The main page is the primary screen used by staff to start and manage orders in Posbel.
It provides access to tables, takeaway sales accounts, order history, and system actions, depending on the establishment’s configuration.
Tables Section
The Tables section appears on the left side of the main page when the following conditions are met:
The Enable Tables section option is set to Yes in the administration panel settings
Tables have been created in the Tables page of the administration panel
When this section is enabled:
Tables are displayed as a vertical list
Each table is identified by its number or custom name
Selecting a table allows the user to open or resume the order associated with that table
Floor Plan
If a floor plan has been created via Menu → Create floor plan:
A Floor Plan button appears in the top-left corner of the screen
The application must be restarted for the button to appear
The floor plan view allows visual selection of tables to add or manage orders
Takeaway Sales Section
The Takeaway Sales section is displayed in the center of the main page when:
The Enable takeaway sales section option is set to Yes in the administration panel settings
When enabled:
Takeaway accounts are displayed as a vertical list
Each account is identified by a number or a custom name
Selecting an account allows the user to open or resume the associated order
⚠️ Order configuration note
If the option “Normal ‘+’ button to open an account” in the Orders section of the administration panel is set to No, the account creation button is split into:
A Delivery button
A Takeaway button
Establishments that do not need to track delivery orders via Posbel can set this option to Yes.
Menu Section
The top-right section of the main page contains user and system controls.
User Information
Displayed at the top:
Name of the logged-in user
User type (e.g., John, Server)
Current date and time
Lock Button
Locks the screen
Requires a PIN code to unlock
Intended for use when switching users during an active service
Open Cash Drawer Button
Opens the cash drawer
Requires:
A cash drawer connected to a printer via the DK cable
The printer to be configured as a user printer for the logged-in account
⚠️ Cash drawer troubleshooting
If the cash drawer does not open despite correct configuration, common causes include:
The device and the printer being connected to different networks
The printer being out of paper (which prevents the cash drawer from opening)
Menu Button
The Menu button opens a list of options.
The available options depend on the administrator rights of the logged-in user.
Possible options include:
Create or edit the floor plan
Print service history
Open / close a service
Print barcodes
Kitchen screen
User settings
Logout
History Section
The History section displays all closed accounts for the current service.
A user can select any closed account to view its details, including:
Sold items
Total amount
Payment method(s)
Available Actions on Closed Accounts
From the detailed account view, the user can:
Print the VAT receipt
Using the red VAT button with a printer icon
Print the bill
Using the blue printer button
Issue a refund
Using the Refund button
⚠️ Refund note
This action does not return money to the customer.
It is strictly used for accounting adjustments.
Additional Actions
If customer information is associated with the account, an Invoice button appears:
Sends an invoice to the customer
Requires:
A valid customer email address
An organization email address configured in the administration panel
The payment method of a closed account can be modified using the Edit button:
Redirects to the payment page to adjust the payment type