SAM4s SPS-300 Series Operators Manual.pdf

Function KeysAlthough none of the functions necessary for check tracking operations appear on the defaultkeyboard, any or all of the following functions can be located on the keyboard:CHECK #GUESTP/BALSERVICETABLEPRINT CHECKTIPThe CHECK # key is used to begin a new, or access an existingbalance (hard check) or itemized bill (soft check.)Check track numbers that are entered manually may be set at a fixedlength of one to nine digits. Check track numbers assignedautomatically will begin with #1.Existing checks are accessed by entering the check track number andpressing the CHECK# key. In a drive thru system, simply pressingthe PBAL key will recall the oldest open balance (lowest check track#).Use to enter the count of guests served as part of a guest check. Theentry of a guest count can be enforced when opening a guest check, orfor all transactions.Use to enter the amount of an outstanding balance. The P/BAL keywill take the recall function if the drive thru feature is enabled inCHECK # key programming.Use to temporarily finalize Previous Balance or check trackingtransactions. (If you are using a hard check system, you must programthe SERVICE key for the port where the slip printer is connected.)You can enforce the entry of a table number for guest checktransactions, or for all transactions. If you are tracking guest checkbalances, the balance can be recalled either by entering the checknumber or the table number.Use to print a guest check. The check can be printed on an optional(RS-232C) printer, or can be printed on the receipt printer. The PRINTCHECK key can be set to automatically service the check.The TIP key allows a gratuity to be added to a guest check beforepayment. The tip amount is deducted from the Cash-in-Draweramount for the Clerk/Cashier closing the guest check.The TIP key may be programmed as either a percentage or amount.If programmed as a percentage, tax programming defines whetherthe percentage is calculated on the net (taxable = no) amount, or theamount after taxes.See "Function Key Assignment" in the "Service Mode Programming" chapter to place thefunctions necessary for your application. See "Function Key Programming" in the "ProgramMode Programming" chapter to set the options for each function.72 • Operations SAM4s SPS-300 Operator's & Programming Manual v1.2