> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://support.eatos.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # Printer Management Guide ### Introduction Welcome to our article on "Assigning Printers." Once your Point-of-Sale system has seamlessly detected the available printers, this guide will provide you with an in-depth overview of each function, enabling you to make informed decisions when selecting the appropriate printer for specific job designations. Whether you're running a restaurant, retail store, or any other business, efficiently assigning printers to different tasks can significantly enhance workflow and productivity. --- ### Table of Contents * [Default Printer Functions](#3-default-printer-functions) * [Assigning Default Bill and Receipt Printer](#3-assigning-default-bill-and-receipt-printer) * [Assigning Category-Specific Routing](#3-assigning-category-specific-routing) --- *Three default printer functions available are:* * Receipt/Bill Printer * KOT (Kitchen) Printer * Custom Item Printer *Two dynamic printer functions available are:* * Product-Specific Printer Routing * Category-Specific Printer Routing --- ### Default Printer Functions * Assigning Default **KOT Printer** The Kitchen Order Ticket (KOT) serves as a digital method for transmitting orders to the kitchen staff. This ticket contains essential information, including the table number, the items ordered, their quantities, and any applied modifiers or add-ons. **Step 1:** Navigate through the **Settings** tab > select **Advanced** > select **Printers**. **Step 2:** Select your **default KOT printer** model from your printer assignment panel. **Step 3:** Results in it becoming the universal printer that **prints all products**. || **Important Note:** Notice that you have the same sets of printers detected for **Receipt/Bill**, **KOT** (Kitchen), and **Custom Printer**. The user will experience duplicated printing if the default printer is the same printer set at the Product-Specific or Category-Specific level. --- ### Assigning Default Bill and Receipt Printer The bill/receipt printer is utilized to print order bills and transaction receipts, which can be customized for both customer and merchant copies. **Step 1:** Navigate through the **Settings** tab > select **Advanced** > select **Printers**. **Step 2:** Select your **Bill/Receipt printer** model from your printer assignment panel. **Step 3:** Results in it becoming the universal printer that **prints all receipts**. || **Important Note:** Notice that you have the same sets of printers detected for **Receipt/Bill**, **KOT** (Kitchen), and **Custom Printer**. The user will experience duplicated printing if the default printer is the same printer set at the Product-Specific or Category-Specific level. --- * Assigning Default **Custom Item** Printer Any order containing custom items **only** will be received by this printer. **Step 1:** Navigate through the **Settings** tab > select **Advanced** > select **Printers**. **Step 2:** Select your **Default Custom Item printer** model from your printer assignment panel. **Step 3:** Results in it becoming the universal printer that **prints all custom items**. || **Important Note:** Notice that you have the same sets of printers detected for **Receipt/Bill**, **KOT** (Kitchen), and **Custom Printer**. The user will experience duplicated printing if the default printer is the same printer set at the Product-Specific or Category-Specific level. --- **Dynamic Printer Functions** * Assigning Product-Specific Routing || **Note:** You have two options to assign a Product-Specific Routing Printer: through the **Dashboard** or the **POS**. * Dashboard Version **Step 1:** Log in to the eatOS **dashboard** > select **Menu Management** > select **Products**. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/4/2/6/74260be74e639800/image_1fmfhub.png) **Step 2:** Hover to the date section and select the **pencil icon** to edit the existing product or click **+ New Product** to assign printer. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/4/2/6/74260be74e639800/image_e44h29.png) **Step 3:** Designate **printer assignment**. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/4/2/6/74260be74e639800/image_19jskto.png) || **Important Note:** Notice that you have the same sets of printers detected for **Receipt/Bill**, **KOT** (Kitchen), and **Custom Printer**. The user will experience duplicated printing if the default printer is the same printer set at the Product-Specific or Category-Specific level. --- * **POS Version** **Step 1:** Navigate through **Settings** tab > select **Menu Management** > select **Product**. **Step 2:** Select **existing product** or **+ Add** button to add a new product and to assign a printer. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/4/2/6/74260be74e639800/image_33kgx1.png) **Step 3:** Designate printer assignment by **Assigned Printer** pop-up selector. **Important Note:** Notice that you have the same sets of printers detected for **Receipt/Bill**, **KOT** (Kitchen), and **Custom Printer**. The user will experience duplicated printing if the default printer is the same printer set at the Product-Specific or Category-Specific level. --- ### Assigning Category-Specific Routing || **Note:** There are **two** ways you can Assign a Category-Specific Routing Printer: **Dashboard** or **POS**. * **Dashboard Version** **Step 1:** Log in to the eatOS **dashboard** > select **Menu Management** > select **Categories**. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/4/2/6/74260be74e639800/image_u2ijj4.png) **Step 2:** Hover to the date section and select the **pencil icon** to edit the existing category or click **+ New Category** to assign printer. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/4/2/6/74260be74e639800/image_1cr0p2o.png) **Step 3:** Designate **printer assignment**. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/4/2/6/74260be74e639800/image_13b3wbz.png) || **Important Note:** Notice that you have the same sets of printers detected for **Receipt/Bill**, **KOT** (Kitchen), and **Custom Printer**. The user will experience duplicated printing if the default printer is the same printer set at the Product-Specific or Category-Specific level. --- * **POS Version** **Step 1:** Tap on **Categories** **Step 2:** Select an **existing category name** ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/4/2/6/74260be74e639800/image_qruc5z.png) **Step 3:** Assign your category to a specific printer station to print from. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/4/2/6/74260be74e639800/image_119h66l.png) || **Important Note:** Notice that you have the same sets of printers detected for **Receipt/Bill**, **KOT** (Kitchen), and **Custom Printer**. The user will experience duplicated printing if the default printer is the same printer set at the Product-Specific or Category-Specific level. [Back to top](#3-introduction)