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<strong>User</strong> <strong>Manual</strong><br />

<strong>QOrder</strong> <strong>Software</strong>


Dear valued customer!<br />

On behalf of our proud company we wish to welcome you to the <strong>QUORiON</strong> family. We sincerely hope<br />

you will appreciate the many benefits of being associated with a distinguished product name that<br />

represents both quality and commitment to customer satisfaction.<br />

The <strong>QOrder</strong> system is fully customizable and yet simple to operate. It is exactly this versatility and<br />

quality that has made us successful among our multinational customers.<br />

It is therefore with great pride that we look forward to continuing our close collaboration with our<br />

customers.<br />

Your <strong>QUORiON</strong> Team<br />

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Table of contents<br />

1 Important Information .................................................................................................................... 5<br />

2 Compatible POS systems ................................................................................................................. 6<br />

3 Applicable Devices ........................................................................................................................... 6<br />

4 Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 7<br />

4.1 Downloading and installing the <strong>QOrder</strong> application ............................................................... 7<br />

4.2 Configure Your Router ............................................................................................................. 8<br />

4.3 Important POS system Settings ............................................................................................... 8<br />

4.4 Activate a Slot for the <strong>QOrder</strong> Handheld on the POS system ................................................. 9<br />

4.5 Assignment of a Mobile <strong>QOrder</strong> Device to a POS system ..................................................... 10<br />

4.5.1 Steps on the POS system ............................................................................................... 10<br />

4.5.2 Steps on the Mobile Device ........................................................................................... 11<br />

4.6 Download the Program from the POS system ...................................................................... 12<br />

5 Commissioning .............................................................................................................................. 12<br />

6 <strong>User</strong> Interface ................................................................................................................................ 13<br />

6.1 Quick Start ............................................................................................................................. 14<br />

6.2 Legend ................................................................................................................................... 15<br />

7 Sign in and Register ....................................................................................................................... 16<br />

7.1 Sign in a Clerk ........................................................................................................................ 16<br />

7.2 Register Pre-Programmed PLUs ............................................................................................ 16<br />

7.3 Multiplication / Division ........................................................................................................ 17<br />

7.4 Tendering .............................................................................................................................. 17<br />

8 Corrections .................................................................................................................................... 18<br />

8.1 Clearing of Inputs and Error Messages.................................................................................. 18<br />

8.2 Error Correction ..................................................................................................................... 18<br />

8.3 Refund ................................................................................................................................... 18<br />

8.4 Tender Correction ................................................................................................................. 19<br />

9 Surcharges and Discounts / Rebates ............................................................................................. 19<br />

9.1 Percentage Surcharge / Deduction ....................................................................................... 19<br />

9.2 Absolute Surcharge / Deduction ........................................................................................... 20<br />

10 Balance Functions (Tables) ........................................................................................................ 20<br />

10.1 Open and Close the Table ..................................................................................................... 20<br />

10.2 Print the Invoice of a Table.................................................................................................... 21<br />

10.3 Transfer Balance .................................................................................................................... 21<br />

10.4 Splitting a Balance ................................................................................................................. 22<br />

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10.5 Balance Clerk Transfer ........................................................................................................... 22<br />

10.6 Modifiers and Condiments .................................................................................................... 23<br />

11 Programming ............................................................................................................................. 24<br />

11.1 Custom Keys .......................................................................................................................... 24<br />

11.2 Additional Function Keys ....................................................................................................... 25<br />

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1 Important Information<br />

Please make sure to fill out and keep it in a secure place!<br />

Information for the handheld and the POS system<br />

Serial number of register: ___________________________________________<br />

POS system IP: __________________________________________________<br />

1<br />

2<br />

3<br />

4<br />

5<br />

6<br />

7<br />

8<br />

Information for the router<br />

Registration code Activation code<br />

SSID: ___________________________________________________________<br />

Password: _______________________________________________________<br />

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2 Compatible POS systems<br />

The following POS systems can be used as master POS system for the mobile device:<br />

• QTouch 10<br />

• QTouch 2<br />

• Concerto<br />

• QTouch 15<br />

You need at least the firmware version Qx120329 on the POS system. If you get with the command 9100 in P-Mode<br />

the message “Invalid Function”, you haven´t installed the correct firmware version.<br />

If you want to use the extended demo mode (where it is possible to connect a mobile device to a POS system in<br />

demo mode; see alternative way in section 4.4.1 for details) you need at least firmware version Qx120906 on the<br />

mobile device and on the POS system.<br />

3 Applicable Devices<br />

• Devices with Android version from 1.6 on.<br />

<strong>QUORiON</strong> successfully tested the following devices:<br />

• Archos 43 Internet Tablet<br />

• Archos 5 Internet Tablet<br />

• Archos 7 Home Tablet (works, but is not recommended)<br />

• HTC Desire HD<br />

• Samsung Galaxy S<br />

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4 Installation<br />

The installation of a mobile device on a POS system (inside a POS system network) includes the<br />

following steps, whose summary is shown here. The different steps are explained in detail in the<br />

following paragraphs.<br />

• Downloading and installing the <strong>QOrder</strong> application<br />

• Router configuration: A WLan capable device needs to take over the task of attaching the<br />

mobile devices to your register network. This device may be a network router and it has to<br />

be configured in the right manner.<br />

• Preparation of the programming/configuration of the master register: There are numerous<br />

important settings which need to be set correctly in order to support the <strong>QOrder</strong> system. A<br />

mistake at this point may lead to malfunctions of the system.<br />

• Activation of one or more slots for the mobile devices: Before you can use a mobile device<br />

in your system you have to activate as many slots on the master register as you intend to use<br />

mobile devices at the same time.<br />

Alternative: For demonstration purposes there is the possibility to use a not activated slot for the mobile<br />

device (available since version Qx120906). In this case this step can be skipped.<br />

• Assigning of a mobile device to the master register: A mobile device needs to be assigned at<br />

least once on the master register. The assignment stays active until you decide to use the<br />

slot, which is used for the mobile device in question, for another mobile device.<br />

• Updating the programming/configuration of the mobile device: In order to make sure that<br />

you use the latest settings on your mobile device you have to make at least one update at<br />

the startup of the <strong>QOrder</strong> application. Otherwise you may work with outdated data (e.g.<br />

PLUs).<br />

4.1 Downloading and installing the <strong>QOrder</strong> application<br />

1. Access the <strong>QUORiON</strong> One Hub partner portal via your pc.<br />

1.1. Type https://ws.onehub.com/signin into the address bar field of your<br />

browser.<br />

The One Hub login screen opens.<br />

1.2. Log in with your personal login data.<br />

1.3. Click on the menu Workspaces | <strong>QUORiON</strong> World.<br />

The tab FILES opens.<br />

2. Click on the link QMP <strong>Software</strong> Updates.<br />

3. Click on the link <strong>QOrder</strong>.<br />

A list with the installation container files available for <strong>QOrder</strong> opens.<br />

4. Click on the link with the latest container file that matches the pattern<br />

QHYYMMDD.zip (e.g. QH130206.zip).<br />

5. Confirm your download by clicking the button Download & View.<br />

6. Select the directory where the container file should be saved.<br />

7. Unzip the container file to your hard drive on your local computer.<br />

8. Connect your Android Smartphone/Tablet to your PC by using an USB cable and<br />

wait until the device is installed successfully.<br />

9. Start Windows Explorer with the now included Android device drive.<br />

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10. Search and copy the unzipped installation file that matches the pattern<br />

qorderYYMMDD.apk to the root directory of your Android device drive.<br />

The copy process starts. Wait until the process is finished successfully.<br />

11. Disconnect the Android device from your PC.<br />

12. Open the file explorer on your Android device.<br />

Important:<br />

If there is no file explorer installed on your Android device, install a corresponding<br />

application from the play store.<br />

13. Search for and open the root/home directory on your Android device.<br />

14. Click on the installation file that matches the pattern qorderYYMMDD.apk.<br />

15. Click on the button Install to start the installation process.<br />

4.2 Configure Your Router<br />

Wait until the installation process is finished successfully. You can find<br />

<strong>QOrder</strong> within the list of installed apps on your Android device.<br />

• Connect the router to a computer via Ethernet cable.<br />

• Open the configuration page of the router (noted in the manual of the router). Note: It may<br />

be necessary to enter username and password here.<br />

• If DHCP is not enabled please activate this function in your router. Be careful not to enable<br />

the IPs used for the POS systems for the DHCP access, otherwise there may be address<br />

conflicts with the mobile devices in unfavorable circumstances (Because the POS systems use<br />

static IPs).<br />

• Setup your wireless network:<br />

o Assign a network name<br />

o Set an encryption (WEP, WPA, WPA2)<br />

o Set a password<br />

• Save your changes.<br />

• Attach the router to the register resp. to the register network via Ethernet cable (if you have<br />

not already done it).<br />

4.3 Important POS system Settings<br />

If you want to use a mobile device with a POS system in your network, there are some important<br />

parameters/options that you have to set in your configuration to ensure its correct function:<br />

• Parameter 53 (POS system number) must be set (in case of the master POS system for<br />

<strong>QOrder</strong> devices to the value „1“), so that the POS system serves as a network POS system.<br />

• Parameter 89 (network port#) must be set to “255”, so the POS system can be addressed via<br />

Ethernet network.<br />

• Option 92 (Floating Balances) should be set to make sure, that balances (e.g. tables) are<br />

distributed throughout the whole POS system network, so all balances are the same on all<br />

POS systems in the network.<br />

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• Printers which should be used with the mobile device need to be programmed as network<br />

printers on the master POS system, even if this may not be necessary for the usage with the<br />

POS system itself. Otherwise the printer(s) in question may work with the POS system but<br />

it/they will not work with the mobile device.<br />

4.4 Activate a Slot for the <strong>QOrder</strong> Handheld on the POS system<br />

Please perform the following steps if you want to activate a new slot for a mobile device. Otherwise<br />

continue with the instruction in section 4.4.<br />

Alternative: If you want to use the extended <strong>QOrder</strong> demo mode (where it is possible to connect a mobile device to<br />

a register in demo mode; available since version Qx120906) you can skip this step and continue directly with the<br />

instructions in section 4.4.<br />

1. Change in the P-Mode.<br />

2. Enter 9100 followed by the Type-key.<br />

3. The POS system shows a list of eight slots, which can be used for mobile devices. If a slot is<br />

already activated a MAC address or 00:00:00:00:00:00 is shown (since firmware Qx120412<br />

on the register and the mobile device the name of the potential mobile device is shown<br />

here).<br />

4. Select a not activated slot for activating.<br />

5. The POS system shows a registration code in the display (e.g. "Cxxxxxxxx" for the first slot; for<br />

the other slots the code starts with D, E, etc.).<br />

6. Send a request to <strong>QUORiON</strong> for an activation code matched to the shown registration code.<br />

It is possible to interrupt the activation procedure at this point without problems; you just have to restart<br />

it later after you received the activation code.<br />

If you want to activate multiple slots at once it sufficient to send the first registration code in combination<br />

with the number of requested licenses to <strong>QUORiON</strong>, because the POS system will always show you the<br />

next available code until you activated the specific slot.<br />

7. Enter the activation code, which you get from <strong>QUORiON</strong>, and press the CR key. Make sure<br />

that the registration code and the activation code match (especially if you requested multiple<br />

licenses).<br />

8. If the activation is successful the POS system will output the following:<br />

Q-Order#x Activated (x = Slot)<br />

Code: Cxxxxxxxx (only printed)<br />

Key: kkkkkkkkk (only printed)<br />

You also may obtain a list of activated slots by typing 305 followed by the Type key in P-Mode of the POS<br />

system.<br />

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4.5 Assignment of a Mobile <strong>QOrder</strong> Device to a POS system<br />

Please execute the following steps if you want to open a new slot for a mobile device. If you have<br />

done it before and you only want update the programming / configuration of the mobile device,<br />

continue with the instruction in section 4.5.<br />

4.5.1 Steps on the POS system<br />

Important: The mobile device can only be assigned to POS systems with the POS system number<br />

“1”. The POS system number must be set in parameter 53 of the POS system and the network must<br />

be enabled. Make sure the programming/configuration of the POS system is correct so that the<br />

register network works properly according to your requirements! Details can be found in section<br />

4.2.<br />

Please execute the following steps:<br />

1. Change to the P-mode and enter 9100 followed by the Type-button. Alternatively enter 9100<br />

followed by the subtotal key in manager mode.<br />

2. The POS system shows a list of eight slots, which can be used for mobile devices. If a slot is<br />

already activated a MAC address or 00:00:00:00:00:00 is shown (since firmware Qx120412<br />

on the register and the mobile device the name of the potential mobile device is shown<br />

here).<br />

3. Select the slot which you want to use for the mobile device among the activated slots by<br />

touching the slot on the screen of the POS system. The POS system will open a new<br />

window and displays “Cellphone init” for the selected position.<br />

If a slot is already used for a device then this assignment is removed and the slot will no longer work for<br />

the previously used device. You can change this assignment at any time.<br />

Alternative: By using the extended <strong>QOrder</strong> demo mode (available since version Qx120906) it is possible to<br />

use a not activated slot with the following restrictions:<br />

• The price of every item booked on the mobile device is reduced to a minimum (e.g. 1 Cent) and<br />

a DEMO notice is printed to the receipt.<br />

• With <strong>QOrder</strong> versions prior to QH130111 only the first 5 tables, 3 clerks, 5 departments and 50<br />

PLUs can be used. Other items may be visible on the mobile device, but you cannot use them.<br />

This restriction is not present any more since version QH130111.<br />

• After 30 minutes the assignment of the mobile device to the POS system is automatically<br />

cancelled. However, it is possible to reassign the mobile device immediately.<br />

To activate the demo mode input the number sequence 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 on the POS system and select a<br />

not activated slot afterwards (instead of an activated slot).<br />

4. Now perform the steps shown in section 4.4.2 concerning the mobile device.<br />

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4.5.2 Steps on the Mobile Device<br />

Please execute following steps:<br />

1. If you have not installed the application <strong>QOrder</strong> then download and install it on your mobile<br />

device. The application can be obtained from <strong>QUORiON</strong> (quorion.onehub.com).<br />

2. Start the <strong>QOrder</strong> application on the mobile device.<br />

3. Make sure that the <strong>QOrder</strong> settings are set according to the requirements of your register<br />

network resp. according to your wishes. Take special care to choose the correct IP-address<br />

of the Register “1”. You can check the IP address of a POS system by enter 305 followed by<br />

the Type key in P-mode of the POS system.<br />

Furthermore the following program options are available:<br />

• Show/hide the Android status bar (with clock, battery status, WLan status, etc.)<br />

• Activate/deactivate automatic request for program update (not firmware update)<br />

• Show departments/articles/etc. with one or two columns<br />

4. Make sure that the WiFi is enabled and the mobile device is connected to the network.<br />

5. If the mobile device was not connected to the POS system before (or another device used<br />

the slot in the meantime) make sure, that the POS system is waiting for connection (see<br />

„Steps on the POS system“ in the previous section 4.4.1).<br />

6. Start the <strong>QOrder</strong> application with the “Start <strong>QOrder</strong>” button.<br />

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Device Name<br />

This name is shown in the log-onwindow<br />

of the register instead of the<br />

MAC-address (since register<br />

firmware Qx120412)<br />

IP-Address of<br />

Register „1”<br />

Further options<br />

Enable WiFi<br />

connection<br />

Existing wireless<br />

networks


7. When launching the application on the mobile device it will try to connect to the POS system.<br />

If this is not possible it will display “Retry Connection” and the device switches into the demo<br />

mode. In this case the mobile device will not communicate with the POS system.<br />

When a mobile device is assigned to a POS system it automatically receives a register number from #17 upwards (17<br />

for the first device, 18 for the second device and so on).<br />

Alternative: It is also possible to connect the mobile device to the POS system after starting the application <strong>QOrder</strong><br />

on the mobile device. To do so follow the steps in section “Steps on the POS system” (section 4.4.1), then press the<br />

X button on the mobile device followed by the “Log On” button.<br />

If you leave the wireless radio range the message “Connection Retry” and/or “Network Error” is displayed.<br />

Therefore make your way in the radio range again.<br />

4.6 Download the Program from the POS system<br />

1. Start the <strong>QOrder</strong> application on your mobile device and assign the device to a POS system, as<br />

shown in section 4.4.<br />

2. Press the X button and then “Update / Install”. The mobile device will now transfer the<br />

programming of the master POS system and erase the internal transaction memory at the<br />

end. The display will show a counter. At the end you get a “Finish” message, which indicates<br />

the end of the programming process.<br />

Since firmware Qx120412 it is possible to activate an automatic update request on startup.<br />

5 Commissioning<br />

1. Turn on your mobile device. Wait until the device is ready.<br />

2. Start the <strong>QOrder</strong> application on your mobile device.<br />

3. In the init screen of the application press the “Start <strong>QOrder</strong>” button.<br />

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6 <strong>User</strong> Interface<br />

The following illustration shows the standard user interface.<br />

Operation view<br />

Receipt view<br />

Payment functions<br />

Correction function<br />

Scroll pages<br />

Multiplicator<br />

Clear<br />

Article menu<br />

Scroll button Keys fade in/out<br />

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Numeric keys<br />

Keys fade in /out<br />

Table functions


6.1 Quick Start<br />

The example bookings should help you on your first contact with the <strong>QOrder</strong> application and give you<br />

a first impression. For more information, please refer to the later chapters of this manual.<br />

If you are not aware about the exact meaning of the shown keys: There is a legend in section 6.2 of this manual.<br />

1. <strong>User</strong> login<br />

2. Direct booking of articles<br />

3. Correct articles<br />

4. Register five identical articles<br />

5. Register article on a table<br />

6. Complete a table with an invoice<br />

7. Exit the application<br />

Clerks<br />

Table Table<br />

Table Invoice<br />

Exit<br />

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Note: In the default configuration of<br />

this system the code corresponds to the<br />

clerk number, i.e. Clerk “1” has the code<br />

number “1”, the clerk “2” the number<br />

“2”.


6.2 Legend<br />

In the following sections the handling of the POS systems will be exemplified with examples. The<br />

various meanings of the buttons and elements, unless they are self-explanatory, are illustrated in the<br />

following table.<br />

Example Declarations<br />

Table<br />

Obvious key on the touch screen, for example the „Zero“-key here<br />

Variable key on the touch screen, for example one of several direct-dial keys for<br />

balance functions<br />

Due to the variability for the keys it can happen that the designation, depending on the programming,<br />

differs from the designation in the manual.<br />

Simple procedure, for example entering a code via the virtual keyboard on the<br />

touchscreen<br />

Any selection of a variable key<br />

Allows the user to select among various keys provided by the system (for example among the PLU keys).<br />

Any selection of one table<br />

Allows the user to select one of several tables (for example among empty tables).<br />

A confirmation dialog<br />

The user is prompted to confirm a dialog box or (in the shown case) to make a selection.<br />

Selection on the virtual POS system receipt of the mobile device.<br />

The user selects an item in the virtual POS system receipt.<br />

Depending on the programming of the master POS system at the time of the last update of the <strong>QOrder</strong> application,<br />

it is possible that the programming of the <strong>QOrder</strong> system differs compared to the form shown here and the key<br />

names are different and/or behave differently. As some buttons are individually programmable it is also possible<br />

that in your configuration some features are not available. For individual adjustment of your POS system consult the<br />

section „Programming“ (section 11) at the end of the manual.<br />

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7 Sign in and Register<br />

7.1 Sign in a Clerk<br />

A clerk is the person who is working on the point-of-sale and performing registrations. Before<br />

starting any transaction it is necessary to sign in a clerk. Now all sales and actions can be associated<br />

with a single clerk in the reports. Furthermore, it is possible to define individual access rights for each<br />

clerk (e.g. for refund or program modifications).<br />

Important: While a clerk may be signed in automatically on the POS system, depending on the<br />

configuration, a manual sign in is mandatory on the mobile device. That means it is not possible to<br />

make a registration on the mobile device before a user has signed in.<br />

The message “Enter Code” indicates that no clerk is signed in and that you cannot do registrations at this moment.<br />

To sign in a clerk you may use either a Dallas-Key or the keyboard. On the mobile device a sign in<br />

with a Dallas-Key is not possible because of the type of the device construction. If you want to sign in<br />

a clerk who is registered with such a key, use the last four characters of the key code as password<br />

and replace any letters with numbers in the following way: Replace “A” with “1”, “B” with “2” and so<br />

on. Example: The code “0E595CB5” will be replaced by the password “5325”.<br />

To actually sign in a clerk on the mobile device press the “X” button on the device and select the clerk<br />

key. Then enter the code for the desired clerk and press the corresponding clerk button.<br />

Example:<br />

In the default configuration of this system the entered code number corresponds to the clerk number, i.e. clerk “1”<br />

has the code number “1”, clerk “2” the number “2”.<br />

Clerks<br />

7.2 Register Pre-Programmed PLUs<br />

Pre-programmed PLUs are registered by using the department key for opening a list of departments<br />

and then selecting the desired article from the respective department. Alternatively it is also possible<br />

to register an article via its PLU number. Simply enter the article number and press the department<br />

key.<br />

Example: Select and register a PLU using its department.<br />

Example: Select and register PLU 3 through its number<br />

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7.3 Multiplication / Division<br />

Instead of pressing the same item repeatedly, you may use the “Multiplication” key. First, enter the<br />

quantity to be rung up, followed by the “Multiplication” key and then the item.<br />

Depending on the programming, the “Multiplication” key can also be used for division. First enter the<br />

numerator and press the “Multiplication” key. Now enter the divider and press “Multiplication”<br />

again. Finally, select the corresponding PLU or department.<br />

Example: Register 3 x PLU 25:<br />

Example: Register 1/5 of PLU 2:<br />

7.4 Tendering<br />

Any sale will be closed by entering a payment media key. There are keys for various tenders<br />

programmed on the keyboard, usually CASH and various cards. Additional tenders may be<br />

programmed if necessary.<br />

If you press the “C” button after a registration of the department list you switch into the receipt view. If the<br />

transaction is a direct sale you can see the subtotal.<br />

To complete the transaction choose the method of payment. Before you end the transaction you can<br />

enter the tendered amount, then the mobile device will calculate the change owed to the customer.<br />

Example: 1.00 Euro CASH payment:<br />

CASH<br />

Generally, it is also possible to split the subtotal to different tenders. After each tender the mobile<br />

device will show the short amount on the display.<br />

Example: 1.00 Euro CARD payment, short CASH payment:<br />

CARD CASH<br />

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8 Corrections<br />

8.1 Clearing of Inputs and Error Messages<br />

To erase an incorrect entry not yet registered press the “Clear” key<br />

8.2 Error Correction<br />

The “Error Correct” key (EC) is used to clear the last item immediately. Alternatively you may use the<br />

scroll keys to select another item from the actual receipt for voiding.<br />

8.3 Refund<br />

A refund is used to return previously sold items. The PLUs will be added to the stock and the money<br />

is returned to the customer. The turnover in the reports will be corrected.<br />

To refund an item, press the “Refund” key first and then the item to be returned. The “Refund” key<br />

has to be pressed before each item if more than one item is being returned. After refund the receipt<br />

can be continued with normal sales or can be closed with a payment.<br />

Please note that not all clerks may have the right to perform a refund.<br />

Important: Also note that the refund key does not belong to the standard keys of the <strong>QOrder</strong> system. For using this<br />

key it may be activated, e.g. with a macro function key (as it was done in the following example). In section 11.2 you<br />

get more information on how you can configure such keys.<br />

Example: Refund of PLU 1 and 2<br />

(Optional operation; is required<br />

for multi-page receipts, in which<br />

an article on the top of the page<br />

will be deleted)<br />

Refund Refund<br />

Example: Exchange of PLU 1 and 2:<br />

Refund<br />

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8.4 Tender Correction<br />

With the function “Tender Correction” you may change any amount from one payment media to<br />

another.<br />

First press the key “Tender Correction”, enter the desired amount and then select the payment<br />

media from which this amount should be rebooked. Now the amount is open again and can be<br />

assigned to any other payment. It is also possible to split the amount to more than one payment<br />

media.<br />

Important: Also note that the tender correction key does not belong to the standard keys of the <strong>QOrder</strong> system. For<br />

using this key it may be activated, e.g. with a macro function key (as it was done in the following example). In<br />

section 11.2 you get more information on how you can configure such keys.<br />

Example: Rebook 5.00 EUR from CASH to CARD:<br />

Tender<br />

Correction Cash CARD<br />

9 Surcharges and Discounts / Rebates<br />

Surcharges and discounts are divided into four categories:<br />

1. percentage discounts (rebates)<br />

2. percentage surcharges<br />

3. absolute reductions (e.g. coupons)<br />

4. absolute surcharges<br />

Note that by default due to the limited number of possible keys on the mobile device no keys for<br />

surcharges / discounts etc. are available. Therefore you have to make necessary adjustments in the<br />

layout according to your needs for the extra function keys.<br />

For the following examples a WLU-entry „discounts“ with two discount functions (absolute and relative discount)<br />

was created and placed on one of the additional function keys. Alternatively it is possible to create a discount with a<br />

macro function, but then the value of the discount is fixed. In section 11.2 you get more information on how you<br />

can configure such keys.<br />

9.1 Percentage Surcharge / Deduction<br />

Discounts are price deductions on single items or on the subtotal of the receipt. To enter a discount,<br />

ring up the item first, enter the discount percentage and press the discount key. If the discount<br />

should be valid for the entire receipt, press the “Subtotal” key first and then enter the percentage on<br />

Discount key.<br />

The subtotal key has to be available for this task on the mobile device. In section 11.2 you get more information on<br />

how you can configure such keys.<br />

Likewise it is also possible to order surcharges. In that case please use the percentage surcharge<br />

function.<br />

In both cases the percentage values can be pre-programmed to avoid mistakes and manipulation.<br />

Furthermore, it is possible to block single or subtotal discounts and to set maximum limits.<br />

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Example: Percentage discount of 10% to PLU 2:<br />

9.2 Absolute Surcharge / Deduction<br />

Similarly, it is possible to use amount rebates. The only difference is that no percentages are<br />

calculated but rather total amounts such as coupons are subtracted/added.<br />

Enter the amount directly after the item or the subtotal and press the Coupon or Surcharge key to<br />

subtract or add the entered amount from/to the actual price. Amount discounts and surcharges can<br />

be pre-programmed or blocked in the same way as percentage rebates.<br />

Example: Discount a pre-programmed COUPON amount from the total with payment:<br />

10 Balance Functions (Tables)<br />

10.1 Open and Close the Table<br />

Tables are used to temporary store several open balances. This function is mainly used in hospitality<br />

settings in order to save and sort all items per table. Furthermore, it can be used in hotels to save<br />

room accounts or in retail applications to save accounts per customer. The <strong>QOrder</strong> application<br />

therefore supports three independent memory configurations for tables, rooms and accounts.<br />

The functionality of all of these configurations is the same. Therefore they are all assigned to balance<br />

functions. In this manual all functions are described under the heading of tables. However, all of<br />

them are operated the same way regardless if they are tables, rooms or accounts.<br />

To save a table, assign a certain number to the open receipt. Usually this number must be entered<br />

before the initial order. Depending on the programming it is also possible to enter this number at the<br />

end of the transaction and book the receipt to tables afterwards.<br />

You may either enter the table number directly and press the ”Table” key afterwards or press the<br />

“Table” key first and select a table out of the table list thereafter.<br />

Example: Open table 1 directly:<br />

Example: Select table from the list:<br />

Table<br />

Discounts<br />

Sub Total Coupon<br />

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Discount


Once you completed the current order, you may close the table by pressing the Table key again<br />

followed by the “Table” key. All bookings will be saved and if programmed they will be send to the<br />

kitchen printer.<br />

10.2 Print the Invoice of a Table<br />

To invoice a table you must re-open it first. All ordered items and the subtotal will be displayed. Now<br />

press the key “Invoice”.<br />

You may choose to finish the table immediately by payment or create a proforma invoice. This allows<br />

the customer to check the invoice first and select a payment media. After printout of a proforma<br />

invoice the table will be closed, but stays in memory until final payment.<br />

Before payment you may enter the tendered amount. This will cause the <strong>QOrder</strong> device to calculate<br />

the change amount.<br />

Example: Print final invoice of table 1 with CASH:<br />

Example: Print proforma invoice of table 1:<br />

10.3 Transfer Balance<br />

Invoice<br />

Occasionally, it is necessary to transfer the complete table contents from one table to another to<br />

combine two tables, for instance. To do that you should first open the table you want to transfer and<br />

press the key “Table Transfer”.<br />

If the table was already opened and any new items were entered, you have to close and re-open it.<br />

“Table Transfer” is only possible with new opened tables.<br />

Now enter the number of the new table and confirm with the “Table” key. Alternatively, you may<br />

press the “Table Open” key without entry and select a number from the list (see section 10.1).<br />

Example: Transfer all items from table 1 to table 2:<br />

Invoice Table<br />

Table Transfer<br />

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10.4 Splitting a Balance<br />

The function “Split” is used to create more than one invoice from the same table. This may be<br />

necessary if the guests of one table wish to pay separately, for example. To split a table, first open it<br />

and press the key “Split”.<br />

If the table was already opened and any new items were entered, you have to close and re-open it.<br />

“Split” is only possible with newly opened tables.<br />

Now select the items to split. By pressing the “Subtotal” key you may check the sum of all items at<br />

any time.<br />

To finish splitting you have two options:<br />

If you want to print out the invoice of the split items directly, you should press the key “Table<br />

Invoice” and enter the payment media. Alternatively, you may move the split items to another table.<br />

In that case please enter the new table number on the “Table” key or select a table by using the table<br />

list.<br />

Example: Split from table 1 to invoice:<br />

Invoice<br />

Example: Split from table 1 to table 2:<br />

10.5 Balance Clerk Transfer<br />

Split<br />

Split<br />

If you wish to transfer any tables from one waiter to another, please use the function “Clerk<br />

Transfer”. To transfer all tables of a certain clerk, first log this clerk on, press the key “Clerk Transfer”<br />

and select a new clerk by using the keyboard. If you only want to transfer a single table, you should<br />

open this table before pressing “Clerk Transfer” and selecting the new clerk.<br />

Example: Transfer all open tables of the current clerk to another clerk:<br />

Change Clerk Clerk<br />

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10.6 Modifiers and Condiments<br />

Some special articles need to be specified further by supplying cooking instructions or additional<br />

items. To do that, press the “Modifier” key directly after registering the PLU. Depending on the<br />

programming, it may also be necessary to select a mandatory condiment. In that case you do not<br />

need to press the “Modifier” key, because the condiment dialog will appear automatically.<br />

For this task the modifier key (or the condiments key) needs to be made available on the mobile device. In section<br />

11 you get more information on how you can configure such keys.<br />

Now select the desired modifier and confirm your choice with the “Modifier” key. If a PLU was<br />

ordered more than once, it is necessary to enter a number to specify the amount of this specific<br />

modifier. Enter the desired number and confirm with the “Multiplication” key. Thereafter, the<br />

request will be continued for the remaining PLUs. To confirm the selection for all PLUs, just press the<br />

“Multiplication” key without entry.<br />

Example: Register PLU 1 with modifier and close transaction:<br />

Clerk<br />

Example: Register 2 x PLU 1 with compulsory condiment:<br />

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11 Programming<br />

The <strong>QOrder</strong> system gets its configuration/programming from the master POS system when the<br />

“Update / Install” procedure is activated (e.g. via the X-button). Therefore it is possible to change the<br />

configuration of the mobile device by changing the configuration of the master POS system.<br />

Not all settings of the master POS system are transferred to the mobile device, because some parameters/options<br />

would have no effect or would make no sense on this device. For example the POS system number of the mobile<br />

device is set automatically.<br />

Some parameters which you can configure for the master POS system have no effect on the master<br />

register itself; they are used for the <strong>QOrder</strong> application only. For example the general keyboard<br />

layout is fixed on the mobile device, but you can set some special keys with custom functions (see<br />

the following sections).<br />

For information how you can program your master POS system (e.g. with the QProg application) please consult the<br />

appropriate POS system manual and/or the QProg manual itself.<br />

11.1 Custom Keys<br />

Some buttons on the screen of the mobile device can be adjusted or changed via the parameters of<br />

the master POS system. These keys are highlighted in the following graphic.<br />

parameter 191<br />

parameter 190<br />

parameter 188 parameter 189<br />

The buttons can be changed by setting the specified parameters in the master POS system to a value<br />

other than zero. Possible values are:<br />

• The value of "0" is the default setting where the key keeps its original meaning.<br />

• A value from "1" to "99" ensures that each key is assigned to the macro of the same number.<br />

• A value of "101" to "199" ensures that the key is seized with a WLU function of the same<br />

number minus a value of 100. Example: The value 112 specifies the WLU 12 on the respective<br />

button.<br />

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11.2 Additional Function Keys<br />

The menu that appears when the X button is pressed may include up to four additional custom<br />

buttons. As well as the customer keys in section 11.1 these keys can also be assigned with a macro or<br />

a WLU function. You have to set the parameters 193, 194, 195 or 196 to a nonzero value. Possible<br />

values are:<br />

• The value of "0" is the default setting where the key is not shown at all.<br />

• A value from "1" to "99" ensures that each key is assigned to the macro of the same number.<br />

• A value of "101" to "199" ensures that the key is seized with a WLU function, the same<br />

number minus a value of 100. Example: The value 112 specifies the WLU 12 on the respective<br />

button.<br />

Publishing Information<br />

<strong>QUORiON</strong> Data Systems GmbH<br />

An der Klinge 6<br />

99095 Erfurt, Germany<br />

President: Frank Grueschow<br />

Inc. Reg./Handelsregister: HRB 110880 - Amtsgericht Jena - EAR-NR: WEEE-Register Nr.86659901<br />

25 1.50.417422 BA-englisch EN <strong>QOrder</strong> QUORION CE - 2013-02-18

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