Printers - archive

Printers are configured in multiple areas in ECM:

  • Sites

  • Areas/Locations

  • Menu item

Sites

Pre-condition: Before configuration, install the printer software on the windows server. (See "How to Install a Check or Prep Printer".)

To configure a printer in ECM: 

Go to Sites > select site > select Printers tab. 

 

Add - Printer

To add a printer: 

  • Click + Add Printer

  • Enter the printer information: 

    • Name - Enter the printer name exactly as it is named in the windows control panel (including any capitalization). 

    • Description Enter a description for the printer.

    • Model - Select the model of the printer.

    • Has Cash Drawer - Check this box if there is a cash drawer plugged in to the printer.

    • Disabled -Check to enable/disable the printer for the site. 

    • Group and sort by Seat Number - Check to enable/disable printing items grouped by seat number.

    • Failover Printers - Use the drop-down to select printers to route to in the event that the selected printer is unavailable (out of paper, paper jam, turned off, etc.)

  • Click Save to save the information or Cancel to discard the information and return to the Printers screen.

 

Edit - Printer

To edit a printer, click the edit (pencil) icon to open the dialog box and make changes. 

 

 

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