Printer Table Entry

The following program description deals with:

Remarks on the Program Function
Remarks on the Input Fields
Use the Index to find the required field description.

Remarks on the Program Function

By use of this program you can maintain the basic data of the printer parameters in the system, i.e., add new records, change or delete the existing ones. The stored data can be displayed on the screen for enquiry only.

In the first step, the printers are created with a respective number in a Print Table. In this program Printer Description, the printer types are defined for the printers under these numbers.

The MICROS Retail OSCAR POS application enables you to

install multiple printers in the system. Besides physical connection to a terminal, a printer has also to be ogically defined in the system to function accordingly.
print items on the printer which is connected to the sales terminal, where the items are also posted.

These functions are achieved by using four programs/subprograms in the system.

In the first step, on the terminal level, at least one printer table has to be created. Each printer table has to have a unique table number. With this number, the table is assigned to a terminal.
In a second step, the printer types are set up. Each printer type also has a unique printer type number. This type number is used internally in the system as an index. Additionally, a designation is given to the printer type: usually the name of the printer.
Each printer type is physically described (connection to a system unit, interface, etc.) via window Printer description.
In the application program Item or Department the items are assigned to a printer type (the index).

Note:

An example of receipt print control on a remote printer can be found under Example: Receipt print control remote printer

Remarks on the Input Fields

This paragraph will provide a short overview over the options available for updating these Basic Data.

Just like in almost any other program:

The Input Mask may be different in your MICROS Retail OSCAR POS program depending on the set-up of the application. In some cases some Data Fields may be missing.
Some input fields may contain default values or defined selection options; these cannot be updated.
The input mask contains some fields that require an entry and others in which entries are optional.
If the data record is updated via multi-page input masks, go to the Dialog Window by clicking on the appropriate buttons with <Mouse key 1>.
The same procedure applies to call up another update program from this program.
In some cases you may find that so-called "Switches" which - depending on the default - can be activated or deactivated with <Mouse key 1>. Activated switches are identified by their dark color, deactivated switches are lighter-colored.

Company

Permitted input range: numeric, 1 - 9999

Select the number of the company to which the printer is to be assigned.

Branch

Permitted input range: numeric, 1 - 9999

Select the number of the branch to which the printer is to be assigned.

Printer Table

Permitted input range: numeric, 1 - 99

Select the number of the printer table to which the printer is to be assigned.

Printer Type

Permitted input range: numeric, 1 - 99

Enter into this field the number of the printer type, which is to be defined or modified. If you do not know the number, you can select the data record via the Search Function.

The definition and maintenance of the printer types are performed using the program Printer Type.

Note:

Through the assignment of a printer type to a print table and the print table to a processing unit (e.g. a terminal), the link of the terminal and the printer is obvious.
More than one printers can be assigned to a terminal. A printer can be assigned to more than one terminals.
Note: A POS printer can be used as a kitchen printer, but a kitchen printer cannot be used as a POS printer.

Installation

Permitted input range: numeric, 1 - 9999

Enter the corresponding installation number which is set up using the program Installation.

For changes or deletions, the record can be retrieved by entering the number in the key field. If you do not know the number, you can select the data record via the Search Function.

Server Process No.

Permitted input range: numeric, 1 - 9999

Enter into this field the number of the corresponding processing unit which is set up using the program Process Unit.

For changes or deletions, the record can be retrieved by entering the number in the key field. If you do not know the number, you can select the data record via the Search Function.

Server Device No.

Permitted input range: numeric, 1 - 9999

Enter the device no. in this field under which the printer has been defined in program Device. It it has not yet been programmed, the button can be used to branch to the update program where a new device can be programmed.

Aux. Server Proc. No. (Aux.Srv.Pr.)

Permitted input range: numeric, 1 – 9999

The auxiliary process is defined in this field. If the server process fails, the system automatically switches over to this server. Diversion is only possible within one device.

Enter the number of the appropriate processing unit, which is set up using the program Process Units.

For changes and deletions, the record can be retrieved by entering the number in the key field. If you do not know the number, you can select the data record via the Search Function.

Ser. Device no. (Ser.Gr.Nr.)

Permitted input range: numeric, 1 - 9999

Enter the device no. of the auxiliary printer in this field. The update of the device is done with the same name program.

Local Printer

Button activated : The printer is used as a local printer for the assigned terminal, i.e., a remote printer receipt will be printed on the terminal printer.

Button deactivated : The printer is used not only as a local printer.

The unique assignment of Terminal - Printer (see Tip) enables a printer of a specific terminal to serve as a local printer, but can be also used simultaneously as a remote printer by another terminal. The button will only be activated if the POS printer is also to operate as a remote printer.

Double print (print on both printers)

Button activated: The receipt is printed on the printer entered under Server process and also under Aux.Server Process.
Button deactivated: The receipt is printed on the printer entered under Server process. Print will only be on the auxiliary printer if this one fails.

Collective Receipt

Button activated : Activate this option if collective receipts are to be printed on this printer.
Button deactivated : Collective receipts are not possible for printing on this printer. If the switch is not activated, the respective entries set in the Printer Parameter Program will be invalid. If the button is not activated, no collective stubs [GC] can be printed.

The collective receipt analyses what is in the kitchen stub/kitchen stub GC. It is activated, it is simultaneously the default setting if parameter No entry has been set in Item and Department (see information in Print control remote print under Definition of receipt type in window Item).

Course hint

Button activated: Activate this option if a hint for the next course is to be printed on the kitchen printer.
Button deactivated: Deactivate this option if no hint is required on the kitchen printer for the next course.

Note:
If items with course linkage have been recorded during a Guest Check, key <NEXTCOURSE> can be used after re-selection of the GC or after receipt end to print a receipt with information about the next course. If the key is depressed and there are no courses stored or if all courses have been printed, an error message will be displayed at the terminal.

This information is required by the staff at the production location so that they can start to prepare the next course.

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