Setting the Mode Message | ABC Office Alpha 583cx manual

Chapter 5: Setting Up Your Cash Register - Advanced

Setting the Mode Message

MODE message Number of seconds before the	Settings in
register turns into idle mode in	seconds: 00–99
PRG, X, Z modes and the	Default=05
message starts.
This message does not display in
REG modes.

To program the Mode message time setting

1Put the PRG key in the Mode key slot and turn it to the PRG position.

2If 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.

3Using the round Number keys, press 2, press the number of seconds you want to delay as 2 digits, and press the Charge key.

Setting the Sales Message Start and Stop Times

SALES message	Number of seconds after a sale is	Settings in
start	complete before the message	seconds: 00 – 99
	starts.	Default=10
	The register must be set in REG
	mode.

To program the Sales message start time setting

1Put the PRG key in the Mode key slot and turn it to the PRG position.

2If 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.

3Using the round Number keys, press 3, press the number of seconds you want to delay as 2 digits, and press the Charge key.

SALES message	Number of seconds the Sales
stop	message runs before the Idle
	message starts.
	The register must be set in REG
	mode.

Settings in seconds: 00 – 99 Default=20

00 = No Sales message appears

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Contents

Contents Contents Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Running Reports Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Iii 100 101 104 102103 105 125 121124 127 Welcome Before Starting Important Phone Numbers What is in the Box?Customer Service Website Welcome Getting Started Plugging in and Putting in the Batteries Getting Started To get the cash register ready to use To install the paper roll Installing the Paper RollInstalling the Paper Roll Getting Started Installing the Barcode ReaderTo install and program the barcode reader To set the time Example 2 To program 945 P.M Setting the Date And TimeSetting the Date And Time Programming the Sales Tax For this tax rate Programming Department Keys Programming Department Keys To open and close the display Getting To Know the Cash RegisterOpening and Closing the Customer Display Opening and Closing the Customer Display This code Appears when Getting To Know the Cash Register Using the Mode Key AreaThis setting Does this Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard To open the cash drawer without making a sale Using the Cash DrawerTo lock and unlock the cash drawer using the key To open the cash drawer using the emergency lever Using the Accessory DrawerUsing the Accessory Drawer Setting Up Your Cash Register the Basics Using the Displays Clerk Display Setting Alphanumeric DescriptionsSetting Alphanumeric Descriptions Number Alphanumeric Code ChartSetting Up Your Cash Register the Basics Numbers Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Use this table for punctuation and foreign characters About Programming Numbers in Logo Messages Using Single Width CharactersUsing Double Wide Characters Normal Size Programming a Store Logo or a Commercial Message Store Logo Worksheet International Coffees Check key Setting the Commercial Message in the Footer Setting Clerk Numbers and Names Setting Clerk Numbers and Names Return key To use clerk numbers Example 6 Clerk #1 has a passcode Setting the Machine Number Setting the Machine NumberUsing the Clerk System To use the Clerk System Example 9 If the PRG/Z password is Setting X and Manager PasswordsTo set manager passwords Example 8 To set the X password as To print the Quick Start Program Confirmation Report Printing the Quick Start Program Confirmation ReportPrinting the Quick Start Program Confirmation Report Before Going to Register Mode Error Codes Error CodesClearing an Error This error Means this Half System Clear Setting Up Your Cash Register Advanced Press this To specify this See this Setting Up Your Cash Register AdvancedTo program department keys 00 to Programming High Digit Lock-out Hdlo Setting Standard and Gallonage ModeProgramming Multiple and Single Items This number Means this This tax status Number Means this Programming Tax StatusThis number From this To this Assigning Department Number Keys Programming Department Preset PriceIf you do not need a preset price, enter 0 as the price Programming Department Names Alphanumeric Code Chart Code Character Number Special Characters and Punctuation Programming Scrolling Messages Message Number Message Type This message shows Programming Scrolling Message Display Times Setting the Off MessageTo program the Off message time setting To program the Mode message time setting Setting the Mode MessageSetting the Sales Message Start and Stop Times To program the Sales message start time setting To program the Idle message pattern Setting the Idle MessagesTo program the Idle message display after the time appears To program the amount of time letters appears Setting the Amount of Time Letters Appear in the DisplayProgramming the Credit Keys Press this number To specify Press this key To get this letter Programming PLU Descriptions Programming PLUs without a Barcode Reader Programming PLUs with the Barcode Reader Programming PLU Descriptions Setting the Decimal Points This decimal point Looks like Programming Discounts Setting the Rounding RatesSetting the Rounding Rates Programming Minus Percentage Discounts Programming Coupon Discounts Programming Discounts Number Taxable by To charge Method To program the Coupon key Programming Plus Percentage Add-ons See page 96 to ring up a coupon sale programmed with Method Programming Flag Options Programming Flag Options This Flag Set Number Sets these actions Setting Up Your Cash Register Advanced PST1 PST2 PST3 Setting Up Your Cash Register Advanced Programming Flag Options Ringing up Sales and Using Training Mode Ringing up Sales Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Ringing up Sales with the Barcode Reader Using Training ModeRinging up Sales and Using Training Mode To ring up sales with the barcode reader To stop Training mode Using Training ModeTo start Training mode Programming Complex Tax Rates Setting the Tax Rates Setting the Tax Rates Programming Complex Tax Rates To program a VAT tax rate commonly used in Europe To program a Second VAT tax rate Example 25 5% To run a program confirmation report Running ReportsRunning the Program Confirmation Report Running the Program Confirmation Report Running Reports Running the Department Confirmation ReportRunning the PLU Confirmation Report To run a department confirmation report Running the Department Sales Report Running the Department Sales ReportRunning Management Reports To run a Department sales report About X Readings About Z Readings Running Management Reports About Management ReportsRunning a Cash-In-Drawer Report To run a Cash-In-Drawer report Financial Reading must be closed out in the Z position Running a Clerk ReportRunning a Financial Report To print a Financial report To take a weekly or monthly financial report Z2 or Financial Report ExampleTo run a duplicate Z report To reset the Z1 counter Running an Hourly Report Running Management Reports To reset the Z2 counterTo reset the grand total To print a Department Range report Running PLU Reports Maintenance and Options Maintenance and Options Optional AccessoriesInstalling a New Paper Roll To put the paper in the paper roll Using the Battery System Using the Battery System Aside Ordering Accessories Part Number Error message Do this TroubleshootingHear an Error Beep If Clerk E12 Displays In REG 1 or REG 2 Modes Sec code error appears in PRG, X or Z modesPE Printer Error Register Does Not Work at All Opening the Drawer When There is no PowerTroubleshooting If Nothing Helps Half System ClearFull System Clear Half System Clear Examples Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Sample Receipt Examples Code Means this Transaction CodesTransaction Codes Adding Tax to a Non-Taxable Department Cash Sale With Tendering Change Cash Sale Without Tendering Change Cash Sale Without Tendering ChangeCharge Sale Coupon Discount Sale To ring a coupon discount sale Dept Shift Key Credit ReturnCredit Sale Credit Return To ring an item without charging tax Exempting Tax On An ItemExempting Tax on the Entire Sale Gallonage Sales Transaction Gallonage Sales TransactionMinus Percentage Discount Sale Multiplication of a Department Unit Price Multiplication Sale Multiplying By a Fraction Multiplying By a FractionNo-Sale Function PLU Sale Overriding a PLU SalePaid-Out Sale PLU Sale With PLU Description PLU Sale With PLU DescriptionPlus Percentage Sale Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 103 Registering a Reference Number Received-On-Account SaleRegistering a Department Unit Price Return Sale To register a reference number Return SaleSplit Tendering Sale Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 105 Use the Error-Correct /Void Key Temporarily Overriding a PLU Price Voiding a Coupon Sale Voiding a Department Preset PriceVoiding a Coupon Sale Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 107 Voiding a Department Preset with a Coupon Discount Voiding a Department Preset with a Minus Percentage Discount Voiding a Minus Percentage Discount Sale Voiding a Multiplication of a Department Preset PriceVoiding a Minus Percentage Discount Sale Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 109 Voiding a Multiplication Sale Voiding a PLU Multiplication Sale Voiding a PLU Sale Voiding a PLU SaleVoiding a PLU Sale with a Coupon Discount Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 111 Voiding a Plu Sale with a Minus Percentage Discount Voiding a PLU Sale with a Plus Percentage Rate Voiding a Plus Percentage Sale Voiding a Plus Percentage SaleVoiding a Sale Example 67 Void a $1.00 item in Department To void a sale Calculating State Tax Table Codes Calculating Your Tax Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 115 Calculating Your TaxTo calculate your tax rate Appendix a Calculating State Tax Table Codes Type Press Appears as Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 117 Example Tax Chart Worksheet Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 119 Programming the State Tax To program Flag GST/PST System for CanadaCanadian Tax Programming Example Press 00001 + Subtotal/w/TAX + 0* + Dept Key Canadian Tax Programming Example Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 123 Product Information Specifications and SafetyFeature Description Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 125 Safety NoticeSafety Notice Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 127 Description TablesDescription Tables Appendix C Product Information Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 129 Index Index Alpha 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