You can define more than one label printer to print labels at designated stations. You must also select which categories of items print at each label printer.

To create a label printer:

• With Takeout selected in the product panel, select Maintenance > Hardware > Printers.
• Click the New drop-down arrow, select Aloha Takeout as the printer type and click OK.
  
• If using CFC, select the store in which to add the printer.
• Type a name that easily identifies the label printer, based on the location or function of the printer, such as Expo, Salad, or Pizza.
• Select the model of the label printer from the 'Model' drop-down list.
  • The Bixolon SLPD420 is an Ethernet label printer connected to a port on the Aloha switch. (Radiant part number — PR10296)
  • The Zebra LP2844 is a serial label printer connected to a COM port on an Aloha Takeout terminal. This printer must be sourced outside of NCR.
  • The Datamax E4203 is supported for legacy installs only. This printer is no longer sold with Aloha Takeout through NCR.
  • The Epson TM-L90 is a network label printer.
• Select Use native network interface, if using the Bixolon SLPD420 Ethernet printer.

  • Type the IP address set on the Bixolon printer in 'Network Address.' See "Configuring Bixolon label printers".

  • Accept the default port number of 9100, unless your network administrator requires another port number.

    —OR—

    Clear Use native network interface to configure the serial Zebra LP2844 and Epson TM-L90.

    

  • Select the terminal to which the Zebra LP2844 or Epson TM L90 is connected from the 'Terminal' drop-down list.

  • Select the COM port to which the label printer is connected from the 'Port' drop-down list.

• Select the size and orientation of the label to match the label roll stock that you load in the printer.
  • Select Size 4x2 from the drop-down list, to print labels in landscape orientation. Recommended for pizza operations.
  • Select Size 2x4 from the drop-down list, to print labels in portrait orientation. Supported on the Datamax and Zebra only Recommended for sandwich operations.
• Select the Label Print Categories tab.
  
• Select a category and click the right arrow to move the selected category from the 'Available' list to the 'Included' list.
• Repeat step 8 to include any other category for the label printer.
• Click Save.
• Repeat this procedure for each label printer.
• Click Save and exit the Printers function.