Install The Epson KDS Configuration Utility

Install The Epson KDS Configuration Utility

What Is The Configuration Utility?

The Epson KDS Configuration Utility will be downloaded and installed onto your PC. Using the utility, you can configure your KDS devices and customize the Order Tiles and display on your monitor(s). This article will show you how to install the Configuration Utility to your PC. Please note that if purchased through Arryved, your KDS will come configured already, in which case, this procedure is only necessary if you want to make changes.

Prerequisites

  1. You have begun with the KDS Setup Guide.

  2. You completed Step 1 and decided on Single Screen or Multi-screen setup.

  3. You completed Step 2, reviewed the Hardware Checklist, and received your hardware.

  4. You completed Step 3 and set up your hardware with the KDS Hardware Setup (Single Screen) or Hardware Setup (Multi-screen).

Limitations

  • Must have a PC Windows 7 or higher. Mac not supported. 

Installation

Download

  1. Go to this Epson webpage.

  2. On the Epson webpage, click Utility + to release the dropdown.

  3. Find the latest version of the Configuration Utility.

  4. Click Download.

 


Install

Once the download is complete, a window will appear asking you to extract the folder.

  1. Click the Browse… button and select a destination for your KDS Configuration Utility to live on your computer. 

  2. Click Extract to continue.

    1. You will then see the utility in the extracted location labeled KDS. 


  1. Click KDS to open the utility. 




  1. If this Windows protection warning pops up, click More info.

  2. Then click Run Anyway.




Launch

Alright, we are in! There are a few more steps to finalize the process. Once the install is complete, the login page will appear.

  1. Enter the User Name: admin.

  2. Leave the password section blank, there is no password.

  • It is easiest to leave the username and password as is for future use. 

  1. Click Log In.

  1. In the next pop-up, select "I am an expert” from the options.

  • This will allow us to make small changes without disrupting large configurations.

  1. Click Finish.

Gut Check!

If the install has worked correctly, you will see the KDS Setup screen. 

Next

  • Head back to the KDS Configuration main article to track your progress and move to the next step in the configuration process.

  • Or continue to Step 2 in the configuration process, Configuration Utility Settings, directly.

  • Or head back to the KDS Setup Guide to skip the configuration process to move to the next step in the overall KDS Setup. 



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