SAM4s ER-900 series Operators Manual.pdf

Groups (PLU Groups)HALOHASHLink (PLU Link)MacroMemory AllocationMix & MatchMultiple ReceiptsNegative PLUsGroups are used to organize sets of items. For example, in a restaurant Grill Items, Drinks,and Ice Cream items might be separated into different groups. Up to 99 group totals areavailable. Group reporting is available on the group report.The high amount lock-out (HALO) limits the amount allowed to be entered in a PLU, orfunction key.Merchants often sell non-merchandise items, such as lottery tickets, or bottle deposits, thatthey do not wish to account for as reportable revenue. HASH PLUs are useful to account fornon-revenue income. They will add to the appropriate totals on the PLU report, they will addto the transaction totals, and they will be accountable for in drawer totals, but they will notaffect the merchants, NET SALES, GROSS SALES or NON-RESETTABLE GRANDTOTAL. As a system option, HASH can be defined to not add to the transaction (NON-ADD).Use linked PLUs if you wish the registration a PLU to automatically cause the registration ofanother PLU (for example to automatically add a bottle deposit.) Linked PLUs are set withProgram 350, PLU Link programming.Macro keys may be programmed to record, and then later perform, up to 50 keystrokes.For example, a macro key could be set to tender (preset tender) a common currency, such as$5 into the cash key.Memory allocation is a program that determines how the system memory is divided toprovide the correct features for your application. For example, you may require more or lessclerk memory, PLUs, or electronic journal memory. Memory allocation allows you tomaximize the features you need while minimizing the features you do not need.Retailers often offer discounts when multiples of different items are purchased. For example,the offer: “save $5 on any three bottles of wine” can be handled by a mix and match discount.The default ER-900 Series can accommodate up to 10 different mix and match discounts, thetotal can be increased to a maximum of 100 through memory allocation.In some cases, for example where a mail-in rebate is offered, an extra copy of a receipt isneeded. If allowed, the receipt must be re-printed immediately, before another transaction isstarted.As you program PLUs, you will find a setting to make them negative (normally they arepositive). Positive PLUs are used for items that add to the sale. Negative PLUs are used for236 • Glossary SAM4s ER-900 Series Operator's & Programming Manual v.1.3