If your swiper does not read cards correctly, try plugging it into a different computer. If that doesn't solve the problem, contact us and we'll help you with troubleshooting.
If your swiper works on another computer but not the first one
- Open Firefox.
- If you use a PC, on the Tools menu click Options. If you use a MAC, under Firefox click Preferences.
- Click Advanced > General and clear Use hardware acceleration when available.
- Try to swipe in Lightspeed Retail again.
If you are on a MAC and your swiper works on another computer
- Unplug your swiper.
- Open Terminal.
- Type sudo rm /Library/Preferences/com.apple.keyboardtype.plist and click Enter.
- When you are prompted for the computer password enter it and click Enter.
- Plug in your swiper again.
- When the keyboard identification window appears close it without making any changes.
- Try to swipe in Lightspeed Retail again.
If you're still having trouble with your swiper, contact us and we'll help you troubleshoot the problem.