Why Regular Cleaning is Important
Using your POS cash register frequently, especially in high-traffic environments like large shopping malls, can lead to the accumulation of dust, debris, and other contaminants. These particles can affect the performance of the device, especially the card reader, leading to errors during transactions and potentially shortening the lifespan of the machine.
POS cleaning cards
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The display screen is the same. It is necessary to maintain the cleaning of the display screen. Since the POS cash register is an electronic device, there is much special attention to cleaning.
Card reader equipment is a very common device in daily life. Such as pose machines, ATM self-service teller machines, card punches, access control systems, etc.
POS machine is a terminal reader equipped with barcode or OCR code technology, with cash or barter limit cashier function.
Its main task is to provide data services and management functions for commodity and media transactions and to perform non-cash settlements.
It is required in many places, especially large shopping malls, which are inseparable from it. It is also used very frequently.
There will be dust and debris, etc., and it needs to be cleaned at this time.
Tools and Materials Needed
- Dedicated POS Machine Cleaning Card (CR80 Cleaning Card): A specialized cleaning card designed to clean the card reader slot effectively.
- IPA Cleaning Wipes: Isopropyl alcohol wipes for cleaning screens and other sensitive components.
- Dry Cloth: For drying and wiping down surfaces after cleaning.
- POS machine.
Step
1Tear open the special cleaning card package and take out the cleaning card;
2Insert a clean cleaning card into the card slot just below the POS machine and wipe it back and forth until the card slot is clean;
3Then use the same method to take out the cleaning card and insert it into the card slot on the side of the POS and wipe it back and forth until the card slot is clean;
Precautions;
After the first wipe, if the cleaning card is still clean, you can continue to use the cleaning card for the second step;
These card reader devices rely on the internal electronic induction head and the magnetic strip part to read information. If the induction head is dirty or dusty, it will affect the reading work of the induction head, resulting in failure to read information, and then affect daily work. Therefore, these card reader devices commonly used in daily life require daily cleaning and maintenance. However, it is undoubtedly time-consuming and labour-intensive to disassemble the machine manually. At this time, you need a universal cleaning card for card reader equipment produced by Shenzhen Yousite company – CR80 cleaning card.
These double-sided pre-saturated Card Cleaning Cards: Designed to safely remove all forms of dust, lint, magnetic oxides and other contaminants that build up on magnetic and optic reader heads.
How To Clean And Maintain The Card Reader Equipment?
Because most card reader devices read card specifications are common, so the CR80 cleaning card can be applied to most card punch devices. CR80 cleaning card has two kinds of products, dry and wet, one is pre-soaked in organic cleaning solution for repackaging, and the other is dry sticky card. The two products can meet the different needs of customers for cleaning machinery and equipment.
Reasonable cleaning method of POS cash register:
1. If it is to clean the smart mobile POS machine that has been used for one day, it must be powered off first, and do not clean up when the mobile POS machine is connected to the power supply.
First, remove the unclean things in the seam around the display screen, and then use a professional display screen cleaner to clean it up.
2. If the display screen is too dirty and difficult to clean, use our IPA cleaning wipes to slowly wipe the display screen, clean the dirt, and then wipe the display screen with a dry cloth.
Precautions During Cleaning
- Double-Check the Cleaning Card: After the first use, if the cleaning card remains clean, you can use it again for additional cleaning passes.
- Avoid Excessive Pressure: Be gentle when cleaning the display screen and the card slots to prevent any physical damage to the device.
- Follow Manufacturer Guidelines: Always refer to the POS machine’s user manual for any specific cleaning instructions or precautions recommended by the manufacturer.
By following these steps and using the right tools, you can effectively clean and maintain your POS cash register, ensuring it operates smoothly and lasts longer. Regular maintenance will also help prevent errors and enhance the reliability of your device in processing transactions.