Mini Station A3700P Setup
Description
What's in this article?
The Mini Station A3700P is an all-in-one terminal that combines the benefits of a high-performance tablet with an integrated thermal printer. Unique design allows the sales clerk to tilt the screen to the customer when completing a payment. Optional cellular capability allows it to be used in a mobile environment as well.
What's in the box
The Mini Station A3700P arrives with a power adapter, AC power cable, screen cleaning cloth, and extra thermal paper rolls. 
1 Connect to peripherals
If you will be connecting optional peripherals such as a cash drawer to the Mini Station A3700P, you will need to purchase the Communication Hub L1400/A3700P. Connect the Communication Hub L1400/A3700P to the USB-C port on the back of the Mini Station. Peripheral setup and communication will vary, refer to the peripheral setup guide for more information.
NOTE:
The MIni Station may be operated on battery power to take payments but will not be able to print without being directly connected to power.
2 Connect to power
Power the device by connecting the power cable to the USB device port. 
Then, connect the power cable to the power adapter and plug into an AC outlet. Power on the the Mini Station.
To power off, press and hold the Power button on the right edge for three seconds until the shutdown menu appears, then tap Shutdown. The Mini Station will turn off after a few seconds.
3 Connect to internet and cellular
Connect the Mini Station to the internet through Wi-Fi or connect to Ethernet using the Communication Hub L1400/A3700P. If using optional cellular service, Wi-Fi connection is not required.
Learn more about connecting to Wi-Fi.
4 Load printer paper
When the printer is out of paper, a notification appears on the display.
Load printer paper
- Lift the display all the way up.
- Open the printer cover by pressing down on the latch.
- Insert the new paper roll into the paper compartment so that the paper pulls from the top of the roll. Extend the end of the paper out of the printer.
- Close the printer cover until it snaps closed and lower the display.
Take a card payment
The Mini Station A3700P accepts chipped card insertions or contactless taps. Your customers can also swipe their cards or use a mobile or digital wallet on a device to make a payment.
Smart Chip
Magnetic Stripe
Contactless
Mobile/Digital
Insert the card chip-side first and chip face up. When prompted, remove the card. 
Swipe the card through the magnetic stripe reader with the strip toward the bottom of the terminal. 
Tap or hold the card within two inches of the top of the terminal.
Hold the mobile phone/device within two inches of the top of the terminal. the customer will then need to approve the payment on their phone/device. 
Terminal settings
You can adjust your terminal settings to your preference, including: terminal volume and key sounds, brightness, and timeout settings.
Terminal Care
For care guidelines, cleaning recommendations and other best practices, see Terminal Care.