What is meant by Talon printing?
The term "Talon Printing" in point of sale software refers to a function where separate receipts for individual items or item groups are printed in addition to the main cash register receipt. These separate receipts are called "talons" and serve various purposes in different industries.
Typical software functions in the area of "Talon Printing":
- Item-specific talon printing: Ability to mark certain items or item groups for talon printing.
- Talon formatting: Customization of the layout and information on the talons.
- Multiple printing: Option to print multiple identical talons for one item.
- Printer assignment: Ability to send talons to specific printers or workstations.
- Automatic talon generation: Creation of talons based on predefined rules or triggers.
- Talon management: Overview and tracking of printed talons in the system.
Examples of "Talon Printing":
- Laundry: Separate talons for each garment with cleaning instructions.
- Gastronomy: Talons for the kitchen with order details and special requests.
- Retail: Warranty cards or exchange receipts as separate talons.
- Pharmacy: Additional talons with intake instructions for medications.
- Workshop: Work orders as talons for different work stations.
- Ticket sales: Separate talons as admission tickets or cloakroom tokens.