Customizing Your KDS Settings

Introduction

The settings module in the eatOS Kitchen Display System (KDS) allows you to customize and streamline your order management to fit your kitchen's workflow and preferences.

Table of Contents

Category Filter

Enable Badge

Grid Mode

Horizontal Mode

Instabug Off

Logout

Main Printing Device

Mode Switcher

Printers

Revenue Center Filter

Servable Modifiers

Sound Settings

Stagger Mode

Status Settings

Sync

To access the settings, simply tap the Settings button on your KDS interface.

Below are the different settings you can adjust:

Category Filter

Tailor which categories of items are displayed on your KDS for streamlined order management.

Enable Badge

Activate badge notifications for pending tasks to keep your team informed and efficient.

Grid Mode

Alter order displays to a grid layout for visual ease and better organization.

Horizontal Mode

Arrange orders horizontally across the screen to view multiple orders simultaneously.

Instabug Off

Turn off the Instabug feature if desired to minimize distractions.

Logout

Securely log out of the KDS for user changeover and ensure your system stays secure.

Main Printing Device

Designate a primary printer for order tickets to streamline print management.

Mode Switcher

Switch between different modes such as Prep Station, Expediter, or other custom views to fit your workflow needs.

Printers

Manage your connected printers within the KDS network to ensure they are functioning correctly.

Run diagnostics to confirm printer functionality and troubleshoot any issues.

Allow the KDS to detect and connect to available printing devices for seamless setup and integration.

Revenue Center Filter

Filter orders based on revenue centers like dine-in or take-out for more targeted order processing.

Preferences and Settings: Access specific preferences and settings related to each revenue center.

Servable Modifiers

Set up and customize modifiers that can be applied to menu items during order taking to cater to specific customer needs.

Sound Settings

Stagger Mode

Schedule the display of certain items to ensure timely and organized preparation of orders with different cooking times.

Status Settings

Allow users to configure time-based status indicators for their orders. Each status is marked by a color-coded circle and accompanied by its corresponding duration.

Sync

Ensure your KDS is synced and communicating efficiently with other devices in your eatOS ecosystem to maintain operational harmony.

Enter the IP Address for your device's network connection to ensure accurate connectivity.

Trigger a manual synchronization if the automatic sync is not functioning or needs reinforcement to keep your data updated.

Display the current KDS network status and troubleshoot connection issues as needed.

By customizing these settings, you can optimize your KDS to better suit your kitchen's workflow and improve overall efficiency.

Updated on: 11/02/2025

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