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A market, a fair or a festival means a long day, often outdoors and without Wi-Fi. Ten minutes of preparation the day before saves you surprises at the stall.
The day before #
- Charge the battery of the terminal to 100% and bring the cable with a charger or a power bank.
- Make a test payment of CHF 1.- and refund it, so you know everything works. See Making a test payment.
- Check the paper (N86 only): put in a new roll and bring two spares. Thermal rolls 57 mm wide, 30 mm in diameter, 12 mm core.
- Update the terminal if an update is offered: doing it at the stall, with a queue, is not the right moment.
At the stall #
- Network: the terminal uses the included SIM. If your stall is in a spot with weak coverage (cellar, arcades, valley), check the signal before you open. If needed, connect it to the organiser’s Wi-Fi: see Connecting your terminal to the internet.
- Cold: batteries run down faster in the cold. Keep the terminal sheltered between customers and the power bank within reach.
- Sign: a clearly visible “Pay here with TWINT and card” sign brings people without cash to your stall.
- Plan B: keep your QR Pay code printed. If the terminal stops, customers can still pay with their phone.
At the end of the day #
- Open Statements from the ☰ menu of the app and check the day’s summary. You can print it with the N86.
- If several people use the same terminal on different days, note who took payments and when: it helps the treasurer.
- Put the terminal back on charge for the next day.
Several people or several stalls? You can add a checkout with Tap to Pay on an Android phone, without a second terminal.
