How can I add a new additional PLU to an Olympia CM812 register - appears to require re-entry of all PLU items.

PartsandTheirFunctions Printer cover Operator display Keyboard Drawer Check slot Drawer lock SD card slot (Refer to the "SD CARD Mode" section.) Printer The printer is a thermal printer, and therefore it does not require any type of ink ribbon or cartridge. The average life of the printer is approximately 6 million lines. When removing the printer cover, lift up its rear. When installing the printer cover, hook it on the pawls on the cabinet and shut it. CAUTION:Thepapercutterismountedontheprintercover.Becarefulnottocutyourself. Keyboard ? Keyboardlayout ? Functionkeylist { Receipt paper feed key PLU/sub-department/UPC key } Journal paper feed key Department code entry key Function menu key Department shift key a Auto key CLK# Clerk code entry key w Tax1 shift key Department 1-40 key 0 Percent 1 key FI Cursor (up/down arrow) key - Discount key m Mode key t Void key Escape/Cancel key H Help key X Charge 1 key f Refund key R Receipt print key @ Multiplication key Y Charge 2 key P Decimal point key u PLU/UPC inquiry key l Clear key x Check key 0 9 : Numeric key ; Non-add code/Time display/Subtotal key A Cash/Amount tender/No sale key Displays ? Operatordisplay •Screenexample1(REGmode) Salesinformationarea: When a transaction information occupies more than 2 lines, you can scroll to the direction by using the F I keys. Sales information you have just entered such as items and prices will appear between 1st line and 2nd line. Total is always appear at 3rd line. NumericEntryArea: Statusarea: Mode name Status information Clerk code Receipt ON/OFF status indicator (R) : Appears when the receipt ON-OFF function signs OFF. Sentinel mark (X) : Appears when the cash in drawer exceeds a programmed sentinel amount. The sentinel check is performed for the total cash in drawer.

really amazing

you only link a plu to an item,so if your item is tax free,so will the plu be

Using the 'P' key, 'C' key turn the key to the PROG position, PRESS the 0 (zero) key and then 0 (zero). At this point, press the key of the item that you wish to change or Enter the PLU # and press the PLU Key. If the description of the item is ok then press 'cash/enter' and then press it again. You should be on the PRICE/Halo line, Change the amount to the correct amount and press cash/enter at this point you can then press the clear key and then turn the key to the 'REG' Position. Press the Key of the item you changed and it should display the new price.

Program PLU with FIXED Price.
1. Enter Program Mode
2. Press [qty/time]
3. Type the PLU # 1-999
4. Press [PLU] key
5. Type the PLU Price using the number keys
6. Press the Department key for the department you want it linked to
7. Repeat as many times as you want
8. Press [qty/time] key

Those machines have a memory allocation section where you need to define the file sizes for products, etc. If your file size is smaller than the machine you are copying from, then it wont work. Try setting the memory allocation first.

First finish the sale currently being entered or cancel it. then turn key to program and press 3 subtotal, then press 0 and then the button which currently is requiring condiment entry then subtotal. turn key back to reg

Make sure paper is loaded in printer, press the clear button.
If still problem try reset.
Key to PGM mode, disconnect power, hold CLEAR & 7, connect power. Should be ok.

Hi.
You need to setup taxes and then link the PLU to that tax.
Do you have any taxes setup currently in the machine?

Hi. I'm afraid this is not a 'basic requirement' of a cash register. You are working with a very complicated area of cash registers that only the medium to high end machines can even do. If you are getting stuck already, then you will not be able to work out the more complex batch processing areas of scanning either.
Your dealer should have setup the majority of this for you before you left their store (especially the keyboard layout issue and keysheet for the keyboard), then you would normally receive extensive training if you are going to be making program changes yourself in future.
You will need to learn about the difference between flat PLUs and scanning PLUs, 'Not found PLUs' like you have run into so far, then deletion techniques, PLU status programming, manual entry using OBR method etc. The book is only a guide to what you should have learnt during training. You really need to go back to the dealer and get a training session. They should be able to sort out all of these problems for you. It will take a one on one demo to fully train the ins and outs of full scanning systems.

Mark