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title: "Secondary Item Summary Printing | SpotOn Restaurant BOH"
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## **Overview**

Secondary Item Summary Printing allows kitchen stations to see items being prepared at other stations on the same order. This helps staff coordinate preparation and plating so items are completed and served together.

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**Quick Links**

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## Step-by-Step Instructions

> ℹ️ Once enabled, any chits printed from that printer will include a summary of items assigned to other kitchen stations on the same order.

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#### **Customize the Summary**

After enabling the feature, you can customize how the Secondary Item Summary prints on kitchen chits.

Available options include:

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#### **Exclude Items from the Summary**

You can exclude items from appearing in the Secondary Item Summary in two ways:

**Exclude Print Routes**

**Exclude Individual Menu Items**

> ℹ️ The selected item will no longer appear in the Secondary Item Summary for that printer.

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## How it works

> ℹ️ The layout and formatting of the secondary items section match what merchants see when using enhanced conditional print routing, so the output will look familiar to anyone who has used that feature.

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## **FAQs**

**What is a Secondary Item Summary?**

A Secondary Item Summary displays items from other kitchen stations that are part of the same order. This helps kitchen staff coordinate preparation and timing across stations.

**Does enabling this feature affect all printers?**

No. Secondary Item Summary Printing is configured individually for each printer.

**Is this feature enabled by default?**

No. The feature is disabled by default and must be enabled manually for each printer.

**Can I exclude specific items from the summary?**

Yes. You can exclude items by print route or by selecting individual menu items.

**Should I use Secondary Item Summary Printing or Enhanced Conditional Print Routing?**

SpotOn recommends using only one method per location. For new implementations, Secondary Item Summary Printing is the recommended option because it is easier to configure and maintain.

**Will this affect locations already using Enhanced Conditional Print Routing?**

No. Existing Enhanced Conditional Print Routing configurations will continue to function without changes.

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## **Troubleshooting**

- Verify that **Show Secondary Items Summary** is enabled on the correct printer.
- Review excluded print routes and menu items if expected items are missing from the summary.
- Configure the feature consistently across kitchen printers to improve station coordination.
- Avoid using both **Secondary Item Summary Printing** and **Enhanced Conditional Print Routing** simultaneously, as this may create duplicate or confusing kitchen chits.

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