How to Filter Orders by Printer Location on KDS

How to Filter Orders by Printer Location on KDS

When a Kitchen Display Screen (KDS) is first connected to the Master POS, it will, by default, display orders from all printer locations. If your KDS is placed in a specific area (for example, the Bar) and you only want it to display items for that location, you can easily update this setting directly from the KDS.

When Should You Use This Setting?
This setup is useful when:

  • The KDS is used only by the Bar team

  • You want to avoid showing kitchen or other section items on the Bar screen

  • Each preparation area has its own dedicated KDS


Steps to Show Only Bar Items on the KDS

  1. Open the KDS app.

  2. Tap the Settings (⚙️) icon in the top-right corner.

  3. Select Location.

  4. Change the location to Bar.

Result

Once the location is updated:

  • Only items assigned to the Bar printer location will appear on this KDS.

  • Items from other printer locations will no longer be displayed on this screen.


Notes

  • Make sure items are correctly assigned to the correct printer locations in the POS.

  • This setting only affects the selected KDS and does not change other KDS screens.



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