Instruction manual

INTRODUCTION
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1999 LinkPoint International, Inc. 1 LFRST23 Reference Manual
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice of the LinkPoint 3000 point-of-sale (POS) terminal. The LinkPoint
3000 is ideal for processing restaurant transactions. Scientifically engineered to exceed the quality
found in current terminal technology, the LinkPoint 3000 combines user-friendly operation with
soft programmable functions. The screen-addressable keys and an innovative, backlit display
make terminal operation quick and easy. With expanded serial ports, the LinkPoint 3000 is
compatible with all major printers. The terminal also contains additional serial ports for PINpads,
check readers, and other peripherals.
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This manual includes step-by-step guides through specific transactions and operations, and
shows how to keep the terminal in peak operating condition. Words that appear in capital letters
and brackets, [LIKE THIS], stand for keys on the terminal keypad. Words that appear in capital
letters without brackets, LIKE THIS, stand for display messages.
Printers
The LinkPoint 3000 terminal supports all major terminal printers. The terminal is compatible
with: LinkPoint’s PrintPoint 1000, PrintPoint 3000, VeriFone’s P250, PrintPak 350, P900 and
Citizen’s iDP3530 and iDP562 printers. Printers attach easily to the LinkPoint 3000 terminal with
a connecting cable. If a merchant does not use an electronic printer, a manual imprinter is
normally provided to produce transaction records for both the merchant and the customer.
PINpad Devices
The LFRST23 Restaurant application programmed in the LinkPoint 3000 terminal supports VFI
PINpads 101, 1000, 201, 2000 for Debit transactions. The PINpads attach easily to the PINpad
connector on the back of the terminal (please refer to the PINpad manual for installation and
operating instructions). The Master/Session encryption method is supported.