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Contents
Title and Copyright Information
Preface
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KDS Basics
2
Getting Started
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Basic Kitchen Display System (KDS) Configuration
Configuring a KDS Controller
Configuring a Backup KDS Controller
Configuring the KDS Bump Bar
KDS Bump Bar Templates and Scancodes
Configuring the KDS Toolbar
KDS Bump Bar and Toolbar Functions
KDS Display Types
Configuring a KDS Display
Configuring a KDS Order Device
4
Restaurant Display Controller (RDC) Configuration
RDC Order Device Upgrade Tasks
Upgrading the RDC Operating System
Resetting the RDC Factory Settings
Installing the KDS Client
5
Client Application Loader (CAL) Setup for KDS
CAL Installation Prerequisites for KDS
Allowing Employees to Install and Authenticate POS Clients and Service Hosts
Configuring the Deployment Schedule to Install CAL on KDS
Installing CAL on the KDS
Configuring KDS to Run as a Windows Service
6
Dynamic Order Mode (DOM)
Enabling and Disabling DOM
7
Dynamic Display and Kitchen Zones
Configuring Dynamic Display
8
Split Order Screens
Configuring Multiple Panels on a KDS Display
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Production Items for KDS
Configuring Production Items for Menu Items
Linking Production Items to KDS Displays
Configuring the Behavior of Production Counters
10
POS Operations and KDS Sharing the Same Client
Configuring a Workstation to Run on the Same Client as the KDS
Configuring a KDS Display to Run on the Same Client as a Workstation
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Prep Station Linking
Linking Prep Stations
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KDS Load Balancing
Creating KDS Distribution Groups
Assigning a KDS Prep Display to a Distribution Group
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Menu Item Prioritization on KDS Displays
Prioritizing Menu Items on KDS Displays
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Menu Item Components
Components with Condiments
Creating Menu Item Components
Assigning Components to a Menu Item
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KDS Configuration for Dining Courses
Configuring KDS Displays to Show One Course at a Time
Configuring Order Chits for Dining Courses
Configuring KDS Course Overrides
Suppressing Dining Courses from Orders
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Workstation Alerts for Unsuccessful Sending to Order Devices
Enabling Workstation Alerts
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Kitchen Themes
Configuring Employee Privileges for Kitchen Themes
Creating Kitchen Themes
Importing Current Settings to a Kitchen Theme
Creating a Kitchen Theme Period
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KDS Highlight Schemes
Configuring KDS Highlight Schemes
Assigning KDS Highlight Schemes to Order Types
Assigning KDS Highlight Schemes to Production Items
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Order Receipts
Order Receipt Layouts
KDS Chit Layout Styles
SEI KDS Chit Layout Styles
Order Chit Sort Priority on KDS Displays
Configuring the Default KDS Check Tender for Guest Check Printing
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Runner Chits
Printing Runner Chits by Order Type
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Media Viewer Configuration
Supported Media Files, Systems, and Compatibility
Media Viewer Installation Prerequisites
Installing IIS on Microsoft Windows Embedded POSReady 2009
Installing IIS on Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Microsoft Windows 8.1, and Microsoft Windows 10
Installing IIS on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Installing IIS on Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Installing Desktop Experience on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Adding the Media Viewer Hostname as a Trusted Site on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and 2012 R2
Media Viewer Installation Tasks
Deploying the Media Viewer CAL Package
Associating Media Files with Menu Items
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KDS Posting Files
Generating KDS Posting Files
KDS Posting File Specification
File Format
Field Definitions
Suborder Done Record
Check Closed Record
Reviewed Suborder Done Record
Alert State Record
Distribution State Record v1 (Deprecated)
Distribution State Record v2 (KDS 2.2–3.2)
Distribution State Record v3 (KDS 3.3 and higher)
Distribution State Transition
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Translation for KDS
Setting the Language for KDS Displays
Translating KDS Toolbar Button Names
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KDS Operations
KDS Initialization
Using the KDS Toolbar and Bump Bar
Switching Between the POS and KDS
KDS Chit Icons
SEI KDS Chit Markers
KDS Connection Icons
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