documentation/point_of_sale/restaurant/print.rst

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How to handle kitchen & bar order printing?
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Configuration
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From the dashboard click on :menuselection:`More --> Settings`:

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Under the **Bar & Restaurant** section, tick **Bill Printing**.

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In order printers, click on **add an item** and then **Create**.

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Set a printer **Name**, its **IP address** and the **Category** 
of product you want to print on this printer. The category 
of product is useful to print the order for the kitchen.

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Several printers can be added this way

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Now when you register an order, products will be automatically
printed on the correct printer.

Print a bill before the payment
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On the main screen, click on the **Bill** button.

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Finally click on **Print**.

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Click on **Ok** once it is done.

Print the order (kitchen printing)
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This is different than printing the bill. It only prints the list of the
items.

Click on **Order**, it will automatically be printed.

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.. note::
    The printer is automatically chosen according to the products
    categories set on it.

.. seealso::
    * :doc:`../shop/cash_control`
    * :doc:`../shop/invoice`
    * :doc:`../shop/refund`
    * :doc:`../shop/seasonal_discount`