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Installation & Setup
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Ensure you have the most recent version of Newton POS by running upgrades in AdminConsole. |
Step 1 : Download and Install the Driver
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- Double-click on the setup.exe file to begin the installation process.
- Begin the installation process by clicking Run.
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- You should receive a message when the device driver has been successfully installed. Click Finish.
Step 2: Login to Newton and connect the fingerprint scanning device.
Step 3: Establish the biometric engine
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Step 6 includes instructions for both Serving Line and Serving Line Configs. Choose the correct section your District utilizes for setup. |
- Serving Line - Click on the Serving Line option.
- In the Serving-Line Maintenance window, select a cafeteria line by clicking on a row or using the drop-down arrow and click the Edit button. If you use the drop-down arrow, be sure to select the proper serving line to install the device.
- Click on the Override Settings tab.
- Scroll down and locate the Devices section in the parameters.
- Once you have located the Devices section click on Customer Input Device #1, then the ellipsis
button.
- Use the drop-down arrow to locate and select Fingerprint Scanner.
- Ensure the Scanner Type is set as Futronics. If it is not, click in the cell to use the drop-down menu and make the correct selection.
- Serving Line Configs - Click on the Serving Line Configs option.
- In the Serving-Line-Configuration Maintenance window, click the Edit button.
- Scroll down and locate the Devices section in the parameters.
- Once you have located the Devices section click on Customer Input Device #1, then the ellipsis button.
- Use the drop-down arrow to locate and select Fingerprint Scanner.
- Ensure the Scanner Type is set as Futronics. If it is not, click in the cell to use the drop-down menu and make the correct selection.
Step 6: Test the fingerprint scanning device
- Plugin the device and restart the computer once you have finished installing the driver.
- Test the Futronics fingerprint scanning device by starting a new meal. Ensure Newton is recognizing meals served in the system.
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Using the Device
Step 1: Start the operating day.
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- Have the student place his/her index and middle finger on the scanning device and press firmly.
- As the fingerprints are captured, the status bar progresses until there are enough good scans to register the student.
- If a student switching fingers in the middle of scanning, click the Start Over button.
Once a student has been successfully enrolled, they must use the same finger for every meal. The scanner should recognize the print and pull up the student.
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