Using memory (smart) card reader

In order to use a smart card reader you need to select the Use memory card reader option on the Memory card reader page in the configuration.

CafeSuite is compatibile with standard PS/SC card readers and uses system settings to communicate with the device, no additional configuraton is required.

Using memory cards with accounts

Assigning cards to accounts

Select an account in the Accounts panel and insert a blank card into the reader. A message confiriming assigning card to the selected account will be displayed. 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 inser customer's card into the reader, 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 Memory 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 memory card reader option is selected on the Card readers page in client setup.