External Reader Configuration | DOT
Configure your DOT QR Reader's lighting, scanning mode, and sensitivity in Nayax Core. Available from version 4.0.0.21. Adjust these settings at any time to match your scanning environment.
General
From version 4.0.0.21, the DOT QR Reader includes additional configuration options that make the reading process faster and more flexible. You can update these settings at any time.
To apply these configurations in Nayax Core How to Add Attributes to a Machine | Operations:
- Locate your machine and go to Attributes.
- Under Group, select External Reader Configuration to filter the relevant attributes.
- Check the boxes for the settings you want to enable.
- Click Save.
DOT Illumination
Controls the LED lighting behavior of the DOT Reader.
| Option | What it does |
| Off | The LED stays off at all times. Not recommended. |
| Normal | The LED turns on when the reader detects something nearby, such as a QR code being presented. |
| Always On | The LED stays on at all times while the device is connected to power. |
| On When Enabled | The LED turns on when a payment is being accepted. It turns off when the device is not in payment mode. |
DOT Scanning Preference
Sets the scanning mode to match how QR codes or barcodes are presented to the reader.
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| Option | When to use it |
| Normal Mode | Reading barcodes printed on paper. |
| Screen Mode | Reading barcodes displayed on a screen. |
| Barcode Pay Mode | Reading barcodes for payment transactions (such as Alipay or WeChat Pay). Use this for QR codes that have a logo in the center. |
DOT Sensitivity Level
Controls how strictly or loosely the reader interprets QR codes during scanning.
| Option | What it does |
| Low | Stricter scanning. Reduces false reads but may require clearer code quality. |
| Medium | Balanced sensitivity. Recommended for most setups. |
| High | More lenient scanning. |
| Enhanced | Easiest scanning — works in poor lighting or with low-quality codes, but has a higher chance of read errors. Use with caution. |
⚠️ Note: The Enhanced option increases read errors. Use Medium unless you have a specific reason to change it.
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