9. End-of-Day Procedure
9.4
Processing a Multi-Terminal Batch Close
This feature allows you to close batches by Terminal Name (i.e., on one or more terminals) or on all terminals
from another terminal.
This function does NOT compare totals stored in the terminal memory to totals stored on the Moneris host.
Therefore, you should check that your receipts balance with the Batch Totals printed on the Multi-Terminal
Batch Close Report. You can also check the balance by printing a
included in the Batch Close.
IMPORTANT: A Multi-Terminal Batch Close can be performed only for terminals that are added
to and associated with your Merchant Number on the Moneris host (see
9.4.1
By Terminal Name
You can process a Batch Close on one or more terminals by selecting the appropriate Terminal Name(s). You
must therefore know the Terminal Name of the terminal whose batch you want to close.
To process a Batch Close on one or more terminals by Terminal Name:
1.
, select
DEBIT & CREDIT
.
The message "Activating App..." is displayed then the
appears.
2.
Scroll down and select
Batch Close
.
If the "Password:" prompt appears, key in the
OK
key.
3.
At the "Close Type?" prompt, select
Mult
.
4.
At the "Terminal Name:" prompt, key in the name of the terminal and press the green
OK
key.
The "Add Another Terminal?" prompt appears.
5.
Choose one of the following:
•
To include more terminals in the Batch Close, select
Yes
then repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional
terminal to create the Batch Close process list. After you finish adding terminals, select
No
.
OR
•
To include only the terminal selected in step 4, select
No
.
IMPORTANT: To close the batch for the terminal in use, you must add its Terminal Name to the
Batch Close process list.
Note: You can include up to 20 terminals in a Batch Close. When you enter the 20th Terminal
Name, the terminal automatically processes the Batch Close on them and returns to the "Add
Another Terminal?" prompt. You can then add more terminals as above or select No to
complete the Batch Close.
The terminal communicates with the Moneris host then prints the Batch Totals section of the Multi-
Terminal Batch Close Report.
6.
At the "Batch Close?" prompt, select
Yes
.
The terminal communicates with the Moneris host to close the batch, finishes printing the report with the
Batch Close section and returns to the REPORTS menu.
7.
Press the red
CANC ANNUL
key to return to the transactions menu.
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