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ELECTRONIC CASH REGISTER
MODEL
ER-A242
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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A242_0_Cover 06.1.10 5:10 PM Page 4 WARNING FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment is operate
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A242_1 06.1.10 5:12 PM Page 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for your purchase of the SHARP Electronic Cash Register, Model ER-A242. Please read this manual carefully before operating your machine in order to gain full understanding of functions and features. Please keep this manual for future reference. It will help you if you encounter any operational problems. CAUTION! Never install the batteries into the cash register before initializing it. Before you start operating the cash regist
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A242_1 06.1.10 5:12 PM Page 2 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................1 IMPORTANT ..................................................................................................................................................1 CONTENTS..........................................................................................................................................
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A242_1 06.1.10 5:12 PM Page 3 BASIC FUNCTION PROGRAMMING (For Quick Start) ............................................................................27 1 Date and Time Programming ..............................................................................................................27 2 Tax Programming for Automatic Tax Calculation Function .................................................................28 Tax programming using a tax rate.............................................
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A242_1 06.1.10 5:13 PM Page 4 PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS External View 1 Front view Rear view Customer display Operator display (Pop-up type) Printer cover Receipt paper Power cord Mode switch Drawer Keyboard RS-232C connector Drawer lock Printer 2 The printer is one station type thermal printer, therefore it does not require any type of ink ribbon or cartridge. Lift the rear of the printer cover to remove. To re-install, hook the pawls on the cabinet and close. Caution: The paper cutter is
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MA OP A242_1 06.1.10 5:13 PM Page 5 Mode Switch and Mode Keys 3 The mode switch can be operated by inserting one of the two supplied mode keys - manager (MA) and operator (OP) keys. These keys can be inserted or removed only in the “REG” or “OFF” position. The mode switch has these settings: OFF: This mode locks all register operations. (AC power turns off.) REG OPX/Z No change occurs to register data. MGR OFF X1/Z1 OP X/Z: To take individual clerk X or Z reports, and to take flash reports.
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A242_1 06.1.10 5:13 PM Page 6 Displays 5 Operator display Customer display (Pop-up type) PLU/SUB Clerk code DEPT REPEAT RCPT DC SHIFT NUMBER OFF Amount: Appears in the far-right eight (max.) positions. When the amount is negative, the minus symbol “-” appears before the amount. Number of repeats for repetitive registrations: The number of repeats is displayed, starting at “2” and incremental with each repeat. When you ..... ... have registered ten times, the display will show “0.”(2 → 3 9 →
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A242_1 06.1.10 5:13 PM Page 7 GETTING STARTED Please follow the procedure shown below. The batteries are not installed and the power is OFF. Installing the cash register 1 Find a stable surface where the cash register is not subject to water sources or direct sunlight near an AC outlet. Unpack the cash register and make sure all accessories are included. For details of accessories, please refer to “Specifications” section. Initializing the cash register 2 In order for your cash register to
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A242_1 06.1.10 5:13 PM Page 8 3. Insert three new “AA” batteries as illustrated at the right. When the batteries are properly installed “ ” on the display will disappear. 4. Close the battery compartment cover. Be sure to observe precautions shown on page 1 when handling batteries. Installing a paper roll 4 Precaution: The paper cutter is mounted on the printer cover. Take caution when removing and installing the cover. The register can print receipts or journals. For the printer, you must
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A242_1 06.1.10 5:13 PM Page 9 4. While holding down the paper, slowly close the print roller arm, and push down the arm until you hear a click locking the arm. Make sure securely you push down the center of the wing part of the arm as illustrated at the right. The paper will be fed automatically. If the print roller arm is not securely locked, printing is not done right. If this problem occurs, open the arm, and close the arm as instructed above. 5. When not using the take-up spool (using
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A242_1 06.1.10 5:13 PM Page 10 Programming other necessary items 6 While the cash register is pre-programmed so it can be used with minimal setup, it does provide you with optional functions. Before you start programming, please read through the sales operations section to understand optional functions. The main optional functions are listed below. • PLU (price lookup) • Consecutive number • Machine number • Receipt or journal printing selection (factory setting: receipt printing) • Power
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A242_2 FOR THE OPERATOR 06.1.10 5:16 PM Page 11 FOR THE OPERATOR OVERVIEW OF FLOW OF DAILY SALES ENTRIES Things to do before you start sales entries: • Make sure the power cord is securely inserted into the AC outlet. • Turn the mode switch to OP X/Z position, and check if time is correctly set. • Replace the drawer, if removed for safety. • Check if there is enough paper on roll. • Select receipt ON/OFF function. • Make any necessary programming for the day in PGM mode. For details, refer to
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A242_2 FOR THE OPERATOR 06.1.10 5:16 PM Page 12 BASIC SALES ENTRY Basic Sales Entry Example 1 Listed below is a basic sales entry example when selling department items by cash. For operation details, please refer to each section. Mode switch setting REG OPX/Z MGR 1. Turn the mode switch to the REG position. OFF X1/Z1 Clerk assignment X2/Z2 VOID PGM 2. Enter your clerk code. (For example, clerk code is 1. Press the and key in 1 L this order.) The clerk code 1 is automatically selected just
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A242_2 FOR THE OPERATOR 06.1.10 5:16 PM Page 13 Clerk assignment Prior to any item entries, clerks must enter their clerk codes into the register. However, the code entry may not be necessary when the same clerk handles the next transaction. ■ Sign-on (in REG, MGR, VOID mode) ■ Sign-off (in REG, MGR, VOID mode) To display the signed-on clerk code Clerk code 1 to 25 L L L Receipt ON/OFF function When you use the printer to issue receipts, you can disable receipt printing in the REG mode to sa
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A242_2 FOR THE OPERATOR 06.1.10 5:16 PM Page 14 Item Entries 3 Single item entries Department entries The cash register provides a maximum of 99 departments for a merchandise classification. Group attributes, such as taxable status, are applied on items when they are entered to the departments. • When using the department keys (for department 1 to 32) For department 1 to 16, enter a unit price and press a department key. If you use a programmed unit price, press a department key only. For d
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A242_2 FOR THE OPERATOR 06.1.10 5:16 PM Page 15 Key operation example Print 1200 ( 500 D ! ) Department entry D " 50 d 1500 d 33 d PLU entry 2 p Subdepartment 11p1200p entry A Repeat entries You can use this function for entering a sale of two or more of the same items. Repeat pressing a department key, key or key as shown on key operation example. d p Key operation example Print 1200 ( ( 500 D ! ! ) ) Department entry D " " 50 d 1500 d d 33 d d PLU entry 2 p p Subdepart- 11 p 1200 p p ment
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A242_2 FOR THE OPERATOR 06.1.10 5:16 PM Page 16 Key operation example Print 3 @ 1200 ( 5 @ 500 D ! 3 @ ) Department entry 5 @ D " 3 @ 50 d 1500 d 5 @ 33 d PLU entry 3 @ 2 p Subdepartment 5@ 11p1200p entry A Split pricing entries This function is practical when the customer wants to purchase items normally sold in bulk. To realize this function, you must change the programmed setting. Refer to “Various Function Selection Programming 1” (job code 70) for programming details. To make split pric
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A242_2 FOR THE OPERATOR 06.1.10 5:16 PM Page 17 Single item cash sale (SICS) entry • This function is useful when a sale is for only one item and is for cash. This function is applicable only to those departments that have been set for SICS or to their associated PLUs or subdepartments. • The transaction is complete and the drawer opens as soon as you press the department key, key or d key. p Key operation example Print 250 For finishing , the transaction If an entry to a department
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A242_2 FOR THE OPERATOR 06.1.10 5:16 PM Page 18 Check tendering Key operation example Print s 1000 C Cash or check sale that does not require entry Enter items and press the key if it is a cash sale or press the if it is a check sale. Your register will A C display the total sale amount. Key operation example Print 300 + 10 p A In the case of check sale Charge (credit) sale Enter items and press the charge key ( ). c Key operation example Print 2500 + 3250 * c Mixed-tender sale You can
