Alpha 710ML User’s Guide
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Programming PLU Descriptions
Programming PLU Descriptions
The Price-Look Up system allows for fast, accurate entry of an item and
automatically records the number of items sold. If you want to use the
optional barcode reader, you can scan UPC codes to ring up items.
To scan barcodes, they must be numeric only, 13 digits or less, and must
be one of the following barcode types and standards:
Note
This cash register cannot generate barcodes for you. To generate and print
barcodes, purchase barcode software.
Each PLU must be programmed with up to a 12 character description that
appears on the display and prints on the tape. You can have up to 2000
PLU items programmed.
Programming PLUs consists of the following:
1
Assign a PLU number (from 1 to a maximum of 13 digits long) to each
sales item or scan the barcode.
2
Enter a name description for the PLU. You must enter a description,
even if it is as simple as
PLU4
.
3
Assign a price.
4
Link the PLU to a department key with the appropriate Tax Status for
that PLU.
For example, if PLU #1 is a taxable item, you can link it to a Department
key which is set up for tax. If PLU #2 is not a taxable item, you can link it
to a Department key which is programmed for no tax.
Important
Do not press the decimal point key when entering a price.
After you are done, you can check your results. See Running the PLU
Confirmation Report on page 81.
Programming PLUs without a Barcode Reader
You can program PLUs without using a barcode reader. Use the following
instructions.
• UPC-A
• UPC-E
• EAN-8
• EAN-13
