Using magnetic card reader

In order to use a magnetic card reader you need to select the Use magnetic card reader option on the Magnetic card reader page in the configuration. Remember to set up the device properly.

Using magnetic cards with accounts

You should create a magnetic card for each customer account, it needs to contain a unique data (a random number, for example).

CafeSuite can't write magnetic cards. you should use third-party tools to create them.

Assigning cards to accounts

Select an account in the Accounts panel and swipe the card. No customer information is stored on the cards, they are only used to identify the account.

Logging customer on using his card

Select a workstation and scan customer's card, his account should now activate the selected workstation and time should start to be counted.

If the Second scan logs user off option is selected on the Magnetic card reader page in the configuration, you will be able to log customer off by scanning his card for the second time.

Automatic logon on the workstation

If card readers are installed at the workstations, customers can log in on their own provided that Use magnetic card reader option is selected on the Card readers page in client setup.