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Introduction, basic characteristics
Euro-1000T
© Elcom Ltd.
1.2 Basic definitions
Logo
The heading on each printed receipt is introductory information preceding description of goods purchased.
It is mainly used to identify the cash register owner (company name, tax information, company identifica-
tion, etc.).
DPT
DEPARTMENT (DPT) is used to denote the goods groups having some common features (dairy products,
foodstuffs, fruit etc.). It is characterized by name, parameters and by the preprogrammed selling price, if
it is to used for direct sale.
PLU
(Price Look Up) abbreviation for the denomination of the specific goods (goods item). PLU code represents
the goods name, the sale price and flags (assignment to the goods group, VAT level, PLU type etc.)
E.g. Fat milks - 13,50 SK, White yogurt - 7,50 SK).
Relationship between the departments and PLUs
The following example clearly describes the relation between the goods groups (departments) and the goods
items (PLU). 16 PLU and 4 goods groups were used here.
ELCOM STORE
Electronic equipment
ID1: 0123456789876543546
ID2 : 01234567/9876
THANK YOU
Your receipt
GOODS
DPT1
DPT2
DPT3
DPTn
Diary products
Sweets
Pastry
Alcohol
PLU1
PLU2
PLU3
PLU4
PLU5
PLU6
PLU7
PLU8
PLU9
PLU10
PLU11
PLU12
PLUn
PLUn
PLUn
PLUn
Fruit yoghurt
Skimmed milk
Colby cheese
Monterey Jack
Nut chocolate
Toffee
Waffers
Mon cherry
Graham rolls
Bun
Soy bread
Swiss roll
Napoleon
Beer 12°
Russian vodka
Metaxa