# Introduction

## Introduction

The PAX A80 countertop payment terminal is perfect for retail and bar/restaurant applications. This setup guide describes the following topics:

* [A80 Terminal Overview](https://documentation.payfacto.com/Terminals/A80/CA-EN/Terminal_Overview/Terminal_Overview.htm)
* [Terminal Hardware](https://documentation.payfacto.com/Terminals/A80/CA-EN/Terminal_Overview/Terminal_Hardware.htm)
* [A80 Communication Ports](https://documentation.payfacto.com/Terminals/A80/CA-EN/Terminal_Overview/A80_Communication_Ports.htm)
* Initial terminal configuration
  * [Connect the Terminal Cables](https://documentation.payfacto.com/Terminals/A80/CA-EN/Terminal_Setup_and_Configuration/Connect_the_Terminal_Cables.htm)
  * [Installing the Printer Paper](https://documentation.payfacto.com/Terminals/A80/CA-EN/Terminal_Setup_and_Configuration/Installing_the_Printer_Paper.htm)
  * [Configuring the Terminal Display Language](https://documentation.payfacto.com/Terminals/A80/CA-EN/Terminal_Setup_and_Configuration/Configuring_the_Terminal_Display_Language.htm)
  * [Configuring the Terminal Network Connections](https://documentation.payfacto.com/Terminals/A80/CA-EN/Terminal_Setup_and_Configuration/Configuring_the_Terminal_Network_Connections.htm)
  * [Configuring the Terminal Ethernet Connection](https://documentation.payfacto.com/Terminals/A80/CA-EN/Terminal_Setup_and_Configuration/Configuring_the_Terminal_Ethernet_Connection.htm)
  * [Configuring the Terminal Wi-Fi Connection](https://documentation.payfacto.com/Terminals/A80/CA-EN/Terminal_Setup_and_Configuration/Configuring_the_Terminal_Wi-Fi_Connection.htm)
* Activating the terminal
  * [Terminal Activation](https://documentation.payfacto.com/Terminals/A80/CA-EN/Terminal_Activation/Terminal_Activation.htm)
  * [Activate Terminal](https://documentation.payfacto.com/Terminals/A80/CA-EN/Terminal_Activation/Activate_Terminal.htm)
  * [Set Passwords](https://documentation.payfacto.com/Terminals/A80/CA-EN/Terminal_Activation/Set_Passwords.htm)
* Working with the terminal
  * [Powering the Terminal On or Off](https://documentation.payfacto.com/Terminals/A80/CA-EN/Terminal_Usage/Powering_the_Terminal_On_or_Off.htm)
  * [Terminal Input Options](https://documentation.payfacto.com/Terminals/A80/CA-EN/Terminal_Usage/Terminal_Input_Options.htm)
  * [Card Payment Options](https://documentation.payfacto.com/Terminals/A80/CA-EN/Terminal_Usage/Card_Payment_Options.htm)
  * [Replacing the Printer Paper](https://documentation.payfacto.com/Terminals/A80/CA-EN/Terminal_Usage/Replacing_the_Printer_Paper.htm)


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