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This guide contains instructions for a new user to setup, configure, and use the Epson KDS
in the fewest steps. It is targeted towards the Multi Station Epson KDS connected to the
POS via ethernet and assumes that the POS is already supported by the Epson KDS. The
Epson KDS is very versatile – able to be customized in many ways to meet the specific
needs of the individual display stations and entire kitchen. This guide describes one such
use case – setting up a 2 display system with one station being the Prep Display and the other
being the Expeditor. This guide is applicable to:
KDS FW v2.30 and above
KDS Windows Configuration Utility v2.3.1.0 and above
Form: F-730-028 v1.00
111-38-URM-003
KDS Multi Station
Quick Start Guide
KDS Multi Station
Quick Start Guide
Page 1 of 26
111-38-URM-003
R2.30

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  • Page 1 POS via ethernet and assumes that the POS is already supported by the Epson KDS. The Epson KDS is very versatile – able to be customized in many ways to meet the specific needs of the individual display stations and entire kitchen. This guide describes one such use case –...
  • Page 2 Table of Contents 1. System Requirements ....................3 2. Setting Up a Multi-Station KDS System ..............4 3. Epson KDS Configuration Utility ................9 4. Configuring the KDS using the Windows Utility ............ 10 Appendix A ........................21 Bumping an Entire Order ..........................21 Appendix B ........................
  • Page 3 1 Epson KD-IB01 KDS controller expansion module. • An Epson KDS supported POS terminal connected to the printer via ethernet through a Local Area Network (LAN). By default the printer is DHCP-enabled and it is assumed the network is capable of providing a DHCP IP to the printer.
  • Page 4 2. Connect an ethernet cable from the PC/laptop to the router/network switch. Note: If your laptop is connected wirelessly to the same network as the printer you do not need to connect the ethernet cable from the laptop to the router/network switch. KDS Multi Station 111-38-URM-003 Quick Start Guide R2.30...
  • Page 5 Note: If you are using a touchscreen monitor, use a USB cable to connect the monitor to one of the available USB Host (Type A) ports on the printer. If you are using a touchscreen monitor, skip Step 5. KDS Multi Station 111-38-URM-003 Quick Start Guide R2.30...
  • Page 6 5. Connect the bump bar to the corresponding port on the printer. USB Connection Picture 2.5 KDS Multi Station 111-38-URM-003 Quick Start Guide R2.30 Page 6 of 26 Form: F-730-028 v1.00...
  • Page 7 Power Switch Picture 2.6 7. Connect an ethernet cable to the KDS controller and attach the other end to the network switch. Ethernet connection Picture 2.7 KDS Multi Station 111-38-URM-003 Quick Start Guide R2.30 Page 7 of 26 Form: F-730-028 v1.00...
  • Page 8 Note each display should have their own unique IP from the DHCP server. A brand new KDS printer will stay on this screen until the system is properly configured. A properly configured system will boot to the KDS order display grid. KDS Multi Station 111-38-URM-003 Quick Start Guide R2.30...
  • Page 9 3. Epson KDS Configuration Utility The Epson KDS Configuration Utility lets you set up, customize, and manage the Epson Kitchen Display System. You can download the Epson KDS Configuration utility from the Epson support page: (https://epson.ca/Support/Point-of-Sale/OmniLink-Printers/Epson-TM-U220-i-KDS-with-VGA-or -COM/s/SPT_U220IKDS) The same utility is used for all KDS printers. It is a standalone utility meaning that it doesn’t require to be installed –...
  • Page 10 4. Configuring the KDS using the Windows Utility When you run the Epson KDS Configuration Utility for the first time, you can use the setup wizard to quickly detect and configure any available KDS devices. 1. Run the KDS Configuration Utility on the computer that is connected to your KDS network/ printer.
  • Page 11 To enable discovery, go to firewall settings and make an exception for the configuration utility manually. If you are using third party firewall, consult the documentation on how to add an exception for the utility. Picture 4.1.1 KDS Multi Station 111-38-URM-003 Quick Start Guide R2.30 Page 11 of 26 Form: F-730-028 v1.00...
  • Page 12 3. Select your POS system from the list and click Next: Picture 4.3 Note: If your POS does not appear in the list, you will need to contact your Reseller for guidance. KDS Multi Station 111-38-URM-003 Quick Start Guide R2.30 Page 12 of 26 Form: F-730-028 v1.00...
  • Page 13 5. The utility will search for the KDS printer on your network and if found successfully will show a 2 under Number of KDS devices discovered: Picture 4.5 Click Next. KDS Multi Station 111-38-URM-003 Quick Start Guide R2.30 Page 13 of 26...
  • Page 14 6. The wizard is now finished and will load your KDS devices to the configuration: Picture 4.6 Select OK, which will take you to the main screen: Picture 4.6.1 KDS Multi Station 111-38-URM-003 Quick Start Guide R2.30 Page 14 of 26...
  • Page 15 7. Select the Tiles configuration: Picture 4.7 8. Click the + icon to Add a new display Tile and name it “Expo”. Picture 4.8 Click OK. KDS Multi Station 111-38-URM-003 Quick Start Guide R2.30 Page 15 of 26 Form: F-730-028 v1.00...
  • Page 16 9. Select the Displays configuration: Picture 4.9 10. Select the + icon to add a new Display and call it “Expo”: Picture 4.10 Click OK. KDS Multi Station 111-38-URM-003 Quick Start Guide R2.30 Page 16 of 26 Form: F-730-028 v1.00...
  • Page 17 11. Click on the Expeditor checkbox to ensure it is checked. Picture 4.11 12. Under Display Tile, select “Expo”: Picture 4.12 KDS Multi Station 111-38-URM-003 Quick Start Guide R2.30 Page 17 of 26 Form: F-730-028 v1.00...
  • Page 18 13. Select the Devices configuration: Picture 4.13 14. In Display Manager ensure that Expo is selected as the Assigned Display: Picture 4.14 KDS Multi Station 111-38-URM-003 Quick Start Guide R2.30 Page 18 of 26 Form: F-730-028 v1.00...
  • Page 19 Picture 4.15 16. The KDS will take the configuration, reset and show the startup screen. The KDS controller box (Prep Station) will then show the following screen titled “Display 2”: Picture 4.16 KDS Multi Station 111-38-URM-003 Quick Start Guide R2.30 Page 19 of 26 Form: F-730-028 v1.00...
  • Page 20 When the order is bumped from Display 2, the tile background on the Expo display will change color, indicating that it can now be bumped off from that station. KDS Multi Station 111-38-URM-003 Quick Start Guide R2.30...