Chapter 4: Setting Up Your Cash Register - the Basics
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To make a character print extra wide, you must use the double width code
01
before each character as you type in the description.
Programming a Header Message
You can specify a header message to print on customer receipts. The
header message can be a maximum of 5 lines. Each line can have 24
characters in single width or 12 characters in double width.
YOUR RECEIPT
THANK YOU
is the default printout for the header message.
You can set Flag #33 to print the Header message or skip the Header
message completely (none of the 5-lines print).
Make a copy of the blank Worksheet below for future changes or
revisions to your header message.
Header Message Worksheet
Use this worksheet to make your header message. Make a copy of the
blank worksheet before you start, in case you make a mistake or change
your mind.
Note
If you enter the wrong character, press the
Void
key to backspace and
delete that character and then continue.
Before programming your header message
1
Write out your store name and the header message you want to
program.
2
After writing out your message, count the number of characters on each
line. The following example shows a message and the letter count,
including spaces.
Line 1
Line 2
Line 3
Line 4
Line 5
INTERNATIONAL COFFEES
21
999-555-1212
12
