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Scrolling Messages
Default Scrolling Messages
The following messages display automatically.
Programming Scrolling Messages
Use the steps below to program your scrolling message.
To program a scrolling message
1 Put the PRG key in the Mode key slot and turn it to the PRG position.
2 If you are prompted for a Manager Password, type the password number
and then press the Check key. If you did not program a Manager
Password, go to the next step.
3 Using the round Number keys, press 6, press the number of the message
you want to change, and press the Return key.
For example, to change the message that displays when you move the
Mode key to the Off position, press number 6, 1, and Return.
4 Type your message, using either the Alphanumeric keys or the special
codes. For more information about using the Alphanumeric keys to type
letters, see Setting Alphanumeric Descriptions on page 23.
Important
If you enter the wrong character, press the Void key to backspace and delete
that character and then continue typing.
5 When you are done, press the Check key. You can program another
message by starting with step 3.
Sample Scrolling Messages
Here are some samples of messages that you can program:
ASK ABOUT OUR DAILY SPECIALS
WE DELIVER
10% DISCOUNT ON THURSDAYS
FREE SODA WITH ANY SANDWICH ORDER
STORE HOURS 9AM TO 10 PM
Off Message CLOSED, NEXT REGISTER PLEASE
Mode Message PLEASE WAIT
Sales Message PLEASE TAKE YOUR RECEIPT
Idle Message 1 GOOD MORNING
Idle Message 2 GOOD AFTERNOON
You can change these default messages, using the following
instructions.