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1. OF Xx File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Back Qsearch Folders S tS a x E Address Control Panel T p T _ amp J Accessibility Options SP Regional Options ai SB Add Remove Hardware Dy scanners and Cameras Fy Add Remove Programs Scheduled Tasks Control Panel 3 Administrative Tools lt b Sounds and Multimedia amp Automatic Updates UP Symantec LiveUpdate System avantco Connect System Provides system information and 45l Date Time 4 Text Services changes environment settings C7 Display Bu sers and Passwords windows Update Fax windows 2000 Support Cj Folder Options Fonts A Game Controllers internet Options Slava Plug in Keyboard Learn com Stream Player ED mail D Mouse Network and Dial up Connections amp Phone and Modem Options WA Power Options Printers Q QuickTime Provides system information and changes environment settings g My Computer Wy Control Panel e Double click on System and then click on the Hardware tab General Network Identification Hardware User Profiles Advanced Fuseeeeesesssesseeeeesesese Hardware Wizard ee The Hardware wizard helps you install uninstall repair a unplug eject and configure your hardware Hardware Wizard Device Manager The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device Driver Signing Device
2. P2_linfd P The customer s bill to name will display 2_clriIn BilltoName 1 19 print on the second line of the pole display Page 76 Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 8 Pole Displays Chapter 8 Mode Description Definition Strings P2_reset Clears entire previous P2_reset Closed Register When the register becomes expression primarily used to closed all expressions will be begin a new expression removed and Closed Register will appear CurrentCompany Current Company Name P2_reset Welcome The current company code s Name to P2_hztab description will appear CurrentCompanyName Quantity Mask Quantity MID Description 1 12 STR Extensio The quantity of the item will n MID Quantity Mask 7 appear on the first line in the last seven positions of the line PriceMask Price MID Description 1 12 STR Extensio The Price of the item will appear n MID PriceMask 7 on the first line in the last three positions of the line P2_clock Displays the time from the P2_reset Closed The time from the workstation workstation Register P2_linfd P2_clrin P2_c will appear on the second line of lock STR INT TIM 00 STR the pole display TIM INT TIM 60 00 AmountMask Amount MID Description 1 13 STR The amount of the transaction Extension MID AmountMask 6 will appear in the last five positions on the line M NOTE Each expression line is limited to and
3. 7e jos 28 lic as 20 ea a0 os moz 66 124 70 os 28 1C 45 2D 64 40 83 54 m o PEPS 104 e8 57 108 e as op PEPS 1o ep 128 oo joo a5 e 60 a 0 sa ne Ei Chapter 4 Cash Drawers Testing a Cash Drawer This section contains instructions on how to configure the cash drawer to open without a transaction and how to open the cash drawer using the Point of Sale Entry window This section does not contain details about using the Point of Sale Professional module See the Point of Sale Professional User Manual for more information Point of Sale Professional Hardware Manual Page 33 Chapter 4 1 From the Setup menu in the Point of Sale Professional module select Cashier Maintenance The Cashier Maintenance window appears fs Cashier Maintenance 78 OE x Cashier JOE GA Name Joe Cashier 1 Main l 2 POS Entry l 3 History 4 Summary 5 Detail l User Code JD JOHN DOE Password Location Ba Accounts Receivable Setu Salesperson 00 0100 A Joe Salesperson SST e e MCC 7 6 2008 Cashier Maintenance Window 2 Create a test cashier in the Main tab Enter the name of cashier in the Cashier field and select a user in the User Code field 3 Click on the POS Entry tab to configure the cash drawer to open without a transaction The POS Entry tab appears h Cashier Mainten
4. At this time Point of Sale Professional receipt printers cash drawers and pole displays are not supported in Microsoft Terminal Services unless using Terminal Services in a Citrix environment Review the documentation provided by the manufacturer to setup devices in this environment Currently Microsoft Terminal Services does not support static port mapping in Terminal Service sessions Terminal Service ports are mapped using the current session number and this session number is used in the naming of the printer cash drawer or pole display This session number changes from login to login meaning the device name changes as well Point of Sale Professional searches for a specific printer cash drawer or pole display name during the print open or display process If this name changes the print job opening of the cash drawer or pole display will fail Citrix Metaframe XP supports static port mappings allowing the device name to remain the same across logins Recommended Hardware There are specific hardware brands that HighTower recommends for the Point of Sale Professional module These brands are focused on throughout the manual The documentation and manufacturer information for these hardware brands are listed on the High Tower Hardware Website located on www hightowerinc com products enhancements hardware asp code P2 Before installing any hardware make sure you have the latest copies of the manuals for the hardware and any
5. Configuring a printer is different for each version of the Windows operating system and for different brands of printers This section contains instructions for printer brands that work with Point of Sale Professional under different operating systems Follow the instructions for your printer for the correct Windows version v NOTE When a printer s Windows configuration changes you must reselect the printer in the Point of Sale Professional module Star Thermal Printer Setup This section contains the instructions for configuring the Star Thermal Printer TSP600 series Different operating systems require different versions of the Star Raster driver Verify that the correct version is installed Windows 2000 and XP Operating System Setup Windows 2000 and XP operating systems require the Raster driver RasterDrv_2K XP This driver must be fully installed and a test page must successfully print before completing the following setup The pictures in this section were created using a Windows 2000 operating system Page 13 Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 3 Receipt Printers Chapter 3 Receipt Printers Chapter 3 Windows 95 98 and ME Operating Systems Windows 95 98 and ME operating systems require the Raster driver RasterDrv_95 98 ME This driver must be fully installed and a test page must successfully print before completing the following setup The pictures in this section were created using a
6. Connecting the Pole Display to the Workstation 58 Verify the Logic Controls Device Can Print to the Display 58 MAS 90 Setup 61 Add the Pole Display to the Library Master Module 62 Select the Pole Display in the Point of Sale Professional Module 63 Pole Display Expressions 64 Entering a Default Expression 64 Default EMAX Expression Table 66 Default Epson Expression Table 68 Default Logic Controls Expression Table 70 Designing Pole Display Expressions 72 Button Table 74 Available Fields Table 75 EMAX Pole Display Modes Table 75 Epson Pole Display Modes Table 76 Logic Controls Pole Display Modes Table 77 Configuring Pole Display Expressions for Older Pole Display Models 79 Table of Contents Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page v Chapter 1 Introduction M NOTE The following subject matter relates to both MAS 90 and MAS 200 However to save space references in this manual are made to MAS 90 only The HighTower Ideal Page 6 At HighTower we are committed to delivering superior accounting time management manufacturing and distribution solutions to small and mid sized businesses HighTower is a Best Software Master Developer for MAS 90 and MAS 200 software with titles such as Food Distribution MICR Encoded Laser Checks Multi Bin Advanced Distribution Point of Sale Professional Remote Salesperson PDA Remote Salesperson Laptop ScanBlaster Time and Billing Time and Billing Profe
7. P2_endln Hardware Configuration Manual Used to download font P2_ endin ends a line expression P2_firln starts a line expression The P2_hztab mode places a hard space between two expressions This mode is best used when building strings that could have various lengths for example prices or quantities Used to start another line The P2_ndmod mode is used to write data to a line and not to scroll the data vertically Used to reset or clear a previous event pole display expression This mode is useful when beginning a new line expression The words Register Closed will scroll across the first line The P2_secln begins a second line display The P2_vsmod mode is used to write data to line one and if data limit is exceeded then the display information is continued on the same line with a vertical scroll The current company code s description will appear Chapter 8 Pole Displays Chapter 8 Mode Description Definition Example Result Strings QuantityMask Quantity MID Description 1 12 STR Extensio Used to build string to show n MID Quantity Mask 7 quantity PriceMask Price MID Description 1 12 STR Extensio Used to build string to show n MID PriceMask 7 price AmountMask Amount Due P2_secln Amount Due Used to build a string calculating STR AmountDue MID AmountMask amount due total 10 P2_endin Configuring Pole Display Expressio
8. Register Devices Window 5 Select the cash drawer from the list and click the Select button The Devices tab displays the name of the cash drawer in the Cash Drawers First field 6 Click the Accept button to save the cash drawer configuration After selecting the cash drawer test it to make sure it opens See the Testing a Cash Drawer section for more details Adding a Cash Drawer Connected by Serial Port Add the Cash Drawer to the Library Master Module Review the Library Master online help by Best Software for full instructions on adding devices to MAS 90 The following steps provide brief details on how to add the cash drawer to MAS 90 Point of Sale Professional Hardware Manual Page 29 Chapter 4 1 From the Setup menu in the Library Master module select Device Configurator The Device Configurator Global Printers window appears fs Device Configurator Global Printers Device Code LCD H Device Informatio Desea Tye Physical Devis E Device Name COMI Driver Code P 2 Cash Drawer Description P72 Cash Drawer Printer Type 80 column EJ Lines Page 060 C Auto Olo olo 27872005 Device Configurator Global Printers Window 2 Enter a new three digit device code starting with L or P in the Device Code field It is recommended that you create a new device instead of changing existing device codes 3 Select Physical Device in the Device Type fiel
9. e Amount Due will appear on the first 10 positions of the pole display e The amount due for the transaction will appear on last 10 positions of the pole display Page 67 Z1 Closed P2_begn1 Closed P2_endIn P2_begn2 P2_endin P2_clock STR INT TIM 00 STR TIM INT TIM 60 00 P2_endin For this expression to work correctly you must enter the Amount Due expression which is ID Ti Default Epson Expression Table Chapter 8 ID Event Default Expression Display Result T2 Change Due P2 begni Payment STR TotalCurrentPayments MID AmountMask 10 P2_endIn P2_begn2 Change Due STR ChangeDue MID AmountMask 1 0 P2 ending Line 1 e Once payment is made the Payment and the amount in the Tendered field from P2 Entry will appear Line 2 e Change Due will appear e The amount from the Change Due field from P2 Entry The text label changes from Balance Due to Change Due once the payments exceed the Amount Due total Line 1 e Closed will display Line 2 e Current Time from workstation will appear The following table contains the default Epson expressions for each event type Copy the correct default expression for the event in the text field of the Expression Builder With Fieldnames window Default Expression Display Result Inactive Register Customer Entry H1 Start Transaction Page 68 P2_reset Welcome to P2_hztab C
10. 12 Entry R Extension MID AmountMaskg 7 positions of the pole display e The Item Price will appear on the last 7 positions of the pole display Line 2 e Amount Due will appear on the nine positions e The total of the transaction will appear on the last nine positions including all other charges e g Taxes Comment Entry P2_reset MID Commentt 1 19 Line 1 e The Comment from line 1 will appear on the first 19 characters Line 2 e Amount Due will appear on the nine positions e The total of the transaction will appear on the last nine positions including all other charges e g Taxes Chapter 8 Pole Displays Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 69 Chapter 8 Default Expression Display Result Misc Item Entry P2_reset MID Description 1 12 STR Extensio Line 1 n MID AmountMask 7 e ltem Description will appear M on the first 12 positions of the pole display e The Item Price will appear on the last 7 positions of the pole display Line 2 e Amount Due will appear on the nine positions e The total of the transaction will appear on the last nine positions including all other charges e g Taxes T1 Amount Due P2_linfd P2_clrin Amount Due Line 2 STR AmountDue MID AmountMask 9 e Amount Due will appear on the nine positions e The total of the transaction appear on the last nine positions including all o
11. Due oo Freight 0 00 Sales Tax 0 00 Joe Cashier Open Cash Drawer 4 fase Open Cash Drawer ARO Press this button to start a ne MCC 7 6 2005 Point of Sale Entry Window 11Click the Open Cash Drawer SS button Make sure the drawer opens 12For cash drawers connected to a printer finish the transaction to print the information Make sure the drawer opens when the transaction is printed Troubleshooting Cash Drawers Cash Drawers Connected to Printers If the receipts begin printing too long or are not cutting correctly then reselect the cash drawer device in Register Maintenance see Select the Cash Drawer in the Point of Sale Professional Module for more information If the receipt is still not printing correctly too long does not look like an actual receipt etc reselect the printer following the steps in Chapter 3 Receipt Printers Cash Drawers Connected by Serial Port lf the cash drawer will not open change the information in the Value field of the Maintain Device Modes window see the Add the Cash Drawer to the Library Master Module section for more information Change the value from 07 to 0707 and retest If changing the default Value to 0707 does not work then contact the manufacturer and obtain the decimal code that opens the cash drawer Convert the code to a hexadecimal code so that you can enter it in the Value field in the Maintain Device
12. Logic Controls expressions Complete the following instructions when using a default expression Page 64 Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 8 Pole Displays Chapter 8 1 From the Devices tab of the Register Maintenance window in the Point of Sale Professional module click the Build Expressions button in the Pole Display field The Pole Display Setup window appears 23 Pole Display Setup T Expression Inactive Register Start Transaction Customer Entry ltem Entry Special ltem Entry Misc Charge Entry Comment Entry 1 Cancel Pole Display Setup Window 2 Click the Build Expressions button in between the Event and Expression fields for the event that requires an expression For example to build an expression for the start of a transaction click the Build Expressions button next to the Start Transaction event The Expression Builder With Fieldnames window appears fs Expression Builder With Fieldnames P2 reset Welcome to P2_hztab CurrentCompanyName Lol ell eeel Available Fields Pole Display Modes TransactionID a P2_ ching BS CashDrawerlD P2_endIn CashierlD P2_h2tab ManagerlD P2_linfd RegisterlD P2_reset LocationlD CurentCompanyName DepartmentID x QuantityMask xl Expression Builder With Fieldnames Window 3 Copy a default expression for your pole display and event in the text field The default expressions for EMAX is availab
13. PROGRAMMING Program the Check Reader NOT to Transmit the LRC Character You can program the check reader not to transmit the LRC character of a check Scan the following checks in the correct sequence 1 DATA FORMATTER ENTER 2 Ill 3B 41 5 EXIT Chapter 6 Credit Card Readers Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 47 Page 48 Chapter 6 6 END PROGRAMMING Testing the SCANTEAM Credit Card Check Reader The manufacturer provides test credit card information for testing the credit card reader 1 Open Notepad by Microsoft usually available from the Start button Programs Accessories Notepad j Untitled Notepad Of Xx File Edit Format Help Notepad Window 2 Swipe a credit card using the SCANTEAM credit card reader Notepad displays the result that will look similar to the example below The following result is for a Visa credit card B4 0030101234 567804D0E IOHNA0S12Z10110000L00000000012 5000000 ii 4003010123456 760 031210110000112 57 Track 1 Track 2 The information between the percent mark and the first question mark is track 1 and the information between the semi colon and second question mark is track 2 If you encounter any errors while testing the credit card reader contact the manufacturer This concludes Chapter 6 Credit Cards Reader of the Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration manual Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual C
14. Pole Display Setup Window with Expressions 5 Repeat steps 3 4 for each event Click the OK button on the Pole Display Setup window when finished 6 Click the Accept button on the Register Maintenance window to save all changes Button Table The following table contains explanations of the buttons in the Expression Builder With Fieldnames window Use the buttons to help build expressions Function within the Expression Used to check for conditions for an expression If all conditions are true then the expression will appear Used to check if conditions for an expression If at least one condition is true then the expression will appear Used to check if a condition is not true for an expression If the condition is not true the expression will appear Used to hold arguments for a function define a string segment or to group expressions Used to add values in mathematical equations or to append a string Used to subtract values in mathematical equations or to negate a value Used to multiply values in mathematical equations Used to divide values in mathematical equations Used to assign a value to a variable or to check if two values are equal Used to check if left value is not equal to right value Used to check if left value is greater than right value Used to check if left value is greater or equal to right value Used to check if left value is less than right value Used to check if left value is less t
15. Windows 2000 operating system however the setup instructions are the same for Windows 95 98 and ME operating systems Configuring the Printer to Print Receipts Configure the printer to print receipts through the Windows operating system before adding the printer to MAS 90 1 From the Windows Start button select Settings Printers The Printers window appears J Printers OF x H Back gt fy Search Folders CA ee MK te lE Address SJ Printers o GO p Z A a2 E Pz E 3 amp Yy g GS Add Printer Acrobat Acrobat Canon Distiller PDF Writer iR330 400 PCL Fax Generic f Text Star TSP643 Only Raster Printer 20 abject s Printers Window 2 Right click on the printer and select Properties The Printer Properties window appears Ss Star TSP643 Raster Printer Properties Ba x Device Settings Raster Print Options Logo Copy Options ETB Funtion General Sharing Ports Advanced Color Management Security Location Comment Model Star TSP643 Raster Printer Features Color Yes Paper available Double sided No Letter Staple No Speed Unknown Maximum resolution 203 dpi Printing Preferences Print Test Page Cancel Apply Help Printer Properties Window Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 14 Chapter 3 3 Click the Printing Preferences button The Printing Preferences window appears Star TSP643 Raster Print
16. cannot exceed 20 characters which is determined by the physical display For example when using the PriceMask as seen above the description of the item is displayed on the first 12 characters and the extension will be displayed at 20 3 17th position Logic Controls Pole Display Modes Table The following table contains explanations of the Logic Controls Pole Display Modes in the Expression Builder With Fieldnames screen Use the modes to help build expressions Mode Description Definition Example Result Strings P2_2pole To Pole Display Not applicable for Point of Sale Used to send information to Professional display P2_2prph To Peripheral Not applicable for Point of Sale Used to send information to Professional display P2_bcksp Backspace Not applicable for Point of Sale Used to backspace Professional P2_brght Brightness Control Not applicable for Point of Sale Used to change the brightness Professional on the display Chapter 8 Pole Displays Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 77 Mode Description Definition Strings P2_crsof Cursor Off Not applicable for Point of Sale Used to hide the cursor on the Professional pole display P2_crson Cursor On Not applicable for Point of Sale Used to display the cursor on the Professional pole display Not applicable for Point of Sale P2_digit Digit Select P2_dlfnt Down Load Font P2_firln Start First Line P2 hztab Hor
17. e The item description the quantity and the line extension will be displayed Line 2 e Amount Due as well as the calculated total amount due will be displayed Line 1 e The comment entry will be displayed up to 19 characters Line 2 e Amount Due as well as the calculated total amount due will be displayed Page 71 Page 72 Chapter 8 Default Expression Display Result Misc Item Entry Change Due Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual P2 reset P2_firln PAD MID Description 1 9 9 P2_hztab STR Extension MID AmountMask 10 P2_ndmod P2_endlin P2_secin Amount Due STR AmountDue MID AmountMask 10 P2_endin P2_reset P2_firln Payment STR TotalCurrentPayments MID AmountMask 12 P2_ndmod P2_seclin Change Due STR ChangeDue MID AmountMask 10 P2 ndmod P2_endin P2_reset P2_scrll Register Closed P2_ endin Designing Pole Display Expressions Line 1 e The item description the quantity and the line extension will be displayed Line 2 e Amount Due as well as the calculated total amount due will be displayed Line 1 e Blank Line 2 e Amount Due as well as the calculated total amount due will be displayed Line 1 e Payment with the total payment collected will be displayed Line 2 e The amount from the Change Due field from Point of Sale entry The text label changes
18. information for testing the credit card reader 1 Open Notepad by Microsoft usually available from the Start button Programs Accessories Notepad fi Untitled Notepad OF Xx File Edit Format Help Notepad Window Chapter 6 Credit Card Readers Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 45 moe RKG ee E Chapter 6 2 Swipe a credit card through the MiniMag credit card reader Notepad displays the result that will look similar to the example below The following result is for a Visa credit card 540030101234 567B0ADOE JOHNAQ31210110000100A000000L2 50000007 4003010123456780 03121011000011257 Track 1 Track z The information between the percent mark and the first question mark is track 1 and the information between the semi colon and second question mark is track 2 If you encounter any errors while testing the credit card reader contact the manufacturer SCANTEAM Credit Card Check Readers This section contains brief details on how to install and test a SCANTEAM credit card reader Review the documentation provided by the manufacturer for further information _ 5 Programming the SCANTEAM Credit Card Check Reader a There is no software needed to program the SCANTEAM readers if you have the two sets of programming checks that come with your hardware Follow the Follow the arrows instructions on the scanner to line up the checks so the MICR code is read OnE serene properly j
19. materials required for testing Page 8 Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 2 Receipt Printers We recommend Star Micronics Thermal Printer TSP600 Before installing the hardware for the computer make sure you have the manual provided by the manufacturer Chapter 3 Receipt Printers contains installation instructions and configuration instructions Cash Drawers There are no brand specific recommendations for cash drawers You can have a cash drawer that connects to a printer or a cash drawer that connects to the workstation serial port Chapter 4 Cash Drawers contains installation instructions configuration settings and procedures on how to test the hardware Bar Code Scanners There are no brand specific recommendations for bar code scanners however the Point of Sale Professional module works with keyboard interrupt scanners only Keyboard interrupt scanners connect to the workstation with a wedge cable where one end connects to the keyboard and the other end connects to the back of the workstation Chapter 5 Bar Code Scanners contains installation instructions and testing procedures for the bar code scanners Credit Card Readers HighTower recommends MiniMag by ID Technologies Inc and Welch Allyn SCANTEAM for both checks and credit cards by Hand Held Products Incorporated HHP The Point of Sale Profession
20. required in MAS 90 to use a credit card reader Configure the device through the installation program provided by the manufacturer MiniMag Credit Card Readers This section contains brief details on how to program and test a MiniMag credit card reader Review the documentation provided by the manufacturer for further information v NOTE This section contains the directions for connecting the MiniMag credit card reader to Point of Sale Professional The MiniMag reader can connect using a USB connection Visit the HighTower website www hightowerinc com to contact the manufacturer Page 44 Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 6 Credit Card Readers Chapter 6 Programming the MiniMag Credit Card Reader 1 Open Notepad by Microsoft usually available from the Start button Programs Accessories Notepad j Untitled Notepad OF x File Edit Format Help Notepad Window 2 Enter the following lines to program the credit card reader to only read tracks 1 and 2 and to show up on the same line Add the line to set the format e d fp 3 3 Press Enter and the MinMag credit card reader will beep once 4 Add the next line to save the format e d fq nul 5 Press Enter and the MinMag credit card reader will beep once lf you encounter any errors while programming the credit card reader contact the manufacturer Testing the MiniMag Credit Card Reader The manufacturer provides test credit card
21. scanning each check which is normal If an error occurs scan the EXIT and END PROGRAMMING checks and start over or simply unplug the power and plug back in If you encounter any errors while programming the check reader contact the manufacturer Program the Check Reader to the System Default To program the check reader to contain the system default configurations scan the following checks in the correct sequence 1 OUTPUT PARAMETERS ENTER 2 DEFAULT 3 EXIT 4 END PROGRAMMING Program the Reader for Checks To configure the reader for checks scan the program checks in the following sequence 1 MICR FORMATTER ENTER 2 IV 30 4 2 5 EXIT 6 END PROGRAMMING Program the Check Reader NOT to Transmit the LRC Character You can program the check reader not to transmit the LRC character of a check Scan the following checks in the correct sequence Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 7 Check Readers Chapter 7 Check Readers Chapter 7 1 DATA FORMATTER ENTER 2 Ill 3B 4 1 5 EXIT 6 END PROGRAMMING Program the Check Reader for Credit Cards If you are using the credit card scanner that is available on some models of the check reader scan the following checks in the correct sequence 1 OUTPUT PARAMETERS ENTER 2 XI 37 49 5 0 6 D 7F 8 F 9 EXIT 10END PROGRAMMING Testing the SCANTEAM Check Reader The manufacturer provides test check information for testing the check read
22. the Setup menu and the system displays the maximum user license across the top of the screen Configure PCCharge in the Point of Sale Professional Module This section contains brief instructions for configuring the Point of Sale Professional module to use PCCharge 1 From the Setup menu in the Point of Sale Professional module select Point of Sale Options The Point of Sale Professional Options window appears fm Point of Sale Professional Options 7h x 1 Main 2 General Ledger l 3 POS Entry 4 Report Setup 5 Recaps l Integrate Point of Sale Professional with Sales Tax Reporting Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation Update Monthly Cash Receipt for Cust Payments x Inventory Management Sales Order Default Opening Cash 00 j Number Days to Retain Completed Layaways 030 Current Point of Sale Fiscal Year 2005 4 Days before Credit Card Expiration Current Point of Sale Period 05 Credit Card Processing Software IPC Charge Enable Check Verification Enable Rental Charges Next Cash Drawer Number oo00008 Rentals Require Membership Next Transaction Number 0000033 Track Customers Last Purchase No M Select a Credit Card Processing Software MCC 7 6 2005 Point of Sale Professional Options Window 2 Select PCCharge from the Credit Card Processing Software field on the Main tab If you are using check verification select the Check Verification check
23. your pole display is connected to For this example COM port 2 was used Page 60 Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 8 Pole Displays MAS 90 Setup Chapter 8 Pole Displays Chapter 8 Communications Port COM2 Properties 2f x General Port Settings Driver Resources F Communications Port COM2 i Device type Ports COM amp LPT Manufacturer Standard port types Location on PCI bus Device status This device is working properly If you are having problems with this device click Troubleshooter to start the troubleshooter Device usage Use this device enable Communications Port COM2 Properties e Click on the Port Settings tab Write the settings that appear in the fields on this window before making any changes Communications Port COM2 Properties 2f x General Port Settings Driver Resources Bits per second ESI Data bits a Parity None 7 Stop bits hooo Elow control Noe O YW Advanced Restore Defaults Communications Port COM2 Properties Port Settings Tab Ensure the Bits per second field is set to 9600 the Data bits field is set to 8 the Parity field is set to None the Stop bits field is set to 1 and the Flow control field is set to None e Click OK to save the changes Once the display is correctly installed prints from DOS mode and has the correct port settings the next step is to add the hardwa
24. 01 31 2005 i Comment Status Ready hal Opening Cash 00 Allow Multiple Registers to open this Cash Drawer _ Created From Restrict Cash Drawer t Location Cashier Password Olo olo rT 27672005 O01 A JOE Cash Drawer Maintenance Window 6 Create a test cash drawer Click the button to create the next cash drawer in the Cash Drawer field select the location in the Location field and select the test cashier in the Cashier field 7 Click the Accept button The system saves the changes 8 From the Main menu in the Point of Sale Professional module select Point of Sale Entry The Register Logon window appears fe MCC Register Logon 7h Ox Register Front Register Date 01 31 2005 E Options First Cash Drawer Cashier JOE Cash Drawer 0000007 S 3 JJO Register Logon Window 9 Select the test cashier in the Cashier field and select the test cash drawer in the Cash Drawer field Chapter 4 Cash Drawers Point of Sale Professional Hardware Manual Page 35 Page 36 Chapter 4 10Click the button to access the Point of Sale Entry window 8 Point of Sale Entry i Sie Es yi ay Bee r Customer IF ltem BA i Quantity o 00 Price 0 00 Extension 0 00 Sub Total o0 Amount Due Discount Hig z Disc Pret 000 Tendered 0 00 Disc Amt oo Balance
25. 46 MiniMagTM by ID Technologies Inc 9 O Open Cash Drawer 36 Open Mode Code 31 Opening a Serial Cash Drawer 29 P P2 OPENS mode 31 Paper Size for Receipt Printers 15 Index Patch Installation 6 PCCharge 41 Authorization Codes 43 Configuring 42 Configuring in the Point of Sale Professional Module 42 Processor Code 44 Point of Sale Professional Using the Manual 6 Point of Sale Professional Module Configuring PCCharge 42 Configuring Pole Displays 63 Configuring Printers 19 Configuring the Cash Drawer 28 Point of Sale Professional Options Window Configuring PCCharge 42 Pole Display Expressions 64 Creating 72 Pole Displays 10 55 Configuring in the Point of Sale Professional Module 63 EMAX 55 Default Expressions 66 70 Modes Table 75 Epson 55 Default Expressions 68 Expressions 64 Available Fields Table 75 Button Table 74 Creating 72 dim Statement 79 Epson Modes Table 76 for Older Pole Display Models 79 Logic Controls Modes Table 77 Using Default Expressions 64 Hardware Configuration 56 MAS 90 MAS 200 Setup 61 Prior to Setup 55 Recommended Hardware 10 Types 55 Using 55 Using a Default Expression 64 Ports for Printers 18 Printer Port 18 Printers 12 Configuring a Connection to a Cash Drawer 27 Configuring in the Point of Sale Professional Module 19 Cut Options 16 MAS 90 MAS 200 Setup 18 Paper Size 15 Prior to Setup 12 Raster Print Options 17 Star Micronics 13 Troubleshooting 22 Windows Setup 13 Index Poin
26. 47 Index Programming to the System Default 46 SCANTEAM Credit Card Check Readers 46 Programming 46 Testing 48 Serial Port Connecting a Cash Drawer 29 Star Thermal Printer Setup 13 for Cash Drawers 25 for Windows 2000 and XP Operating System Setup 13 for Windows 95 98 and ME Operating Systems 14 Star Micronics Thermal Printer 9 13 for Cash Drawers 24 Steps You Will Take 8 T T A Format 50 Testing Bar Code Scanners 38 Cash Drawers 33 Check Readers 52 the MiniMag Credit Card Reader 45 the SCANTEAM Credit Card Check Reader 48 Troubleshooting Cash Drawers 36 Connected by Serial Port 36 Connected to Printers 36 Printers 22 36 Troubleshooting Printers 22 W Welch Allyn SCANTEAM by Hand Held Products Incorporated HHP TM 9 Windows 2000 and XP Operating System Setup 13 Windows 95 98 and ME Operating Systems 14 Windows Setup 13 25 for Cash Drawers 25 for Printers 13 for Star Thermal Printer 13 Page 82 Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Ir O nn mO O U gt N lt xXx lt CxHonagonwdswed 2 S amp S FR Index
27. High lower P Welcome to the Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual for Version 4 05 How To Use This Guide Contents Index How to Use This Guide Go to the How to Use This Guide page this page Go to the Contents Go to the previous page Go to the next page Go back to the previous link Go to the Index Text on page Indicates a jump to a topic Bookmarks appear in the overview window to the left of the document window These bookmarks are similar to a table of contents Note This manual is best viewed using Acrobat Reader 5 0 which can be installed from the CD ROM For best printing results print to a PostScript printer Page 2 Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual How To Use This Guide Information in this document is furnished only under a Customer License Agreement or non disclosure agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such agreement The software described in this document is protected by copyright and may not be copied on any medium except as specifically authorized in the license or non disclosure agreement This document is also protected by copyright and may not be reproduced or transmitted in whole or in part by any means including photocopying facsimile transmission or reduction to any electronic medium or machine readable form without the express written consent of HighTower Inc Copyright Sta
28. Manager Hardware Profiles Hardware profiles provide a way for you to set up and store different hardware configurations Hardware Profiles System Properties Hardware Tab Chapter 8 Pole Displays Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 59 Chapter 8 e Click on the Device Manager button to view the workstation s devices E Device Manager ZABINSKI XP H Computer ee Disk drives E Display adapters H DVD CD ROM drives aS Floppy disk controllers a Floppy disk drives H E IDE ATAJATAPI controllers ee Keyboards 3 Mice and other pointing devices Modems Monitors Network adapters a9 GENIE Sound video and game controllers System devices E Universal Serial Bus controllers Device Manager e Click on the Ports COM amp LPT option to display the list of ports A Device Manager mel Xx Action view His Rela agag E ZABINSKI XP H Computer H E Disk drives E Display adapters H A DVD CD ROM drives aS Floppy disk controllers H E Floppy disk drives H S IDE ATAJATAPI controllers H E Keyboards H t Mice and other pointing devices H A Modems E Monitors Network adapters Gl Ports COM amp LPT l F Communications Port COM1 Communications Port COM2 ow YW Printer Port LPT1 Hi Sound video and game controllers System devices E Universal Serial Bus controllers Device Manager e Double click on the COM port that
29. Modes window see the Using the Manufacturer s Value to Open the Cash Drawer section for more information This concludes Chapter 4 Cash Drawers of the Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration manual Point of Sale Professional Hardware Manual Chapter 4 Cash Drawers Bar Code Scanner Hardware Connections This section contains brief instructions to guide you through the hardware connections Review the documentation provided by the manufacturer for more detailed information 1 The bar code scanner is packaged with a keyboard 2 Insert one end of the keyboard connecior cable to the connector cable This cable is used to connect the bar code scanner and insert the other end to the keyboard See Note scanner to a keyboard 3 Plug the scanner into the keyboard port on the back of the computer Complete the instructions in Chapter 5 Bar Code Scanners to configure the bar code scanner to work with the Point of Sale Professional module V note The bar code scanner is usually connected to a credit card reader or a check reader It usually does not connect directly to the keyboard If you are using a credit card reader see Chapter 6 Credit Card Readers for the connection instructions If you are using a check reader see Chapter 7 Check Readers for the connection instructions Chapter 5 Bar Code Scanners Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 5 Bar Code Scanners M NOTE The following su
30. Pole Displays 55 57 58 Connecting to the Workstation 57 58 Default Expressions 68 Epson Standard Emulation Mode 57 Hardware Configuration 57 58 Modes Table 76 77 Standard Emulation Mode 57 Epson by Seiko Epson Corporation 10 Expression Builder With Fieldnames Window 64 Expressions Available Fields Table 75 Button Table 74 dim Statement 79 EMAX Pole Display Modes Table 75 Epson Pole Displays Modes Table 76 77 for Older Pole Display Models 79 for Pole Displays 64 Creating 72 G Getting Started 8 Recommended Hardware 8 Steps You Will Take 8 Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Ir O nn mO O U gt N lt xXx S32 lt CxHonagonwdswede2Z2z2 s8reR Kie Index H Hardware Recommended 8 Hardware Configuration for Credit Card Readers 44 for Pole Displays 56 EMAX Pole Displays 56 Epson 57 58 HighTower 6 Installation Patch Installation System 6 Introduction 6 K Keyboard Interrupt Scanners 38 L Library Master Module Configuring Pole Displays 62 Configuring the Cash Drawer 27 Configuring the Cash Drawer by Serial Port Connection 29 Logic Controls Pole Display 58 M Mag Stripe Credit Card Readers 41 Manual Graphic Conventions 6 Text Conventions 7 Using 6 MAS 90 Configuration 18 61 MAS 90 MAS 200 Setup for Cash Drawers 27 for Pole Displays 61 for Printers 18 MAS90 ini file 12 24 55 Merchant Numbers 44 MiniMag Credit Card Reader 44 Programming 45 Testing 45 Track information
31. Store Department A Default Settings Transaction Type 0 b Sale Payment Type CASH A Cash OMG accor J Cancel Deke a LQ Enter Register Description MCC 7 6 2005 Register Maintenance Window 2 Select the terminal that will be using the cash drawer in the Register ID field Click the button to select a terminal from a list or click the Current Terminal 3 button for the default terminal Point of Sale Professional Hardware Manual Chapter 4 Cash Drawers Chapter 4 Cash Drawers Chapter 4 3 Click on the Devices tab to select a cash drawer to connect to a printer fae Register Maintenance ET fel EG Register ID TI ny e Description Front Register 1 Main 2 Devices l 3 Printing Pole Display Product Scale A L Enable Touch Screen Keypad _ Cash Drawers First LCD C4 P 2 Cash Drawer Second A Olo olo Accent J Cancel Dete Jao Enter Device Code Cash Drawer is attached to MCC 7 6 2005 Register Maintenance Window Devices Tab 4 Click the button in the Cash Drawers First field to view a list of devices The Register Devices window appears fe Register Devices i Sl Es Device Description P 2 Cash Drawer HP Laserdet 4 Default Windows Prin Search DevicelD Begins with 7I lien TA AT Found 3 records S o MCC 762005
32. Warning symbol is followed by information to help you avoid costly mistakes Text Conventions The following table describes the text conventions used in this manual Text Convention DERELI Field font Indicates a field name list box name options in a list column name or check box Italic font Indicates directory names or references to other manuals This concludes Chapter 1 Introduction of the Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration manual Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuation Manual Page 7 Chapter 2 Getting Started v NOTE The following subject matter relates to both MAS 90 and MAS 200 However to save space references in this manual are made to MAS 90 only Steps You Will Take Complete the following steps for a fully functional point of sale system 1 Install the hardware using the manual provided by the manufacturer 2 Configure the hardware in the Point of Sale Professional module 3 Test the hardware using test materials provided by the manufacturer 4 If your company plans to accept credit card payments and will use a product such as PCCharge for automatic authorization codes you must have the merchant numbers for each type of credit card accepted Merchant numbers are provided by your bank processing company It may take several weeks to receive all merchant numbers You will not be able to process or test automatic authorization codes without this information O warnine
33. able to process checks without this format Hardware Configuration Chapter 7 Check Readers This section contains brief details on how to install and test a check reader There are no configuration settings required in MAS 90 to use a check reader Configure the device through the installation program provided by the manufacturer The Point of Sale Professional module works with readers with T A codes between routing numbers account numbers and check numbers SCANTEAM Check Readers This section contains brief details on how to install and test a SCANTEAM credit card reader Review the documentation provided by the manufacturer for further information Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 50 p Follow the arrows on the scanner to line up the checks Picture is copy righted by HHP Page 51 Chapter 7 Programming the SCANTEAM Check Reader There is no software needed to program the SCANTEAM readers if you have the two sets of programming checks that come with your hardware Follow the instructions on the scanner to line up the checks so the MICR code is read properly just as you would if you were scanning a real check through Review the manual for full details This section contains brief instructions on how to configure the check reader Each check has a name printed on the top Scan the checks in the correct order to configure the check reader M NOTE You will hear a series of beeps while
34. ader reads the card number and enters it into the Point of Sale module so your staff does not have to manually enter the number during a sale The Point of Sale Professional module works with mag stripe credit card readers for keyboards only not with serial port readers The examples in this chapter were created using a MiniMag reader by ID Technologies Inc and a Welch Allyn SCANTEAM reader by Hand Held Products Incorporated HHP The configuration information may vary for different hardware If you are using a credit card reader by another company review the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer This chapter also contains brief information about PCCharge by GO Software Incorporated PCCharge automatically provides authorization codes for credit card purchases This software is not required but is highly recommended Without this software a company can contact their credit card processing company for authorization codes during credit card purchases Prior to using credit card readers with Point of Sale Professional complete the following steps If your company plans to use a product such as PCCharge for automatic authorization codes you must have the merchant numbers for each type of credit card accepted Merchant numbers are provided by your bank processing company It may take several weeks to receive all merchant numbers You will not be able to process or test automatic authorization codes wi
35. al module works with mag stripe credit card readers for keyboards only not with serial port readers Before installing the hardware make sure you have a copy of the manual provided by the manufacturer Chapter 6 Credit Card Readers contains installation instructions configuration settings and procedures on how to test the hardware v NOTE If you use PCCharge and the Credit Card module you will need to have an Activation Key provided by Best Software Check Readers Before installing the hardware for a check reader make sure you have the manual provided by the manufacturer HighTower recommends Welch Allyn SCANTEAM by Hand Held Products Inc The manufacturer also provides testing materials for the hardware Chapter 7 Check Readers contains installation instructions configuration procedures and instructions on how to test the hardware Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 9 Chapter 2 Pole Displays HighTower recommends an EMAX by EMAX International Inc Epson by Seiko Epson Corporation or Logic Controls PD 3000 PD 6000 by Logic Controls Inc pole display Make sure you have the installation instructions from the manufacturer Chapter 8 Pole Displays contains installation instructions configuration settings and test procedures Hardware Connections The beginning of each chapter contains brief instructions on how to connect the hardware to your computer Always review the m
36. ance 7a ON x Cashier JOE Name Joe Cashier 1 Main 2 POS Entry 3 History l 4 Summary 5 Detail greoneeceeeeeessoseseceeesesessseeeeesseoseeeseeeeesssseseceeeeseossseseseseeesssseeeesesssosseseesseesoo Control Focus Aid Color None hdj em taaa a e AAR aaa a aa aaa Allowed to Suspend Transactions Transaction History Access Fulllnquiy 7 Print Transaction on complete Payment Allowed to make Withdrawals and Pay Outs Allowed to Void Transactions Allowed to Yoid a completed Transaction Allowed to Change the Discount Code Accounts Receivabl Allowed to Add New Line Items Allowed to Add New Reason Codes Customer Data Access Full Customer Access Allowed to Add a Customer in POS Entry NMUNWNNANNOs Allowed to Override the Item Price Customer Memo Access Maintain Memo gt lolololo Ascent J Cancel J Dele LO Check this Box to Allow the Cashier to Open the Drawer without a Transaction MCC 7 6 2005 Cashier Maintenance Window POS Entry Tab 4 Check the Allowed to Open Drawer without Transaction option and click the Accept button to save the changes Point of Sale Professional Hardware Manual Chapter 4 Cash Drawers Chapter 4 5 From the Main menu in the Point of Sale Professional module select Cash Drawer Maintenance The Cash Drawer Maintenance window appears fs Cash Drawer Maintenance fi le Fi Cash Drawer oo00007 Date
37. anual Chapter 3 Receipt Printers Chapter 3 Star TSP643 Raster Printer Printing Defaults Printing Defaults Window Paper Quality Tab 15Choose FRICTION in the Paper Source field and click the OK button 16Click on the Ports tab and make sure the printer is configured on a port g Star TSP643 Raster Printer Properties Printer Port Printer Port gt Serial Port Serial Port Serial Port Serial Port apy HEIR Printer Properties Window Port Tab 17Click the OK button on the Printer Properties window to save all changes After changing the printer settings in Windows you must also reselect the settings in MAS 90 See the Select the Printer in the Point of Sale Professional Module section MAS 90 Setup After installing the printer you must configure it to work with the Point of Sale module in MAS 90 Log into MAS 90 before completing the following tasks Chapter 3 Receipt Printers Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 18 Chapter 3 Select the Printer in the Point of Sale Professional Module After configuring the printer in Windows select it in the Point of Sale Professional module in Register Maintenance This section contains instructions for selecting a printer for a register it does not contain full instructions for creating a register See the Point of Sale Professional manual for more details v NOTE When a printer s Windows configuration chang
38. anuals provided by the manufacturers for complete installation instructions This concludes Chapter 2 Getting Started of the Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration manual Page 10 Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 2 Getting Started Printer Hardware Connections This section contains brief instructions to guide you through the hardware connections Review the documentation provided by the manufacturer for more detailed information 1 The printer is packaged with three cables from left to right a parallel printer cable a cable to connect to the cash drawer if one is used this cable resembles a telephone connector and a power cord Connect the cables to the back of the printer Plug the power cord into the power source 3 Plug the parallel printer cable into the computer Complete the instructions in Chapter 3 Receipt Printers to configure the printer to work with the Point of Sale Professional module Chapter 3 Receipt Printers 2 If the printer connects to a cash drawer insert the cable into the bottom of the cash drawer Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 3 Receipt Printers M NOTE The following subject matter relates to both MAS 90 and MAS 200 However to save space references in this manual are made to MAS 90 only Chapter 3 Receipt Printers contains instructions on how to configure receipt printers for use wi
39. bject matter relates to both MAS 90 and Prior to Setup MAS 200 However to save space references in this manual are made to MAS 90 only Chapter 5 Bar Code Scanners contains instructions on how to configure bar code scanners for use with the Point of Sale Professional module These scanners read a product s bar code label or UPC and enters the item information into the Point of Sale Professional module Bar code scanners allow cashiers to scan an item instead of manually entering the item into the P 2 Entry window This chapter does not contain any brand specific bar code installation instructions The Point of Sale Professional module works with keyboard interrupt scanners only Keyboard interrupt scanners connect to the workstation with a wedge cable where one end connects to the keyboard and the other end connects to the back of the workstation Prior to installing the bar code scanner for Point of Sale Professional complete the following steps e Have all necessary hardware accompanying installation software and manuals readily available Hardware Configuration This section contains brief details on how to install and test a bar code scanner There are no configuration settings required in MAS 90 to use a bar code scanner Configure the device through the installation program provided by the manufacturer Testing the Bar Code Scanner After following the manufacturer s instructions for installing the bar cod
40. box 3 Click the Accept button to save all changes Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 6 Credit Card Readers Chapter 6 4 From the Setup menu in the Point of Sale Professional module select Payment Type Maintenance The Payment Type Maintenance window appears Payment Type Maintenance 28 Ox Payment Type VISA BN Desc Visa 1Main 2 POSEnty 3 CreditCad Type Credit Card pal Include in Location Bank Deposit P 2 Asset Account 620 00 00 Over 7 Short Over Short Account 620 00 00 OQ Over Short A RAssetAccount 620 00 00 e Over 7 Short A R Category Deposit eal Period 5 to Date Year to Date Last Year They t a Payments Received 0 00 0 00 0 00 Payments Refunded 0 00 0 00 0 00 oojoo pre len enable Enter the Type of Payment MCC 7 6 2005 Payment Type Maintenance Window 5 Select the credit card payment type that will be using PCCharge authorization codes in the Payment Type field Click the button to select the credit card Select Credit Card from the Type field on the Main tab 6 Click on the Credit Card tab to select a merchant number as displayed in the following picture ra Payment Type Maintenance ra lel x Payment Type VISA Desc Visa 1 Main l 2 POS Entry l 3 Credit Card l Credit Card Company Visa Merchant ID 99988836 Process
41. canners Credit Card Reader Hardware Connections This section contains brief instructions to guide you through the hardware connections Review the documentation provided by the manufacturer for more detailed information 1 The credit card reader 2 Plug one end of the keyboard 3 Plug the other end of the 4 Connect the credit card reader connects to a bar code scanner connector cable to the bar code keyboard connector cable to the to the keyboard and a keyboard The bar code scanner credit card reader scanner is packaged with a keyboard connector cable Cc O N T E N T S 6 Insert the bar code scanner into the keyboard port on the back of the computer Complete the instructions in Chapter 6 Credit Card Readers to configure the credit card reader to work with the Point of Sale Professional module 5 The bar code scanner credit card reader and keyboard are connected Chapter 6 Credit Card Readers Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 6 Credit Card Readers v NOTE The following subject matter relates to both MAS 90 and Prior to Setup MAS 200 However to save space references in this manual are made to MAS 90 only Chapter 6 Credit Card Readers contains instructions on how to configure credit card swipers readers for use with the Point of Sale Professional module These readers are used when a customer pays for a purchase with a credit card The credit card re
42. celrin A Status P2_endIn Comment P2_hztab LocationID P2_linfd CashierlD P2_teset CreatedByUserlD CurrentCompanyN ame DateCreated v QuantityMask xl I Expression Builder With Fieldnames Window 3 To build your own expression double click on any data from the Available Fields and Pole Display Modes to add to the expression Use the buttons to further build expressions and enter data in the text field For details about the button fields see the Button Table section For descriptions of the Available Fields see the Available Fields Table section The data in the Pole Display Modes field depends upon your brand of pole display For descriptions of the Pole Display Modes for the EMAX display see the EMAX Pole Display Modes Table section For the Epson Pole Display Modes see the Epson Pole Display Modes Table section For the Logic Controls Pole Display Modes see the Logic Controls Pole Display Modes Table section Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 73 Button Page 74 Chapter 8 4 Click the OK button The Pole Display Setup window appears with the expression Event Expression Inactive Register TT CashDrawerlD CurrentCompanyName Start Transaction TT LocationID CashierlD Customer Enty TT TransactionDate BillToN ame ltem Entry TT LineType Lineltem Special Item Entry TT LineType Lineltem Misc Charge Entry TT LineType Lineltem Comment Entry at LineT ype Lineltem
43. d 4 Enter the correct COM Port number in the Device Name field 5 Click the button in the Driver Code field to select the cash drawer driver 6 Enter a description for the cash drawer in the Description field 7 Click the Modes button to set the cash drawer to open The Maintain Device Modes window appears fs Maintain Device Modes HEI Mode P2_OPENS G Type Hexadecimal Value 07 Maintain Device Modes Window Point of Sale Professional Hardware Manual Chapter 4 Cash Drawers Chapter 4 8 Click the button in the Mode field to select the open mode for the cash drawer The List Modes window appears Lk re Search Mode hal Begins with hal asea J corce Lele Register Devices Window 9 Select the P2_OPENS mode and click the Select button The Mode field displays the name of the mode and the Value field usually defaults to 07 or 0707 If the manufacturer supplies a different value enter the information in the Value field in hexidecimal format See the Using the Manufacturer s Value to Open the Cash Drawer section for more information 10Click Accept to save the configuration When you close the Device Configurator Global Printers window the following message appears Mas 90 xi P Doyou want to update the configuration file 7 with the changes you have made MAS 90 Dialog 11Click Yes to save all changes After adding the cash drawer test it to make sure i
44. e scanner complete the following to test to make sure the hardware can scan a bar code 1 Open Notepad by Microsoft usually available from the Start button Programs Accessories Notepad fj Untitled Notepad ojx File Edit Format Help Notepad Window Chapter 5 Bar Code Scanners Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 38 Chapter 5 2 Scan the following bar code the following picture is copyrighted by HHP 0 3132312078 6 3 Review the item in Notepad Make sure the item scans into Notepad as 031323120786 with a hard carriage return after the first line as displayed in the following picture i Untitled Notepad File Edit Format Help Item Carriage Return The cursor must be located on the second line in Notepad The bar code scanner is programmed to enter a carriage return or hard return after a scanned item The Carriage return is very important to the interface with MAS 90 If after scanning the bar code the cursor does not automatically enter a carriage return you will have to re program the scanner For information on how to program your specific bar code scanner review the manual provided by the manufacturer If you encounter any problems with the bar code scanner contact the manufacturer This concludes Chapter 5 Bar Code Scanners of the Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration manual Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 5 Bar Code S
45. en positions of the line P2_endln PriceMask Price P2_begn1 MID Description The Price of the item will appear 1 13 STR Extension MID Pri on the first line in the last three ceMask 3 positions of the line P2_endln AmountMask Amount P2_begn1 MID Description The amount of the transaction 1 13 STR Extension MID will appear in the last five AmountMask 5 positions on the line 4 P2 ending v NOTE The expression line is limited to and cannot exceed 19 characters which is determined by the physical display For example when using the AmountMask the description of the item appears on the first 13 characters and the extension will display at 14th position Epson Pole Display Modes Table The following table contains explanations of the Epson Pole Display Modes in the Expression Builder With Fieldnames screen Use the modes to help build expressions Mode Description Definition Strings P2_clrin Clears line expression P2_reset Welcome P2_linfd P Mode used in conjunction with 2_clrin BilltoName 1 19 P2_linfd to clear out second line expression P2_endlIn Ends expression P2_reset Welcome P2_endIn Mode can be used to end an expression P2 hztab Continues expression to line 2 P2_ reset Welcome Welcome to My Candy on the pole display to P2_hztab CurrentCompanyNa Company Demo Data will me appear P2_linfd Begins second line on the pole P2_reset Welcome
46. er 1 Open Notepad by Microsoft usually available from the Start button Programs Accessories Notepad j Untitled Notepad File Edit Format Help 0213003817T32403609144 973 Notepad Window Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 52 Page 53 Chapter 7 2 Scan a check using the SCANTEAM check reader Make sure the results are in the T A format For example if the check numbers are similar to the next picture HOZAIDOSELE 3rLe03609i F LATS Picture is copyrighted by HHP M Notepad will display results that will look similar to the following example A E Notepad File Edit Format Help 0213003 813 2403609 Transit Account Check Number Number Number Notepad Window If you encounter any errors while testing the check reader contact the manufacturer This concludes Chapter 7 Check Readers of the Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration manual Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 7 Check Readers Pole Displays Hardware Connections This section contains brief instructions to guide you through the hardware connections Review the documentation provided by the manufacturer for more detailed information 1 The pole display is packaged with two cables from left 2 Plug the serial cable into the computer Complete the to right a power cord and a serial cable Connect the instructions in Chapter 8 Pole Displays to configure the cables to the bac
47. er Printing Preferences Printing Preferences Window 4 On the Layout tab click the Advanced button The Printer Advanced Options window appears Star TSP643 Raster Printer Advanced Options gt g Star TSP643 Raster Printer Advanced Document Settings E fm Graphic Image Color Management sommes ICM Method ICM Disabled i ICM Intent Pictures i k Document Options Advanced Printing Features Enabled Color Printing Mode Monochrome Halftoning Auto Select Printer Advanced Options Window 5 Select Full Width 72mm Receipt in the Paper Size field Click the OK button to save the change Page 15 Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 3 Receipt Printers Chapter 3 6 Click on the Paper Quality tab to change the printer settings as displayed in the following picture g Star TSP643 Raster Printer Printing Preferences Printing Preferences Window Paper Quality Tab 7 Select FRICTION in the Paper Source field and click the OK button 8 Click on the Copy Options tab to change the paper cut options as displayed in the following picture Star TSP643 Raster Printer Properties Chapter 3 Receipt Printers Printer Properties Window Copy Options Tab 9 Uncheck Simple Copy and select Partial Cut Partial Cut in the Cut Action field Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 16 Chapter 3 10Click on the Ra
48. erent for different brands of pole displays This section contains instructions for pole display brands that work with Point of Sale Professional EMAX Pole Displays This section explains how to setup and configure an EMAX Pole Display in EMAX mode to work with Point of Sale Professional Complete the instructions provided by the manufacturer then complete the following instructions to add the pole display for Point of Sale Professional Changing the Dipswitch Configuration The EMAX pole display has eight dispswitches on the bottom of the pole display The pole display arrives with the factory default configuration with dipswitches one seven and eight turned on Complete the following steps to set the dipswitches where only dipswitch one and seven are turned on 1 Turn off or unplug the pole display 2 Turn the display upside down and find the opening at the bottom of the display 3 Turn on dipswitch 1 and 7 and turn off all other dipswitches to set the display in EMAX mode Use the chart below to ensure the dipswitches are configured correctly ELE ee fon or or or or or on or 4 Plug the display back in once configured Connecting the Pole Display to the Workstation This section contains instructions for connecting the pole display to the workstation and how to test the connection When connecting a pole display to a workstation use a COM port If a device is already connected to COM port 1 then use COM port 2 Thro
49. es you must reselect the printer in the Point of Sale Professional module 1 From the Setup menu in the Point of Sale Professional module select Register Maintenance The Register Maintenance window appears m Register Maintenance Fi fe X Register ID T101 lies Description Front Registe 1 Main 2 Devices 3 Printing l Location oot i Irvine Store Department He i Default Settings Transaction Type o j Di Sale Payment Type CASH Cash accent carea J neee JO MCC 7 6 2005 Enter Register Description Register Maintenance Window 2 Select the terminal that will be using the receipt printer in the Register ID field Click the button to select a terminal from a list or click the Current Terminal button for the default terminal 3 Click on the Printing tab to select a printer for each transaction type Transactions are created in Transaction Type Maintenance of the Point of Sale Professional module Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 3 Receipt Printers Chapter 3 Receipt Printers Chapter 3 Si Register Maintenance E el E magm o Register Maintenance Window Printing Tab 4 For each transaction you want to print to the receipt printer click the button to the right of the Windows Printer field The Print window appears Zetafax Printer oi Selecion eu
50. existing device codes 3 Select Windows Printer Port in the Device Type field 4 Select the name of your printer in the Device Name field 5 Click the button in the Driver Code field to select the cash drawer driver 6 Enter a description for the cash drawer in the Description field 7 Keep the default value 80 column in the Printer Type field and 060 in the Lines Page field Chapter 4 Cash Drawers Point of Sale Professional Hardware Manual Page 27 Chapter 4 8 Click Accept to save the configuration When you close the Device Configurator Global Printers window the following message appears MAS 90 xi P Doyou want to update the configuration file x7 with the changes you have made Yes MAS 90 Dialog 9 Click Yes to save all changes Select the Cash Drawer in the Point of Sale Professional Module After adding the cash drawer in the Library Master module configure it in the Point of Sale Professional module in Register Maintenance This section contains instructions for adding a cash drawer to a register it does not contain full instructions for creating a register See the Point of Sale Professional manual for more details 1 From the Setup menu in the Point of Sale Professional module select Register Maintenance The Register Maintenance window appears fh Register Maintenance 2 OI Eq Register ID T101 Description HENAC 1 Main 2 Devices 3 Printing l Location on es Irvine
51. from Balance Due to Change Due once the payments exceed the Amount Due total Line 1 e Register Closed will scroll across the display Line 2 e Blank Designing pole display expressions requires basic programming knowledge You should also have experience with MAS 90 Data Dictionaries creating formulas and creating conditional expressions to help in the understanding of building expressions Build your own expressions with the Expression Builder With Fieldnames window Chapter 8 Pole Displays Chapter 8 Pole Displays Chapter 8 1 From the Devices tab of the Register Maintenance window in the Point of Sale Professional module click the Build Expressions button in the Pole Display field The Pole Display Setup window appears fm Pole Display Setup Fix Expression Inactive Register Start Transaction Customer Entry ltem Entry Special ltem Entry Misc Charge Entry Comment Entry Pole Display Setup Window 2 Click the Build Expressions button in between the Event and Expression fields for the event that requires an expression For example to build an expression for the start of a transaction click the Build Expressions button next to the Start Transaction event The Expression Builder With Fieldnames window appears Mh Expression Builder With Fieldnames CashDrawerlD CurrentCompanyN ame aj mjaa Oo Ged Gees Available Fields Pole Display Modes T P2_
52. g the current session number and this session number is used in the naming of the pole display This session number changes from login to login meaning the pole display name changes as well Point of Sale Professional searches for a specific pole display name during the display process If this name changes the pole display will fail Citrix Metaframe XP supports static port mappings allowing the pole display name to remain the same across logins Prior to Setup Prior to installing or creating pole displays in Point of Sale Professional complete the following steps 1 Have all necessary hardware accompanying installation software and manuals readily available If using the HighTower recommended EMAX pole display by EMAX International Inc Epson DM D110 pole display by Seiko Epson Corporation or Logic Controls PD 3000 PD 6000 by Logic Controls Inc see the HighTower website www hightowerinc com for the latest manual 2 Make a backup copy of the MAS90 ini file available in MAS90 home MAS390 ini on the computer This file contains a list of all the devices currently available in MAS 90 Chapter 8 Pole Displays Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 55 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration This section contains brief details on how to connect and program a pole display to workstation Configure the device through the installation program provided by the manufacturer Configuring a pole display is diff
53. g the Pole Display to the Workstation This section contains instructions for connecting the pole display to the workstation and how to test the connection When connecting a pole display to a workstation use a COM port If a device is already connected to COM port 1 then use COM port 2 Throughout the following example COM port 2 is used 1 Connect the cable from the pole display to the COM port 2 Restart the workstation in order for the new device to be recognized 3 After rebooting the computer the device will display Line 1 LOGIC CONTROLS Line 2 POS COMPONENTS 4 If the display does not return the correct lines complete the instructions provided by Logic Controls Inc again to configure the pole display 5 If problems continue contact the manufacturer Once the display is connected to the workstation and displays Line 1 Logic Controls and Line 2 POS COMPONENTS the next step is to verify that the pole display will print correctly in DOS mode from the COMMAND prompt Verify the Logic Controls Device Can Print to the Display 1 Following the instructions provided by the manufacturer print to the display in DOS mode using the COMMAND prompt 2 After printing to the display in DOS mode verify the device properties Complete the following steps e From the Windows Start button select Settings Control Panel Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 8 Pole Displays Chapter 8 E Control Panel
54. h Drawers Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 4 Cash Drawers v NOTE The following subject matter relates to both MAS 90 and Prior to Setup Page 24 MAS 200 However to save space references in this manual are made to MAS 90 only Chapter 4 Cash Drawers contains instructions on how to configure a cash drawer for use with the Point of Sale Professional module Many retail companies use cash drawers This chapter does not contain any brand specific cash drawer installation instructions Cash drawers are usually connected to printers This chapter does focus on cash drawers that connect to printers however there are some details on cash drawers connected by serial port Complete the instructions in Chapter 3 Receipt Printers before configuring the cash drawer The examples in this chapter were created using a cash drawer connected to a Star600 Thermal Printer by Star Micronics Co LTD with the Star Raster driver on a Windows 2000 system Different drivers and operating systems may slightly change the instructions warnine At this time Point of Sale Professional cash drawers are not supported in Microsoft Terminal Services unless using Terminal Services in a Citrix environment Review the documentation provided by the manufacturer to setup devices in this environment Currently Microsoft Terminal Services does not support static port mapping in Terminal Service sessions Te
55. han or equal to right value Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 8 Pole Displays Field Status Comment CashierlD DateCreated NextCashDrawerlD AllowMultiple Registe rs OpeningCash NumberOfTransactio ns NumberOfVoids NumberOfOpens NumberOfDeposits Mode Strings P2_ begn1 The EMAX Customer Display has two lines 1 indicates that this is line 1 P2 begn2 The EMAX Customer Display Available Fields Table Chapter 8 The following table contains explanations for some of the Available Fields in Expression Builder With Fieldnames screen Use the fields to help build expressions Meaning Cash Drawer Status from Cash Drawer Maintenance Comment from Cash Drawer Maintenance Cashier selected in Cash Drawer Maintenance Date Created field from Cash Drawer Maintenance The Next Cash Drawer from P2 Options Allow Multiple Registers is checked in Cash Drawer Maintenance The amount of opening cash in Cash Drawer Maintenance The number of transactions in a cash drawer The number of void transactions in a cash drawer The number of open transactions in a cash drawer The number of deposits in a cash drawer EMAX Pole Display Modes Table 100 00 The following table contains explanations of the EMAX Pole Display Modes in the Expression Builder With Fieldnames screen Use the modes to help build expressions Description Definition Example Start
56. hapter 6 Credit Card Readers C O N T E N T S Check Reader Hardware Connections This section contains brief instructions to guide you through the hardware connections Review the documentation provided by the manufacturer for more detailed information 1 The check reader is packaged with two connection cables a host connector cable and a power cord Connect the cables to the back of the check reader Plug the power cord into the power Source 5 The bar code scanner check reader and keyboard are connected Chapter 7 Check Readers 2 The check reader connects to a bar 3 Plug the other end of the 4 Connect the check reader to the code scanner and a keyboard The bar keyboard connector cable to the keyboard code scanner is packaged with a check reader keyboard connector cable Plug one end of the keyboard connector cable to the bar code scanner 6 Plug the bar code scanner into the keyboard port on the back of the computer Complete the instructions in Chapter 7 Check Readers to configure the check reader to work with the Point of Sale Professional module Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 7 Check Readers M NOTE The following subject matter relates to both MAS 90 and t y f N P Picture is copyrighted by HHP TM Prior to Setup MAS 200 However to save space references in this manual are made to MAS 90 only Chapter 7 C
57. he Device Name field a 5 Click the button in the Driver Code field to select the correct driver Select either the EMAX Epson or Logic Controls driver 6 Enter a description for the pole display in the Description field Enter a description to differentiate between displays for different terminals 7 Keep the Printer Type and the Lines Page fields set to the default 8 Click Accept to save the configuration When you close the Device Configurator Global Printers window the following message appears MAS 90 xi Da Do you want to update the configuration file 7 with the changes you have made MAS 90 Dialog 9 Click Yes to save all changes Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 8 Pole Displays Chapter 8 Pole Displays Chapter 8 Select the Pole Display in the Point of Sale Professional Module After adding the pole display in the Library Master module select it in the Point of Sale Professional module with the Register Maintenance window This section contains instructions for adding a pole display to a register it does not contain full instructions for creating a register See the Point of Sale Professional user manual for more details 1 From the Setup menu in the Point of Sale Professional module select Register Maintenance The Register Maintenance window appears E Mm ES fe Register Maintenance Reaister ID T101 e Description Front Register Aas 2 Devices 3 Pri
58. heck Readers contains instructions on how to configure check readers for use with the Point of Sale Professional module These readers are used when a customer pays for a purchase with a check The check reader reads the bank number and enters it in the Point of Sale Professional module so your staff does not have to manually enter the number during a sale The Point of Sale Professional module works with readers that format the check data in the lt TRANSIT gt T lt ACCOUNT gt A lt CHECK SERIAL gt format The examples in this chapter were created using a Welch Allyn SCANTEAM check reader by Hand Held Products Incorporated HHP The configuration information may vary for different hardware If you are using a reader by another company review the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer Prior to using credit card readers with Point of Sale Professional complete the following steps Have all necessary hardware accompanying installation software and manuals readily available If using the HighTower recommended Welch Allyn SCANTEAM by Hand Held Products Incorporated HHP see the HighTower website www hightowerinc com for the latest manual The manufacturer will also provide testing materials for testing the hardware 2 You must program the check reader to transmit the account number check number and routing number data in the lt TRANSIT gt T lt ACCOUNT gt A lt CHECK SERIAL gt format You will not be
59. int of Sale Professional module except the cash drawer and printer devices Read the Point of Sale Professional manual for more details 2 Have all necessary hardware accompanying installation software and manuals readily available 3 Make a backup copy of the MAS90 ini file available in MAS90 home MAS390 ini on the computer This file contains a list of all the devices currently available in MAS 90 Chapter 3 Receipt Printers Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 12 Chapter 3 4 If using the High Tower recommended Star Micronics Thermal Printer TSP600 download and install the correct Star Raster program See the High Tower website www hightowerinc com for the latest driver and manual Owarnine When installing the latest version of the printer be sure to select Star TSP643 Raster Printer as the model Star Raster Printer Driver Windows 2K 7 XP Model Star TSP643 Raster Printer Port JPT Name Star TSP643 Raster Printer Station Automated Printer Install Extract and display the users manual Extract files for installation via Windows Add Printer Wizard 5 After installing the printer with the correct driver reboot the workstation and print a test page through the Control Panel If the test page fails contact the manufacturer to troubleshoot the issue Windows Setup After installing the printer and successfully printing a test page configure the printer settings through Windows
60. ional Module 28 Configuring the Connection by Serial Port 29 Connected by Serial Port Troubleshooting 36 Connected to Printers Troubleshooting 36 Manufacturer Code 31 MAS 90 MAS 200 Setup 27 Open Options 26 Opening 36 Prior to Setup 24 Recommended Hardware 9 Star Thermal Printer Setup 25 Testing 33 Troubleshooting 36 Windows Setup 25 Cash Drawers by Serial Port Configuring in the Library Master Module 29 Check Readers 9 50 Prior to Setup 50 Recommended Hardware 9 T A Format 50 Using 50 Configuration for Older Displays 79 Connecting the Pole Display to Workstation 57 58 Credit Card Readers 9 41 Configuring a MiniMag Reader 44 Hardware Configuration 44 Prior to Setup 41 Recommended Hardware 9 SCANTEAM 46 Types 41 Page 80 Index Using 41 D Default EMAX Expression Table 66 70 Default Epson Expression Table 68 Default Expressions for EMAX Pole Displays 66 for Epson Pole Displays 68 for Logic Controls Pole Displays 70 Using for Pole Displays 64 Designing Pole Display Expressions 72 dim Statement 79 Dipswitches Changing for EMAX Pole Displays 56 E EMAX Mode 57 EMAX Pole Display Modes Table 75 EMAX Pole Displays 55 Changing the Dipswitch Configuration 56 Connecting to the Workstation 56 Default Expressions 66 70 EMAX Mode 57 Hardware Configuration 56 Modes Table 75 EMAX TM by EMAX International Inc 10 Epson DM D110 Pole Display in Epson Standard Emulation 57 Epson Pole Display Modes Table 76 77 Epson
61. izontal Tab Mode function changes by display mode DC1 or DC2 used in line expression P2_linfd Line Feed Mode function changes by display mode DC1 or DC2 used in line expression P2 ndmod Normal Display Mode Referred to as DC1 by manufacturer o P2_scrll Start Scrolling Line P2_reset P2_scrll Register Closed P2_endlIn P2_secin Start Second Line P2_vsmod Vertical Scroll Mode Referred to as DC2 by manufacturer CurrentCompany Current Company Name Name Page 78 Point of Sale Professional Chapter 8 Professional Used to display information on a specific position on the pole display Not applicable for Point of Sale Professional P2_reset P2_scril Register Closed P2_endIn P2_reset P2_firln MID Descriptio n 1 12 STR Extension MID AmountMask 10 meee P2 ndmod P2_endin P2_reset P2_firln MID Descriptio n 1 5 P2_hztab STR Quantity 0 P2_hzta b STR Extension MID AmountMask 9 P2 ndmod P2_endlin Not applicable for Point of Sale Professional P2_reset P2_firln MID Descriptio n 1 10 P2_hztab STR Extension MID AmountMask 10 eee P2 ndmod P2_ending P2_ reset P2_firln Welcome to CurrentCompanyName P2_endin P2_secln Amount Due STR AmountDue MID AmountMask 10 P2_endin Not applicable for Point of Sale Professional P2 reset P2_firln Welcome to CurrentCompanyName
62. k 7 P2_endIn P2_begn2 P2_endlin P2_begn1 MID Comment1 1 20 P2_endin P2_begn2 P2_endlin P2_begn1 MID Description 1 13 STR Extens ion MID AmountMask 7 P2_endIn P2_begn2 P2_endlin P2_begn2 Amount Due STR AmountDue MID AmountMask 10 4 P2 ending Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Line 1 e Item Description will appear Item on the first 13 positions of the pole display e The Item Price will appear on the last seven positions of the pole display Line 2 e Amount Due and the total of transaction will appear on the last seven positions including all other charges e g Taxes Line 1 e Miscellaneous Charge Description will appear Item on the first 13 positions of the pole display e Price of Item will appear on the last seven positions of the pole display Line 2 e Amount Due and the total of transaction will appear on the last seven positions including all other charges e g Taxes Line 1 e Comment Line 1 Description will appear on the 20 positions of the pole display Line 1 e Miscellaneous Item Description will appear Item on the first 13 positions of the pole display e Price of Item will appear on the last seven positions of the pole display Line 2 e Amount Due and the total of transaction will appear on the last seven positions including all other charges e g Taxes Line 2
63. k of the pole display Plug the power pole display to work with the Point of Sale Professional cord into the power source module Chapter 8 Pole Displays Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 8 Pole Displays v NOTE The following subject matter relates to both MAS 90 and MAS 200 However to save space references in this manual are made to MAS 90 only Chapter 8 Pole Displays contains instructions on how to configure pole displays for use with the Point of Sale Professional module Many retail companies use pole displays to allow customers to view purchase information and amounts during a sale The examples in this chapter were created using an EMAX pole display by EMAX International Inc an Epson DM D110 pole display by Seiko Epson Corporation and a Logic Controls PD 3000 PD 6000 by Logic Controls Inc The configuration information may vary for different hardware If you are using a pole display by another company review the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer O warnine At this time Point of Sale Professional pole displays are not supported in Microsoft Terminal Services unless using Terminal Services in a Citrix environment Review the documentation provided by the manufacturer to setup devices in this environment Currently Microsoft Terminal Services does not support static port mapping in Terminal Service sessions Terminal Service ports are mapped usin
64. la AA Found 4 records MCC 7 6 2005 Register Devices Window 5 Select the pole display from the list and click the Select button The Devices tab displays the name of the pole display in the Pole Display field 6 Click the Build Expressions button to add pole display expressions See the Pole Display Expressions section for more information 7 Click the Accept button to save the pole display configuration Pole Display Expressions After selecting the pole display you can create expressions for the pole display Pole display expressions are the lines of data that appear on the pole display during a customer transaction For example when a cashier starts a new transaction the word Welcome can be displayed Pole display expressions are created in Register Maintenance with the Expression Builder with Fieldnames window You can create a different expression for each transaction event Build your own expressions with the tools provided or use the default expressions included with your pole display The following sections contain instructions for using the default expressions and for building your own expressions A HINT The first time entering expressions enter one at a time and test it from Point of Sale Entry to ensure the expression works correctly Entering a Default Expression There are different default expressions for each brand of pole displays This chapter includes a table of default EMAX Epson and
65. le in the Default EMAX Expression Table section the default expressions for Epson is available in the Default Epson Expression Table section and the default expressions for Logic Controls is available in the Default Logic Controls Expression Table 4 Click the OK button The Pole Display Setup window appears with the expression 2h Pole Display Setup Ed E3 Expression Inactive Register TT P2_clin welcome to CurrentCompanyNar Start Transaction TT P2_reset welcome to P2_hztab Current Customer Entry TT P2_reset welcome BillT oName P2_endlr ltem Entry TT P2_reset TransactionID QuantityMask Special ltem Entry TT P2_clln TransactionID QuantityMask Misc Charge Enty T P2_reset TransactionID LineT ype Quantityt Comment Enty TT P2_endin Lineltem P2_reset EETA Pole Display Setup Window with Expressions Chapter 8 Pole Displays Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 65 Chapter 8 5 Repeat steps 3 4 for each event Click the OK button on the Pole Display Setup window when finished 6 Click the Accept button on the Register Maintenance window to save all changes Default EMAX Expression Table The following table contains the default EMAX expressions for each event type Copy the correct default expression for the event in the text field of the Expression Builder With Fieldnames window ID Event Default Expression Display Result Inactive Register P2_scril Welcome
66. menu Change the size of the receipt in the Forms tab if the printing is off centered Troubleshooting Printers If the receipt is not printing correctly for example if its too long or does not look like an actual receipt complete the steps in the Windows Setup section and reselect the printers in Point of Sale Professional If problems continue contact the printer manufacturer This concludes Chapter 3 Receipt Printers of the Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration manual Chapter 3 Receipt Printers Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 22 Cash Drawer Hardware Connections This section contains brief instructions to guide you through the hardware connections Review the documentation provided by the manufacturer for more detailed information 1 The cash drawer does not connect directly to 2 The printer is packaged with a cable to connect 3 Insert the cable from the printer into the bottom the computer Connect the cash drawer to the to the cash drawer This cable resembles a of the cash drawer printer The printer will connect to the computer telephone connector Insert the cable into the back of the printer 4 Connect the printer to the computer with the parallel printer cable see Chapter 3 Receipt Printers for more information Complete the instructions in Chapter 4 Cash Drawers to configure the cash drawer to work with the Point of Sale Professional module Chapter 4 Cas
67. n P2_scrll P2_reset Thanks for shopping with us today P2_endiIn P2_ndmod P2 reset P2_firln P2_scrll Welcome BillToName P2_endin P2 reset P2_firln PAD MID Description 1 5 5 P2_hztab STR Quantity 0 P2_hztab STR Extension MID AmountMask 9 P2 ndmod P2_endin P2_reset P2_firln PAD MID Description 1 9 9 P2_hztab STR Extension MID AmountMask 10 P2_ndmod P2_endin P2 reset P2_firln PAD MID Description 1 9 9 P2_hztab STR Extension MID AmountMask 10 P2_ndmod P2_endin P2_reset P2_firln MID Comment1 1 19 P2 ndmod P2_endin Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Line 1 eThe message Thanks for shopping with us today will scroll Scrolling lines can contain up to 45 characters Line 2 e Amount Due with 0 00 will be displayed The Amount Due expression must be added Line 1 eThe message Welcome and the customer s Bill to Name will scroll across the first line Line 2 eBlank Line 1 e The item description the quantity and the line extension will be displayed Line 2 e Amount Due as well as the calculated total amount due will be displayed Line 1 e The item description the quantity and the line extension will be displayed Line 2 e Amount Due as well as the calculated total amount due will be displayed Line 1
68. ns for Older Pole Display Models Pole displays have control codes to place the cursor and the text anywhere on the pole display These codes are normally available in the manual provided by the manufacturer If you are not using a proper device to select pole display expressions in the Device Configurator window this section contains alternate instructions for designing pole display expressions Typical pole display units will display 40 characters with two lines in the expression of 20 characters on each line By sending a 40 character expression through the serial port you will completely replace the existing characters and build the expression you want to display By creating 20 character segments you can replace the expressions with your own custom expressions For example The first event in Pole Display Setup is Inactive Register This expression displays when the register is first started and after every transaction You can build a 20 character expression using the dim number of spaces statement to create a Welcome to My Company expression Examine the following expression Welcome to dim 9 My Company dim 10 Welcome to is exactly 11 characters The dim statement adds another 9 spaces for a total of 20 on the first line With this expression being 20 characters the remainder of the expression is added to the next line The next line of twenty characters consists of My Company plus another 10 spaces If your c
69. nting l m A Location Irvine Store Department A Default Settings Transaction Type oO A Sale Payment Type CASH 4 Cash oojoo secon J ceeet bette a Ftc 77672005 Register Maintenance Window 2 Select the terminal that will be using the pole display in the Register ID field Click the button to select a terminal from a list or click the Current Terminal button for the default terminal 3 Click on the Devices tab to select a pole display for the terminal E Mm ES ma Register Maintenance Register ID T101 X Description Front Register srtteesenensenensessenenssennnsnnazensennsensssenensnseneeen Main e Devices a Printing PL1 ET POLE DISPLAY T101 esol E Enable Touch Screen Keypad _ Pole Display Product Scale Cash Drawers First LCD 4 P 2 Cash Drawer Second paree elite area al 9 0 0 0 Register Maintenance Window Devices Tab Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 63 Chapter 8 4 Click the button in the Pole Display field to view a list of devices The Register Devices window appears fe Register Devices i Se Es Device Description LCD P 2 Cash Drawer LP HP Laseret 4 POLE DISPLAY T101 PR Default Windows Prin Search DevicelD hal Begins with 7 aia
70. o COM port 1 then use COM port 2 Throughout the following example COM port 2 is used 1 Connect the cable from the pole display to the COM port 2 Restart the workstation for the new device to be recognized 3 Follow the instructions provided by Epson to configure the pole display to the Epson Standard Emulation Mode version 2 00 4 After configuring the display to the Epson Standard Emulation restart the workstation The pole display will display Line 1 Boot V2 00 Epson Line 2 Firmware V2 01 5 If the display does not return the correct lines complete the instructions provided by Epson again to configure the pole display to the Epson Standard Emulation Mode version 2 00 v NOTE If the pole display is not in Standard Emulation mode the Epson default expressions in Point of Sale Professional will not work correctly 6 If problems continue contact the manufacturer Once the display is connected to the workstation and displays Boot V2 00 Epson Firmware V2 01 the next step is to add the hardware to MAS 90 Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 57 Chapter 8 Logic Controls Pole Display This section explains how to setup and configure a Logic Controls PD 3000 PD 6000 Pole Display to work with Point of Sale Professional Complete the instructions provided by the manufacturer then complete the following instructions to add the pole display to the Point of Sale Professional module Connectin
71. ompany name is longer or shorter than 10 characters you can adjust the number in the dim statement to set the line to 20 characters You can still create more advanced pole display expressions using the control commands Examine the following expression dim 40 Welcome chr 13 chr 10 P2_linfd MID BillToName 1 20 The first dim statement completely clears the pole display The Welcome is displayed on the first line followed by the carriage return and line feed commands This return places the cursor to the beginning of the next line The mid statement displays the first 20 characters of the bill to name If the display was not cleared with the dim 40 command characters may have been left on the first line because we only printed 7 characters This concludes the Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration manual Chapter 8 Pole Displays Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 79 A Allowed to Open Drawer without Transaction 34 ASCII Conversion Chart 33 Authorization Codes for PCCharge 43 Available Fields Table 75 B Bar Code Scanners 9 Recommended Hardware 9 Testing 38 Types 38 Using 38 Best Software 6 Brands Recommended Hardware 8 Button Table 74 C Cash Drawers 9 Allowed to Open Drawer without Transaction 34 Configuring 24 Configuring Connection to a Receipt Printer 27 Configuring in the Library Master Module 27 Configuring in the Point of Sale Profess
72. or Code NOVA Discount Percent 0 000 Per Transaction Fee 1 00 Authorization Term 0 Fees Accrual Acct 420 03 00 l Credit Card Fees oooio a mT Enter the General Ledger Account MCC 7 6 2005 Payment Type Maintenance Window Credit Tab 7 Select the credit card company in the Credit Card Company field Chapter 6 Credit Card Readers Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 43 Chapter 6 8 Click the button in the Merchant ID field to search for a merchant ID DO NOT MANUALLY ENTER THE MERCHANT NUMBER The Merchant ID s window appears T Merchant ID s ely x Card Establishment Services CES Electronic Clearing House Inc ECHO FDC Nashville Envoy FDCN First Data Corporation FDC Gensar GSAR MasterCard International MAPP Modular Data Inc MDI NaBANCO Corporation NB National Data Corporation NDC National Processing Company NPC Nova Information Systems Inc NOVA NOVUS Services Inc NYUS Roval Bank of Canada RBOC zl F F H A F Merchant ID s Window Select the correct ID and click the OK button The processor code will automatically display in the Processor Code field 9 Click the Accept button to save all changes Hardware Configuration This section contains brief details on how to install and test a credit card reader There are no configuration settings
73. re to MAS 90 After installing the pole display you must add it to work with the Point of Sale Professional module in MAS 90 Log into MAS 90 before completing the following tasks Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 61 Chapter 8 Add the Pole Display to the Library Master Module Review the Library Master online help by Best Software for full instructions on adding devices to MAS 90 The following steps provide brief details on how to add the pole display to MAS 90 The pictures in this section were created in MAS 90 using an Epson DM D110 pole display 1 From the Setup menu in the Library Master module select Device Configurator The Device Configurator Global Printers window appears fs Device Configurator Global Printers Device Code PL1 ee Local Printers View INI File Device Informatio Device Type Physical Device x Device Name COM2 Driver Code P 2 EPSON DM D110 Description POLE DISPLAY T101 Printer Type 80 column hal Lines Page 060 _ Auto ooo Device Configurator Global Printers Window MCC 7 6 2005 2 Enter a new three digit device code starting with L or P in the Device Code field lt is recommended that you create a new device instead of changing existing device codes 3 Select Physical Device in the Device Type field 4 Enter the COM port the pole display is connected to in t
74. ren Page Print Window Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 20 Chapter 3 5 Click on the name of your printer on the General tab and then click on the Layout tab Print Window Layout Tab 6 Click on the Advanced button to open the Advanced Options window Star TSP643 Raster Printer Advanced Options g Star TSP643 Raster Printer Advanced Document Settings a Image Color Management a ICM Method ICM Disabled i ICM Intent Pictures fe Document Options Advanced Printing Features Enabled Color Printing Mode Monochrome Halftoning Suto Select Advanced Options Window 7 Select Full Width 72mm Receipt in the Paper Size field Click the OK button to save the change Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 3 Receipt Printers Chapter 3 8 Click on the Paper Quality tab to change the printer settings as displayed in the following picture Print 2 x General Layout Paper Quality Tray Selection Paper Source FRICTION Black amp White Color Print Cancel Paper Quality Tab 9 Choose FRICTION in the Paper Source field and click the Print button 10Repeat steps 4 9 for each transaction type Click Accept when finished to save all changes v NOTE You may have to adjust the Crystal Report forms in the Location Maintenance window access this window from the Point of Sale Professional Setup
75. rinter Features Color Yes Paper available Double sided No Letter Staple No Speed Unknown Maximum resolution 203 dpi Printing Preferences Print Test Page Cancel Apply Help Printer Properties Window 3 Click on the Raster Print Options tab to change the Cash Drawer options g Star TSP643 Raster Printer Properties Fz x General Sharing Ports Advanced Color Management Security Device Settings Faster Print Options Logo Copy Options ETB Funtion Print Quality Standard bi Paper Type Receipt 7 Cut Action End Page End Doc Partial Cut Partial Cut 7 m Cash Drawer Drawer 1 Action Timing eens ee Pulse Width 20 10 msec Drawer 2 Action Timing No Use 7 Printer Properties Window Raster Print Options Tab 4 Select when to open the cash drawer in the Cash Drawer Action Timing Drawer 1 and Drawer 2 field Select Document Top to open the drawer before printing Document Bottom to open the drawer after printing or Page Top to open the drawer before each page in a document is printing 5 Enter the pulse duration sent by the printer to the cash drawer on open in the Pulse Width field You can keep the default value of 20 6 Click the OK button on the Printer Properties window to save all changes Page 26 Point of Sale Professional Hardware Manual Chapter 4 Cash Drawers Chapter 4 MAS 90 Setup After installing the cash drawer yo
76. rminal Service ports are mapped using the current session number and this session number is used in the naming of the cash drawer This session number changes from login to login meaning the cash drawer name changes as well Point of Sale Professional searches for a cash drawer name during the open process If this name changes the opening of the cash drawer will fail Citrix Metaframe XP supports static port mappings allowing the device name to remain the same across logins Prior to installing cash drawers in Point of Sale Professional complete the following steps 1 Setup the printer to be used with Point of Sale Professional following the instructions in Chapter 3 Receipt Printers 2 Have all necessary hardware accompanying installation software and manuals readily available 3 Make a backup copy of the MAS90 ini file available in MAS90 home MAS90 ini on the computer This file contains a list of all the devices currently available in MAS 90 Point of Sale Professional Hardware Manual Chapter 4 Cash Drawers Windows Setup Chapter 4 Cash Drawers Chapter 4 There are optional Windows settings you can configure to open the cash drawer whenever a document or receipt is printed If you do not want to open the cash drawer every time a document is printed do not complete the following instructions Complete these instructions for a cash drawer connected to a printer not for a cash drawer connected directly to the work
77. s and logos are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Copyright 2004 2005 All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective holders This manual was written for Point of Sale Professional version 4 05 It was last updated on 07 20 2005 How To Use This Guide Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 3 Contents The HighTower Ideal 6 Using the Point of Sale Professional Hardware Manual 6 Graphic Conventions 6 Text Conventions 7 Steps You Will Take 8 Recommended Hardware 8 Receipt Printers 9 Cash Drawers 9 Bar Code Scanners 9 Credit Card Readers 9 Check Readers 9 Pole Displays 10 Hardware Connections 10 Prior to Setup 12 Windows Setup 13 Star Thermal Printer Setup 13 Windows 2000 and XP Operating System Setup 13 Windows 95 98 and ME Operating Systems 14 Configuring the Printer to Print Receipts 14 MAS 90 Setup 18 Select the Printer in the Point of Sale Professional Module 19 Troubleshooting Printers 22 Prior to Setup 24 Windows Setup 25 Star Thermal Printer Setup 25 MAS 90 Setup 27 Adding a Cash Drawer Connected to a Receipt Printer 27 Add the Cash Drawer to the Library Master Module 27 Select the Cash Drawer in the Point of Sale Professional Module 28 Adding a Cash Drawer Connected by Serial Port 29 Add the Cash Drawer to the Library Master Module 29 Using the Manufacturer s Value to Open the Cash Drawer 31 ASCII Conversion Chart 33 Testing a Cash Drawer 33 Trouble
78. shooting Cash Drawers 36 Cash Drawers Connected to Printers 36 Cash Drawers Connected by Serial Port 36 Prior to Setup 38 Hardware Configuration 38 Testing the Bar Code Scanner 38 Prior to Setup 41 PCCharge 42 Configure PCCharge in the Point of Sale Professional Module 42 Hardware Configuration 44 MiniMag Credit Card Readers 44 Programming the MiniMag Credit Card Reader 45 Testing the MiniMag Credit Card Reader 45 Page iv Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Table of Contents Contents SCANTEAM Credit Card Check Readers 46 Programming the SCANTEAM Credit Card Check Reader 46 Program the Credit Card Reader to the System Default 46 Program the Credit Card Reader for Credit Cards 47 Program the Reader for Checks 47 Program the Check Reader NOT to Transmit the LRC Character 47 Testing the SCANTEAM Credit Card Check Reader 48 Prior to Setup 50 Hardware Configuration 50 SCANTEAM Check Readers 50 Programming the SCANTEAM Check Reader 51 Program the Check Reader to the System Default 51 Program the Reader for Checks 51 Program the Check Reader NOT to Transmit the LRC Character 51 Program the Check Reader for Credit Cards 52 Testing the SCANTEAM Check Reader 52 Prior to Setup 55 Hardware Configuration 56 EMAX Pole Displays 56 Changing the Dipswitch Configuration 56 Connecting the Pole Display to the Workstation 56 Epson DM D110 Pole Display 57 Connecting the Pole Display to the Workstation 57 Logic Controls Pole Display 58
79. ssional and Timekeeper to our credit HighTower uses a unique Patch Installation system which installs the High Tower enhancements without overwriting your original Best Software program Our patch installation method makes our products attractive to users installing enhancements from multiple Best Software Master Developers Our promise of exceptional technical products is only exceeded by our commitment to customer service Our success is measured in customer satisfaction Using the Point of Sale Professional Hardware Manual This manual provides the information necessary for setting up hardware for the Point of Sale Professional module The hardware discussed in this manual includes printers bar code scanners cash drawers credit card readers check readers and pole displays for registers Before completing the installation and configuration of your hardware you must have MAS 90 or MAS 200 installed and you must have the Point of Sale Professional module installed Graphic Conventions The following icons are used throughout this manual to indicate different types of information Graphic Description The Note symbol is followed by additional information about a topic Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Graphic Description The Helpful Hint symbol is located in the left margin and contains additional information about an option The
80. station s serial port Star Thermal Printer Setup Configuring a printer is different for each version of the Windows operating system and for different brands of printers This section contains instructions for a Star600 Thermal Printer by Star Micronics Co LTD with the Star Raster driver on a Windows 2000 system Different drivers and operating systems may slightly change the instructions Follow the instructions for your printer for the correct Windows version v NOTE When a printer s Windows configuration changes you must reselect the printer in the Point of Sale Professional module See the Select the Printer in the Point of Sale Professional Module section 1 From the Windows Start button select Settings Printers The Printers window appears J Printers Pale ES File Edit view Favorites Tools Help lt 4 Back gt l Search 4 Folders cA aa Lv p lt 7 ai Address fants ae 3 Add Printer Acrobat Distiller Status Ready Documents 0 Vi Printers Window Point of Sale Professional Hardware Manual Page 25 Chapter 4 2 Right click on the printer and select Properties The Printer Properties window appears Star TSP643 Raster Printer Properties Ea ka Device Settings Raster Print Options Logo Copy Options ETB Funtion General Sharing Ports Advanced Color Management Security RS Star TSP643 Raster Printe Location Comment Model Star TSP643 Raster P
81. ster Print Options tab to change the cut options as displayed in the following picture Star TSP643 Raster Printer Properties 25 x General Sharing Ports Advanced Color Management Security Device Settings Faster Print Options Loge Copy Options ETB Funtion Print Quality Standard si Paper Type Receipt x Cut Action End Page End Doc Drawer Action Timing No Use 7 Pulse width 20 Uinisec Drawer 2 Action 7 Timing No Use 7 Cancel Apply Help Printer Properties Window Raster Print Options Tab 11Select Receipt in the Paper Type field and select Partial Cut Partial Cut in the Cut Action field 12Click on the Device Settings tab to change the friction option as displayed in the following picture s Star TSP643 Raster Printer Properties 2 fx General Sharing Ports Advanced Color Management Security Device Settings Raster Print Options Logo Copy Options ETB Funtion S Star TSP643 Raster Printer Device Settings iS 3 Form To Tray Assignment Full Width 72mm Receipt M Printer Properties Window Device Settings Tab 13Select Full Width 72mm Receipt in the Friction field 14Click on the Advanced tab and click the Printing Defaults button The system displays the Printing Defaults window Click on the Paper Quality tab to change the printer settings as displayed in the following picture Page 17 Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration M
82. t of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual rc O mM o o 0O U i gt p N lt xXx S amp S lt CxHoHoan DF DVO 2 B F AG Prior to Setup 12 24 38 55 for Cash Drawers 24 for Check Readers 50 for Credit Card Readers 41 for Pole Displays 55 for Printers 12 Processor Code 44 Program the Check Reader for Checks 51 for Credit Cards 52 NOT to Transmit the LRC Character 47 51 to the System Default 51 Program the Credit Card Reader for Checks 47 for Credit Cards 47 to the System Default 46 Programming MiniMag Credit Card Reader 45 the SCANTEAM Credit Card Check Reader 46 Programming the MiniMag Credit Card Reader 45 Programming the SCANTEAM Credit Card Check Reader 46 R Raster Print Options 17 Cash Drawer Open Options 26 Receipt Printers 9 12 Configuring 12 Recommended Hardware 9 Recommended Hardware 8 Bar Code Scanners 9 Cash Drawers 9 Check Readers 9 Credit Card Readers 9 Pole Displays 10 Receipt Printers 9 Register Maintenance Window Configuring Pole Displays 63 Configuring Printers 19 Configuring the Cash Drawer 28 Creating Pole Display Expressions 73 S SCANTEAM Check Readers Configuring 50 Programming 51 Programming for Credit Cards 52 Programming to Not Transmit the LRC Character 51 Programming to Read Check 51 Programming to the System Default 51 Testing 52 SCANTEAM Credit Card Readers 46 50 Programming for Checks 47 Programming for Credit Cards 47 Programming to Not Transmit the LRC Character
83. t opens See the Testing a Cash Drawer section for more details Using the Manufacturer s Value to Open the Cash Drawer Each cash drawer has a hexadecimal code that opens the drawer The Value field in the Maintain Device Modes window defaults to 07 or 0707 The Value field determines what code is sent to the serial port open the cash drawer Chapter 4 Cash Drawers Point of Sale Professional Hardware Manual Page 31 Page 32 Chapter 4 The manufacturer may supply a different value for the open code If the code is in decimal format you must convert it into hexidecimal format Use the ASCII Conversion Table on the following page to convert the decimal code into hexidecimal After you convert the number enter the hexidecimal code in the Value field on the Maintain Device Modes window For example if the manufacturer provides the decimal code 07 25 36 42 using the table this code converted into hexidecimal is 07 19 24 2A which is entered in the Value field fs Maintain Device Modes Mode P2_OPENS 4 Type Hexadecimal Value 07192424 Maintain Device Modes Window Point of Sale Professional Hardware Manual Chapter 4 Cash Drawers Dec 01 02 03 04 05 07 Chapter 4 ASCII Conversion Chart Hex Dec Hex Dec Hex Dec Hex Dec Hex Dec Hex DI 1o2 a 4 joo 19 frs 118 72 mej EAE o so nelze mfz so sc o 62 12 7 jos 25 19 peo si e 6s 121 70 122 7 jos az is 23
84. tements Food Distribution MICR Encoded Laser Checks Multi Bin Advanced Distribution Point of Sale Professional Professional Retainer Control Remote Salesperson Remote Salesperson Laptop ScanBlaster Time and Billing Time and Billing Professional and Timekeeper are products of HighTower Inc Copyright 2004 2005 All rights reserved Best Software and Best Software product names mentioned herein including MAS 90 MAS 200 MAS 200 SQL and MAS 500 are registered trademarks or trademarks of Best Software Inc and or its affiliated entities PCCharge name and logo are trademarks of GO Software Incorporated Copyright 2004 2005 Epson product names and logos are registered trademarks of the Seiko Epson Corporation Copyright 2003 2005 EMAX product names and logos are trademarks of the EMAX International Inc Copyright 1997 2005 MiniMag name and logo are trademarks of ID Technologies Inc ID TECH Copyright 2003 2005 PCCharge name and logo are trademarks of GO Software Incorporated Copyright 2003 2005 SCANTEAM name and logo are registered trademarks of Hand Held Products Incorporated HHP Welch Allyn name and logo are registered trademarks of Welch Allyn Inc Copyright 1998 2005 Thermal Printer TSP600 product name and logo are trademarks of the Star Micronics Co LTD Copyright 2001 2005 Microsoft Windows NT 95 98 2000 ME and XP name
85. th the Point of Sale Professional module These printers are specially designed for printing customer receipts The examples in this chapter were created using a Star600 Thermal Printer by Star Micronics Co LTD with the Star Raster driver on a Windows 2000 system Different drivers and operating systems may slightly change the instructions If using a printer by another company review the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer O warnine At this time Point of Sale Professional receipt printers are not supported in Microsoft Terminal Services unless using Terminal Services in a Citrix environment Review the documentation provided by the manufacturer to setup devices in this environment Currently Microsoft Terminal Services does not support static port mapping in Terminal Service sessions Terminal Service ports are mapped using the current session number and this session number is used in the naming of the printer This session number changes from login to login meaning the printer name changes as well Point of Sale Professional s print feature searches for a specific printer name during the print process If this name changes the print job will fail Citrix Metaframe XP supports static port mappings allowing the printer name to remain the same across logins Prior to Setup Prior to installing or creating printer devices in Point of Sale Professional complete the following steps 1 Setup the Po
86. the first line expression for a ndin display with 2 lines P2_begn2 P2_endlIn Start the second line P2_ begn2 P2_endlin expression for a display with 2 lines has two lines the 2 indicates that this is line 2 P2_endlin Chapter 8 Pole Displays End expression P2_scril Start a scrolling P2_ scril Welcome expression BillToName P2_endin P2_begn1 Welcome P2_e P2 begn2 Amount Due STR AmountDue MID Amount Mask 10 as P2_endIn Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Result P2 begn1 begins the first line display the word Welcome is on the first line of the pole display P2_ begn2 begins the second line display the indicates that nothing will print on the second line of the pole display P2_endln ends any line display The word Welcome the Customer Bill To Name will scroll Page 75 Chapter 8 Mode Strings Description Example Result Definition P2_sngle Start a single line P2_sngle CurrentCompany The current company code s expression Name P2_endin description will appear CurrentCompany Name Current Company P2_scrll CurrentCompanyN The current company code s Name ame P2_endin description will scroll across display Quantity Mask Quantity P2_begn1 MID Description The quantity of the item will 1 13 STR Extension MID Qu_ appear on the first line in the last antity Mask 7 sev
87. ther charges e g Taxes Change Due P2_reset Payment Line 1 STR TotalCurrentPayments MID AmountMask 10 Change Due e Once payment is made Payment and the STR ChangeDue MID AmountMask 10 Amount Tendered field from P 2 Entry will appear Line 2 e Change Due will appear on the first nine positions e The amount from the Change Due field from P2 Entry The text label changes from Balance Due to Change Due once the payments exceed the Amount Due total Closed P2_reset Closed Register Line 1 Register e Closed Register will appear Default Logic Controls Expression Table The following table contains the default Logic Controls expressions for each event type Copy the correct default expression for the event in the text field of the Expression Builder With Fieldnames window ee Default Expression Display Result Inactive Register P2_reset P2_scrll Welcome to Line 1 CurrentCompanyName P2_endin e The message Welcome to and current MAS 90 company name will be displayed Line 2 e Blank Page 70 Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 8 Pole Displays cz Chapter 8 Default Expression Display Result Start Transaction Customer Entry Item Entry Special Item Entry Misc Charge Entry Comment Entry Chapter 8 Pole Displays P2_reset P2_firln Thanks for shopping with us today P2_ndmod P2_secli
88. thout this information 2 Have all necessary hardware accompanying installation software and manuals readily available If using the HighTower recommended MiniMag by ID Technologies Inc or Welch Allyn SCANTEAM by Hand Held Products Incorporated HHP see the HighTower website www hightowerinc com for the latest manual 3 For PCCharge users the PCCharge software must be installed and configured with MAS 90 Review the PCCharge manual by GO Software and the Accounts Receivable and Credit Processing online help files by Best Software After configuring PCCharge test the module using the credit cards provided by the credit card processing company PCCharge must work before configuring Point of Sale Professional Chapter 6 Credit Card Readers Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Page 41 PCCharge Page 42 Chapter 6 The PCCharge application provides real time credit card authorization from within MAS 90 software Without this software a company must contact their credit card processing company for authorization codes This section contains instructions for configuring the Point of Sale Professional module to use PCCharge QO warnine When integrating PCCharge with MAS 90 you will need a 1000 user license To increase the maximum user license contact GO Software for a new license key To check the number of licenses you currently have available access the PCCharge Payment Server select the User option from
89. to Line 1 CurrentCompanyName P2_endin P2_begn2 P2_endin P2 clock Company Name will scroll across the pole 4 STR INT TIM 00 STR TIM INT TIM display 60 00 P2_endin Line 2 e The Current Time from workstation will appear Start Transaction P2_begn1 Welcome P2_endIn P2_begn2 Line 1 4P2 endin e Welcome will appear Customer Entry P2_scril Welcome Line 1 BillTtoName P2_endin e Welcome and the AR Customer Name will scroll across the pole display e The places a space between Welcome and the Customer Name ltem Entry P2_begn1 MID Description 1 13 STR Extens Line 1 ion MID AmountMask 7 P2_endIn P2_begn2 P2_endin e Item Description will appear on the first 13 positions of the pole display e The Item Price will appear on the last seven positions of the pole display Line 2 e Amount Due and the total of transaction will appear on the last seven positions including all other charges e g Taxes Page 66 Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 8 Pole Displays Chapter 8 Default Expression Display Result Special Item Entry Misc Charge Entry Comment Entry Misc Item Entry Amount Due Chapter 8 Pole Displays P2_begn1 MID Description 1 13 STR Extens ion MID AmountMask 7 P2_endIn P2_begn2 P2_endlin P2_begn1 MID Description 1 13 STR Extens ion MID AmountMas
90. u must configure it to work with the Point of Sale Professional module in MAS 90 The configuration is different for cash drawers connected to a printer and cash drawers connected to the workstation directly by serial port Complete the instructions for your cash drawer connection Log into MAS 90 before completing the following tasks Adding a Cash Drawer Connected to a Receipt Printer Add the Cash Drawer to the Library Master Module Review the Library Master online help by Best Software for full instructions on adding devices to MAS 90 The following steps provide brief details on how to add the cash drawer to MAS 90 The pictures in this section were created in MAS 90 using a Star TSP643 Raster printer connection 1 From the Setup menu in the Library Master module select Device Configurator The Device Configurator Global Printers window appears 8 Device Configurator Global Printers 20 x Device Code LCD Local Printers View INI File Device Informatio Device Type Windows Printer Port Device Name Star TSP643 Raster Printer hal Driver Code P 2 Cash Drawer ies Description P72 Cash Drawer Printer Type 80 column MI Lines Page 060 _ Auto MCC 7 6 2005 Device Configurator Global Printers Window 2 Enter a new three digit device code starting with L or P in the Device Code field lt is recommended that you create a new device instead of changing
91. ughout the following example COM port 2 is used 1 Connect the cable from the pole display to a COM port 2 Restart the workstation for the device to be recognized After restarting the workstation the pole display will display Line 1 EMAX MODE Line 2 serial std 00 01 Page 56 Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 8 Pole Displays Chapter 8 Pole Displays Chapter 8 3 If the display does not return the correct lines especially if Line 1 does not display EMAX MODE reconfigure the dipswitches v NOTE If the pole display is not in EMAX mode the EMAX default expressions in the Point of Sale Professional module will not work correctly 4 If problems continue contact the manufacturer Once the display is connected to the workstation and displays EMAX MODE the next step is to add the hardware to MAS 90 Epson DM D110 Pole Display This section explains how to setup and configure an Epson DM D110 Pole Display in Epson Standard Emulation mode to work with Point of Sale Professional Complete the instructions provided by the manufacturer then complete the following instructions to add the pole display for Point of Sale Professional Connecting the Pole Display to the Workstation This section contains instructions for connecting the pole display to the workstation and how to test the connection When connecting a pole display to a workstation use a COM port If a device is already connected t
92. urrentCompanyName P2_reset Welcome P2_ reset Welcome P2_linfd P2_clrin BilltoName 1 19 Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Line 1 e Welcome to and Company Name will appear Line 2 e Company Name continued Line 1 e Welcome will appear Line 1 e Welcome will appear Line 2 e The Customer s Bill To Name will appear Chapter 8 Pole Displays Chapter 8 Default Expression Display Result L1 Item Entry P2_reset MID Description 1 12 STR Extensio Line 1 n MID AmountMask 7 e Item Description will appear on the first 12 positions of the pole display e The Item Price will appear on the last 7 positions of the pole display Line 2 e Amount Due will appear on the nine positions e The total of the transaction will appear on the last nine positions including all other charges e g Taxes L2 Special Item P2_reset MID Description 1 12 STR Extensio Line 1 Entry n MID AmountMask 7 e Item Description will appear Item on the first 12 positions of the pole display 2 The Item Price will appear on the last 7 positions of the pole display Line 2 2 Amount Due will appear on the nine positions 2 The total of the transaction will appear on the last nine positions including all other charges e g Taxes Misc Charge P2_reset P2_clrin MID Description 1 12 ST e Item Description will appear Item on the first
93. ust as you would if you were scanning a real check through Review the line up the checks manual for full details Picture is copy righted by HHP l l l o l l l This section contains brief instructions on how to configure the credit card reader Each check has a name printed on the top Scan the checks in the correct order to configure the credit card reader M NOTE You will hear a series of beeps while scanning each check which is normal If an error occurs scan the EXIT and END PROGRAMMING checks and start over or simply unplug the power and plug back in If you encounter any errors while programming the credit card reader contact the manufacturer Program the Credit Card Reader to the System Default To program the credit card reader to contain the system default configurations scan the following checks in the correct sequence 1 OUTPUT PARAMETERS ENTER 2 DEFAULT 3 EXIT 4 END PROGRAMMING Page 46 Point of Sale Professional Hardware Configuration Manual Chapter 6 Credit Card Readers Chapter 6 Program the Credit Card Reader for Credit Cards To program the reader for credit cards scan the following checks in the correct sequence 1 OUTPUT PARAMETERS ENTER 2 XI 37 49 50 6 D 7F 8 F 9 EXIT 10END PROGRAMMING Program the Reader for Checks To configure the reader to scan checks scan the program checks in the following sequence 1 MICR FORMATTER ENTER 2 IV 30 42 5 EXIT 6 END

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