If your reader was previously paired to a different device: Keep in mind, if you are reconnecting a reader that was previously paired to a different device, you may need to forget your reader from the device it was previously paired with. Note: The wireless connection can be lost if the reader and device are more than 10ft apart. Now that you’re set up, learn more about accepting chip card and contactless payments. When connected, the reader will be listed as Reader Ready in-app.Īny necessary firmware updates will be automatically installed once the reader has been connected. If you see red flashing lights, you’ve held the button too long and you’ll need to try again. Remove your finger as soon as you see orange flashing lights. Put your reader into pairing mode by pressing the reader’s button for 3-10 seconds. Tap Settings > Hardware > Card Readers > “ Connect a Reader.” Open the Square app and tap More from the navigation bar at the bottom of your screen. Go to your device settings and make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
Watch this video to learn how to wirelessly connect your reader: Note: For optimal performance, please ensure your device is running the latest version of its operating system and the Square app. Be sure you have the latest version of the Square app for your device. The new reader connects wirelessly with Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth LE).
BTW, i did need a windows box to update the firmware on the card reader, but it was very simple. If itll work with the MB, it will work with a MP. Note: You can also use the Dock for Square Reader to keep your reader charged and in place while you take payments. JollyRogers said: I can confirm that a USB Activcard CAC/smartcard reader will work as I just set one up 3 days ago on my MacBook at work for DoD use. It will take around 2 hours for a reader with a low battery to charge completely. Charge Your Square ReaderĬonnect one end of the accompanying USB cable to your reader and the other end to a USB port like a cell phone charger, computer, or car charger. To wake it up from sleep mode, firmly press the button on the side of the reader once. It’ll automatically go into sleep mode after 2 hours of inactivity. Once your reader is on, you don’t need to worry about turning it off. If you see a single red light, charge up immediately. Green lights indicate that you’re charged and ready to go. Check the Battery of Your Square Readerįor an accurate battery reading, unplug your reader from any power source.įirmly press the button on the reader.
The virtual smart card is internally accessible as PC/SC reader and externally as USB CCID reader or through a contactless smart card.
Wirelessly Connect Your Square Reader What do the lights mean? Square Stand and the Square Reader for Contactless and Chipīefore setting up your Square Reader for contactless and chip, make sure you have a compatible device with the latest version of the Square app.įor a full overview on setting up your reader, you can watch this video or keep reading below: 1. Virtual Smart Card Architecture v.2012.04.11 The Virtual Smart Card Architecture provides software to emulate smart cards and a smart card reader. Check the Battery of Your Square Reader 2.
Move the PDF Studio dialogs to the side to enter your password.įrom now on, the signature ID on your smart card should displays on the signature list and allow you to sign the document.1. Note: Due to a bug on Mac the dialog will appear behind the PDF Studio window. You will be prompted to enter the password for your token. Click browse and select the “config.cfg” which we created in step 4.Ĩ. Click “Browse” button under “Additional IDs” sectionħ. Open PDF Studio, go to Preferences -> Digital IDs.Ħ.
If you’re using “sourceforge smartcard service” for MAC, you will need to install the opensource package ‘OpenSC’ for mac and configure your “config.cfg” with “library =/Library/OpenSC/lib/opensc-pkcs11.so”ĥ. Library = /usr/local/lib/libeTPkcs11.dylib Using any text editor, create a configuration file (see below example), and save it with the name “config.cfg” or you can download from HERE: name = "Safenet eToken 5100" Go to /usr/local/lib and verify that “libeTPkcs11.dylib” is located in the directoryĤ. Install the SafeNet Authentication Clientsoftware.
Plug the USB Smart Card/Token into your computerĢ. In this example, we used Safenet eToken 5100 on MacOS Sierra, different devices might have different setup.ġ. You can see the setup below as a reference. Starting in PDF Studio 11.0.4, we allow users to sign a document using their USB Smart Card. Can I do that using PDF Studio on my Mac system?Ī: Yes, you can. Q: I need to sign PDF documents with my USB Smart Card.