electronic payment terminal

Apparatus by which shoppers can use a debit or credit card to pay for their purchases.

paper feed button

Button for activating the manual paper feed when refilling the paper.

confirmation key

Button for authorizing the transaction.

account identification

Buttons for selecting the account from which to make a payment.

personal identification number (PIN) pad

Small keypad connected to an electronic payment terminal; it is used to enter a personal identification number when making a payment.

alphanumeric keyboard

A series of keys corresponding to letters, numbers and symbols that the customer uses to enter a purchase amount, a PIN, etc.

card reader slot

The card is inserted into the device, which verifies the customer’s personal identification number (PIN) before the transaction can begin.

transaction receipt

Receipt or record of a transaction that is printed after the transaction is complete.

operation keys

Keys for selecting from a menu (e.g., debit card, credit card).

display

Screen featuring various menus and indicating the steps to follow to complete a transaction.

programmable function keys

Keys that program the machine to execute specific functions.

power-on/paper-detect light

Signal that lights up when the machine is on and blinks when the paper feed is complete.