Is this hardware locked to any specific software or can I use the square for any credit card reading software?
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I would think it's just for their software but I've never tested it on any other software.
454351
You can use any card, even a playing card. It is not an actual bar scanning device.
557630
No I cannot. The card reader did not work. It was missing a switch. I cannot use it for anything. The price was low enough that I cannot justify the postage to return it.
1089485
cannot completely answer your question. there is a RS 232 port (round shape with about 10 tiny holes) and a pin pad PORT which I never use n I dont know the function of. But the way I have been using it is: Turn the power on, connect a telephone cable into th "Line Port", then start using. I never connect it to any cash register. You enter th credit amount into either your register or POS computer manually.At the end of the day your POS computer will give you the daily credit card total and so as your register. Even if this hypercom has any connection to an external computer or register, you also would need your computer or register to have the compatible function. So, just do it the way I do it, ie. swipe and accept cahrge, that's it.
1861514
I doubt it. The Square card reader system has replaced all our paper needs. This year they introduced the option to accept cards without internet access, then after an outdoor market we go home and run them through. At 2.75% service charge and no monthly services charges plus bookkeeping, this has replaced the old way of taking cards. Intuit and microsoft also have card readers that work with cell phones and ipads. If you still think you need paper receipts, then these are a cheap way to buy them.
1762943
No. There is no lock/read-only option on either micro-SD cards or this card reader. I would recommend the Elago I,I however, which loads the card in the opposite/USB side of the device. It is more resilient.
935861
There's no software that you require. It does an offline scan into the card and later you transport the files into the system. So, it doesn't matter what OS you are using. Hope that helps ! Happy New Year!
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According to microsoft it is; here's the site to get the driver: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/Details.aspx?type=Hardware&p=SCM%20SCR3340%20-%20SMART%20card%20reader%20-%20ExpressCard%2F54&v=SCM%20Microsystems%2C%20Inc.&uid=&pf=1&pi=3&c=Graphics%20Cards%20%26%20Components&sc=Smart%20Cards&os=32-bit
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I have it running on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, however, the program is installed as a 32-bit program. I'll be honest, it sometimes is a little squirrelly, but works as well as any other card reader I've used.
26815
Not sure, Linux does support smart card readers but whether that reader is supported I can't say.
545176
I do not know if you can use it with your Square. We are connected to the computer for printing receipts.
1867746
It links via the USB hub provided by square. However, you need to purchase the cable Seperate to connect to the cash drawer.
1251279
The tablet has a micro USB port, so if the Square reader has that, then it should work.
203247
Hello Jim and thank you for your interest in our product, I don't see a problem with using the PayPal Card Reader with this specific unit, but please note the credit card reader bracket is for a square type reader and not the triangle shaped PayPal version. Please feel free to contact me for further assistance. Thanks again Andrea
80039
You'll first need a USB port to plug the card reader into. Afterthat it's a software issue.
2095894
It works with any retailer. When you register with Squaretrade, you can scroll down and select which retailer you bought it from. They will ask you for a copy of the receipt. You can scan it and email it to them. They're pretty easy. :)
1242941
None, you'll need to purchase the card reader separately depending of your needs, this is just a hub for card readers. Great product by the way.