User`s manual

3700 User’s 9-19
Tender a Guest Check
Process Initial Credit Authorization (Start a Tab)
Notes
General
Information
Initial credit authorization lets customers order items up to a specified amount with
the assurance that the credit card processor will cover their charge. It also ensures
that your restaurant will be paid.
An initial authorization does not print a credit card voucher (unless programmed to
do so). When you are ready to present a voucher to the customer, you recall the
credit card number using the [Credit Authorize] key, and print a voucher.
If you attempt an authorization and other authorizations are being processed by the
CA/EDC Driver, the system displays Please wait - message queued instead of
Waiting for authorization.
Related
“Tender Guest Check to Credit Card (No Authorization)” on page 9-16
“Recall a Credit Card” on page 9-32