How to Use a Self Checkout at a Store
Bring your purchases to the self-checkout line., Press the Start button on the touchscreen., Confirm whether you brought your own bags., Scan your purchases by lining up the bar-code (the series of black lines having varied thickness, on the label)...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Bring your purchases to the self-checkout line.
Pull the cart up to the machine or place your basket in the designated area. -
Step 2: Press the Start button on the touchscreen.
Which start button you press will decide which language the machine operates in, so be sure to press the correct one. , With the growing popularity of bringing your own bags, many self checkout machines ask you to add your bags to the bagging platform before scanning any items.
This allows the machine to adjust for the weight of the bags. , An electronic beep sounds when the scan is successful.
The scanner may be hand held, for products too heavy to lift and line up.
For produce, place the item onto the scale.
The scale is usually part of the scanner, so simply place them item on the scanner.
Select the Produce' button and follow the prompts. , Keep the item there until after you pay. , Press the large PAY button and select your method of payment.
Some self checkout machines do not accept cash so you will need to use a credit, debit or gift card.
If using a check, ensure it'll be accepted without any problems prior to initiating this process.
Also, ensure your bills will be accepted by the cash machine: not too crumpled or ripped, etc. , Do not, under any circumstances, remove any item from the bagging platform before completing the above steps.
The machine will detect this and cause delays. -
Step 3: Confirm whether you brought your own bags.
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Step 4: Scan your purchases by lining up the bar-code (the series of black lines having varied thickness
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Step 5: on the label) with the red light of the scanner.
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Step 6: Place each scanned item onto the bagging platform immediately after you scan it.
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Step 7: When you are done
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Step 8: pay for your purchase.
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Step 9: Remove your items from the bagging platform.
Detailed Guide
Pull the cart up to the machine or place your basket in the designated area.
Which start button you press will decide which language the machine operates in, so be sure to press the correct one. , With the growing popularity of bringing your own bags, many self checkout machines ask you to add your bags to the bagging platform before scanning any items.
This allows the machine to adjust for the weight of the bags. , An electronic beep sounds when the scan is successful.
The scanner may be hand held, for products too heavy to lift and line up.
For produce, place the item onto the scale.
The scale is usually part of the scanner, so simply place them item on the scanner.
Select the Produce' button and follow the prompts. , Keep the item there until after you pay. , Press the large PAY button and select your method of payment.
Some self checkout machines do not accept cash so you will need to use a credit, debit or gift card.
If using a check, ensure it'll be accepted without any problems prior to initiating this process.
Also, ensure your bills will be accepted by the cash machine: not too crumpled or ripped, etc. , Do not, under any circumstances, remove any item from the bagging platform before completing the above steps.
The machine will detect this and cause delays.
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