Specifications

STANDARD KEY OPERATIONS
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1999 LinkPoint® International, Inc. 54 L3FRET1 Reference Manual
STANDARD KEY OPERATIONS
Retail transactions are transactions that all personnel can perform. These transactions include
sale, debit sale, return, void, ticket only, authorization only and close batch. Standard retail credit
and debit card, direct marketing and purchasing card program are supported.
The LinkPoint 3000 READY message estimates the number of transactions that can be performed
before the batch is full. For example, READY 30 indicates there is space to store approximately 30
more transactions in the current batch. Overflowing the terminal with transactions can
compromise data integrity.
When the memory is full, the screen displays “BATCH FULL-PLS CLOSE” and no further
transactions can be stored until the batch is closed and the memory is cleared from the terminal.
This is a safety feature that advises the merchant to close the batch when the batch is almost full.
The procedures for each transaction type include most optional prompts. The options are
designated with the note “(optional)” directly below the displayed message. Depending on the
user’s needs, they may be enabled or disabled.
Split Dial Authorization Option for American Express and Discover Cards
The L3FRET1 application includes an option to permit merchants to obtain authorizations for
American Express and Discover cards through those respective hosts directly.
When the split-dial feature is enabled and authorizations are received for American Express or
Discover cards, the sale receipts will reflect the authorization codes transmitted to the terminal by
those hosts (not from the FDR host). The LinkPoint 3000 will then capture a ticket only transaction
for deposit during batch closure. The FDR host will then transmit the electronically captured
items to the respective hosts. American Express and Discover are then normally responsible for
merchant payment. Merchants should contact their respective sales representative or service
provider for further details regarding participation in this program.
Key Name Explanation
[SALE]
Obtains credit card authorization and captures the transaction for later
deposit.
[ATM/DEBIT]
Obtains ATM/debit card authorization and captures the transaction for later
deposit.
[RETURN]
Initiates a return/credit.
[X] (AUTH ONLY)
Used to authorize a transaction without ticket capture.
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Captures a previously authorized transaction.
[VOID]
Voids any captured transaction in an open batch.