Point Of Sale (POS)
Complete guides for using AccuArk's Point of Sale system including the standard and compact POS screens, payment processing, refunds, holds, discounts, shift management, machine settings, and cash operations
Introduction to Quick Add — Create Items on the Fly During a Sale
Quick Add lets you create new inventory items instantly when an item is not found during a sale, so you never have to stop a transaction to add items manually.
POS Permissions and Security Features
Understanding the role-based permissions that control what each staff member can do at the POS, plus manager authorization features.
POS Tips and Best Practices
Helpful tips and best practices for getting the most out of the AccuArk POS system, from faster checkouts to better accuracy.
POS Keyboard Shortcuts Reference
Complete list of keyboard shortcuts available on the POS screen for fast, efficient transaction processing.
Machine Settings: Activity Logging and Audit Trail
How to configure POS activity logging to track every action taken at the register for audit and accountability.
Machine Settings: Customer Facing Display (CFD)
How to set up a customer-facing display showing sale totals, promotions, and welcome messages on a secondary monitor.
Machine Settings: Payment Methods Configuration
How to enable and disable payment methods, configure split payments, set up digital wallets, and control cash drawer behavior for each POS machine.
Machine Settings: Receipt and Printing Configuration
How to configure receipt printing including printer selection, receipt width, font size, barcode type, and print format.
Machine Settings: POS Screen Behavior and Display Options
How to configure POS screen behavior including browsing, scanning modes, display columns, background color, quantity shortcuts, and the compact screen option.
Machine Settings: General Tab — Identity, Location, and Tax
How to configure the basic identity of a POS machine including its name, assigned location, tax rate, and hardware information.
POS Machine Settings Overview
A complete guide to the POS Machine Settings form, explaining every tab and setting that controls how the POS screen behaves.
How to Print and Email Receipts
Learn how to print receipts on a thermal printer, print full-page receipts, and email digital receipts to customers.
How to Run an X-Report (Shift Summary)
Learn how to generate and review an X-Report showing detailed shift activity including sales, payments, refunds, and cash movements.
How to Check the Machine Balance
Learn how to view the current payment method balances for your POS machine to verify accuracy.
How to Open the Cash Drawer
Learn how to manually open the cash drawer and configure automatic drawer opening for different payment methods.