DCR Configuration
The DCR Configuration refers to how a Dispenser Card Reader (DCR) is set up, programmed, and managed within a fuel‑station system—especially in environments using Verifone Commander, Ruby2, or Topaz POS systems. A DCR is the card‑reader/payment module mounted on the fuel dispenser, and its configuration determines how it communicates with the POS, processes payments, and controls fueling behavior.
DCR Configuration
Receipt Settings
Always Print Receipt
Receipt prints always after fueling. If disabled, the customer will be prompted to print the receipt.
Receipt Prompt Before Sale
Customer will be prompted for a receipt before fueling.
Receipt Prompt After Sale
Customer will be prompted for a receipt after fueling.
Low Paper Alarm
Alerts the cashier when the DCR is low on receipt paper.
Prompt Prepay Receipt Outside
Customer will be prompted for a receipt at the DCR after prepaying inside.
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Receipt Header
Text
Key in up to 20-characters for each of the five available text lines for the Receipt Header. It will be displayed on the form on the right side of the page.
Alignment
For the Receipt Header alignment, select Left, Center, Right.
Delete
Click the circled ‘X’ to delete the available text line.
Add
Click ‘Add’ to enable the displayed text.
Receipt Trailer
Text
Key in up to 20-characters for each of the five available text lines for the Receipt Header. It will be displayed on the form on the right side of the page.
Alignment
For the Receipt Header alignment, select Left, Center, Right.
Delete
Click the circled ‘X’ to delete the available text line.
Add
Click ‘Add’ to enable the displayed text.
Site Settings
Prompt Settings
Handle Up Alert Message (In Seconds)
Amount of seconds the Handle Up Alert displays on the POS for the cashier when the dispenser handle is removed with no activity.
Error Prompt Time (In Seconds)
Amount of seconds an error prompt on the DCR.
Info Prompt Time (In Seconds)
Amount of seconds the last message displays on the DCR.
User Prompt Time (In Seconds)
Amount of seconds user input is required for DCR prompts.
Enable Keypress Beep
Enables a beep on the DCR for keypresses. This only applied to Wayne and Tokheim DCRs.
Enable Attention Beep
Enables a beep to get the attention of the customer. This only applies to Wayne, Gilbarco, and Schlumberger DCRs.
Enable Mistake Beep
Enables a beep when the customer presses an incorrect button selection. This only applies to Wayne, Gilbarco, and Schlumberger DCRs.
Pay Inside Cash/ Credit Prompts
Enables Pay Inside Cash/Credit Prompts to be displayed on the DCR.
Audible Help Message On POS
Enables an audible help message on the POS when pressed at the DCR.
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Other Settings
Approve All Sales
If enabled, cashier can approve all outside sales.
Allow Fill-Up with Preset
Enable the transaction to show the preset amount for fueling before the customer begins dispensing fuel. The amount can be changed by the customer.
Armed Forces Restriction
If enabled, DCR displays the Armed Forces prompt “Are you authorized [Y/N]?” prior to dispensing.
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DCR Settings
Idle Screen
DCR Promo Message
Key in the text for the customer to view while they are fueling.
Add
Click ‘Add’ to enable the DCR Promo Message.
Delete
Click ‘Delete’ to remove the DCR Promo Message.
Attended Idle Screens
Use the drop-down menu to select “Attended Idle Screens” for adding new or selecting saved screens.
Unattended Idle Screens
Use the drop-down menu to select “Unattended Idle Screens” for adding new or selecting saved screens.
Search By Name
Use the search box to find saved idle screens.
Select Attended Screen
Click on the desired DCR idle screen name in the list.
Name
Key in the text for the new DCR idle screen or edit an existing one.
Copy Screen
Use the “Copy Screen” button to make a copy of the selected or newly created DCR idle screen.
Assigned Position
DCRs that are assigned the selected idle screen.
Graphic Enabled
Enable if the DCR has a graphic interface.
Text Lines 1-4
Key in the text to be displayed on the DCR idle screen.
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Keys Configuration
Search Key Name
Search by keying in the name of the DCR keypad layout.
Select Key Name
Select the DCR keypad to make changes.
Name
This is the name of the DCR keypad layout.
# of rows
Select the desired number of supported rows for the DCR keypad layout.
# of columns
Select the desired number of supported columns for the DCR keypad layout.
Enable Alphanumeric
Select to enable a DCR to allow alphanumeric keys.
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Assigning an MOP to a DCR Key
Desired Key
Click on the desired key and three drop-down menus display on the left side of the keys.
Key Type
Click on the Key Type drop-down menu.
Payment
Select "Payment."
Key Code
Click on the Key Code drop-down menu.
MOP Key Code
Select the desired MOP Key Code from the Payment Key Code drop-down menu.
Apply
Click Apply to enable changes or Discard to remove changes.
Assigning a Combination to a DCR Key
Desired Key
Click on the desired key and three drop-down menus display on the left side of the keys.
Key Type
Click on the Key Type drop-down menu.
Combination
Select “Combination.”
Key Code
Click on the Key Code drop-down menu.
Combination Key Code
Select the desired Combination Key Code from the Combination Key Code drop-down menu.
Idle Function
Click on the Idle Function drop-down menu.
Loyalty Function
Select the desired Loyalty function or leave as Unused.
Apply
Click Apply to enable changes or Discard to remove changes.
Assigning a Function to a DCR Key
Desired Key
Click on the desired key and three drop-down menus display on the left side of the keys.
Key Type
Click on the Key Type drop-down menu.
Function
Select “Function.”
Key Code
Click on the Key Code drop-down menu.
Function Key Code
Select the desired Function Key Code from the Function Key Code drop-down menu.
Idle Function
Click on the Idle Function drop-down menu.
Loyalty Function
Select the desired Loyalty function or leave as Unused.
Apply
Click Apply to enable changes or Discard to remove changes.
Assigning a Numeric to a DCR Key
Desired Key
Click on the desired key and three drop-down menus display on the left side of the keys.
Key Type
Click on the Key Type drop-down menu.
Numeric
Select “Numeric.”
Key Code
Click on the Key Code drop-down menu.
Numeric Key Code
Select the desired Numeric Key Code from the Numeric Key Code drop-down menu.
Idle Function
Click on the Idle Function drop-down menu.
Loyalty Function
Select the desired Loyalty function or leave as Unused.
Apply
Click Apply to enable changes or Discard to remove changes.
Position Settings
Select DCR Position
Field/Button
Description
Copy To
Select one or multiple DCR Positions to apply the same settings to each one.
Add
Click on Add to apply the settings to the DCR position(s).
Delete
Click on Delete to remove the settings from the DCR position(s).
Screen Settings
Enable Graphic Support
Enable if the DCR supports graphics.
Graphic Keypad
Enable if the DCR has a graphic keypad.
Graphic Printer
Enable if the DCR has a graphic printer.
Attended Idle Screen
Select the Idle Screen that the customer or attendant will see when used in Attended Mode.
Unattended Idle Screen
Select the Idle Screen that the customer will see when used in Attended Mode.
DCR Key
Select the DCR Key layout.
Graphic Display
Select ‘Monochrome’, ‘Color’, ‘ROM’, or ‘Monochrome + ROM’ for the Graphic Display.
Graphic Screen Size
Select the supported size between 5” to 12” for the Graphic Screen Size.
Graphic Text Lines
Select between ‘1’ to ‘4’ lines or ‘full screen’ for the Graphic Text Lines.
Payment Settings
Enable EMV
Select to allow EMV at the DCR.
Pay At Pump
Select if the pump has a DCR and is available for use.
Enable Debit
Select to allow Debit at the DCR.
IP Address
Enter the IP Address for DCR Communication.
Port
Enter the Port number.
Contactless Mode
Select to enable ‘Contactless MSD’, ‘Contactless EMV’ or ‘Contactless Disabled’ Mode.
Advanced Settings
Push To Start Button
Ensures that the correct instructions display on the DCR.
Grade Select Button
Customer must press a corresponding fuel button when a pump dispenses multiple fuel products from a single hose.
Lever On Pump
Select to enable the DCR prompts to display instructions for starting to fuel from dispensers with or without a lever.
Enable Scanner
Select if the DCR has a scanner and is available for use.
Menu Capable
Select if the DCR position has graphics.
Primary Graphic Side
Gilbarco Only. Enter the position number of the DCR that operates the graphic for both sides of a pump.
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