SAM4S NR-500 Series Manual Operations • 67
Function Keys
Although none of the functions necessary for check tracking operations appear on the
default keyboard, any or all of the following functions can be located on the keyboard:
CHECK #
The CHECK # key is used to begin a new, or access an existing
balance (hard check) or itemized bill (soft check.)
Check track numbers that are entered manually may be set at a
fixed length of one to nine digits. Check track numbers assigned
automatically will begin with #1.
Existing checks are accessed by entering the check track number
and pressing the CHECK# key. In a drive thru system, simply
pressing the PBAL key will recall the oldest open balance (lowest
check track #).
GUEST
Use to enter the count of guests served as part of a guest check.
The entry of a guest count can be enforced when opening a guest
check, or for all transactions.
P/BAL
Use to enter the amount of an outstanding balance. The P/BAL
key will take the recall function if the drive thru feature is enabled
in CHECK # key programming.
SERVICE
Use to temporarily finalize Previous Balance or check tracking
transactions. (If you are using a hard check system, you must
program the SERVICE key for the port where the slip printer is
connected.)
TABLE
You can enforce the entry of a table number for guest check
transactions, or for all transactions. If you are tracking guest
check balances, the balance can be recalled either by entering the
check number or the table number.
PRINT CHECK
Use to print a guest check. The check can be printed on an
optional (RS-232C) printer, or can be printed on the receipt printer.
The PRINT CHECK key can be set to automatically service the
check.
TIP
The TIP key allows a gratuity to be added to a guest check before
payment. The tip amount is deducted from the Cash-in-Drawer
amount for the Clerk/Cashier closing the guest check.
The TIP key may be programmed as either a percentage or amount.
If programmed as a percentage, tax programming defines whether
the percentage is calculated on the net (taxable = no) amount, or the
amount after taxes.
See “Function Key Assignment” in the "Service Mode Programming" chapter to place the
functions necessary for your application. See "Function Key Programming" in the
"Program Mode Programming" chapter to set the options for each function.
