CounterPoint Users Group December 2017

POSTINGS FROM OUR FREE  

'NCR COUNTERPOINT® SQL' FORUM 

Counterpoint® Users Group (CPUSER.ORG®) is an independent Support Group for users of Counterpoint® Point-Of-Sale Software by NCR Corporation (formerly by Radiant Systems, Inc. & by Synchronics, Inc.).  We have been serving the Counterpoint® Community since 2003.  Please see our Legal Disclaimer at the end of this e-mail.

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1.) Upgrade to 8.5.4 not working!   

 

Here is a NCR Counterpoint® SQL User who reports he cannot get a dry-run upgrade of 8.4.6.7 to 8.5.4 (latest version) to work.  

He has decided to upgrade to 8.4.6.18 instead! 

 

See a great example of users-helping-users at Posting #3218, "Upgrade from 8.4.6.7 to 8.5.4 not working."    

2.)  CPSQL Users Get Answers:  

"isc250 and XR5 line display conflict"

"How do I update Vendor Item Costs using Data Interchange"  

"How to select printer for reports"

"Use Azure SQL"   

 

"Dashboard access from the internet"  

 

 

3.)  HostGator Error 404:  Page Not Found:

If you are trying to link to our Forum and get an Error 404 Message, change the IP Address in the link to www.cpuser.org and the link will work. 

       

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Unless something major needs to be shared, I don't plan on posting any more in 2017. For those of you who who have not had the true reason for Christmas shared with you, the New Testament  book of Matthew is a perfect place to start. This is the first book of the New Testament in the Bible. Not very long and covers Christ's birth, life, death and resurrection.

Another tip - look for a NIV Bible for easier reading as all those "thee's" and "thou's" in King James and similar Bibles can be somewhat confusing to someone reading the Bible for the first time.

Best,
Kevin Antosh

Not Emailing Receipts or Using Signature Capture? This Price Increase will be of Interest to You

News below from Star Micronics about an upcoming price increase specific to thermal receipt paper.

Having a point of sale system than can email receipts and.or using signature capture is a great way to save on receipt paper costs. Here are some options:

• Using Microsoft Dynamics RMS? The Card Defender system for RMS allows for signature capture. You may also want to look at an email receipt add-on for RMS like RITE Retail Emailer.
• The new Retail Management Hero software also allows for the emailing of receipts and works with Card Defender as well for signature capture.
• Cloud Retailer POS also has the ability to email receipts and use signature capture.

Questions or comments? You can reach me at 208-340-5632 or kevinantosh@gmail.com

Here is the article from Star Micronics:

The thermal paper industry has been affected by the closure of a Chinese chemical plant due to environmental impact. This plant is the largest producer of a chemical dye used in thermal paper coating, and has reduced output and even closed mills worldwide. This shutdown is expected to last for at least three to six months while they modify operations.
              As a result of the chemical dye shortage, thermal paper pricing has been affected throughout the entire industry.  While doing our best to keep the increases minimal, Star Micronics will announce thermal paper price increase in the next 15 days.  We encourage you to immediately evaluate your paper needs and place stocking orders in advance to take advantage of this year’s pricing where possible.
              Star Micronics will continue to communicate changes in the thermal paper market to keep our distributors and customers promptly informed of this challenging situation.

Full article from Star Micronics can be found at: http://mailchi.mp/starmicronics/urgent-industry-update-thermal-paper-availability?e=f6fcd3a9ce