3.4 Processing a Ticket
If an exit lane has an Exit Column/Transaction Panel, the customer can use it for some transactions. Cash must always be performed by the cashier.
- If a transaction starts at the Column/Panel, it must be completed there.
- If a transaction starts at the Pay Station, it must be completed at the Pay Station.
- If the customer can’t complete at the column (e.g., needs cash/manual validation), have them cancel and restart at Pay Station.
3.4.1 Normal Ticket Procedure
- Insert ticket into desktop coder.
- System switches to Pay Station, calculates fee, displays amount due.
- Enter any discounts/validation.
- Accept payment (cash/credit/check).
- Press Enter to process. Ticket returns; receipt prints if needed; gate opens.
Ticket types
- Barcode tickets: barcode up, notched end toward coder.
- Magnetic strip: stripe down on the right.
- KeyCard: hold over yellow symbol on top of coder.
Validation methods
- Validation card: insert voucher to apply discount.
- Barcoded stamp: system applies discount automatically.
- Other validation: press VALDN and select, or use designated validation keys.
Payment methods
- Cash: press Enter for exact change; otherwise enter cash amount then Enter to show change.
- Credit card: insert card into coder; if not readable, use manual CC entry.
- Check: press Check key, enter amount, press Enter (must be exact amount).
If using multiple payment methods, activate Split Payment (SPLPA) before any payment is made.
3.4.3 Cancelling a Transaction
- Cancel while transaction is in process.
- If ticket was inserted, it will be returned.
3.4.4 Transaction Reversal
If transaction completed and vehicle has not yet left the lane, it can be reversed (e.g., validation requested after payment).
- Select Transaction Reversal before vehicle leaves.
- Confirm cancellation (Yes).
- Gate comes down. Re-insert ticket and process again.
Vehicle must still be on the arming loop to reverse a transaction.
3.4.5 Split Payments
- After inserting ticket, select Split Payment (SPLPA).
- Enter amount to charge on credit card for this portion.
- Select OK / press Enter.
- Insert credit card; remaining balance displays.
- Repeat for additional partial payments if needed.
- Finish remaining balance with cash (Enter) or credit (insert card without SPLPA icon).
3.4.6 Receipts
If receipt does not auto-print, you can print one (until 20 seconds after transaction) with the Receipt key. Later receipts use the Belated Receipt function (with or without ticket/card).
3.4.7 Manual Validation
Apply validation via VALDN screen or facility-specific validation keys.
3.4.8 Manually Entering a Credit Card
- Open Manual Use of Credit Card screen with CCMAN.
- Enter credit card number (no dashes) and expiry date.
- Press Enter / select OK to send CC info.
- Pay Station updates ticket; press Enter again to complete.