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How to Program Cherry Keyboard with Credit Card Swipes

  1. Open any editor (for example, Windows Notepad). This will allow you to see the commands on the screen as they are entered on the keyboard.
  2. Enter the programming mode by pressing and holding the Shift+Ctrl+Alt keys on both sides of the keyboard at the same time for approximately 3 seconds until you hear 2 beeps. Note: in the following steps, you will only use the main keys on the keyboard. Do not use the keys on the number pad, except the Enter key. The letters below are not case sensitive, so you do not need to use the Shift key on the letters; however, you will need to use the Shift key when entering the symbols.
  3. To define Track1 header press V, then 5, then %. Now on the number pad press the Enter key.
  4. To define Track1 terminator press W, then 5, then ?. Now on the number pad press the Enter key.
  5. To define Track2 header press V, then 6, then ;. Now on the number pad press the Enter key.
  6. In this step, you will use the Enter key on both the main keyboard and the number pad. To define Track2 terminator press W, then 6 then ?, then the Enter key on the main keyboard. Now on the number pad press the Enter key.
  7. To exit the programming mode press space bar.
  8. Close Notepad.

OPERA Setup

Select Setup>System Configuration>Setup>Credit Card Interface>C C Reader Devices.

Set up the following in the Credit Card Reader Devices window.

C C Reader No

Description

 

 

1

Cherry Keyboards

Track 2 Separator

;

 

 

Name Separator

^

 

 

Expy Date Start Character

=

 

 

End Of Track Separator

?

Select Save>Close.

General Credit Card Interface Parameter Setup

Select Setup>Credit Card Interface>General Parameter.

Set up the following in the Credit Card Reader Devices window.

C C Reader: 1 (Cherry Keyboards)

Time Out: 60

Approval Amt. Cal Method: 2 (Sum(Daily Rate + Amount) (whatever value the property decides on)

Amount/Percentage: 25

Select Ok>Exit.

Workstations Setup

Select Setup>Workstations>Ensure workstation is set up. If so, Edit the workstation setup and mark the CC Reader Attached check box.

Test the Setup

  1. Select an in-house guest and go to the Method of Payment screen.
  2. Enter a Credit Card Type.
  3. Answer the "Attach to Profile? question.
  4. Select Yes to swipe card.
  5. Swipe the credit card. You will hear 2 beeps, and the credit card number and expiration date should appear in their respective fields.