Kiosk Troubleshooting Guide




Please use this troubleshooting guide if you are experiencing issues with a Kiosk.  If the issue is unable to be resolved by following the steps below, please refer to further articles that are listed below. 


Common Issues


Kiosk not responding? 

  • Restart kiosk – Power PC off by pressing the blue power button located at the front of the PC. Wait 30 seconds and power PC back on.
  • No network?  Restart all sources of network hardware (router/modem etc.) and check if power is running on devices.
  • Ensure all cables to the PC and power board are firmly in place. These could have dislodged due to transit or vibrations on site.
  • Check power to the outlet (powerpoint) or before the outlet is cut (due to outage, power surge etc.)


Connection issues?

  • Is the kiosk connected to the Wi-Fi network? The Wi-Fi symbol in the top right corner of the screen will determine network connectivity.
  • Is the network cable connected to the PC?
  • Is the router functioning?
    • What lights are flashing?
    • What colour (green is active and red is inactive)
  • Is the network down?
  • Has power been cut tot he network / modem / router? (ie. lights are off)


PC not functioning?

  • What colour are the LED lights on the PC?
    • Blue - All is okay
    • Orange flashing - motherboard is faulty
    • Red - onboard power is dead
NOTE: If the lights are showing orange or red, then a replacement PC may be required.



Stickers not printing?

  • Does the printer have stickers loaded and are they loaded correctly
  • Is the printer connected to the power board?
  • Does the printer have debris caught in the printing mechanism?


Cannot scan RIW cards, including virtual cards?

  • Is the Kiosk powered on and has connectivity?
  • Has a 'Access Denied message displayed?
  • Has 'Evacuation Mode' been activated?



Still not working?

If the kiosk is still not functioning after attempting the troubleshooting tips above, please refer to the component troubleshooting guides below:


Component Troubleshooting


PC Troubleshooting 

Please refer to our article:  Kiosk PC Troubleshooting Guide


Scanner Troubleshooting 

Please refer to our article:  Kiosk Scanner Troubleshooting Guide


Printer Troubleshooting 

Please refer to our article:  Kiosk Printer Troubleshooting Guide


Camera Troubleshooting 

Please refer to our article:  Kiosk Camera Troubleshooting Guide


Touchscreen Troubleshooting 

Please refer to our article:  Kiosk Touchscreen Troubleshooting Guide


If the kiosk is still not functioning after attempting the troubleshooting tips above, please contact the Service Desk on 1300 101 682 or raise a Service Request at  https://www.riw.net.au/contact-us/request-a-service/ by selecting category & sub-category mentioned in the below screenshot: 




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