# Devices ![Workstation Options - Devices](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/WorkstationOptions/08-WSOptions-Devices.png) The Devices branch of the workstation options allows you to configure various devices to work with the workstation, such as printers, card readers, barcode scanners, payment terminals, etc. #### Device This column lists the devices currently configured for this workstation. #### Type This column lists the device's sub-type. For example, a device of type "Printer" could have a sub-type of Serial or Parallel, "Card Readers" can have sub-types of Serial, Keyboard or Device, etc. #### Port This column lists the port to which the device is connected. This could be a COM port, and LPT port, TCP port, etc. #### Driver This column lists the type of driver used by the device. ![Button - Add](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/MaitreDCommon/Buttons/MDButton-Add.jpg) Click the Add button to add a new device to this workstation. ![Button - Remove](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/MaitreDCommon/Buttons/MDButton-Remove.gif) Select an existing device from the list and click Remove to delete the device from the list. ![Button - Properties](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/MaitreDCommon/Buttons/MDButton-Properties.jpg) Select an existing device from the list and click Properties to view or edit its current configuration. ### Device Types #### Bar Dispenser ![Bar Dispenser](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/WorkstationOptions/DeviceTypes/01-BarDispenser.png) Bar dispensers are also known as Liquor Control Devices. Maitre'D supports many models from Azbar, Berg and Auper. #### Biometric Reader ![Biometric Reader](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/WorkstationOptions/DeviceTypes/02-BiometricReader.png) Biometric readers include fingerprint reading devices. Maitre'D supports a few models manufactured by Digital Persona. #### Card Reader ![Card Reader](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/WorkstationOptions/DeviceTypes/03-CardReader.png) Card readers are used to read magnetic stripe cards, such as employee cards and gift cards. They can also be used to read credit cards with older, non-EMV Electronic Funds Transfer protocols like Datacap's DSIClientX. #### Cash Card Reader ![Cash Card Reader](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/WorkstationOptions/DeviceTypes/04-CashCardReader.png) Cash card readers are devices which can read smart cards used by various meal plan providers and college campuses. #### Cash Drawer ![Cash Drawer #1, #2](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/WorkstationOptions/DeviceTypes/05-CashDrawer.png) Maitre'D supports up to 2 cash drawers per POS workstation. Cash drawers are used to store cash bills and coins. #### Coin Dispenser ![Coin Dispenser](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/WorkstationOptions/DeviceTypes/06-CoinDispenser.png) Coin dispensers are devices which can dispense change automatically. #### Kitchen Display System (KDS, formerly CVM) ![CVM](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/WorkstationOptions/DeviceTypes/07-CVM.png) Kitchen displays are monitors which displays orders on a screen in various kitchen preparation areas. They can replace traditional kitchen printers. #### Digital Video Recorder (DVR) ![Digital Video Recorder](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/WorkstationOptions/DeviceTypes/08-DVR.png) Maitre'D supports Digital Video Recording and security camera equipment. An overlay is displayed over the security camera footage so managers can track what employees are doing when using POS workstations. #### Fiscal Printer ![Fiscal Printer](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/WorkstationOptions/DeviceTypes/09-FiscalPrinter.png) Maitre'D supports various types of fiscal printers and sales recording modules, such as the Québec Sales Recording Module and the Greek fiscal printer. #### Line Display ![Line Display](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/WorkstationOptions/DeviceTypes/10-LineDisplay.png) Line displays are small, customer-facing LCD displays which displays item names and running total during the ordering process. #### Network Printer ![Network Printer](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/WorkstationOptions/DeviceTypes/11-NetworkPrinter.png) Network printers are receipt or kitchen printers that can connect through an Ethernet interface instead of the traditional serial or LPT ports. #### PIN Pad ![PIN Pad](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/WorkstationOptions/DeviceTypes/12-PINPad.png) PIN Pads are in fact payment terminals used to process card payments with EMV-compliant payment solutions. #### PINPad Docking Station ![PIN Pad Docking Station](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/WorkstationOptions/DeviceTypes/13-PINPadDockingStations.png) PIN Pad docking stations are used by some Electronic Funds Transfer protocols to transfer data from a delivery payment terminal to Maitre'D. #### Printer ![Printer](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/WorkstationOptions/DeviceTypes/14-Printer.png) Maitre'D supports a wide variety of receipt and kitchen printers. Devices using the standard printer device type generally connect via a serial or parallel interface. #### Scale ![Scale](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/WorkstationOptions/DeviceTypes/15-Scale.png) Scales can be connected to your POS to automatically register items sold by weight. #### Scanner ![Scanner](https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/Chap05/WorkstationOptions/DeviceTypes/16-Scanner.png) Bar code scanners can be used with Maitre'D to lookup PLU's as well as to facilitate recalling printed guest checks. Related Topics 1. [Workstation Configuration](https://docs.payfacto.com/payfacto-knowledge/maitred-pos/maitred/maitred-complete-online-documentation/chap-5-configuring-and-managing-work/workstation-options/workstation-configuration) 2. [Workstation Options - Workstation](https://docs.payfacto.com/payfacto-knowledge/maitred-pos/maitred/maitred-complete-online-documentation/chap-5-configuring-and-managing-work/workstation-options/workstation) 3. [Workstation Options - Revenue Center](https://docs.payfacto.com/payfacto-knowledge/maitred-pos/maitred/maitred-complete-online-documentation/chap-5-configuring-and-managing-work/workstation-options/revenue-center) 4. [Workstation Options - Mode](https://docs.payfacto.com/payfacto-knowledge/maitred-pos/maitred/maitred-complete-online-documentation/chap-5-configuring-and-managing-work/workstation-options/mode) 5. [Workstation Options - Invoice](https://docs.payfacto.com/payfacto-knowledge/maitred-pos/maitred/maitred-complete-online-documentation/chap-5-configuring-and-managing-work/workstation-options/invoice) 6. [Workstation Options - Messages](https://docs.payfacto.com/payfacto-knowledge/maitred-pos/maitred/maitred-complete-online-documentation/chap-5-configuring-and-managing-work/workstation-options/messages) 7. [Workstation Options - Ports](https://docs.payfacto.com/payfacto-knowledge/maitred-pos/maitred/maitred-complete-online-documentation/chap-5-configuring-and-managing-work/workstation-options/ports) 8. [Workstation Options - Printers](https://docs.payfacto.com/payfacto-knowledge/maitred-pos/maitred/maitred-complete-online-documentation/chap-5-configuring-and-managing-work/workstation-options/printers) 9. [Workstation Options - Devices](https://docs.payfacto.com/payfacto-knowledge/maitred-pos/maitred/maitred-complete-online-documentation/chap-5-configuring-and-managing-work/workstation-options/devices) 10. 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