Product Finders
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The Product Finders is a tool to help the user find an Ink/Toner Cartridge, Paper, Envelopes, Labels and Pens.

The Ink and Toner Finder enables the user to search for a cartridge using the printer make, type and model.  The Other Product Finders enable the user to search for a product using types, sizes, weight and colours.

The Product Finders is available on the Gx Stock menu and within SOP Order Entry on the context menu (right click menu) in the Products Tab.

1.   After selecting Product Finders you will be presented with a Product Category window, select Ink & Toner, Paper, Envelopes, Labels or Pens.  Click here to see the Product Category Selection screen.


Ink & Toner Finder

1.   The Ink and Toner Finder screen will present you with 3 drop down lists to select from.  Click here to see an example of the screen.
2.  Select the manufacturer of the Printer from the Make of Printer drop down list.
3.  The Select Printer Type drop down list will be populated with all the Printer types for the Manufacturer selected in step 2.  Select a Printer type from the drop down list.
4.  The Select Model drop down list will be populated with all the Printer models for the Manufacturer and Printer type selected in steps 2 and 3.  Select a Model from the drop down list.
5.  Once you are satisfied with the search criteria click on the Find My Cartridge button to start the search.  Alternatively leave the Product Finders by clicking on the Close button.
6.  Click here for assistance with the Results screen.


Paper

1.   The Paper Finder screen will present you with 2 drop down lists to select from.  Click here to see and example of the screen.
2.  Select the type and size of Paper from the Paper Types and Sizes drop down list.
3.  The Paper Colours and Weights drop down list will be populated with all the colours and weights for the Paper type and size selected in step 2.  Select a colour and weight from the drop down list.
4.  Once you are satisfied with the search criteria click on the Find My Paper button to start the search.  Alternatively leave the Product Finders by clicking on the Close button.
5.  Click here for assistance with the Results screen.


Envelopes

1.   The Envelope Finder screen will present you with 2 drop down lists to select from. Click here to see an example of the screen.
2.  Select the size of Envelope from the Envelope Sizes drop down list.
3.  The Envelope Colours and Styles drop down list will be populated with all the colours and styles for the Envelope size selected in step 2.  Select a colour and style from the drop down list.
4.  Once you are satisfied with the search criteria click on the Find My Envelope button to start the search.  Alternatively leave the Product Finders by clicking on the Close button.
5.  Click here for assistance with the Results screen.


Labels

1.   The Labels Finder screen will present you with 2 drop down lists to select from. Click here to see an example of the screen.
2.  Select the type of Labels from the Label Type drop down list.
3.  The Label Size and Style drop down list will be populated with all the sizes and styles for the Label type selected in step 2.  Select a size and style from the drop down list.
4.  Once you are satisfied with the search criteria click on the Find My Labels button to start the search.  Alternatively leave the Product Finders by clicking on the Close button.
5.  Click here for assistance with the Results screen.


Pens

1.   The Pens Finder screen will present you with 2 drop down lists to select from. Click here to see an example of the screen.
2.  Select the type of Pens from the Pen Types drop down list.
3.  The Colours and Styles drop down list will be populated with all the colours and styles for the Pen type selected in step 2.  Select a colour and style from the drop down list.
4.  Once you are satisfied with the search criteria click on the Find My Pen button to start the search.  Alternatively leave the Product Finders by clicking on the Close button.
5.  Click here for assistance with the Results screen.


Results

1.   The Results screen will present a list of products that satisfy your search criteria, click here to see an example of the results screen.  Each product will be listed with a full Description, Product code, Pack size, Cost Price, RRP (Retail Price), a drop list displaying stock levels and a Customer price (only if you have linked to the Product Finder from SOP Order Entry).
2.  A page count will be displayed in the footer of the window.  You may page through your results using the Previous and Next buttons or by selecting a page from the Page Move drop down list.
3.  If you wish to check stock levels at the Suppliers click the Check Stock button.  This will automatically check the stock levels at suppliers, who you have EDI links configured with, for all products on that page and display the stock level in the In Stock drop down list.
4.  If you have linked to the Product Finder from SOP Order Entry or Quotations then you have the option to return some or all of the products to the Order.  Next to each Product listed is an empty checkbox, tick the products you wish to return to the order and then press the Return Selected Items button.  The selected items will be returned to your Order/Quote.
5.  Press Close to exit the Product Finder.