How to run an inventory check using a barcode scanner

Use a barcode scanner in the Poster management console during an inventory check. Scan a product or ingredient barcode to instantly locate the item in the table.

Prepare items for scanning

Before starting the inventory check, add barcodes to your product and dishes.

1. In the management console, go to Menu → Products / Dishes.
2. Add a new product or ingredient, or click Edit next to an existing item.
3. Enter the 13-digit barcode in the Barcode field. 💡 To make the Barcode field appear in an ingredient card, click Advanced.
4. Save the settings.

How to scan items during an inventory check

1. In the management console, go to Inventory → Inventory check.
2. Open a full or partial inventory check.
3. Connect the barcode scanner to your device.
4. Scan the barcode of a product or unit-based ingredient.

After scanning, the system automatically finds the item in the inventory list and adds +1 to the Actual balance field. Each subsequent scan adds another +1.

💡 If the product's unit of measure is kg, the item will still appear in the table, but the Actual balance field will be highlighted for manual weight entry.

Scanning only works when no input field is active. If the cursor is in the Quick search or Actual balance field, the scanned barcode will appear there instead.

☝️ If the system can't find an item after scanning, it will show an error. Check that the item is included in the current inventory check and that the barcode is correctly entered in the product or ingredient card.