MyOrderBox POS

Point-of-sale system for in-store transactions, managed via Back Office. · 88 articles

88 articles

Day Procedures(6)

End of day XZ read discrepancies

Store: Reporting > Sales Reports > Operations Report > Select  Period > Update > Note: Firstly check that the Gross Total matches the Payments Summary Total In, if the two figures match then there is

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Start of day MyOrderBox procedures

Follow these steps each morning to prepare your POS for the trading day. 1. Turn on the terminal and wait for the POS application to launch 2. Log in with your staff PIN 3. Check the cash float — ente

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Track Staff Hours Using the Clock In / Clock Out System

To accurately calculate your drivers’ working hours and generate weekly reports, MyOrderBox allows staff to Clock In at the beginning and Clock Out at the end of their shifts. Here’s how to use this f

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Unable to close shift - Pending orders

All orders have been completed and paid (no pending orders on track screen). I'm still getting this type of error message,  <!-- TODO: screenshot --> Filters on <!-- TODO: screenshot --> Filters off <

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Unable to do Z read

Even though I have cleared all Pending Orders. The following notification still appears - Z Read cannot be done as: Pending orders found. This will due to there being pending orders that currently are

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What is the End of Day procedure?

Every Terminal must be closed off independently, at the end of day or shift, and note the transactions are allocated to each Terminal.  Prerequisites: 1.  Manager PIN - as only Managers may close a

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General(6)

Add or delete users / drivers from the POS?

Before users are set up it is important to understand the different user types and what privileges they have. See User Roles on POS Store > Management > Staff > List > + New User > Add the relevant d

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How do I know if there is a new version?

The POS application will notify you when a new version is available. - A notification banner will appear on the POS screen when an update is available - The notification will include the new version n

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How do I know what changes have been made in this version?

Release notes for each POS version are published on the MyFoodFast updates page. 1. When a new version is available, the POS displays a notification with a summary of changes 2. You can check your cur

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How long before I can see the sales in the Back Office?

Sales data syncs to the Back Office in real time, provided the POS terminal has an active internet connection. You should be able to see sales in the Back Office reports within minutes of the transact

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Why do I see USN codes in the Order History?

USN (Unique Sequence Number) codes appear in your Order History when the Fiscal Printer feature is enabled on the POS. Fiscal printers are used in certain countries to generate government-mandated tax

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Will I be able to use a physical keyboard rather than the onscreen one?

Yes. This comes down to preference. However, be sure to enable/disable the virtual keyboard within the on-screen keyboard settings from POS.  On the POS App -> Advance Settings -> Peripheral -> Key

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Hardware(7)

Setup guide: Zebra ZD230 Label printer

This guide will walk you through the installation and troubleshooting of a Zebra ZD230 label printer on a Windows operating system. 1. Unbox the Printer: - Remove the printer and all accessories fr

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Setup MyOrderBox POS / KDS hardware?

Ensure that the network points are within a metre of where the Terminals and printers will go. Network router/switch being used must have empty ports for each device being added  Thermal Printer

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Setup Oxhoo TP85 Printer

Step-by-Step Guide to Download and Install Drivers for Oxhoo TP85 Printer 1. Open your browser and go to Oxhoo Support Downloads Page. 2. In the search bar, type "TP85" and click Filter to list all re

Setup GuideIntermediate

Setup Printers on POS

If you are using your own printers and an MyOrderBox supplied terminal, then please ensure that your printers are installed on Windows and successfully complete a test print. > Note: Must have the Adm

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Setup Sunmi NT311 printer with MyOrderBox POS

This guide will walk you through setting up the Sunmi NT311 receipt printer via Ethernet on a Windows PC and configuring it within MyOrderBox POS. 1. Make sure the printer is powered off. 2. L

Setup GuideIntermediate

The printer has stopped printing?

> Note: MyOrderBox POS does NOT communicate with any printer directly but through the Windows operating system itself. > Note: The Windows Admin account password is required. In order to troubleshoot

TroubleshootingIntermediate

Will I be able to use my existing POS hardware with MyOrderBox?

In many cases you can continue using your existing POS hardware with MyOrderBox, provided it meets the minimum specifications. The following hardware categories are supported: - Touch-screen terminals

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Orders(14)

Future Orders

User Story: I want to be able to take an order today for next week. How can I do this and what will happen as a consequence of this? A future order can be placed on the POS, Online Ordering site or Mo

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Handling notes

Notes appear at item and order level. <!-- TODO: screenshot --> <!-- TODO: screenshot --> <!-- TODO: screenshot --> <!-- TODO: screenshot --> Once the order is submitted, the kitchen printer, customer

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How do I change the quantity of an item in an order

Items already added to cart. In order to change the quantity of an item in the order: Simply go to the order tab, touch the item you wish to change the quantity for: <!-- TODO: screenshot --> Increase

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How do I filter orders on track screen by order status

Prerequisites: One or more MyOrderBox POS running. User Story: I work in a busy store where we have multiple terminals and a dispatch terminal. I would like to be able to filter all orders that nee

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How do I know if the customer has paid for a delivery or collection order?

On the POS track screen, orders are colour-coded to indicate their payment status: - Red — Unpaid (cash on delivery or cash on collection) - Yellow / Green — Paid online (card payment already processe

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How do I make a change to an item if the quantity is more than one?

If you need to modify one item when you've ordered multiples of the same product (e.g., change toppings on one pizza when you ordered 3), follow these steps: 1. Tap on the item in the order to select

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How do I manage order numbers

Setup > POS > Receipt 1. Select desired 'First Order Number' to begin from and the increments per order 'Order Step' <!-- TODO: screenshot --> 2. Update - to save changes. Sync terminals on POS. 3. At

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How do I take a name for a take away customer without going into the 'New Customer' screen

1. Select the 'Settings' Icon at the top of MyFoodFast. <!-- TODO: screenshot --> 2. Advanced settings > Appearance 3. Switch Customer Name to Yes. <!-- TODO: screenshot --> 4. Customer name prompt on

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How do I use the 'Hold' button

New feature 1.1.24.0 Users are now able to hold a desired menu section. How does it work? When a user selects a menu with a sub menu the hold button will appear at the bottom of the screen. When the b

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How do promos and deals work on the POS?

Back Office: Ensure you have created the deal in the Back Office by following this article. POS: The POS smartly selects the best promo depending on what is added to the cart at that specific ti

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How do timed orders work & how can I create one?

Timed orders can be placed on the POS for delivery or collection (Go to step 3) and on Web (Step 1). 1. Upon receiving order POS - Will either automatically accept (If auto accept is enabled) or press

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How to place a customer phone order for Delivery or Collection on the POS

When a customer calls now >  Customer Order  Ask the customer either, in order of priority, their:  Phone number > Enter phone number e.g. 07930 123 456 > Full Postcode > Enter full postcode wi

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Using reprice on POS

POS 1. Complete customer order and apply any automatic discounts for items ordered.  2. Having an open food button  2. Select 'Pay'. 3. Select the discount icon <!-- TODO: screenshot --> 4. N

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Void and Fail orders

Ensure user roles setup.  Clerks are not be able to Void or delete an order or items once it’s gone into the kitchen. The Manager would have to do this with their PIN. If the order has been sent t

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Payments(8)

How do I refund an order on the POS?

Prerequisites Running MyFoodFast POS app with an order to refund On the POS terminal 1. More at the bottom of the screen 2. More popup will appear, refund 3. Find the order that you wish to refund.

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How do I take payments on the PDQ over the phone?

If you send a transaction to the terminal from the POS, it should display the amount and then request you to present the card. If at that point you press the MENU button it will allow you to enter the

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How to enable gift card payment on POS

Gift card payments allow customers to pay for orders using a prepaid gift card. You need to enable this payment method on the POS before it becomes available at checkout. 1. Open MyOrderBox POS on you

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Refund a Stripe payment

When querying any Stripe payment and looking for an order to refund follow these steps: 1. Reporting > Sales Reports > Order History : Period - Custom (select the From and To dates)  2. Look at

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Set up PaymentSense Dojo POS integration

An email from PaymentSense or Dojo providing your the keys to setup the POS integration Host URL API Key Terminal ID (TID) Merchant ID (MID) Setup > POS > Payments > Payment Sense : Enable Host

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Split payments

POS 1. Place order and select Pay 2. Select the split payment icon <!-- TODO: screenshot --> 3. Select whether bill is to be split evenly or enter a manual figure and choose the 1st payment type. F

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Tax / VAT receipts

By default, receipts printed from the POS may display tax calculations and your VAT registration number. If you do not want this information to appear on customer receipts, you can disable it in the B

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Why does the cash drawer not open?

Prerequisites Ensure the Cash Drawer is connected to your Printer 1. Check that the cable of the Cash Drawer is connected directly to the printer. If using Epson TM20II, see image below <!--

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Setup(13)

How can I expand the touch screen keyboard

If the on-screen keyboard on your POS terminal is too small, you can resize it using the built-in Windows tools. 1. Open the on-screen keyboard by tapping the keyboard icon in the Windows taskbar. If

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How do I get an update to the POS or KDS app?

When the app is started, the software will check for an update automatically, as long as there is an internet connection, and offer you the chance to update the build. You may choose to Skip or Update

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How to switch Online POS Terminal

Prerequisites You have enabled Online Ordering in the Back Office and online orders are coming through fine. New Online POS Terminal (to be activated) Advanced Settings > Terminal >

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How to uninstall Windows update

Case This was needed after the update on Windows from 03/21 when the receipts were being printed blank. Solution Firstly, - Press the Windows logo key + R then type gpedit.msc and click OK. - Go to "C

How-ToIntermediate

Multiple terminals? POS / KDS software setup

> Warning: Only if needing more than one POS terminal follow the instructions below. If your hardware equipment has been purchased from MyOrderBox, follow link to set up How do I setup MyOrderBox h

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Notifications on POS

Once logged into POS app, at the bottom right of the screen a speech bubble will display all notifications to the users. The number in the bubble indicates how many notifications there are. Some of th

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Reset an AnyDesk ID

If there is a cloned AnyDesk ID, you will need to reset it so a new ID can be generated. Ensure Anydesk is completely closed: Right click on the Task Bar > Task Manager > All AnyDesk programs > End t

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Reset Anydesk password

1. Open Anydesk 2. Click on the menu button  <!-- TODO: screenshot --> 3. Go to ‘Settings’ and select ‘Security’ 4. Select ‘Allow always’ (Interactive Access) <!-- TODO: screenshot --> 5. Select th

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Setup AnyDesk on POS / KDS Terminal

In order to provide support remotely we must have access to the POS Terminal. Installing this software should only take a minute. 1. Download the installer (anydesk.exe) here: AnyDesk MyOrderBox > No

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Setup MyOrderBox POS

The MyOrderBox POS is a Windows-only application built using the .NET framework. This guide walks you through the installation process step by step. From your Windows device, go to the official POS

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SQL Server

MyOrderBox POS is built to run on any Windows device as a plug and play service, for a single terminal store. If however, you wish to use multiple POS terminals that are in sync at all times or our

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What are the minimum system requirements to run MyOrderBox POS?

The minimum system requirements are: CPU An Intel Processor that’s at least 1GHz  RAM At least 2GB RAM to get started with our MyOrderBox POS software, but we strongly recommend a minimum

FAQIntermediate

What will I need prior to the installation of the POS System?

Internet connection - this needs to be running smoothly in order for the system to work efficiently. We support both printing standards, Star and Epson. Power points - the till/termina

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Troubleshooting(17)

Can't setup Terminal after DB reset

Case After a database reset was done (MOB DB was deleted from SQL Management Tool), the POS can't be open. An error is showing (attached) and the following error appears in the logs: The error f

TroubleshootingAdvanced

Ensuring orders are received by POS outside store opening hours

To receive scheduled or future orders outside of trading hours, the POS must remain logged in and connected to the internet. 1. After completing your Z read at end of day, log back in to the POS 2. Do

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Error: ‘Access Blocked - Terminal is not valid’

This may happen because of one of the following reasons: A. Monthly Payment has NOT been made: Solution: Refer to the following article - How do I make payment for MyOrderBox? B. Multiple

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How do I reset my POS terminals?

1. Reset Terminal      Automatically in POS: Go to Settings (Advanced Settings) > Reset Device > Reset this Device > Reset this Device Now     Manually Search %LOCALAPPDATA%\MyOrderBox

How-ToAdvanced

I can't add customer details - Blocked grey screen

Prerequisites: POS and Back office setup ready to use User story:  I want to add a customer to my database on the POS but get a blocked greyed out screen. What can I do? <!-- TODO: screenshot --> B

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I can't remember my Windows Admin password

In order to be able to make windows related changes to the terminal the Windows admin password will be required. If the password has been forgotten then the terminal will need to be re-imaged (Wind

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I can't see my pending orders on the Trackscreen

If your pending orders are not showing on the track screen, it's usually a filter issue. Here's how to fix it. 1. Look at the filter buttons at the top of the track screen (All, Delivery, Collection,

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If my terminal packs up; do I lose all sales?

No — your sales data is safe. All sales data is stored in the cloud and synced continuously while the POS is connected to the internet. 1. Your sales history, customer data, and order records are all

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My menu isn't updating after changes made in the Back Office

After making changes in the Back Office, the POS needs to sync to pick up the updates. 1. On the POS, go to Advanced Settings 2. Select Sync Now 3. Wait for the sync to complete — changes should appea

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My POS has become slow and I'm not using SqlServer

Prerequisites Latest version of MyOrderBox POS is running, It maybe that your local database has become quite full and this maybe causing the slowing down. What we would suggest is to reset your te

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My second terminal can't connect to DBSERVER

Customer issue: My second terminal can't connect to 'DBSERVER', only with the IP of the main terminal. Solution: 1. Ensure the main terminal is called 'DBSERVER'. If not, then you should access Window

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POS application not opening

POS application is not opening. After clicking on MOB shortcut the application may show the loading screen but does not load the login screen even after a minute of waiting. Solution for Support staff

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POS does not start after first time installation

Prerequisites  POS application was installed BUT has never run on this terminal before <!-- TODO: screenshot --> Reset Installation (If the POS application is running please close it) 1. Type '

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POS not starting

POS application was installed and running on this terminal before and now after clicking the icon the POS is not starting 1. The POS application may not appear to be starting because there are mult

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Receiving 'Order not in POS' emails

Email notifications are sent by MyFoodFast when a web order is created but not accepted by the POS to: The Admin and Manager users of the Store The customer who placed the order 1. You have enabled

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Terminal showing blue screen, won't start

Customer issue My Terminal is showing a blue screen saying: Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. We'll restart for you: <!-- TODO: screenshot --> However, after that it appeared: R

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Why is the receipt not showing items but the prices only for a web order?

If a web order receipt is showing prices but not the item names, this is usually caused by a menu sync issue between the Back Office and the POS. 1. On the POS, go to Advanced Settings 2. Select Sync

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