIPHERALS CAN I CONNECT TO THE T4205? |
| A: | The T4205 credit card terminal has a single RS232 port that enables connection of peripherals such as check readers, check imagers, and contactless readers. In addition, the T4205 credit card terminals have a PIN port that supports connection of Hypercom P1300 and S9 external PIN pads. |
| Q: | WHAT PROCESSOR IS USED IN THE T4205? |
| A: | The Optimum T4205 employs the same ARM9 32-bit RISC processor used in the Optimum T4200 fam ily to deliver the power and speed necessary for ultra-fast, secure transactions. |
| Q: | WHAT ARE THE PRINTER CAPABILITIES? |
| A: | The T4205 thermal printer can handle 10+ lines per second of text and graphics. The SureLoad” clamshell design allows easy drop- in paper loading. |
| Q: | WHAT IS THE MODEM SPEED ON THE T4205? |
| A: | The T4205 modem supports communication speeds up to 33.6Kbps, allowing full downloads in as little as 10 minutes |
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