Configure Check and Posting (CAPS) Workstation

Every location must have a check and posting (CAPS) workstation; otherwise information will not post to the Enterprise.

  1. Sign in to EMC.
  2. Click the Home page tab, and then highlight the new location name in the hierarchy on the left.
  3. Click Setup, and then click Property Parameters.
  4. Click the Workstations tab.
  5. In the Service Hosts section, click the ellipsis (...) point button for the Check and Posting row, and then select a workstation (not a mobile device) that will be used to post information in real-time from the POS to the Enterprise.

    Figure 4-4 CAPS Workstation Selection


    This figure shows the Workstations tab and the Service Host selections for the CAPS primary and backup workstations.
  6. Click the ellipsis (...) point button for the Check and Posting Backup row, and then select a workstation (not a mobile device) that will be used as a backup in case the Check and Posting workstation is not working.

    If you do not have another workstation to use as a backup at this location, leave this field blank.

  7. Click the Options tab.
  8. Select the following time and date format options if required:
    • 2 - Use DDMMYY date format

    • 3 - Use 24 Hour Clock

  9. Leave the other defaults, and click Save.