How to set up clerk, server or cashier prompts (Desk 5000 / Move 5000)
To make your Desk 5000 or Move 5000 ask for a clerk, server or cashier ID with each transaction, turn on ClerkPrompt in the Clerk Menu first, then add your IDs. The terminal supports up to 200 clerk IDs.
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You can also set up Administrator (default), Supervisor and Manager passwords and lock certain features to each level.
How do I turn the clerk prompt on or off?
Do this first. ClerkPrompt has to be enabled before you set up the rest of the Clerk Menu.
- Press ADMIN or .,#*
- If prompted enter password, press Enter
- Select 1 - Clerk Menu
- Select 6 - ClerkPrompt
- Select 1 - Off (to disable), 2 - ID Only, 3 - ID & Password
How do I change the prompt to say Server or Cashier?
Pick the word that suits your business. The terminal uses it when it asks for the ID.
- Press ADMIN or .,#*
- If prompted enter password, press Enter
- Select 1 - Clerk Menu
- Select 7 - ClerkWording
- Select 1 - Clerk, 2 - Server, 3 - Cashier
How do I add a clerk ID?
- Press ADMIN or .,#*
- If prompted enter password, press Enter
- Select 1 - Clerk Menu
- Select 1 - Add ID
- Enter Clerk ID, name and password
- You will be asked if you want to add another clerk id or not. 1 - Yes, 2 - No
How do I change a clerk’s name or password?
- Press ADMIN or .,#*
- If prompted enter password, press Enter
- Select 1 - Clerk Menu
- Select 2 - Edit ID
- Enter the Clerk ID you wish to edit
- Change Clerk Name or Password
How do I delete a clerk ID?
You can delete one ID or all of them at once.
- Press ADMIN or .,#*
- If prompted enter password, press Enter
- Select 1 - Clerk Menu
- Select 3 - Delete ID
- Select 1 - All, 2 - One (Enter Clerk ID you wish to delete)
How do I print a list of clerk IDs?
- Press ADMIN or .,#*
- If prompted enter password, press Enter
- Select 1 - Clerk Menu
- Select 4 - Print ID List
A report prints with the clerk IDs and names programmed on the terminal.
How do I make clerks log on and off?
When this is on, your clerks have to log on and off when they use the terminal.
- Press ADMIN or .,#*
- If prompted enter password, press Enter
- Select 1 - Clerk Menu
- Under 8 - ClerkLogOnOff toggle on or off
How do I check my current clerk settings?
- Press ADMIN or .,#*
- If prompted enter password, press Enter
- Select 1 - Clerk Menu
- Select 9 - Display Params
- Press + to display or print to print.
That is, press + to show the clerk settings on screen, or print to print them.
Common questions
I can’t find the clerk options in the menu. Where are they?
They are all under 1 - Clerk Menu, after you press ADMIN or .,#*. Turn on ClerkPrompt first (option 6 - ClerkPrompt), because it is required before you set up the rest of the Clerk Menu. If you still can’t see it, call us at 1-888-712-0770 or email support@cartispayments.com.
What is the admin password on the Desk 5000?
The terminal deploys with a default admin name of 1 and a pre-programmed default password. This article doesn’t list the password. See how to set up security passwords, or for help call us at 1-888-712-0770 or email support@cartispayments.com.
Updated November 2, 2026
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