ACCUDATE XL QUICK START GUIDE Welcome Package Contents Review Setting Up Your AccuDate XL Powering Up Setting Up Your Network Setting Up Device Permissions Loading Labels Setting Up KitchenSync ™ Setting Up Additional Profiles How to Switch Between Users Screen Calibration...
WELCOME We’re sure you’re going to enjoy using the AccuDate XL touch screen terminal with the KitchenSync App from CrunchTime! . This guide will help you get started, ® ™ from setting up your terminal for the first time, to loading labels, to launching the KitchenSync App for managing the food prep process and producing a variety of important HACCP labels to ensure proper food safety.
PACKAGE CONTENTS Your AccuDate XL comes with the following items. If any of these items is missing, contact TransAct Support. Contact information can be found on page 16 of ® this guide. 1. AccuDate XL Terminal 2. Quick Start Guide 3.
SETTING UP YOUR ACCUDATE XL TERMINAL Find a spot for the AccuDate XL terminal that’s most convenient for your prep staff and crew members to easily access the device. Though the AccuDate XL is a rugged device, please be sure to place it in a spot where water and grease will not be an issue.
If using an Ethernet cable: a. Make sure your network is active on your Ethernet connection. b. Connect your Ethernet cable to the back of the AccuDate XL. c. Tap the Home button. If using Wi-Fi: a. Click the Apps icon to move to the Main Apps screen below.
5. You will now set up a password for the device. (This is not required to use the terminal. Ask your corporate IT Manager for guidance.) a. Select the Apps icon. b. Select Settings. c. Under the Personal heading, select Security. Settings Screen d.
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e. Choose one of the three password type options below. Please be sure to set a password you will remember in the future. • Pattern • Pin • Password f. Once you’ve selected a password type, and entered a password, you will be asked for a confirmation on the level of Notifications the Restricted Profile can view.
The two label printer mechanisms and label buckets will be visible. The AccuDate XL uses thermal printing technology so no ink or toner is required. b. Open each printer mechanism by pushing the blue tab on the left side of each mechanism to the left.
SETTING UP KITCHENSYNC Now you’re ready to open the KitchenSync App from CrunchTime! ® ™ 1. Select the KitchenSync App icon from the Main Apps screen. ™ KitchenSync App Icon 2. If an update to the App is available, you will be prompted to update. Otherwise, you will be prompted to log in using your Crunchtime! credentials.
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3. You will then be prompted for the URL destination of your Net-Chef server. ™ This will be provided to you by the CrunchTime! System Administrator within ® your company. Note: The first time you print from KitchenSync , a window will pop up asking ™...
SETTING UP ADDITIONAL PROFILES If you would like to create one or more separate accounts for crew members and other staff, for example to limit access to specific Apps and maybe to block Internet browser access, follow the instructions below: 1.
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The AccuDate XL terminal will re-initiate and display the Lock screen. 6. Swipe your finger in an upward motion on the AccuDate XL screen and enter the Screen Lock password you set up earlier. Select the password field to display the keyboard.
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14. Select the Crew Member, or the name of your Restricted Profile, from the Users list. 15. You will be prompted to ‘Set up profile now?’, select OK. The AccuDate XL terminal will re-initiate and display the Lock screen.
4. Select the User you would like to switch to. The AccuDate XL terminal will re-initiate and display the Lock screen. 5. Swipe your finger in an upward motion on the AccuDate XL screen and if the User you selected requires a password you will be prompted to enter one (click on the password field to display the keyboard), otherwise you will be taken to the Home screen.
SCREEN CALIBRATION The AccuDate XL system includes a Screen Calibration App for the touch screen. If you ever have trouble with the accuracy of your touch screen, you can re-calibrate the screen by following these instructions: 1. Select the Apps icon.
XLlabels.daymarksafety.com CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS The AccuDate XL was designed to handle the rigorous conditions of a restaurant kitchen, where things can get messy. But you’ll want the outside of the terminal clean, the screen clean and clear, and the inside of the terminal clean, especially the print mechanisms.
SERVICE & SUPPORT For questions regarding the use and service of your terminal, you have several options: 1. Visit www.transact-tech.com, then select Service & Support. 2. Email us at support@transact-tech.com In the USA call: 1-877-748-4222 International: +1-607-257-8901 Monday–Friday 8am–8pm, Eastern Time.
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