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Through standard peripheral ports, Everest lets you connect
a check reader plus a smart card reader or other peripheral
device. Because Everest provides power to the attached
peripherals, there are fewer cables cluttering the counter.
More Memory Plus A Flash EPROM
Using the Flash memory, you can download new operating
systems directly from the host to the Everest terminal. This
not only simplifies minor upgrades, it also means you can
change the entire operating system without removing the
existing EPROM.
Additionally, Everest offers you a choice of memory
configurations. Select the standard 256 Kbytes of memory
(a 128-Kbyte Flash EPROM plus 128 Kbytes of RAM). Or, for more
processing power, pick the optional 385-Kbyte model and get
a full 256 Kbytes of RAM for your application and transaction
storage plus a 128-Kbyte EPROM for the operating system.
An Everest Strength: Ease Of Use
Like an ATM, Everest makes customer-activated transactions
quick and easy. It offers increased convenience for both
customers and cashiers.
An intuitive interface leads cardholders through each step
of a purchase, prompting them to swipe the card, enter a PIN
and verify the transaction. (A curved case and recessed display
offer customers privacy during PIN entry.) The terminal keys
are clearly labeled by function and respond with a firm snap
when pressed. Everest also has a vacuum fluorescent display
that can be read in virtually any light. And, it uses a clearly
marked, recessed swipe slot to guide cards with accuracy.
ith the growing popularity of debit payment programs,
multi-lane retailers increasingly need a convenient
way to offer this option to customers. VeriFone’s customer-
activated Everest
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payment terminal meets this demand. A cost-
effective, add-on solution, Everest works with your existing
point-of-sale (POS) equipment. It lets you accept debit cards
without incurring a major expense. It gives your customers
more payment options, which can mean more business for
you. And it saves you money because debit transactions cost
less than credit card or check transactions.
With the Everest terminal’s built-in card reader and internal
PIN pad, customers can initiate their own transactions using
ATM and credit cards—or your private-label card. Everest
automatically transmits the data to your inlane system, which
handles the authorization and receipt printing.
Direct Connection To Your Current System
Whether you use an integrated, a semi-integrated or a stand-
beside configuration, Everest complements your existing
POS system. Through configurable port connections, it plugs
right into IBM, NCR, ICL or other electronic cash registers.
In addition, you can use Everest as a stand-beside payment
terminal in a LAN environment. With a LAN, your stores won’t
need multiple dial telephone lines to process transactions.
And because Everest supports all these connections in one
terminal, it makes it easy to migrate from a stand-beside to
an integrated debit solution.
The Right Mix Of Ports
With three input/output ports plus a choice of configurations,
Everest gives you the right mix of RS-232, RS-485 and LAN
ports for all your business needs. What’s more, Everest uses
cable sensing, which lets the payment terminal “detect” the
type of cable connected and adjust the port configuration
accordingly. So you get a terminal that meets your current
and future connectivity requirements.
Everest Payment Terminal
Powerful Debit Capabilities
That Improve Your Sales And Profits.