Specifications
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Register Control
Display Message
Message Explanation
Amount Required This operation requires an amount entry.
Bad Value The number entered is incorrect for the task being performed.
Buffer Full
The buffer for soft check, hard check, or buffered receipt has reached capacity.
For hard checks, the operator must press the SERVICE key to print the items
and clear the buffer. In a soft check environment, this message will appear
when the check has reached capacity
(maximum lines stored). The register will
require the sale to be finalised with the option of printing a bill if required.
Buffer Empty
An operation has been attempted where no information exists, for example the
attempt to transfer a check which contains no information etc.
Busy
Destination register is busy
(pre poll memory is in use). Requires a clear
command from the P.C. or clear using the S-mode menu – Memory clear
Bad Command The key sequence entered is not a valid operation.
Cash Declaration Required
Cash declaration has been programmed as compulsory, and must first be
performed before reports can be printed
Cash-In-Drawer Exceeded The programmed Cash-In-Drawer limit has been exceeded.
Check# Assigned Auto
The operator has attempted to open a new guest check by assigning a check
number. The register has been set to generate its own check numbers.
Check# Required
This register has been programmed to force check number entry to begin a
transaction. An existing guest check must be recalled, or a new one started.
Condiment Required This PLU has been programmed to require a condiment entry.
CRC Error An error has occurred in the check sum while transferring data in IRC mode.
Duplicate This check already exists, this may also apply to secret code programming.
Destination This operation is set for compulsory entry of one of the ten destination keys.
Enter Employee Code A registration has been attempted without entering the employee number.
Enter Employee # The employee is required to sign on before performing a task.
Enter Guest Count
The operator must enter the number of guests when opening a guest check, or
beginning a sale.
Enter Seat# Seat number entry is required before the operation can continue.
Enter Table# Table number entry is required to open a guest check, or begin a sale.
Entry Required The function selected requires a numeric entry, i.e. an open percent
Error General error message, indicating mis-operation
Error Jam The Receipt or Journal printer is jammed, remove the paper jam.
Table Number In Use
The system is programmed to allow only one check number per table, and an
attempt has been made to use the same table number twice.
Halo Over
The amount entered exceeds the programmed HALO i.e. the task exceeds the
maximum amount allowed.
Illegal Key Sequence The operator has used an illegal key sequence.
In Use
This guest check or clerk number is already open elsewhere in the system. This
is also applicable when the floating clerk system is activated and the operator
is in use on another terminal.
Inactive The key pressed is inactive, also appears if Void Mode has been disabled.
Input Qty Quantity input is required for a condiment
Kitchen Printer Failure
The kitchen printer has failed to respond. Printing has been re-routed to the
designated back-up printer
Manager Required This operation requires the manager password or a manager employee.










