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Set Up Standalone

In standalone mode, Paynt operates directly on the terminal without connecting to external systems like POS or ERP solutions. The merchant enters payment amounts manually, then hands the terminal to the customer to complete the transaction.

The app manages the entire payment flow—from initiation through completion and status confirmation—making it a self-contained solution. This mode works well for small retail shops, kiosks, and mobile merchants who need quick deployment with minimal setup.

This guide helps you set up your terminal and complete your first standalone transaction.

What You'll Need​

Receipt Roll​

Ensure your terminal has a thermal paper roll inserted correctly with sufficient paper remaining.

  1. Turn the terminal over and open the paper lid using the release lever.
  2. Check the existing paper roll or remove the old one.
  3. Insert a new roll with the paper feeding from the back and coming out from the top.
  4. Pull about a thumb length of paper out.
  5. Close the lid firmly until it clicks (the lid must be fully closed for printing to work).
  6. Tear off the extra paper.

Battery​

  • Ensure the terminal has sufficient battery. Use the provided charging cable to charge the terminal (see the Terminal section for charging port location).
  • The app monitors battery status and turns off the screen when not in use. It will shut down completely when the battery reaches a critically low level.

Start the App​

After turning on the terminal, the Paynt POS app starts automatically (this may take a moment).

For details on using the app, get started here.

Connect to the Internet​

The terminal needs an internet connection to process payments. You can connect via Wi-Fi or SIM card.

Wi-Fi​

  1. Press the menu icon in the upper left corner to open the Main Menu.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select Connections.
  4. Select Wi-Fi.
  5. Choose your preferred network from the list. If the network is secured, enter the password to connect.

SIM Card​

In many cases, the terminal provider pre-installs and configures the SIM card—no action is needed.

If the SIM card was provided separately, follow these steps to install it:

  1. Turn off the terminal using the power button and select Power off.
  2. Remove the battery cover.
  3. Remove the battery.
  4. Insert the SIM card (see the Terminal section for slot location).
  5. Replace the battery.
  6. Replace the battery cover.
  7. Power on the terminal by holding the power button.

The terminal will automatically establish a mobile data connection if the SIM is local.

If the SIM card is from another country, enable roaming:

  1. Open the Main Menu by pressing the menu icon in the upper left corner.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select Connections.
  4. Select Network.
  5. Select Mobile network.
  6. Turn on the Roaming toggle.