1. Introduction
This article guides you through the process of configuring your prep receipts to sort items by category and display category names directly on the printed tickets.
This feature helps organize kitchen orders more efficiently, making it easier for your kitchen staff to manage preparations.
2. Version Support
This guide applies to BLogic POS Server v7.2025.08.07 and later.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Version Support
- Enabling Category-Based Sorting for Prep Tickets
- Displaying Category Names on Prep Receipts
- FAQ
3. Enabling Category-Based Sorting for Prep Tickets
To organize items on your kitchen tickets based on their assigned categories, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the POS Dashboard.
- In the left-hand menu, click on Settings.
- Under POS Workstations, select Prep Printers & KDS.
- Click on the Kitchen Printer tab.
- Locate the Sort Options section.
- Check the box next to “Sort items by the order of categories.”
4. Displaying Category Names on Prep Receipts
To include the category name above each group of items on your prep receipts:
- From the POS Dashboard, navigate to Settings.
- In the left-hand menu, under Extra Fee, select Customize Receipt.
- Click on the Prep Receipt tab.
- Locate the option “Print Category Name.”
- Toggle the Yes/No switch to “Yes” to enable this feature.
- You can also adjust the font style (default: Bold) and font size (default: 18) for the printed category names using the dropdown menus next to the option.
5. FAQ
5.1. What is the benefit of sorting by category?
Sorting by category helps kitchen staff quickly identify and prepare items belonging to specific groups (e.g., drinks, main courses, appetizers), streamlining the order fulfillment process and reducing errors.
5.2. Will the font style and size of the category name change?
You can adjust the font style (Bold is default) and size (18 is default) for the printed category name directly within the “Customize Receipt” settings under the “Prep Receipt” tab.