Print Groups are specific Vendor or Subvendor selections that allow the user to quickly define what item type the Vendor/Subvendor is selling.

For example, there are 3 Subvendors assigned to one Vendor:

• Subvendor 1: prepares vegetarian dishes only (Print Group = veggies) 
• Subvendor 2: prepares burgers only (Print Group = burgers)
• Subvendor 3: prepares salads only (Print Group = salads) 

When those specific items are added to an order and submitted, the corresponding Subvendor gets the printed information via KDS instantly.

Note: The configuration of Print Groups and their assignment can be much simpler than assigning Subvendors to items individually. 

Create Print Group 

1. Log in to Connect. 
2. Navigate to Options in the left menu.
3. Select Print Groups from the expanded Options menu.
4. Hit the blue Create button.
5. Fill in the Group name and choose the Vendor from the dropdown.
6. Once the Group is created, click to edit and assign a Subvendor.
7. Hit the blue Add Subvendor button. 
8. A list of the available Subvendors comes up.
9. Click Assign next to the Subvendor that needs to be added to the Print Group.

Note: Do not add more than one Subvendor to the same Print Group.

Assigning Print Groups to Items

Assign Print Group to Items

1. Once the Print Group is created, navigate to Items in the left menu.
2. Select Items from the expanded Items menu.
3. Search for the item that needs to be edited and select to open.
4. Select the Assigned Vendors tab 
5. Select the Print Group dropdown next to the Active Vendor
   • Only Vendors that have Print Groups assigned will have a dropdown. 
6. Assign the Print Group.

Assign to Menu Items via Vendor page

1. Once the Print Group is created, navigate to Vendors in the left menu.
2. Search for the vendor that needs to be updated and select to edit.
3. Select the Menu Items tab 
4. Assign the Print Group to individual items from the dropdown to the left of the status column. 

Print Groups Import & Export 

Print Group assignments can also be imported and exported. The Print Groups must first be created and assigned to Vendors. The Items must be assigned to the Vendors utilizing the Print Groups as well. 

1. Log in to Connect. 
2. Navigate to Items in the left menu.
3. Select Items from the expanded Items menu.
4. Select the Hamburger menu button to access the Import / Export Print Group assignment. 
   
   
   
   
5. To download the file, select Export print group assignment
6. Locate the file called Items Print Group Assignment.xlsx.
7. Edit the item assignments for the Print Groups as needed.
   
   
8. Once the edits are completed, return to Connect and import the file using the Import Print Group Assignment option in the same Hamburger menu.
9. A message will pop up confirming the import file was received and stating an email will be sent confirming the changes.
10. Review the email for successful or failed updates. 

View Print Groups assigned to Vendor

1. Log in to Connect 
2. Navigate to Vendors in the left menu.
3. Search for the vendor that needs to be reviewed and select to edit.
4. Select the Print Groups tab 
5. After selecting, all Print Groups that are assigned and active for that Vendor will be listed.
6. After clicking on a Print Group name, you will be redirected to Options > Print Groups to make any needed edits.