FAQs2025-10-13T19:42:43+05:30

Frequently Asked Questions

Plum POS

How do I update the House Account spending limit?2025-10-13T17:22:32+05:30
  1. Log in to Plum POS web account
  2. Navigate to the House Account section.
  3. Go to settings
    • Settings → App Settings → Plum POS → Site Settings

4. Select site

    • Choose your site location, then select House Account
    • Adjust limitUnder Account Details, update the spending limit to the desired amount.

5. Push changes

    • Click ‘Push Changes’ or ‘Push All.

6. Refresh POS Configs

    • Perform a Refresh Configuration on the POS to apply the updates.
How do I set up single printing for both POS?2025-09-29T13:13:09+05:30
  1. Log in to Plum POS cloud Server
    • Go to https://plumpos.com and log in.
    • Select Brand & Location
    • Choose the correct Brand and Location.
    • Go to Settings
    • Navigate to Settings > App Settings > Plum POS.
    • Choose Site – Scroll down to Site Settings and select the correct site.

2. Update Printer:

    • Click on Printers.
    • Edit the printer’s IP address so it points to the other printer location.
    • Push Changes -> Save and push the changes.
    • Refresh POS Config
      • Either restart the Primary POS OR
      • Log in with Manager PIN > Functions > Support > Refresh Config.

**Test Print** Confirm that the printer is now receiving receipts.

What are the possible reasons a cash drawer will not close and how can they be fixed?2025-09-29T12:39:51+05:30
  1. Check if any object has fallen into the back of the drawer and is blocking it.
  2. Ensure nothing is protruding from the drawer that prevents it from closing.
  3. Inspect the lever at the back of the drawer; if it is stuck open, remove the drawer and reseat the lever in the correct position.
What should be checked if the cash drawer cannot be opened while processing transactions?2025-09-29T12:37:42+05:30
  1. Verify the receipt printer is powered on and functioning.
  2. Ensure the cable from the bottom back of the cash drawer to the printer is securely connected.
  3. Unplug and re-plug the drawer-to-printer cable at both ends.
  4. Power off the receipt printer.
  5. Restart the POS terminal.
  6. Power the printer back on.
  7. Confirm the drawer key is turned to the open position.
  8. Run a cash transaction to test if the drawer opens.
How do you manually sync the POS terminal?2025-09-29T12:34:24+05:30
  1. On the POS screen, find the key icon in the top left corner.
  2. Tap the key icon 7 or more times. On the next MDM screen click on sync button.
  3. Wait a few moments while the terminal completes the sync process.
  4. After syncing, verify that the Discount buttons are visible on the POS interface.
How can a manager log in to the POS/terminal using a swipe card instead of a PIN?2025-09-29T12:33:08+05:30
  1. Obtain an unloaded gift card to use as the swipe card.
  2. Log in to a terminal using the Manager PIN.
  3. Go to ‘Functions’.
  4. Select ‘Employees’.
  5. Choose the employee (manager) you want to set up.
  6. Register a swipe card for that employee.
  7. Swipe the unloaded gift card on the terminal card reader to register it.

Note: Once the swipe card is successfully registered, the manager can log in with the card and the PIN will no longer be used.

How do I split a check?2025-09-29T12:30:33+05:30
  1. After generating the check, tap the ‘Function’ icon (blue bag icon) on the left side of the screen.
  2. Select ‘Split Check’.
  3. Tap ‘Even Split’.
  4. Enter the number of people to split the check.
  5. Tap ‘Accept’ to finalize the split.
How do I enter a cash drop?2025-09-29T12:19:04+05:30
  1. On the POS terminal, tap ‘Function’.
  2. Select ‘Time Slip’.
  3. Choose ‘Cash Drop’.
  4. Enter the cash drop amount.
  5. Tap ‘Accept’.
  6. Enter the Cashier PIN when prompted.
  7. Enter the Manager PIN when prompted.
  8. A slip with the entered amount will automatically print as confirmation.
How do I void a same-day closed check?2025-09-29T12:09:44+05:30
  1. On the Zip POS Dashboard, review transactions in the Tlog viewer to identify the credit card transaction that was authorized on a zero-dollar check.
  2. Locate the specific check number (e.g., #23660) that needs to be voided.
  3. On the POS terminal, navigate to ‘Tables’ > ‘New Orders’ > ‘Closed Checks’.
  4. Search for the check number (e.g., 23660).
  5. Tap the payment method (e.g., Visa $9.73).
  6. Select ‘Void’ and tap ‘OK’ to confirm.
How do I edit or void a Pay In/Pay Out entry?2025-09-29T12:05:29+05:30
  1. On the POS device, tap the ‘Function’ button.
  2. Navigate to ‘Reports’.
  3. Select ‘Pay In / Pay Out’.
  4. Locate and select the Pay In/Pay Out entry you want to change.
  5. Choose ‘Void’ to remove or edit the entry as needed.
How do I process a refund for a house account within the same day?2025-09-29T12:01:46+05:30
  1. Open the order from the Orders screen.
  2. Tap on the blue bag icon(Order functions) in top right corner of check.
  3. Tap ‘Initiate Refund’.
  4. Select ‘Items’ which to be refunded.
  5. Click on finalize refund button in check.
  6. Enter the Manager PIN when prompted.
  7. Select ‘Account’ option in Payment modes.
  8. Search ‘House Account’ name in search pop from which the payment was done.
  9. Select the ‘House Account to which amount needs to be refunded.
  10. Change the refund amount (If required) and then tap on the ‘Accept’ button.
How do I manually enter a tip within the current shift?2025-09-29T11:59:59+05:30

Manual tips must be entered on the Cashier’s assigned detail drawer during that same shift.

Use these steps to manually enter a tip on a credit card transaction after the check has been closed:

  1. Log in as the Cashier assigned to that terminal.
  2. Go to ‘Tables’ or ‘New Order’.
  3. Select ‘Closed Checks’.
  4. Locate and select the desired check.
  5. On the left side, press the paid line showing the last 4 digits of the credit card number.
  6. In the pop-up box, select the ‘Tip Amount’ field.
  7. Enter the amount written on the credit card ticket.
  8. Press the green ‘Accept’ button.
  9. After completing all manual credit card tip entries for each ticket, the Cashier can proceed with the steps to close out the cash drawer.
How do I apply a tax exemption?2025-09-29T11:56:08+05:30
  1. Ring up all items as usual.
  2. Tap the blue shopping bag icon on the top left side of the screen.
  3. Select the ‘Tax-Exempt’ option.
  4. Enter the TIN# or Name to apply the exemption.
  5. Confirm that the tax has been removed at the bottom of the check.
  6. Proceed with the normal payment method (Cash, Credit Card, or House Account).
How do I refresh the POS configuration?2025-09-29T11:53:31+05:30
  1. Log in using the manager’s PIN.
  2. Go to ‘Functions’.
  3. Select ‘Support’.
  4. Tap ‘Refresh Config’.
  5. Log out of the POS.
  6. Wait 10 seconds.
  7. Log back in.
  8. Alternatively, you can simply restart the POS to refresh the configuration
How do I restart the terminal?2025-09-29T11:50:19+05:30
  1. Locate the power button on the bottom right of the terminal (silver button).
  2. Press and hold the button until the terminal powers off completely.
  3. Once the terminal has fully shut down, press the power button again to turn it back on.
How do I void an item or void a payment?2025-09-22T10:43:50+05:30
  1. Tap the item(s) that need to be voided, then tap the ‘Void’ button, select a reason, and enter the Manager PIN.
  2. After the item(s) have been voided, tap the ‘Transactions’ button to open the check view screen and review the payment information.
  3. If any discounts were applied, void them by tapping the discount, tapping the ‘Void’ button, and entering the Manager PIN.
  4. To void the credit card payment, tap the payment information, edit the payment amount to the adjusted amount or tap the ‘Void’ button, enter the Manager PIN, and tap ‘Accept’.

Note: Cash payments cannot be voided—only refunded. Credit card payments can only be voided on the same day the payment was made.

How do I add, void, or edit a tip within the current shift?2025-09-22T10:40:52+05:30
  1. Go to ‘Orders’.
  2. Select ‘Closed Orders’.
  3. Locate the order you need to adjust.
  4. Click on the payment method for that order.
  5. A box will pop up.
  6. Tap ‘Tip’ on the bottom right.
  7. Enter a new tip amount, edit the existing tip, or enter 0 to remove it.
  8. Tap ‘Accept’ to save the changes.
How do I perform the Plum POS Close of Day process?2025-09-22T10:37:13+05:30
  1. Before starting, the manager must confirm that all checks are closed and that every login except the closing manager’s is clocked out.
  2. The closing manager completes their Update Close Cash but does **not** clock out.
  3. Go to ‘Functions’ → ‘Close Day’.
  4. On the first screen, review the list of any open checks and close them all, then tap Next.
  5. Review the Open Timeslips tab. Only the closing manager’s timeslip should remain open. Close any others if needed and tap Next.
  6. On the Server Summary tab, review each employee’s cash reconciliation. In the ‘Actual Bank Deposit’ section (blue in Dark Mode or purple in Light Mode), tap ‘$0.00’ and enter the total counted cash for deposit.
  7. Tap Next to open the Close Report tab. Review or print the report. A copy will auto-print after a successful close.
  8. Tap the ‘Close Day’ button in the top right corner. When prompted ‘You are going to close your day. Click OK to proceed?’, tap OK.
  9. The day will close successfully and the screen will return to the login screen.
How do I close a cashier drawer at mid-day or end of night?2025-09-22T10:35:13+05:30
  1. Log into the POS with the assigned cashier’s number.
  2. Ensure all checks are closed. From the order screen, go to ‘Tables/New Orders’ or ‘Functions’ → ‘Orders’ to review any open checks. Close or transfer any that remain.
  3. From the order screen, tap ‘Functions’ → ‘Timeslip’.
  4. On the bottom menu bar, tap ‘Update Close Cash’.
  5. Count all cash in the drawer, including the Open Cash amount.
  6. Enter the total cash either by typing the amount or tapping the coin icon to enter quantities of each currency. Tap ‘Accept’ or ‘Done’ when finished.
  7. Enter your PIN and tap ‘Accept’.
  8. A manager must authorize the close and will be prompted to enter their PIN.
  9. Review your cash amounts. When ready, tap ‘Clock Out’, then tap ‘OK’. A Timeslip report will print automatically.

Notes: You cannot clock out until a Close Cash amount is entered. After entering Close Cash, you cannot process orders, Paid Ins/Outs, or any action that changes cash amounts unless you clock out and back in again.

How do I open the cash drawer?2025-09-22T10:33:15+05:30

There are three ways to open a cash drawer:

  1. Log into the POS, then go to ‘Functions’ → ‘Open Cash Drawer’ (a manager PIN may be required).
  2. Use the provided key, typically kept in the manager’s office.
  3. Pull the lever located at the back, on the bottom of the drawer.
How do I assign and unassign the cash drawer?2025-09-22T10:32:02+05:30
  1. Click the blue/purple icon at the bottom left of the screen.
  2. A pop-up shows who is assigned. If it says ‘Unassigned’, a cashier must be assigned.
  3. If it is assigned, the person listed must either take orders or close out their time slip. Assign a Drawer: Go to ‘Functions’ → ‘Timeslip’ → ‘Update Open Cash’. Enter the starting bank amount and accept. Unassign a Drawer: Go to ‘Functions’ → ‘Timeslip’ → ‘Update Close Cash’. Enter the final cash count (including the starting cash amount); the system will auto-deduct it from the final total. After entering close cash, the cashier must hit ‘Clock Out’.

 

What steps does a cashier follow when starting work on POS?2025-09-22T10:30:02+05:30
  1. Log in to Terminal 1 as Cashier (or equivalent job code for the brand).
  2. Tap ‘Job Code’ → ‘Cashier’.
  3. When prompted ‘Do you want to assign this drawer to yourself?’, select ‘Yes’.
  4. Enter the Open Cash amount.
  5. The drawer will open; count the cash in the drawer

Notes: For brands with ‘Owner Required’ activated, Terminal 1 or 2 is only accessible to the cashier assigned. Terminal 1 is only accessible to the assigned person and Terminal 2 is assigned to another person. You cannot assign both terminals to the same person. If a manager logs in to activate their manager PIN, do not assign them a cash drawer.

How do I start the day (owner required)?2025-09-22T10:27:22+05:30
  1. Log in to Terminal 1 as Manager
    • Tap ‘Job Code’ → ‘Manager’.
    • When prompted ‘Do you want to assign this drawer to yourself?’, select ‘No/Skip’.
    • Go to ‘Function’ → ‘Open Cash Drawer’ and place money in the drawer. Do NOT enter an Open Cash amount (this drawer will not be used for transactions).
  1. Log in to Terminal 2 as Manager.
    • When prompted ‘Do you want to assign this drawer to yourself?’, select ‘Yes’ Enter the Open Cash amount and place money in this drawer.
Why do some open orders get auto closed in the “Tlog Viewer Report”?2025-09-12T12:50:52+05:30
How to know the details of mostly sold variations for any menu item?2025-09-12T12:50:23+05:30
Why is House Account transaction data not showing in the “House Detail” section of Daily Sales Report for a particular house account?2025-09-12T12:50:00+05:30
Where to find out the orders on the basis of different types of meals?2025-09-12T12:49:15+05:30
What can I do in case of orders created from IPA but there is no data getting into the reports?2025-09-12T12:48:56+05:30
How to know the details whether the online orders are Enabled or Disabled?2025-09-12T12:48:34+05:30
How to find out the employee’s name who has disabled the online orders?2025-09-12T12:48:09+05:30
How to know the details of House Account pay off data?2025-09-12T12:47:06+05:30
How do we Turn off online orders?2025-09-12T12:46:30+05:30
How do we Extract Database / Export Log and Export DB?2025-09-12T12:45:03+05:30
How to check the Mac address of the pax?2025-09-12T12:44:38+05:30
Can we have the system prompt for a tip on the credit card machine?2025-09-12T12:19:19+05:30
Am I able to switch the display from Dark Mode to Light Mode?2025-09-12T12:18:56+05:30
How do we clear an item before it is sent to the kitchen?2025-09-12T12:18:37+05:30
How do we void an item sent to the kitchen?2025-09-12T12:18:17+05:30
How do we navigate between “Dine-In” and “To Go” Revenu Center?2025-09-12T12:16:45+05:30
How do I print the previous day’s sales report from the POS?2025-09-12T12:16:20+05:30
What do I do if the system goes offline? (Green Wi-Fi signal turns to Red computer box)2025-09-12T12:15:55+05:30
How do we show the tips report weekly?2025-09-12T12:15:31+05:30
Why are the Online orders and To-Go orders not printing into the kitchen?2025-09-12T12:14:45+05:30
Why are Online Orders not showing on the POS but only in the Dashboard?2025-09-12T12:14:07+05:30
How do we use a single printer for both POS?2025-09-12T12:13:43+05:30
How do we set up a Kitchen Printer?2025-09-12T12:13:20+05:30
How do we remove the slice option in the vouchers?2025-09-12T12:12:58+05:30
Why cannot the drawer be opened while processing transactions?2025-09-09T18:16:31+05:30
Why are remote receipt printers not printing?2025-09-09T18:15:23+05:30
Why is the secondary terminal down?2025-09-09T18:14:37+05:30
Why is the primary terminal down?2025-09-09T18:14:00+05:30
What are the steps on how to enter Cash Drop?2025-09-09T18:13:27+05:30
How do we Initiate a Refund for a previous business day?2025-09-09T18:12:20+05:30

**NOTE** card should be present in the location at the time of refund to prevent fraudulent transactions and loss of revenue.

How do we process a refund using cash?2025-09-09T18:11:40+05:30
How do we void same-day closed checks?2025-09-09T10:53:08+05:30
Why are we unable to close the Open Order?2025-09-09T10:52:41+05:30
Why are we unable to Close the Day at the End of the Night?2025-09-09T10:51:00+05:30
Why does the credit card tap / Phone tap ask for a PIN?2025-09-09T10:50:09+05:30
Why is the CC device on a Dark/Dim screen?2025-09-09T10:48:35+05:30
Why is the Pax device not processing transactions and it’s just loading and processing?2025-09-09T10:48:06+05:30
How do we Void a Tip?2025-09-09T10:45:02+05:30
How do we manually enter TIP?2025-09-09T10:44:37+05:30
How do we apply for Tax exemption?2025-09-09T10:43:33+05:30
What are the steps for Refresh Configuration?2025-09-09T08:17:55+05:30
How do I restart the terminal?2025-09-08T20:37:19+05:30
How do you process the End of the day?2025-09-08T20:36:30+05:30
How do we close a Cashier Drawer (Mid-Day & End of Night)?2025-09-08T20:34:11+05:30
How do we assign and unassign the Cash drawer?2025-09-08T16:28:04+05:30

Payment Method(s)

What should I do if the PAX credit card device keeps loading and does not process a transaction?2025-10-13T19:25:45+05:30
  1. On the PAX device, tap the Rapid Connect app.
  2. Follow any prompts that appear:
    • If you see the End User Agreement:
      • I Accept.
      • If prompted to allow the app to display over other apps, enable that option.

3. After completing these steps, the device should return to the standard payment screen ready to process transactions.

How do you reboot a PAX credit card device when it is not working or frozen?2025-10-13T19:25:52+05:30
  1. Reboot the device.
  2. Press and hold the Red and Green buttons together, then tap Restart on the screen. Wait up to 20 seconds for it to reboot.
  3. After it powers back on, confirm that the Rapid Connect app is open. If it is not, manually open it.
  4. Accept the EULA if prompted, and verify the device shows the standard screen with Google Pay and Apple Pay logos.
How do I process a cash or credit card refund?2025-10-13T19:26:12+05:30
  1. From the Orders screen, open the order to be refunded.
  2. Tap the ‘Order Functions’ icon (blue shopping bag).
  3. Select ‘Initiate Refund’.
  4. Tap the item(s) you want to refund.
  5. Tap ‘Finalize Refund’.\n6. Choose the reason for the refund.
  6. Enter the Manager PIN when prompted.
How do I check the history of a gift card?2025-10-13T19:26:30+05:30
  1. From the POS terminal, select ‘Functions’.
  2. Choose ‘Gift Card History’.
  3. Swipe the gift card on the card reader located to the right of the screen. Alternatively, tap ‘PAN’ and manually enter the card number.
  4. The gift card history will be displayed.
  5. Select ‘Print’ if you need to print a receipt with the transaction history.
How do I add or sell a gift card?2025-10-13T19:26:35+05:30
  1. Log in as the Cashier assigned to that terminal..
  2. Tap the ‘Gift Card’ option (purple button, bottom middle of the screen).
  3. Press ‘Add Value’, enter the desired amount, and tap ‘Accept’.
  4. Press ‘Activate’ and swipe the gift card on the card reader to the right of the terminal (you may need to swipe twice).\n – Alternatively, tap ‘PAN’ and manually enter the card number from the back of the card.
  5. Verify that the amount appears on the left side of the screen.
  6. Close the check as normal using either credit card or cash.
  7. **Important:** Do **not** press the ‘Gift Card’ payment option—this is only for when the gift card is being redeemed for payment later.
  8. Once payment is completed, the card will be activated and a slip will print.
How do I process a cash or credit card refund within the same day?2025-10-13T19:26:42+05:30
  1. From the Orders screen, open the order to be refunded.
  2. Tap the ‘Order Functions’ icon (blue shopping bag).
  3. Select ‘Initiate Refund’.
  4. Tap the item(s) you want to refund.
  5. Tap ‘Finalize Refund’.
  6. Choose the refund reason.
  7. Enter the manager’s PIN when prompted.
  8. For a cash refund: press and hold the ‘Pay’ button, then give the guest the cash.
  9. For a credit card refund: select the credit card option and insert/swipe the card to process the refund.
PAX Device – Related Errors2025-10-13T19:27:14+05:30

For all PAX device related errors open a ticket for guidance to resolve

How to enable the Credit Card Transaction Report?2025-10-13T19:27:26+05:30
How to know about the payment modes for any order?2025-10-13T19:27:40+05:30
What credit cards can the system accept?2025-10-13T19:27:52+05:30
Can credit cards be run when the system is offline?2025-10-13T19:27:59+05:30
How do we add/sell a gift card?2025-10-13T19:30:01+05:30
How do we check if printers and credit card machines are online?2025-10-13T19:30:12+05:30
How do we manually add credit card payments?2025-10-13T19:30:40+05:30
How do we reboot the PAX device not working/Frozen?2025-10-13T19:30:49+05:30
  • Press and hold the Red and Green buttons at the same time for 3 seconds
  • Select Reboot in the centre of the screen
  • Select OK to reboot
  • Will take up to 60 seconds to complete the reboot
Why are the PAX devices not running transactions?2025-10-13T19:30:57+05:30

CORE

How do I update Face Recognition for employees?2025-09-29T13:23:20+05:30

Note: A manager’s PIN is required.

  1. Open Settings
  2. Select the Settings icon (gear icon).
  3. Go to Update Face
    • Tap the Update Face [button].
      • Verify employees list
      • Confirm that the list of employees is visible.

Update Face

  1. Update Face – For the correct employee
  2. Move closer to the camera until the oval frame turns green.
  3. Click Capture once the circle goes green to register.

Tip: If it does not work, try again by moving closer to the camera and waiting for the green circle before capturing.

How do I create a support ticket using my laptop?2025-09-12T14:40:04+05:30
How do I create a support ticket using my phone?2025-09-12T14:40:35+05:30
How to compare the previous sales with the current one ?2025-09-12T14:38:51+05:30
How do we change the Bi-weekly payroll?2025-09-12T14:38:24+05:30
Why is the vendor invoice not showing ?2025-09-12T14:37:57+05:30
How do we rehire an employee?2025-09-12T14:37:28+05:30
How do we Finalize an Invoice?2025-09-12T14:36:57+05:30
How do we Finalize an Inventory?2025-09-12T14:36:29+05:30
What are the steps for Face Recognition?2025-09-12T13:03:54+05:30
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