Alpha 600/601 User’s Guide
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Programming PLU Descriptions
3
Link the PLU to a department key with the appropriate Tax Status for
that PLU.
4
Enter a description for the PLU. You must enter a description, even if it
is as simple as
PLU4
.
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
You do not need to 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 82.
Programming PLUs without a Barcode Reader
You can program PLUS without using a barcode reader. Use the following
instructions.
To program PLUs without a barcode reader
Example 12:
Set PLU #1 with a $2.99 price, linked to Department 1, description
of APPLE
1
Put the PRG key in the Mode key slot and turn it to the PRG position.
2
If you are prompted for a Manager Password, type the password number
and then press the
Check
key. If you did not program a Manager
Password, go to the next step.
3
Press
the
Qty/Date
key to begin programming the PLUs. The PLU
prompt appears on the display.
4
Using the round Number keys, press
1
and press the
PLU
key.
5
Using the round Number keys, press
299
and then press the
Department 1
key. For more information about using the department
keys, see Assigning Department Number Keys on page 46.
6
Press the keys to spell
APPLE
, using the Alphanumeric keys or the
Alphanumeric Code Chart, if needed. For an explanation of how to use
the Department keys to spell words, see Setting Alphanumeric
Descriptions on page 23. The Department Shift key lets you use the
letters in the lower green area on the Department keys.
To make a space to separate words, press the round Number
0
key twice
or press the round Number
00
key one time.
You must enter a description, even if it is as simple as
PLU4
.
