Programming Plu Descriptions; Programming Plus Without A Barcode Reader - Royal Alpha5000ML Instruction Manual

Programming PLU Descriptions

Programming PLUs without a Barcode Reader

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The Price-Look Up (PLU) system allows fast and accurate entry of an item and
automatically records the number of items sold. If you want to use the optional
barcode reader, you can scan UPC codes to ring up items.
To scan barcodes, they must be numeric only, 13 digits or less, and must be one of
the following barcode types and standards:
• UPC-A
• EAN-8
Note
This cash register cannot generate barcodes. In order to generate and print
barcodes, you can purchase barcode software.
Each PLU must be programmed with up to a 16 character description that appears on
the display and prints on the tape. You can have up to 8000 PLU items programmed.
Programming PLUs consists of the following:
1 Enter a name description for the PLU. You must enter a description, even if it
is as simple as PLU4.
2 Assign a price.
3 Link the PLU to a department key with the appropriate Tax Status for that
PLU.
4 Attribute
5 Inventory manage
For example, if PLU #1 is a taxable item, you can link it to a Department key which
is set up for tax. If PLU #2 is not a taxable item, you can link it to a Department key
which is not programmed for tax.
Important
Do not press the decimal point key when entering a price.
After you are done, you can check your results. See Running the PLU Confirmation
Report on page 62.
You can program PLUs without using a barcode reader. Use the following
instructions.
Important
If you enter the wrong character, press the bksp key to clear the character.
• UPC-E
• EAN-13
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