User`s manual

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Basic Guest Check Operations
Begin Check by Table Number
Begin Check by Table Number
Use this key to begin a check by specifying a table number. A
table number can be used in addition to a check number, a guest
check ID, or both. Your system may or may not be programmed
to begin a check by table number.
Steps
1. Sign in.
2. Type the table number and press [Begin Table].
3. Enter any other information required by your system, such
as a guest check ID or guest count.
A new check with the assigned table number appears.
Message What it Means Action Required
CHECK ALREADY EXISTS
FOR THIS TABLE
Programming allows only one
check open per table. The table
number entered already has an
open check.
Press [Clear] and repeat with
correct table number; or,
close the existing check and
repeat procedure.
ENTER [MEAL/TIP/CHECK]
EMPLOYEE ID
You are programmed to declare
who the check is being started
for (for example, a manager
starting a check for a waiter, or
a cashier who rings the other
employees’ orders).
Type an employee number
(not ID) and press [Enter].
TABLE NOT FOUND
The table number you entered
does not exist.
Press [Clear], and try again
with a correct table number.
Begin Table