What Are X and Z Reports? POS End of Day
X is interim; Z closes the fiscal day. Learn how to match Ritapos with the device Z report.
What are X and Z reports?
An X report is an interim check: it shows sales so far and does not reset counters. A Z report is the day-end close: it closes the fiscal period and resets counters. On fiscal POS it is the base of daily collection discipline.
Use this guide to learn the concepts regardless of brand; for Inpos M530 steps go to How to take X and Z reports on Inpos.
POS day end and Ritapos
POS day end in Ritapos covers open order checks, sales summaries and stock movements. Fiscal day end completes with the cash register Z report. Both closes should happen on the same business day.
How to use a POS device summarizes daily order and payment flow. For integration see what cash register integration is.
Reconciliation
Compare Ritapos day-end sales total with the device Z report. A cash gap can mean count error or off-books collection. Card payments need a three-way check with the bank day-end report.
Orders closed without integration show separately in reports; if the ratio drifts from target, retrain staff.
Shifts and multiple devices
At shift handover, take an X report and sign the cash handover form. With two ÖKC units at dine-in and takeaway counters, take two Z reports; the central total report must include both devices.
Only authorized staff should reach the admin menu; cashiers must not take Z reports.
X and Z report concepts
An X report is an interim report: it shows sales so far and does not reset counters. Use it mid-shift for cash counts and quick turnover checks.
A Z report is the day-end close: it closes the fiscal period and resets counters. The next business day starts with fresh counters.
Use this guide for general concepts; brand-specific steps sit in device manuals and the Inpos guide.
Reconciliation
Ritapos day-end sales summary and fiscal Z report should be compared on the same calendar day. A cash gap can mean count error or off-books collection.
Run three-way reconciliation on card payments: Ritapos, ÖKC and bank. Small gaps can come from settlement timing and void timing.
Orders closed without integration show separately; if the weekly ratio leaves target, retrain staff.
Shifts and cash handover
At shift open the previous Z report should already be archived. At shift close take an X report and sign the cash handover form.
In multi-register sites take each terminal X/Z separately; match them to register labels in Ritapos.
Manager passwords should sit with authorized staff only; Z report rights must stay off cashier roles.
Multiple devices and branches
With two ÖKC units at dine-in and takeaway counters, take two Z reports at day end; the central report total must include both devices.
Branch managers share monthly Z archives with accounting; audits may request physical or PDF archives.
Schedule automatic Z after service ends; an early Z leaves open orders.
Ritapos and POS day end
POS day end in Ritapos covers open table and delivery checks, stock movement summary and sales close. Cash register day end is fiscal close; together they form full day end.
What cash register integration is explains GMP3/TSM flow; when integration is correct, Ritapos order close aligns with slip totals.
How to use a POS device summarizes daily flow; new staff training should include the X/Z section.
Continue in the Academy
To see the topic step by step on screen, browse the related lessons in Ritapos Academy.
Device steps: Inpos X and Z, daily use: POS device, integration: cash register integration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between X and Z reports?
X is interim and does not reset counters; Z closes the fiscal day and resets counters on the device.
Does Ritapos replace the Z report?
No. Ritapos is an operational sales report; fiscal close is the cash register Z report. You must compare both.
Is automatic Z safe?
Schedule it after service ends; an early Z leaves open orders. For automatic Z settings see the videos in the Inpos guide.
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