Ingenico iWL255 Review

Long life lithium-ion batteries give merchants up to 650 transactions on a single battery charge, ensuring the ability to process payments on the go.

The iWL255 runs on the Telium 2 operating system, and functions wirelessly on AT&T’s 3G wireless network. Designed to be used in a variety of environments, the terminal features anti-shock and water resistant construction to help ensure full functionality no matter the location or elements.

The Ingenico iWL255 can also be personalized with your business information in several locations, including the printer cover, adding a personal touch and seamless branding to match your business.

Security

The iWL255 terminal has been designed with security in mind. The terminal meets PCI PTS V3.0 security standards in the United States, and features support for several international security algorithms, including DES, TDES, RSA, and more. The Ingenico iWL255 is also EMV level 1 and 2 approved.

Features

The Ingenico iWL255 provides several features for convenience, such as a large color LCD screen, wireless connection options, and a built-in printer. The terminal also offers store and forward, a feature that allows merchants to accept transactions even when a connection is not available. The terminal will accept the payment information, save it in the internal memory, and forward it for processing when a connection is available, ensuring that merchants never miss a sale due to a faulty connection.

Connectivity and Communication

To make connections easy, the Ingenico iWL255 can connect wirelessly with Bluetooth, GPRS, 3G or using a serial port or USB cable.

Display and Keypad

The iWL255 offers a full color 320 x 240 pixel screen with 4096 colors. The bright 2.81” LCD screen offers easy reading. The Ingenico iWL255 features 15 backlit operational keys and 7 navigation keys. The ergonomic design and large keys make entering numbers comfortable and easy.

Size

The iWL255 is designed for mobile use and was designed in a small, convenient size for portability. The terminal is 6.5”L x 3” W x 2.12” D and weighs 10.5 ounces.

Memory

The iWL255 offers 32MB RAM and 128MB flash memory. The internal memory can be used for the store and forward feature, allowing transactions to be saved for processing when a connection is available.

Printer

The iWL255 includes a built-in receipt printer that features printing at 30 lines per second for quick service. The printer cover can be personalized with your business information.

Accessories

The Ingenico iWL255 includes a base charger to recharge the terminal’s lithium ion batteries. The terminal can process virtually all payment types without any other peripheral equipment.