Prepare an iPad for Lightspeed Retail (R or X Series)

This article will walk you through preparing your iPad for use with Lightspeed Retail (R or X Series)..

1. Unbox the iPad
2. Connect the iPad to power with the included charger and cable
3. Go through the iPad setup process
4. Connect the iPad to the wireless network (POS only)
5. Update the iPad to the latest version of iPadOS
6. Sign into your iPad with your Apple ID
7. Rename the iPad
8. Configure "Guided Access" on the iPad
9. From the App Store
   1. Download and install the Lightspeed POS App
   2. Download and install "Splashtop SOS" (for use with iPOS Support).
10. Connect the receipt printer (Be sure to use the configuration for iPad)
    1. Lightspeed POS X-Series and Epson TM-m30
    2. Lightspeed POS R-Series and Epson TM-m30
    3. If using an Epson TM-m30 receipt printer, be sure to download and install "Epson TM-Utility" as documented in the above articles,update the firmware.
11. Connect the cash drawer to the Receipt Printer
12. If using a Socket Mobile Scanner, connect and pair to the iPad (Be sure to use the configuration for iPad)
    1. Lightspeed POS X-Series
    2. Lightspeed POS R-Series
13. If you are using a Wise POS E (or S700) payment terminal, pair the terminal in the POS App (Be sure to use the configuration for iPad)
    1. Lightspeed POS X-Series
    2. Lightspeed POS R-Series
14. If you are using a BBPOS Chipper/Mobile Tap v2, connect and pair to the iPad.
15. In the LSR / LSX POS App, test the above peripherals by running a test transaction.

If you require assistance with your iPad or peripherals, please contact iPOS Support at either [phone] option #3 or email [e-mail] for assistance..