Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station
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- Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 1
Station Quick Start Guide About this Guide This guide contains instructions for a new user to setup, configure, and use the Epson KDS in the fewest steps. It is targeted towards the Multi Station Epson KDS connected to the POS via ethernet and assumes that the POS is already supported by the Epson - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 2
Configuration ...23 Device Configuration...24 Display Configuration...25 Tile Configuration ...26 Apply KDS Settings ...27 Form: F-730-028 v1.00 KDS Multi Station Quick Start Guide Page 2 of 27 111-38-URM-003 R2.50 - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 3
-i, or L90 LFC-i printers (with VGA) containing KDS software. o KD-IB01 KDS Controller expansion module. This guide assumes an L90-i LFC printer and a KD-IB01 Controller. • An Epson KDS supported POS terminal connected to the printer via ethernet through a Local Area Network (LAN). By default the - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 4
not need to connect the ethernet cable from the laptop to the router/network switch. Form: F-730-028 v1.00 KDS Multi Station Quick Start Guide Page 4 of 27 111-38-URM-003 R2.50 - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 5
USB Host (Type A) ports on the printer. If you are using a touchscreen monitor, skip Step 5. Form: F-730-028 v1.00 KDS Multi Station Quick Start Guide Page 5 of 27 111-38-URM-003 R2.50 - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 6
5. Connect the bump bar to the corresponding port on the printer. USB Connection Picture 2.5 Form: F-730-028 v1.00 KDS Multi Station Quick Start Guide Page 6 of 27 111-38-URM-003 R2.50 - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 7
the KDS controller and attach the other end to the network switch. Ethernet connection Form: F-730-028 v1.00 Picture 2.7 KDS Multi Station Quick Start Guide Page 7 of 27 111-38-URM-003 R2.50 - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 8
system is properly configured. A properly configured system will boot to the KDS order display grid. Form: F-730-028 v1.00 KDS Multi Station Quick Start Guide Page 8 of 27 111-38-URM-003 R2.50 - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 9
Kitchen Display System. You can download the Epson KDS Configuration utility from the Epson support page: (https://epson.ca/Support/Point-of-Sale/OmniLink-Printers/Epson-TM-U220-i-KDS-with-VGA-or -COM/s/SPT_U220IKDS 730-028 v1.00 KDS Multi Station Quick Start Guide Page 9 of 27 111-38-URM-003 R2.50 - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 10
clicking Log In for the first time will allow you to log into the Utility. Form: F-730-028 v1.00 KDS Multi Station Quick Start Guide Page 10 of 27 111-38-URM-003 R2.50 - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 11
discovery or communicate with devices on the network. To enable discovery, go to firewall settings and make an exception for the configuration utility manually. If you are using third party firewall, consult the documentation on how to add an exception for the utility. Picture 4.1.1 Form: F-730 - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 12
the Configuration utility subsequent times will not start with the above Wizard. Please consult Appendix B for instructions on restarting the Setup Wizard. 3. Select your POS system from the list and click Next: F-730-028 v1.00 KDS Multi Station Quick Start Guide Page 12 of 27 111-38-URM-003 R2.50 - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 13
and if found successfully will show a 2 under Number of KDS devices discovered: Click Next. Form: F-730-028 v1.00 Picture 4.5 KDS Multi Station Quick Start Guide Page 13 of 27 111-38-URM-003 R2.50 - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 14
4.6 7. The wizard is now finished and will load your KDS devices to the configuration: Form: F-730-028 v1.00 Picture 4.7 KDS Multi Station Quick Start Guide Page 14 of 27 111-38-URM-003 R2.50 - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 15
Select OK, which will take you to the main screen: 8. Select the Tiles configuration: Picture 4.7.1 Form: F-730-028 v1.00 Picture 4.8 KDS Multi Station Quick Start Guide Page 15 of 27 111-38-URM-003 R2.50 - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 16
9. Click the + icon to Add a new display Tile and name it "Expo". Picture 4.9 Click OK. 10. Select the Displays configuration: Form: F-730-028 v1.00 Picture 4.10 KDS Multi Station Quick Start Guide Page 16 of 27 111-38-URM-003 R2.50 - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 17
11. Select the + icon to add a new Display and call it "Expo": Picture 4.11 Click OK. 12. Click on the Expeditor checkbox to ensure it is checked. Form: F-730-028 v1.00 Picture 4.12 KDS Multi Station Quick Start Guide Page 17 of 27 111-38-URM-003 R2.50 - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 18
13. Under Display Tile, select "Expo": Picture 4.13 14. Select the Devices configuration: Form: F-730-028 v1.00 Picture 4.14 KDS Multi Station Quick Start Guide Page 18 of 27 111-38-URM-003 R2.50 - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 19
15. In Display Manager ensure that Expo is selected as the Assigned Display: Picture 4.15 16. Click "Apply KDS Settings" to upload the configuration to the KDS printer: Form: F-730-028 v1.00 Picture 4.16 KDS Multi Station Quick Start Guide Page 19 of 27 111-38-URM-003 R2.50 - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 20
4.17 The KDS Printer (Expo Station) will show the following screen titled "Expo": Form: F-730-028 v1.00 Picture 4.17.1 KDS Multi Station Quick Start Guide Page 20 of 27 111-38-URM-003 R2.50 - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 21
Note: If either of the displays to be a touchscreen then you will be instructed to perform the onscreen calibration which simply requires pressing the screen at the request points off from that station. Form: F-730-028 v1.00 KDS Multi Station Quick Start Guide Page 21 of 27 111-38-URM-003 R2.50 - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 22
0-9 to select the second digit. Note: There are other keys for other functionality on the bump bar that is beyond the scope of this guide. Appendix B The KDS Wizard only starts automatically for the first instance of running the KDS Utility. Subsequent attempts will simply load to the existing - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 23
chapter briefly describes some of the more common KDS functionality that can be configured. The details of these items are beyond the scope of this guide. Setup Configuration 1. Click on the Setup tab at the top of the screen. Picture C1 POS Type - Here you can select the POS that is - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 24
Bump - When enabled the printer will print a label for each tile/order that is bumped. Form: F-730-028 v1.00 KDS Multi Station Quick Start Guide Page 24 of 27 111-38-URM-003 R2.50 - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 25
be played on an incoming order to the KDS from an attached USB->Audio device. Form: F-730-028 v1.00 KDS Multi Station Quick Start Guide Page 25 of 27 111-38-URM-003 R2.50 - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 26
lines displayed in each tile. Colors - The various colors on the display can be customized. Form: F-730-028 v1.00 KDS Multi Station Quick Start Guide Page 26 of 27 111-38-URM-003 R2.50 - Epson KDS Expansion Box KD-IB01 | KDS Quick Start Guide - Multi Station - Page 27
Apply KDS Settings 1. After making any configuration changes, simply click "Apply KDS Settings" to have them uploaded to the KDS: Picture C5 Form: F-730-028 v1.00 KDS Multi Station Quick Start Guide Page 27 of 27 111-38-URM-003 R2.50
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KDS Multi Station
Quick Start Guide
Page 1 of 27
111-38-URM-003
R2.50
Form: F-730-028 v1.00
About this Guide
This guide contains instructions for a new user to setup, configure, and use the Epson KDS
in the fewest steps.
It is targeted towards the Multi Station Epson KDS connected to the
POS via ethernet and assumes that the POS is already supported by the Epson KDS.
The
Epson KDS is very versatile
–
able to be customized in many ways to meet the specific
needs of the individual display stations and entire kitchen.
This guide describes one such
use case
–
setting up a 2 display system with one station being the Prep Display and the other
being the Expeditor.
This guide is applicable to:
KDS FW v2.50 and above
KDS Windows Configuration Utility v2.5.0.0 and above
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product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all
rights in these marks. Copyright 2022 Seiko Epson Corporation.
111-38-URM-003
KDS Multi Station
Quick Start Guide