Alpha 600sc User’s Guide
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Programming Scrolling Messages
Programming Scrolling Messages
Your cash register shows messages that move when you are not using it.
You can use the default messages or you can program your own. You can
change one or more messages at any time. For example, if you have a new
promotion, you can change the Idle 1 message to say something about the
promotion.
The scrolling messages that can be programmed are the following:
You can program up to 42 characters for each scroll message. Messages 4
and 5 (IDLE messages) can be combined for a maximum of 84 characters.
The following messages display automatically. You can change these
default messages, using the following instructions.
Here are some samples of messages that can be programmed:
ASK ABOUT OUR DAILY SPECIALS
WE DELIVER
10% DISCOUNT ON THURSDAYS
FREE SODA WITH ANY SANDWICH ORDER
STORE HOURS 9AM TO 10 PM
Table 15 Scrolling messages
Message
Number
Message Type
This message shows...
1
OFF message
In the OFF position
2
MODE message
During the idle state in PRG, X, Z
modes
3
SALES message
After the sales transaction
4
IDLE message 1
In the idle state in REG modes during
the morning hours *
5
IDLE message 2
In the idle state in REG modes during
the afternoon hours *
* IDLE messages 1 and 2 can be combined for 1 longer message
that runs all day.
Off Message
CLOSED, NEXT REGISTER PLEASE
Mode Message
PLEASE WAIT
Sales Message
PLEASE TAKE YOUR RECEIPT
Idle Message 1
GOOD MORNING
Idle Message 2
GOOD AFTERNOON