FlexiSchools Canteen Installation (Win 7)
The FlexiSchools Online Order
Management System
Installation Guide
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Installation Pack
Welcome to the FlexiSchools system. You will have received a disc containing:
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Sato Drivers
FlexiSchools Online Order Management Software
Dot Net Framework 2.0
Software
There are three items of software contained in these files:
1. The Sato Printer Drivers
These are the drivers for the SATO CG208 label printer.
2. The FlexiSchools Online Order Management Software
This is the application that downloads and prints the daily orders – installed via the
FOOM_Setup_X_X.msi file.
3. Dot Net Framework 2.0
It may be necessary to install this internet access framework, but you will be
notified when trying to install FlexiSchools Online Order Management software.
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Installation Process
You are now ready to install the software.
Note: Please ensure you are logged in as an 'Administrator' on the local machine when
doing the installation, and choose Everyone when given the option of "Everyone" or "Just
Me"
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Setup the Printer and Driver – This process is specifically designed for Windows 7
operating system ONLY.
NOTE: You MUST disconnect from the internet BEFORE starting the installation.
1. Connect the power supply to the printer (flat side facing up). Note: Do NOT
power up printer until asked.
2. Connect the USB cable to an available port on the computer and to the printer.
3. Open the printer cover by pulling the 2 blue locks on the sides of the printer
forward. Open the cover all the way until it locks.
4. Open the label roll holder by pressing the blue latch back and pulling apart the
roll holders.
5. Insert the label roll and close the roll holder by pushing the blue latch back and
squeezing closed to roll holder. When the roll is clamped, release the blue latch
and the clamps will hold the roll in place.
6. Feed the labels through both left and right guides then close the cover ensuring
there is an audible “click” when firmly closed.
7. Power up the printer by holding the power button for 2 seconds then releasing it.
8. Windows will attempt to install the driver but fail.
9. Close the dialogue box.
10. Click START, then Devices and Printer.
11. Double Click SATO CG208 in the unspecified section.
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12. Click Hardware tab then click properties.
13. Click Change settings.
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14. Click Driver tab then Updater Driver.
15. Click “browse my computer for driver software”.
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16. Click Browse.
17. Go to the driver folder on the CD, choose the correct driver base – 32 or 64bit. If
you are unsure, ask your IT department.
18. Click OK.
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19. Press Next, the driver installation process will start. If a security warning shows,
choose “Install Driver Anyway”.
20. Click Close.
21. Close all open windows and messages, from the desktop go to START, Devices
and Printers.
22. Your CG208 printer should now be installed and configured with settings required
by your software and label specs.
OPTIONAL STEP;
To test the printer configuration, right mouse click on the CG208 driver then select Printer
Properties.
Press the “Print Test Page” button, a label should feed and print some simple windows
text and icon. If a label prints without an error, the driver has been configured and
installed correctly.
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1. Install the FlexiSchools Online Order Management Software
From the Installation Pack disc double click on the file FOOM_Setup_X_X.msi:
When prompted to choose between "Everyone" and "Just Me", choose "Everyone".
Otherwise follow the default settings.
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Once completed click “Close” to exit.
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2. Run the FlexiSchools Online Ordering Management Software
Please now reconnect to the internet.
Logout out as the ‘Administrator’.
Login to Windows on the local machine as the person who will be using the
application. If going via a Proxy Server you will be asked for the username and
password, which will give you the secure internet access (these will be important later
in the installation).
Double click on the FlexiSchools Online Orders icon on the desktop:
The first time you run the application you will be prompted to select the label printer.
Select the Label Printer:
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and choose the Zebra printer that was just installed (SATO CG208):
If your PC does not use a Proxy Server you will be asked to login with the Username
and Password provided by FlexiSchools.
You will have received a covering letter with the Installation Pack containing your
own school’s specific Username and Password. Enter these in the fields below and
click Login:
If your PC does not use a Proxy Server go to section 5.
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3. School Proxy Settings
If your network uses a proxy to access the internet, please follow these instructions to
set the proxy settings. You may need to enter your school internet access username
and password if you need to go through the proxy server, these would have been
entered by you when you logged in to the PC to give you access to the internet.
Note: You may need help from an IT specialist at school for this stage.
In NSW the Proxy Settings for government schools are:
Proxy:
Port:
proxy.det.nsw.edu.au
8080
In QLD the Proxy Settings for government schools are:
Proxy:
Port:
proxy.eq.edu.au
80
In VIC the Proxy Settings for government schools are:
Proxy:
Port:
proxy.education.netspace.net.au
8080
In WA the Proxy Settings for government schools are:
Proxy:
Port:
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If you are using Windows Authentication, leave the Username and Password blank
(most common). If you use Basic Authentication, enter the proxy login username and
password.
Enter the Proxy URL and check the Proxy Port is correct. Click “Apply”
You may be asked to re-enter your Windows Authentication again at this stage.
Close the application to force the settings to be used.
Restart the application:
In the Options choose Login:
You will have received a covering letter with the Installation Pack containing your
own school’s specific Username and Password. Enter these in the fields below and
click Login:
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4. Print Test Orders
Once the FlexiSchools Online Order Management software is running you should see
a list of test orders. Click “Print Labels”:
Please check the format of the labels printed. If they do not look exactly right please
call FlexiSchools Customer Services on 1300 361 769.
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5. Print Production Reports
After you have printed your labels you can print the other production reports to help
you make the orders.
Select the A4 document report printer connected to your PC.
To print a list of all the items that have been ordered, go to the “Items” tab and click
“Print”.
To print a report by class, listing who ordered by class, go to the “Classes” tab and
click “Print”.
You have now completed the installation process. Well done!
If you have any question please contact us directly.
Many thanks,
FlexiSchools Help
1300 361 769
[email protected]
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