How to change the paper in a credit card machine


Struggling to change your card machine paper roll as a queue of customers form can be stressful. But don’t fret – follow this quick guide and your card machine will be up and running again in no time.

How to feed paper into a credit card machine


To find out how to load paper into your credit card machine, watch our short video or follow the step-by-step instructions below.

 

 

Step 1.
Lift the moulded lever on top of the printer housing

Feeding paper into card payment machine

 

Step 2.
Remove the old core or remainder of paper (and dispose of this responsibly)

Removing old paper from card payment machine

 

 

 

Step 3.
Insert the new paper roll, ensuring the run-off part of the paper is facing the front of the terminal

 

Inserting new paper roll into card payment machine

 

Please note, your machine’s exact layout may vary slightly from the above, depending on the terminal type.

Remember – the terminal burns the image onto the paper, so it must be inserted correctly. Otherwise, there will be no image on the receipt.

Where to buy credit card machine paper


You can order replacement debit and credit card machine paper rolls online from cardpaymentspares.co.uk. Alternatively, you can also buy them from other relevant high street and online retailers.

All Handepay’s Spire and Ingenico machines take 57mm by 40mm thermal paper rolls. If in doubt, check your terminal spec to find out exactly what you need.


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Handepay acts as an introducer of card acquiring services on behalf of EVO Payments UK, the card acquiring service provider. EVO Payments UK is the trading name of EVO Payments UK Ltd, a payment institution that is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN number 959332).

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