How To Change Price On Vending Machine? MDB & Non-MDB
Knowing how to change the price of a vending machine is a crucial aspect of owning/managing any type of vending machine. It allows you to set the correct price so that you’re never overcharging or undercharging customers.
The thing is, there are several models and configurations of vending machines, so changing the price requires you to learn the specific steps for your particular machine.
That said, the procedure goes generally as follows:
To Change Price On Vending Machine for a non-MDB coin system, take out the coin mechanism, pop it open, and flip the switches adding up to your price. To change the price that features an MDB coin system, access the machine’s control panel and hit the “Mode” button to be able to adjust the prices.
Keep reading as we further explain the steps of changing the price on various types and models of vending machines.
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How to Change Price on Old Snack Vending Machine
If you’re wondering how to change the prices on an old vending machine, chances are you’re dealing with a machine that uses a non-MDB coin configuration. In this case, the machines typically set the same price for all the items it sells.
Here’s what you should do to change the prices of items in an old non-MDB vending machine:
- Remove the power cord of the vending machine from the outlet. Unplugging the machine prevents any accidental damage to sensitive electrical components of the coin system (such as frying).
- Once you’ve unplugged the power cord, open up the vending machine’s inner door.
- Look at the section on the other side of the machine’s door that corresponds to where the money is inserted.
You should see a rectangular box with the company’s name and the machine’s model labeled on it. This is the coin mechanism.
- Take out the coin mechanism while being careful not to damage it. You’ll just need to unplug its connections from the machine to remove it.
- Now, you need to access the DIP switches on the coin mechanism by locating and opening the flip-out compartment at the top portion of the mechanism. You should be able to simply flip the fitted locks to open the door.
- Once you can access the DIP switches, you’ll need to manually flip the correct switches that add up to the new price.
The DIP switches should be labeled as follows:
- ESC SEL
- LO 25¢
- $ ACPT
- USA/CAN
- 640
- 320
- 160
- 80
- 40
- 20
- 10
- 5
- You should keep the “$ ACPT” and “USA/CAN” switches flipped up as if turned on, while the “ESC SEL” and “LO 25¢” should remain flipped down as if turned off.
- From there you should flip up the switches with the numbers that add up to your new price and flip down the rest of the numbers.
For example, if you want to change the price of the machine’s items to $1.85, you’ll flip up the switches for 160, 20, and 5, and flip down the rest of the numbers.
- After you’re done setting the price on the old vending machine, put the coin mechanism back in place, close the machine’s door, then plug the power cord to start selling.
How to Change Price on Newer Vending Machines
Whether you’re wondering how to change the price of a soda vending machine or how to change the price of a Coke vending machine, if it’s a newer machine, chances are it’s operating with an MDB coin configuration.
This means that you can set a different price for each item and that the process is a lot more flexible and automated.
The exact steps depend on the model of the vending machine you’re working with, so we’ve put together a guide for a few of the most common vending machines as follows:
Dixie Narco 276e Soda Vending Machine
- Open the machine’s inner door and locate the control board, usually on the top left corner.
- Locate the blue programming button and press it once.
- Go back to the display on the front of the machine, you should see the letters HD indicating the historical data menu.
- To navigate the menus, press the two top soda selection buttons at the same time. When the display shows “SP” (set price), let go of the buttons.
- Hold the button corresponding to the soda you want to change its price, you’ll see its price going up in 5¢ increments on the display. If you let go and hold the same button again, the prices will go down in 5¢ decrements.
- Once you reach the price you want, let go of the button and you’re good to go!
AP Snackshop 110 Vending Machine
- Open the machine’s inner door and locate the control board, usually on the top left corner.
- Locate the “Mode” button and press it once from Service mode (on the display) or twice from the Operate mode to enter the Price Set mode.
- Press the “J” selection button then input the price in calculator style.
- After entering the new price, push the buttons corresponding to the product’s code. You can repeat this for as many items as you want.
- Press the “Mode” button to exit the Price Set mode.
Wittern 3589 Combo Vending Machine
- Open the machine’s inner door and locate the control board, usually on the top left corner.
- Locate the “Mode” button and press it. You can change the price by individual item, row/tray, or all items.
- For a single selection, press “5”, then press “1”, then enter the item number and the new price. To save, press ” #” then press (*) a few times to exit.
- For row/tray, press “5”, then press “2”, then enter the row number and the new price. To save, press ” #” then press (*) a few times to exit.
- For all items, press “5”, then press “3”, then enter the new price. To save, press ” #” then press (*) a few times to exit.
Wrap Up
There you have it, a comprehensive guide on how to change the price of the vending machines.
The main thing you need to do is determine the model of the machine, and it’s pretty easy from there!
