> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.now-os.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Location settings

> A tour of the backoffice settings: location details, receipt identity, close of day and printers.

The **Settings** menu in the backoffice gathers the settings specific to each
location. This page tours every section. Unless noted, everything applies to
restaurant mode and retail mode alike.

<Note>
  Some sections work in two steps: **Save** stores your changes in a draft, then
  **Publish all changes** publishes the location's entire draft. A **Saved
  changes ready to publish** badge in the global header reminds you; after
  publishing, it turns into **Up to date**. It's the same principle as for [the
  menu](/en/backoffice/menu).
</Note>

## General

**Settings → General** holds the location's details:

* **Location name** — the name of the place, shown on receipts and on the
  register's sign-in screen. Required.
* **Timezone** — the timezone, in IANA format (for example `Europe/Paris`).
* **Address**, **ZIP / Postal**, **City**, **Country** — the address.

Click **Save changes** to save, or **Discard** to cancel your edits. These
changes apply directly, without publishing.

Two read-only cards complete the page:

* **Operating mode** — the location's **Restaurant** or **Retail** badge. The
  mode is chosen at creation and cannot be changed — see
  [the two modes](/en/modes).
* **Currency & locale** — the currency and display format, fixed at creation
  so receipts and accounting stay consistent. Contact support to change
  them.

## Receipts

**Settings → Receipts** defines the legal identity printed on every receipt:

* **Legal business name** — the registered business name.
* **Address** — the address printed under the business name (multiple lines
  allowed).
* **Fiscal identifiers** — an ordered list of legal identifiers, each a label
  and a value. Add one row per identifier your country requires: in Morocco the
  IF, the ICE and the patente; in France the SIRET, the VAT number and the RCS.
  They print under the business name, one line each, in the order you set — at
  least one is required.
* **Footer text** — the text at the bottom of the receipt, optional: a
  thank-you message, opening hours…

Click **Save**, then **Publish all changes** to make the new identity available
to the registers.

<Note>
  The identity is frozen onto each sale at payment time: if you change it later,
  reprints of older sales keep the original identity. For what prints day to
  day, see [Receipts and printing](/en/pos/receipts-printing).
</Note>

## Close of day

**Settings → Close of day** configures how the business day opens and closes
on the main register:

* **Default starting float** — the opening float suggested by default at
  start of day. Staff can adjust it on the spot if the drawer starts
  differently — see [Start of day](/en/pos/start-of-day).
* **Day cutoff** — the cutoff hour: sales before this hour count toward the
  previous business day. Pick your quietest hour — 04:00 suits most venues
  open past midnight.
* **Require a drawer count to close** — when the switch is on, a manual close
  must include the blind count by denominations. Automatic closes (a
  forgotten day, sealed the next morning) always remain uncounted.
* **Require a note on large variances** — when the switch is on, the manager
  must explain any drawer difference beyond the threshold.
* **Variance threshold** — the amount beyond which the note is required, over
  or short. Visible when the previous switch is on.

Click **Save**, then **Publish all changes**: the main register applies the new
settings on its next sync. The full closing walkthrough is in
[Close of day](/en/pos/close-of-day).

## Printers

In the menu, the section is called **Printers & KDS** in restaurant mode and
**Receipt printers** in retail mode; the page itself is titled **Printers**.
It lists the store's thermal printers.

### Adding a printer

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the form">Click **Add printer**.</Step>

  <Step title="Describe the printer">
    * **Name** — a clear name, for example "Counter receipt". - **IP address** —
      the printer's static IP address on the store network (recommended). - **MAC
      address** — as a fallback if you don't have the IP; it's on the printer's
      self-test sheet. One of the two fields is required. - **Paper width** — **80
      mm (most common)** or **58 mm**. - **Model** — the model, for example
      TM-m30III.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm">
    Click **Add printer**. The printer appears in the table.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Give every printer a fixed IP address (set on the printer itself or with a
  DHCP reservation in your router). If the address changes, the register can no
  longer find the printer.
</Warning>

### Choosing where each document prints

The **Receipts** column chooses the receipt printer. Click **Set default** and
the button turns into **Default**. Click again to remove the role. In
restaurant mode, choose the kitchen printer on each preparation station, not
in this table.

**Edit** changes a printer. **Delete** removes it unless a preparation station
still uses it; reassign that station first.

Once the printers are declared, the main register picks up the list — see
[Receipts and printing](/en/pos/receipts-printing) for the register side and
the test print.

## Preparation stations (restaurant mode)

**Settings → Preparation stations** controls where each item goes when staff
tap **Send**.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add a station">
    Click **Add station** and give it a clear name, such as "Hot kitchen",
    "Bar", or "Pass". You can save it empty and assign items later.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose the mode">
    **Verbal handoff** calls the order out and needs no printer. **Printer**
    prints a ticket filtered for that station. **No preparation** marks items
    that are already ready to serve.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Assign items and registers">
    Once the catalogue is ready, search for and select items in the
    height-limited list. The count stays visible even with a large catalogue. An
    item may belong to several stations. Keep **All registers** for the usual
    setup, or select the devices whose sends should reach this station.
  </Step>
</Steps>

A new station is active as soon as it is created. Use the switch on its card to
deactivate or reactivate it without reopening the form. Deactivating an item's
last active station returns that item to **Unassigned** and blocks its send.

An empty station is allowed. However, the **Unassigned** count must be zero
before service: every item you intend to sell must belong to at least one active
station. An unassigned item blocks sending instead of disappearing without an
alert.

You can also assign or move an item from its editor, in the **Preparation
stations** section. The item library shows the associated stations on every row
and clearly flags **Unassigned** items.

## Devices

**Settings → Devices** shows the main register, its status and the paired
devices, and is where you claim or release devices — see
[Devices](/en/backoffice/devices).

## Coming soon

* **Payment methods** — choosing which payment methods are accepted,
  announced but not yet available.
* **Integrations** — connected third-party services, announced but not yet
  available.
* **Hours** — opening hours, announced but not yet available.