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    ELECTRONIC CASH REGISTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL E R-A410 E R-A420 MODEL E R-A410/A420 The above illustration shows the model ER-A410. N HYO-1,4(SEC) 03.12.18, 6:20 PM 1 ...

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    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 ar ...

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    INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for your purchase of the SHARP Electronic Cash Register, Model ER-A410/A420. Please read this manual carefully before operating your machine to gain a thorough understanding of the functions and features offered by this model ECR. Please keep this manual for future reference, it may help you if you encounter operati ...

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    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ····················································································································································1 IMPORTANT ·········· ...

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    Food stamp-eligible subtotal ·················································································································37 Tray subtotal ······································· ...

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    2 How to program alphanumeric characters ······················································································ ·········64 Using character keys on the keyboard ······································· ...

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    Base quantity (#1211) ·········································································································· ················96 Type of unit price entry, delete method, tare table no. and scale entry (#2210, ...

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    Programming of RS-232C interface (#6110, 6111, 6112, 6113, 6115, 6220) ····································141 Programming the CAT interface (#7110, 7111, 7112, 7113, 7114, 7115) ··········································142 Secret codes to control access to the PGM1 mode ...

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    7 EXTERNAL VIEW OF THE ER-A410 Front view Rear view Printer cover Receipt paper Journal window Keyboard Drawer lock Drawer Customer display (Pop-up type) Operator display Mode switch RS-232C connector cover (CH1) RS-232C connector cover (CH2) ER-A410/A420(SEC)-1 03.12.22 0:13 PM Page 7 ...

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    8 EXTERNAL VIEW OF THE ER-A420 Front view Rear view Printer cover Receipt paper Journal window Keyboard Drawer lock Drawer Customer display (Pop-up type) Operator display Mode switch RS-232C connector cover (CH1) RS-232C connector cover (CH2) ER-A410/A420(SEC)-1 03.12.22 0:13 PM Page 8 ...

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    9 PRINTER The printer is a receipt/journal dual station type thermal printer, that does not require an ink ribbon or cartridge. The average life of the printer is approximately 5 million lines. When removing the printer cover, lift it from the rear as shown. When installing the printer cover, hook it on the pawls on the cabinet and shut it. Caution ...

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    10 KEYBOARD All the keys but the receipt paper feed and journal paper feed keys can be re-positioned. If you want to change the layout, please consult your dealer. Receipt paper feed key Journal paper feed key Multiplication key Decimal point key PLU/UPC key Numeric keys Clear key Department keys Receipt print key Final key PLU/UPC inquiry key Perc ...

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    11 Optional keys • The is a double-function key ([Cash/Amount tendered function] and [No Sale function]). Press the key replaces the a and n key in the following descriptions for operations. The department and direct PLU keys can be expanded, if you require expansion of the department or direct PLU keys, please contact your dealer. Note Attention ...

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    12 All the keys but the receipt paper feed and journal paper feed keys can be re-positioned. If you want to change the keyboard layout, please consult your dealer. Optional keys Receipt paper feed key Journal paper feed key Multiplication key Decimal point key Numeric keys Clear key Subtotal key Percent 1 key Received-on-account 1 key Paid-out 1 ke ...

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    The department and direct PLU keys can be expanded, if you require expansion of the department or direct PLU keys, please contact your dealer. Note Service key Percent 2 thru 4 keys %2 %4 SRVC AUTO 5 AUTO 2 Automatic sequencing 2 thru 5 keys Cash total 2 key CA2 Received-on-account 2 key RA2 Paid-out 2 key PO2 BIRTH Birthday date entry key Departme ...

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    14 Insert the keyboard sheet between the keyboard cover and the cabinet as illustrated below. • Do not spread the keyboard cover too far as it might tear the tabs. • Replace the keyboard sheet with a new one if by chance it gets wet. Use of a wet keyboard sheet may cause problems. • Be sure to use only SHARP-supplied keyboard sheets. Thick or ...

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    15 KEYS AND SWITCHES The mode switch can be operated by inserting one of the three supplied mode keys – manager (MA), submanager (SM), and operator (OP) keys. These keys can be inserted or removed only when the switch is in the “REG” or “OFF” position. The mode switch has these settings: OFF: This mode locks all register operation. No cha ...

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    16 Cashier codes are available in two variants: Variant 1, in which they are displayed (“0000” to “9999”), and Variant 2, in which they are not displayed (always “ ”). When the cashier code is assigned by the following procedure, the register prints the four-digit cashier code (variant 2: “ ”) and the cashier name both on the receip ...

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    17 DISPLA YS The operator display consists of a two-line dot-matrix display (16 characters/line). • Cashier code or mode name The mode you are in is displayed. When a cashier is assigned, the cashier code is displayed in the REG or OP X/Z mode. For example, “0001” is displayed when cashier 0001 is assigned. • Repeat The number of repeats is ...

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    18 PRIOR T O ENTRIES Before registrations, insert the operator key into the mode switch and turn it to the REG position and check the following items: Receipt and journal paper rolls If the receipt and journal paper rolls are not set in the machine or there are low rolls, install new ones according to section “4. Installing and removing the paper ...

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    19 • If you want to enter a cashier code before every transaction, please consult your dealer. • For the display type selection of the cashier code, “Variant 1” has been preset. For the selection of the “Variant 2”, consult your dealer. • The cashier can be changed during a transaction. Please consult our dealer. The register will ent ...

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    20 ENTRIES Single item entries Department entries (direct department entries) Enter a unit price and press a department key. If you use a programmed unit price, press a department key only. *Less than the programmed upper limit amounts When those departments for which the unit price has been programmed as zero (0) are entered, only the sales quanti ...

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    21 Repeat entries You can use this function for entering a sale of two or more same items. You can use the è key to repeat entry instead of department, å , direct PLU or key. 200 8 8 8 5 à 680 à à 10 P P P ó ó 60 P 500 P P 5012345678900 P P 600 2 è è a Print Key operation Example PLU/ UPC 1200 3 5 8 à 5 à 680 à 2 P 11 P 1200 P ô 501234 ...

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    22 Multiplication entries Use this feature when you need to enter two or more same items. This feature helps when you sell a large quantity of items or need to enter quantities that contain decimals. • After scanning a UPC code or pressing the key, when the item does not exist in the file, the display will show “NO RECORD”. Enter the unit pri ...

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    23 Successive multiplication entries This function may be desired when you enter a sale of items sold by area (square feet). • After scanning a UPC code or pressing the key, when the item does not exist in the file, the display will show “NO RECORD”. Enter the unit price using the å key and department no. with the à key. • Length or width ...

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    24 Split-pricing entries You may use this function when your customer wants to purchase items normally sold in bulk. • After scanning a UPC code or pressing the key, when the item does not exist in the file, the display will show “NO RECORD”. Enter the unit price using the å key and department no. with the à key. • Selling quantity: Up to ...

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    25 Single item cash sale (SICS)/single item finalize (SIF) entries SICS entries • This function is useful when a sale is for only one item and is for cash; such as a pack of cigarettes. This function is applicable only to those departments that have been set for SICS or to their associated PLUs, subdepartments or UPCs. • The transaction is fina ...

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    26 Scale entries For making entries for weighed items, a scale must be connected where by the weight is automatically read from the scale. To make refund entries, the weight is entered manually while the scale platter is empty and reads zero. i) Auto scale entries • Open tare weight: Up to 5 digits (integer + decimal) • Net weight: Up to 5 digi ...

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    27 ii) Manual scale entries of refunded items • Net weight: Up to 5 digits (integer + decimal) which is from the customer’s receipt. • Base weight: Up to 2 digits (integer) 32 . 45 Ï S 200 1 32 . 45 Ï S 1 P c Print Key operation Example Procedure ` Base wt. Net weight Only when you use a base wt. programmed for PLU code SCALE When using a p ...

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    PLU level shift (for direct PLU) This shift can double or triple the number of PLUs on your register without adding additional direct PLU keys. You can use direct PLUs in three levels by utilizing shift keys l , ¬ , and Ò . These keys have the following functions. l : Shifts the PLU level from level 2 or 3 to level 1 (ordinary level). ¬ : Shifts ...

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    Direct PLU1: PLU code 1 (PLU level 1), PLU code 65 (PLU level 2) Direct PLU2: PLU code 2 (PLU level 1), PLU code 66 (PLU level 2) • When your machine has been programmed for the automatic return mode: • When your machine has been programmed for the lock shift mode: l 1 ¬ 1 2 1 a Print Key operation 1 ¬ 1 2 1 a Print Key operation Example 29 E ...

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    PLU/UPC price level shift Two different price levels can be programmed for each PLU or UPC. The price levels can be changed for PLU or UPC registrations. You can shift the PLU/UPC price level (level 1 or 2) by utilizing the price level shift key ( ). You must program a price level shift mode (i.e. automatic return mode* or lock shift mode**) and th ...

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    PLU price level 1: PLU 1 ($1.91), PLU 2 ($0.79) PLU price level 2: PLU 1 ($2.00), PLU 2 ($0.99) • When your register has been programmed for the automatic return mode (by one item): • When your register has been programmed for the lock shift mode: Set PLU entries Operations are the same as normal PLU’s. When a set PLU is entered, an entered o ...

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    Link PLU/UPC entries The operation is the same as normal PLU’s/UPC’s. When this PLU/UPC is entered, the linked PLU’s amount is included and the linked PLU’s label is printed automatically. Only the 1st PLU is affected by the status shift keys (, | , « , » or ˛ key). The percent calculation is in effect for the amount of the 1st ranking P ...

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    Mix-and-match entries This function is convenient for matching several PLU/UPC items and selling them in a lump (e.g. bundle sale, multi-packed sale, etc.). The matching q’ty and adjusted amount are assigned to a mix-and-match table. All items that are programmed into the same table are treated as if they belong to one group. Selling on a mix-and ...

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    UPC learning function When you enter or scan an undefined code, you are required to enter the unit price “amount” and the associated department. The UPC code, unit price and the department entered are stored in the UPC file and is used for future sales entries. • When there is no capacity remaining in the file, the data is not stored in the f ...

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    Price change function (for UPCs) You can use this function when you need to change the unit price or associated department of a UPC item in REG/MGR mode. There are two methods for price changes: 1. Price change mode You can change the preset price and/or the associated department of a UPC item without entering PGM mode. 2. Changing a price during a ...

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    • Price change mode • Changing a price during a transaction • When an undefined code is entered in the price change mode, the register results in an error. • When you press the Ê key during a transaction, the UPC entry is voided upon the 1st depression of the Ê key, then you are allowed to enter a correct price and/or associated departmen ...

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    Your register provides these five types of subtotals: Merchandise subtotal Press the  key at any point during a transaction. The net sale subtotal - not including tax - will appear in the display. T axable subtotal Taxable 1 subtotal Press the and ı keys in this order at any point during a transaction. The sale subtotal of taxable 1 items will a ...

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    Cash or Check tendering Press the ı key to get an including-tax subtotal, enter the amount tendered by your customer, then press the a or Å key if it is a cash tender or press the k or key if it is a check tender. When the amount tendered is greater than the amount of the sale, your register will show the change due amount and the text “CHANGE? ...

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    Cash or Check sale that does not need any tender entry Enter items and press the a or Å key if it is a cash sale or press the k or key if it is a check sale. Your register will display the total sale amount. Selling a $3.00 item (dept. 6) and another $7.15 item (PLU 10) for cash Charge (credit) sale Enter items and press the corresponding charge k ...

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    40 Food stamp tendering If your customer makes payment (or tendering) in food stamps, obtain the food stamp-eligible subtotal* by pressing the f key and make a food stamp tender entry before entering a cash or check tender. The food stamp-eligible subtotal* depends upon how your register is programmed based on the food stamp-eligibility of the auto ...

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    When the food stamp tender is smaller than the food stamp-eligible subtotal: • Accept the remainder in food stamps or in cash or check. If your register is programmed to exempt taxation, additional food stamp tender is not allowed. Your customer buys a $3.18 item (dept. 5, taxable 1, eligible for food stamps) and another $1.24 item (dept.7, taxab ...

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    Automatic tax When your register is programmed with a tax table (or tax rate) and the tax status of an individual department and PLU is set for taxable, it computes the automatic tax on any item that is entered directly into the department or indirectly via a related PLU. Selling five $6.70 items (dept. 1, taxable 1) and one $7.15 item (PLU 85, tax ...

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    Automatic-tax delete You can delete the automatic tax on the taxable 1, taxable 2, taxable 3 and taxable 4 subtotal of each transaction by pressing the † key after the subtotal is displayed. Selling a $7.25 item (dept. 1, taxable 1) and another $5.15 item (dept. 3, taxable 2) for cash and entering the sale as a non-taxable one If any of the media ...

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    T ax status shift Your machine allows you to shift the programmed tax status of each department, - thru ≠ , percent key or the PLU key by pressing the , | , « and/or » keys before those keys. After each entry is completed, the programmed tax status of each key is resumed. Selling the following items for cash with their programmed tax status rev ...

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    This feature is used to store and recall previous or credit balances of an open charge account when a previous balance lookup (PBLU) code is entered. The PBLU code can be 1 to 9999. New charge accounts For a new customer, open a new charge account by assigning a PBLU code. • The PBLU code refers to a code that will be used whenever the guest chec ...

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    Additional item entries For making additional guest check entries, enter the PBLU code first for automatic PB lookup. Settlement Use the following procedure: 111 u 9410 r 8000 k 1410 c Print Key operation Example Amount u r or [Item entries] ∏ PBLU code (1-9999) A [Payment operations] Ω Procedure 111 u 1400 5 1600 6 f Print Key operation Exampl ...

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    Deposit entries Deposit refers to a payment on a charge account. It can be received in cash, check or by charge. You can make the deposit entry only while in a guest check transaction. It cannot be done during handling of a tendered amount. A received deposit can be refunded by pressing the key. You cannot attempt to refund an amount larger than th ...

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    Percent calculations (premium or discount) • Your register provides the percent calculation for the merchandise subtotal and item entries. You need to specify in advance whether the register should perform the percent calculation based on the merchandise subtotal or each item entered. • Percentage: 0.01 to 99.99% Percent calculation for the mer ...

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    49 Discount entries For discount or coupon tenderings, you may use the - thru ≠ key. If the discount or tendered coupon is the one applicable to sales, use the vendor coupon or if it is applicable to each department key, use the store coupon. Discount for the merchandise subtotal Selling a $5.75 item of dept. 6 and another $7.50 item of PLU 80 fo ...

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    50 Refund entries If a refund item is the one entered into a department, enter the amount of the refund, then press the Ï key and the corresponding department key in this order; and if an item entered into a PLU (or UPC) is returned, enter the corresponding PLU (or UPC) code, then press the Ï and keys, or press the Ï and direct PLU keys without ...

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    51 Currency conversion Your register allows payment entries of foreign currency. Pressing the ç thru $ key creates a subtotal in foreign currency. Cash payment is the only media that can be handled after currency conversion. *Rate: 0.000000 to 999.999999 When the amount tendered is short, the deficit is shown in domestic currency. To convert the a ...

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    52 Received on account entries A customer whose reference number is 12345 tenders $48.00 by check for received on account. Paid out entries You pay $30.00 by check to a vendor whose code number is 6789. No sale (exchange) Simply press the n key without any entry. The drawer will open and the printer will print “NO SALE” on both the journal and ...

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    53 Cashing a Check Enter the check amount, then press the k or key. Cashing a check of a $30.00 amount Bottle return This function is used to handle the payment (paid out) for returned empty bottles or cans. You pay for ten 15¢ returned empty bottles. (This example presupposes that dept. 11 has been programmed as bottle return department.) You can ...

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    54 CORRECTION If you make an incorrect entry relating to a department, PLU/subdepartment, UPC, percentage ( % through • ), deduction ( - through ≠ ) or refund, you can correct this entry by pressing the v key immediately after the incorrect entry. With the v key, you can void any incorrect department, PLU/subdepartment, UPC or item refund entry ...

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    You can void an entire transaction. Once the subtotal void is executed, the transaction is aborted and the register issues a receipt. Any errors found after the entry of a transaction has been completed or during an amount tendered entry, cannot be voided. These errors must be handled by the manager. The following steps should be observed: 1. If yo ...

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    CORRECTION AFTER FINALIZING A TRANSACTION (AFTER GENERA TING A RECEIPT) When you need to void incorrect entries that are found after finalizing a transaction or cannot be corrected by direct or indirect void, follow this procedure in the MGR mode. 1. Turn the mode switch to the MGR position. 2. Press the v key to put your register in the VOID mode. ...

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    OVERRIDE ENTRIES Programmed limits (such as maximum amounts) for functions can be overridden by making the entry in the MGR mode. 1. Turn the mode switch to the MGR position. 2. Make the override entry. Selling a $15.00 item (dept. 2) for cash and subtracting the coupon amount $2.50 from the sale amount (This example presumes that the register has ...

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    58 OVERLAPPED CASHIER ENTR Y This function allows you to switch from one cashier to another interrupting the first cashier’s entry. The second cashier can make a sales entry, then the first cashier may continue. Cashier 1: Entry started Cashier 2: Cashier change (1 to 2), interruption initiated Cashier 2: Transaction finished (2) Cashier 1: Cashi ...

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    SPECIAL PRINTING FUNCTIONS If your customer wants a receipt after you have finalized a transaction with the receipt ON-OFF function in the “OFF” status (no receipting), press the q key. This will make a copy receipt. Your register can also print a copy receipt when the receipt ON-OFF function is in the “ON” status. Pressing the q key in the ...

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    60 Your register can perform validation printing when it is connected with the slip printer. For the details about the slip printer, contact your authorized SHARP dealer. 1. Set a validation slip to the slip printer. 2. Press the ∏ key. The validation printing will start. When you make an entry for which compulsory validation printing can be over ...

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    61 This function enables a partial order to be sent to the kitchen for preparation while the remaining order is still being placed. Remaining items will be sent to the remote printer when the transaction is finalized. When this function is used, the subtotal void operation is not allowed. Item entry Data transfer to the remote printer RP SEND Examp ...

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    TIME DISPLA Y AND AUT OMA TIC UPDA TING OF THE DA TE When you need the time displayed, turn the mode switch to the OP X/Z position after the preceding transaction or operation is finalized. You can also display the time by pressing the = key in the REG or MGR mode. The time display disappears as soon as you press the c key in the REG or MGR mode or ...

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    63 PRIOR T O PROGRAMMING When you are in the PGM1 or PGM2 mode, the keyboard layout will be set to one of the programming layouts as shown below. For ER-A410 For ER-A420 • The programming keyboard sheet is transparent, allowing placement over the standard keyboard sheet. • The shaded area contains the character keys which are used for programmi ...

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    64 You can program alphanumeric characters for departments, PLUs, UPCs, functions, etc. while in the character entry mode. There are two ways for programming characters: using character keys on the keyboard and entering character codes with the numeric keys on the keyboard. Using character keys on the keyboard Enter a character according to the pos ...

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    65 Alphanumeric character code table (DC) : Double-size character code : The shaded character cannot be displayed (will be displayed as space). The character “ !! ” (code: 128) is displayed as “ ! ”. Note ✱ ✱ Code 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 021 022 023 024 025 026 027 028 029 030 031 ...

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    66 PROGRAMMING This chapter illustrates how to program your cash register. Basic instructions All the programming items can be programmed by the Job-Code-Based Programming described later. However, your machine allows you to program some items using the Direct Programming , which does not require you to enter the job code. Job-Code-Based Programmin ...

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    67 Time Set the time using the military time (24-hour) system. For example, when the time is set to 2:30 AM, enter 230; and when it is set to 2:30 PM, enter 1430. The time will be printed and displayed using a real-time system. Once you set the time, the internal clock unit will continue to run as long as the built-in battery is alive and update th ...

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    68 Functional selection * 1 Item: Selection: Entry: A Group number 0 thru 9 B Commission group number 0 thru 9 C Sign (plus/minus) Plus 0 Minus 1 D Food stamp status Ineligible 0 Eligible 1 E Tax 4 status Non-taxable 0 Taxable 1 F Tax 3 status Non-taxable 0 Taxable 1 G Tax 2 status Non-taxable 0 Taxable 1 H Tax 1 status Non-taxable 0 Taxable 1 I It ...

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    69 Sign (plus/minus) • Assign a plus sign to departments for normal sales transactions. • Assign a minus sign to departments for minus transactions. Food stamp status • Assign a food stamp status (food stamp eligible or food stamp ineligible) to each department. Tax status (taxable 1 thru 4/non-taxable) • When an entry of a taxable departme ...

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    70 Your machine is equipped with 500 standard PLUs/UPCs. Your machine allows you to perform the following programming for each PLU/UPC. • In this manual, the word “UPC” represents UPC (Universal Product Code) and the word “EAN” represents EAN (European Article Number). • To review the UPC codes available to this register, please refer t ...

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    71 * 1 Item: Selection: Entry: G Tax 1 status Non-taxable 0 Taxable 1 H Tare table number 1 thru 9 I Scale entry Inhibit 0 Enable 1 Compulsory 2 J Type of unit price entry Prohibit mode 0 Open price only 1 Preset price only 2 Open price and preset price 3 Delete mode 4 Commission group number A commission group number (0–9, 0: non commission) can ...

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    72 PLU/UPC assignment to department Discount amount Discount amount 1000 - Ç Print Key operation Example - ≠ Ç Discount amount (max. 6 digits) To program zero Procedure PGM 2 PGM 1 Programming for discount keys ( - ) 4 Dept. code 1 P 1 Ç Print Key operation Example Ç To program for the following PLU/UPC To program any PLU/UPC To delete the en ...

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    73 High amount lockout (HALO), sign (+/-), vendor/store coupon selection, food stamp status and tax status * Item: Selection: Entry: A Food stamp status Ineligible 0 Eligible 1 B Tax 4 status Non-taxable 0 Taxable 1 C Tax 3 status Non-taxable 0 Taxable 1 D Tax 2 status Non-taxable 0 Taxable 1 E Tax 1 status Non-taxable 0 Taxable 1 F Sign (+/-) Plus ...

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    74 Percent rate * Rate: Percent rate: 0.00 – 100.00 You must use a decimal point key when setting percentage rates that are fractional. Sign (+/-), %item/%subtotal selection, food stamp status and tax status * Item: Selection: Entry: A Food stamp status Ineligible 0 Eligible 1 B Tax 4 status Non-taxable 0 Taxable 1 C Tax 3 status Non-taxable 0 Ta ...

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    75 Tax status (taxable 1 thru 4/non-taxable) Tax 4 is prohibited if you use the food stamp function. Currency conversion rate * Conversion rate: 0.0000 – 9999.9999 You must use a decimal point key when setting conversion rates that are fractional. 1 . 3250 ç Ç Print Key operation Example Note ç # Ç * Conversion rate To program zero Procedure ...

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    76 High amount lockout (HALO) The HALO limit effects REG mode operations but can be overridden in the MGR mode. The HALO limit is represented by two figures as follows: “AB” is the same as A × 10 B . A: Significant digit (0 through 9) B: Number of zeros to follow significant digit: (for RA or PO: 0 thru 9), (for manual tax: 0 thru 7) High amou ...

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    77 * Item: Selection: Entry: A CAT transaction Non-compulsory 0 Compulsory 1 B CAT action POST-AUTH 0 DIAL 1 C CAT type CREDIT 0 DEBIT 1 CHECK 2 D Card number printing Yes 0 No 1 E Card number print format Partial (printing only part of the card number) 0 Full (printing the entire card number) 1 F CAT signature line print Yes 0 No 1 G CAT expiratio ...

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    Your machine has an automatic tax calculation feature which allows you to program four tax tables to avoid calculating incorrect tax amounts. Automatic tax calculations require you to program, in addition to the tax table, the tax status of each pertinent department, PLU, and function key. The tax table (applicable to the add-on tax) Sample tax tab ...

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    *1 First figure: The first figure to be entered depends upon whether the difference between a minimum breakpoint to be entered and the preceding minimum breakpoint is not less than $1.00 or more than 99¢. When the difference is not less than $1.00, enter “1,” and when it is not more than 99¢, enter “0” or nothing. Second figure: The secon ...

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    • If the tax is not provided for every cent, modify the tax table by setting the tax for every cent in the following way. When setting the tax, consider the minimum breakpoint corresponding to unprovided tax to be the same as the one corresponding to the tax provided on a large amount. Sample tax table Modification of the left tax table Example 8 ...

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    81 Job-Code-Based Programming This section illustrates how to program items using job codes. Using job codes allows you to program a wide variety of items in comparison with direct programming. Start this programming by entering a corresponding job code as shown below. All the items which can be programmed by the job-code-based programming are list ...

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    82 Setting the register number When your store has two or more registers, it is practical to set separate register numbers for their identification. You may set them with a maximum of six digits. To set the register number as “123456” Setting the consecutive number The consecutive number is increased by one each time a receipt is issued. Enter ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 85

    Your machine has an automatic tax calculation feature which allows you to program four tax tables or rates to avoid calculating incorrect tax amounts. Automatic tax calculations require you to program, in addition to the tax table and rate, the tax status of each pertinent department, PLU, and function key. The tax table (applicable to the add-on t ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 86

    *1 First figure: The first figure to be entered depends upon whether the difference between a minimum breakpoint to be entered and the preceding minimum breakpoint is not less than $1.00 or more than 99¢. When the difference is not less than $1.00, enter “1,” and when it is not more than 99¢, enter “0” or nothing. Second figure: The secon ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 87

    • If the tax is not provided for every cent, modify the tax table by setting the tax for every cent in the following way. When setting the tax, consider the minimum breakpoint corresponding to unprovided tax to be the same as the one corresponding to the tax provided on a large amount. Sample tax table Modification of the left tax table Example 8 ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 88

    Programming the tax rate 4% as tax rate 2 with tax exempt as 12¢ • If you make an incorrect entry before pressing the third @ key in programming a tax rate, cancel it with the c key; and if you make an error after pressing the third @ key, cancel it with the ı key. Then program again from the beginning correctly. • You do not need to enter th ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 89

    87 Your machine is equipped with 20 (ER-A410)/10 (ER-A420) standard departments and a maximum of 99 departments. Your machine allows you to perform the following programming for each department. Functional programming 1 You can set each department for: Item validation printing If item entries must be validated, program corresponding departments for ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 90

    88 * 1 Item: Selection: Entry: A Item validation printing Non-compulsory 0 Compulsory 1 B Tare table number 1 thru 9 C Scale entry Inhibit 0 Enable 1 Compulsory 2 D Registration type Normal 0 SICS (Single Item Cash Sale) 1 SIF (Single Item Finalization) 2 E Department type Normal department 0 Hash department 1 Bottle return department 2 F Type of u ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 91

    89 Functional programming 2 Sign (plus/minus) • Assign a plus sign to departments for normal sales transactions. • Assign a minus sign to departments for minus transactions. Food stamp status • Assign a food stamp status (food stamp eligible or food stamp ineligible) to each department. Tax status (taxable 1 thru 4/non-taxable) • When an en ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 92

    90 A limit amount (HALO) of entry You can set amounts (HALO: High Amount Lockout) for each department. The limit is effective for the REG mode operations and can be overridden in the MGR mode. The HALO limit is represented by two figures as follows: “ AB ” is the same as A × 10 B . A: Significant digit (0 through 9) B: Number of zeros to follo ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 93

    91 Unit price You can program unit prices up to a maximum of six digits ($9999.99). Even if a department is not programmed to allow the entry of preset unit prices in functional programming 1 (job #2110), the department is automatically changed to allow the entry of preset unit prices by this programming entry. Programming $10.00 for dept. 1 Commis ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 94

    92 Group number You can assign departments to a maximum of 9 groups (1 thru 9). This programming enables you to take the group department sales reports. Programming the group number 1 for dept. 1 and the group number 2 for dept. 2 Age limitation If an item sold is not allowed to be sold to certain aged persons by law, program the age limitation for ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 95

    93 Department key positioning You can assign a department code to each key position. Each key position has a corresponding key number. Departments may be freely selected for the number of department keys and their positions. To assign the department to a key position, select the key number of the position. For key number positions, refer to section ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 96

    94 Your machine has two kinds of PLU registration methods. Direct PLU registration: Accomplished by pressing item key (direct PLU key) directly. Indirect PLU registration: Accomplished by making an entry of PLU code and pressing the key. In this manual, the word “UPC” represents UPC (Universal Product Code) and the word “EAN” represents EAN ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 97

    95 Delete period for non-accessed UPC codes Non-PLU code format PLU level assignment and direct PLU key positioning Stock quantity For some items, you can program in two ways: programming an individual PLU code and for a range of sequential PLU codes. The procedure marked “For each PLU” shows individual PLU programming. The procedure marked “ ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 98

    96 Unit prices The preset amount will work as the unit price for the “Preset” type and as the HALO amount for the “Open” type. In the case of the “Open” type, zero preset prevents amount entry and a 9999.99 preset is the maximum limitation. In the case of the “Preset” type zero and 9999.99 preset have no special meaning. (i.e. 0 amo ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 99

    97 T ype of unit price entry , delete method, tare table no. and scale entry For each PLU/UPC For a range of PLUs * Item: Selection: Entry: A Delete method (for only UPC) Inhibit to delete in non-accessed 1 (for PLU: fixed 1) UPC deleting job (#105 in Z1 mode) Delete in non-accessed UPC 0 deleting job (#105 in Z1 mode) B Tare table number 1 thru 9 ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 100

    98 Sign (+/-), food stamp status, and tax status For each PLU/UPC For a range of PLUs * Item: Selection: Entry: A Sign (+/-) Plus 0 Minus 1 B Food stamp status Ineligible 0 Eligible 1 C Tax 4 status Non-taxable 0 Taxable 1 D Tax 3 status Non-taxable 0 Taxable 1 E Tax 2 status Non-taxable 0 Taxable 1 F Tax 1 status Non-taxable 0 Taxable 1 Tax status ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 101

    99 Programming the range PLU 11 thru 20 for ABCDEF=000001 For a range of PLUs Alphanumeric characters You can program a maximum of 16 characters (item label) for each PLU/UPC. Select the characters you want to program, referring to section “2 How to program alphanumeric characters” in chapter “PRIOR TO PROGRAMMING”. Programming MILK (milk) ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 102

    100 Assigning of PLUs/UPCs to commission groups You can assign PLUs/UPCs to commission groups. For each PLU/UPC For a range of PLUs Programming the commission group 1 for PLU 1 For each PLU/UPC Programming all of PLU 11 thru 20 for the commission group 1 For a range of PLUs 2235 .@ 11 @ 20 @ 1 t Ç Print Key operation Commission group no. 2215 .@ 1 ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 103

    101 Age limitation If an item sold is not allowed to be sold to certain aged persons by law, program the age limitation for the corresponding PLU/UPC. For each PLU/UPC For a range of PLUs When a PLU/UPC for which a setting other than zero (1 to 99) has been programmed as the age limitation is entered, the birthday entry will be enforced. Programmin ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 104

    102 Stock quantity You can assign a stock quantity to each PLU/UPC code. (If you want to control a stock quantity, please consult your dealer.) When you assign it for the first time, follow the below procedure: To program the stock quantity “10” for PLU 2 • If you assign another stock quantity to the PLU/UPC code which you have assigned a sto ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 105

    103 Subtracting the stock quantity To subtract the stock quantity “1.5” from the current stock quantity “14” of PLU 2 Set PLU PLU codes must have already been defined. You can program a maximum of 15 set PLUs. A set PLU can be tied to a maximum of 10 PLUs. Programming the set PLU 20 (tied PLUs: PLU 201 and PLU 202) Tied PLUs 2221 .@ 20 @ 20 ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 106

    104 Mix-and-match table The mix-and-match table consists of the adjustment amount and the matching count for discount (satisfying the count of entered items). You can program a maximum of 10 mix-and-match tables. One table can be assigned maximum of 5 kind of items. [Ex.] Mix-and-match table no. 1: matching count=3, adjustment amount $7.00 Mix-and- ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 107

    105 Print station to PLU/UPC assignment When you use a remote printer, consult your dealer. * Item: Selection: Entry: A Remote printer 1 output Output 1 Not output 0 B Remote printer 2 output Output 1 Not output 0 C Printing on the chit receipt Yes 1 No 0 PLU/UPC code must have been already defined. Delete period for non-accessed UPC codes You can ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 108

    106 Programming Non-PLU code format The register allows you to specify the Non-PLU code format (flag code: 2, 02, 20 -29). The format data is as follows: * 1 Flag code: 2, 02, 20 - 29 * 2 Item: Selection: Entry: A Length of field 1 (number of digits) 0 - 9 B Length of field 2 (number of digits) 0 - 9 C Always enter 0. (Fixed position) 0 D Meaning o ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 109

    107 Link PLU/UPC link PLU/UPC codes must have already been defined. You can program a maximum of 15 link PLUs/UPCs. A link PLU/UPC can be linked to a maximum of 5 PLUs. Programming so that PLU 25, 26 and 27 are linked to PLU 21 Programming of PLU levels and direct PLU keys You can assign PLU codes to fixed keys in each PLU level and use those keys ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 110

    Only function keys which you have programmed on the keyboard will allow this programming. Programming the rate ( % , ç , commission) and the discount ( - ) You can program percent rates, currency conversion rates, commission rate, and discount amount. *1: Function no. 1: For the - key 7: For the ¶ key 109: For the commission sale 1 115: For the c ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 111

    109 Currency description text programming ( ç ) You can program a maximum of 4 characters for each of the ç thru $ keys. *: Function no. 71: For the ç key 73: For the # key 72: For the " key 74: For the $ key Programming “US$” for the " key Currency description text 2334 .@ 72 @/ US$ t Ç Print Key operation Example 2334 . @ @ t Ç ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 112

    110 A limit amount (HALO) of entry ( - , † , r , p ) The HALO limit is in effect for the REG-mode operations but can be overridden in the MGR mode. The HALO limit is represented by two figures as follows: *1: Function no. 1: For the - key 64: For the r key 2: For the – key 65: For the ® key 3: For the — key 66: For the p key 4: For the ≠ k ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 113

    *1: Function no. 1: For the - key 5: For the % key 2: For the – key 6: For the § key 3: For the — key 7: For the ¶ key 4: For the ≠ key 8: For the • key *2: Item: Selection: Entry: A (+/-) sign Plus 0 Minus 1 B Food stamp status Ineligible 0 Eligible 1 C Tax 4 status Non-taxable 0 Taxable 1 D Tax 3 status Non-taxable 0 Taxable 1 E Tax 2 s ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 114

    112 Percent entry type ( % ) You can program the entry type of rates for percent entries. *1: Function no. *2: Entry type 5: For the % key 0: Inhibited entry 6: For the § key 1: Open rate only 7: For the ¶ key 2: Preset rate only 8: For the • key 3: Open rate and preset rate Programming “Preset rate only” for the § key Item% or subtotal% s ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 115

    113 Percent rate limitation ( % ) You can program the upper limit of percent rates for percent entries. Percent entries that use the upper limit may be overridden in the MGR mode. *1: Function no. 5: For the % key 7: For the ¶ key 6: For the § key 8: For the • key The . key is needed only for fractional entry. Programming the limit to 15.5% for ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 116

    114 Functional programming You can set each media for: CAT transaction is compulsory CAT action (POST-AUTH/DIAL) CAT type (CREDIT/DEBIT/CHECK) Card number printing selection Card number print format (partial/full) CAT signature line print selection CAT expiration printing selection Number of CAT authorization receipts (0 - 9) Bill (slip) print comp ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 117

    *2: Item: Selection: Entry: A CAT transaction Non-compulsory 0 Compulsory 1 B CAT action POST-AUTH 0 DIAL 1 C CAT type CREDIT 0 DEBIT 1 CHECK 2 D Card number printing Yes 0 No 1 E Card number print format Partial (printing only part of the card number) 0 Full (printing the entire card number) 1 F CAT signature line print Yes 0 No 1 G CAT expiration ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 118

    116 T ax delete You can program each media key to delete tax (i.e. tax 1, tax 2, tax 3, tax 4) when it is pressed. *1: Function no. 61: For the a key 82: For the + key 62: For the Å key 84: For the , key 76: For the ' key 86: For the k key 78: For the ) key 87: For the key 80: For the * key *2: Item: Selection: Entry: A Tax 4 calculation stat ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 119

    117 High amount lockout (HALO) for check cashing, check change, and cash in drawer You can program the upper limit amounts for check cashing, check change, and cash in drawer. *1: Function no. 68: For check cashing 69: For check change 89: For cash in drawer (sentinel) Setting the limit to $99.99 for check cashing. High amount lockout (HALO) of ent ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 120

    118 Print station assignment When you use a remote printer, consult your dealer. *1: Function no. 61: For the a key 80: For the * key 87: For the key 62: For the Å key 82: For the + key 56: For the S key 76: For the ' key 84: For the , key 63: For the f key 78: For the ) key 86: For the k key 159: For the ≥ key *2: Item: Selection: Entry: A ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 121

    Programming You can program a maximum of 8 characters for each function key and other functions using the table on the following pages. Select the characters you want to program referring to section “2 How to program alphanumeric characters” in chapter “PRIOR TO PROGRAMMING”. * Function no.: See “List of function texts” on the following ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 122

    120 List of function texts Function no. Key or function In default of proramming Function no. Key or function In default of proramming 1 1 (–) 1 2 2 (–) 2 3 3 (–) 3 4 4 (–) 4 5% 1 % 1 6% 2 % 2 7% 3 % 3 8% 4 % 4 9 Net sales total N E T 1 10 Net taxable 1 subtotal TAX1 ST 11 Gross tax 1 total GRS TAX1 12 Tax 1 total of refund entries RFD TAX1 ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 123

    • The items marked with “ * ” are for Canada only. • The function no. 90 “Exempt VAT” is only effective for the Canadian tax system (2 GST, VAT type). Note Function no. Key or function In default of proramming Function no. Key or function In default of proramming 95 Group 4 G ROUP04 96 Group 5 G ROUP05 97 Group 6 G ROUP06 98 Group 7 G R ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 124

    122 Cashier code You can assign a cashier code to each cashier. For more details, please contact your local dealer. * Programming cashier code “0” inhibits entries of the cashier code. To program 1111 for cashier no.1 and 1014 for cashier no. 4 Cashier name You can program a maximum of 8 characters (cashier name) for each cashier. Select the ch ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 125

    123 Assigning cashiers to drawers The cashier code must be programmed for the cashier by job #1500 prior to assigning drawer no. * Item: Selection: Entry: A Drawer no. Use no drawer 0 Set the drawer no. 1 or 2 1 or 2 Assigning cashier code 1111 to drawer no. 1 Programming for optional feature selection Your register enables you to select the follow ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 126

    124 Journal print form You may choose either of the following forms. • Detailed journal print that shows the details of all entries – the same information as printed on the receipt. • Summary journal print that shows information about all entries other than normal department entries (entries into “+” departments and their associated “+? ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 127

    125 * Item: Selection: Entry: G Subtotal void in REG mode Enable 0 Disable 1 H Validation printing in a refund entry Non-compulsory 0 Compulsory 1 **P: 2 * Item: Selection: Entry: A The first item direct void Enable 0 Disable 1 B PLU level shift mode Automatic return mode 0 Lock shift mode 1 C Available mode for PLU level shift REG and MGR modes 0 ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 128

    126 **P: 5 * Item: Selection: Entry: A Always enter 0. 0 B Always enter 0. 0 C Always enter 0. 0 D Always enter 0. 0 E Always enter 0. 0 F Available mode for PLU/UPC price shift REG and MGR modes 0 MGR mode only 1 G PLU/UPC price shift mode Automatic return mode 0 Lock shift mode 1 H Automatic return mode for PLU/UPC price level After each item 0 A ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 129

    ** P: 9 * Item: Selection: Entry: A Always enter 0. 0 B Always enter 0. 0 C Birthday date printing for the age limitation Yes 0 No 1 D Always enter 0. 0 E Always enter 0. 0 F Always enter 0. 0 G Always enter 0. 0 H Footer graphic logo printing No 0 Yes 1 **P: 10 * Item: Selection: Entry: A and B Always enter 0. 0 C Learning function of UPC entry Ye ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 130

    Programming the parameter of the slip printer * AB: Initial slip feed line (0 to 64) CD: Slip print max. line no. (0 to 99) E: Validation printing counter (1 thru 9 times) To inhibit validation printing, enter 0. F: Feed lines after printing of a tray subtotal (0 thru 9 lines) Entering 009910 to ABCDEF Setting the time limit for THE TILL TIMER TM T ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 131

    Scale tare table The register can be programmed with up to nine tare tables and allows different tares to be assigned to them (for auto scale entries). To assign the tare weight 0.20 lbs to tare table no. 1 Table no. Tare weight 2618 .@ 1 @ 20 ı a Print Key operation Example 2618 . @ @s a Table no. (1 to 9) To program 0 Tare weight (0.01 to 99.99) ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 132

    130 Programming of logo messages Your register can print programmed messages for customers on every receipt. On the standard model, the ER-A410 prints a graphic logo/the ER-A420 is set to print a header 3-line message on the receipt. (If you want a graphic logo customerized for your store, please consult your dealer.) If you want to print logo mess ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 133

    131 Selection of X1/Z1 and X2/Z2 reports to be printed in the stacked report sequence Your register is equipped with the stacked report printing function that enables multiple X/Z reports to be printed in sequence with only a single request. • A maximum of 70 steps are programmable. “1 step” means the memory size used for one no- range type j ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 134

    132 Setting the time range for hourly reports You can set the time range for the hourly report. *A: Time range To set the time range to 30 minutes (in the 24-hour system), enter 0. To set the time range to 60 minutes (in the 24-hour system), enter 1. BC: Starting time (hour = 00 to 23) Setting the time range to 60 minutes with the starting time bei ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 135

    133 PBLU code programming You can specify the range of PBLU codes available for the register. Programming 1 for start code and 1000 for end code Functional programming for the printer You can program the printing density of the receipt/journal printer. *AB: Printing density (00 – 99) 00 = 80% for standard density 50 = 90% for standard density 99 ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 136

    134 Programming of error messages Your register has standard error messages as indicated in the following list. For more information about the alphanumeric characters programming, see section “2 How to program alphanumeric characters” under the chapter “PRIOR TO PROGRAMMING”. * Text no.: See “LIST OF ERROR MESSAGES” shown below. Program ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 137

    135 Check validation message You can program the text (3 lines) to be printed on validation slip. Up to 24 characters can be programmed per line. Programming “FOR DEPOSIT ONLY” for the check validation message The ∏ key must be placed on the keyboard. Slip printer ’ s logo message You can program the text (3 lines) to be printed on slip. Up ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 138

    136 RS-232C channel assignment Your register is equipped with two RS-232C interfaces. If you use the communication functions, the channel number of each RS-232C interface must be programmed by using the following procedure. To activate the communication functions, please consult your dealer. ** P: 1 * Item: Selection: Entry: A Channel no. for the O ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 139

    137 Assigning channel 1 to the slip printer Barcode reader programming * Item: Selection: Entry: A Data bit 7 bits 1 8 bits 0 B Parity bit Non parity 2 Odd parity 1 Even parity 0 C Stop bit 1 bit 1 2 bits 0 D Transmission speed 19200 bps 2 9600 bps 1 4800 bps 0 ABCD 2691 .@ 1110 Ç Print Key operation Example 2691 . @ Ç *ABCD To program zero Proce ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 140

    138 Remote printer programming * Item: Selection: Entry: A Logo text printing Not print 0 Print 1 B Auto cutter function Disable 0 Enable 1 C Type of the printer TM-U200 0 TM-U230 1 TM-T88(3) 2 TM-T88(3)+Logo 3 Second remote printer programming * Item: Selection: Entry: A Second remote printer Nothing 0 Remote printer 1 1 Remote printer 2 2 3653 .@ ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 141

    139 Remote printer name programming Print format for remote printer * Item: Selection: Entry: A Taxable status print Not print 0 Print 1 B Q’ty print when q’ty is “1”. Not print 0 Print 1 C Dept./PLU/UPC code print Not print 0 Print 1 D Unit price print Not print 0 Print 1 E Amount print Not print 0 Print 1 ABCDE 3655 .@ 1 @ 00000 t Ç Prin ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 142

    140 Chit receipt format * Item: Selection: Entry: A Taxable status print Not print 0 Print 1 B Q’ty print when q’ty is “1”. Not print 0 Print 1 C Dept./PLU/UPC code print Not print 0 Print 1 D Unit price print Not print 0 Print 1 E Amount print Not print 0 Print 1 3656 .@ 00000 Ç Print Key operation Example 3656 . @ Ç *ABCDE To program ze ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 143

    141 Programming of RS-232C interface Online terminal number T ransmission line form system * Item: Selection: Entry: A Sensing of the CI signal No 0 Sensing 1 B Line form Full duplex system 0 Half duplex system 1 Functional programming * Item: Selection: Entry: A Selection of print data send/data download and Data download and upload 0 upload Print ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 144

    142 Programming for print data sending * Item: Selection: Entry: A Sensing of DR signal Yes 0 No 1 B Sensing of CS signal Yes 0 No 1 C Sending of all print data Disable 0 Enable 1 Programming the CA T interface Phone number for dial out * The valid characters for dialing are “0 – 9”, “W” and “,”. Password for dial out * The password c ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 145

    143 Time out setting for time 2 (response of authorization) Time out setting for time 3 (reading of dial in/out) Secret codes to control access to the PGM1 mode, X1/Z1 mode and X2/Z2 mode When a secret code has been set for that specific mode operation, before performing any PGM1 mode, X1/Z1 mode or X2/Z2 mode operation, you must enter a secret cod ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 146

    144 Setting the AUTO key — Automatic sequencing key — If you program frequently performed transactions or report sequences for the AUTO keys, you can enter those transactions simply by pressing the corresponding AUTO keys during key operations. This programming can be done when your machine is in the X2/Z2 mode. Programming for the ` key and ¡ ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 147

    145 The training mode is used when the operator or the manager practices register operations. When a training cashier has been selected, the machine automatically enters the training mode. When a training cashier has not been selected, the register automatically enters the ordinary REG mode. (For programming of a training cashier, please consult yo ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 148

    146 Your machine allows you to read every program stored in the PGM1 and PGM2 modes. Program details and procedures for their reading Reading stored programs 12 Program for: Mode switch position Key nos. for departments and PLUs Departments Link PLUs/UPC link 2220 1 Job code no. Procedure 2119 Ç @ 2 4 3 PLUs/UPCs 2119 PGM2 PGM2 2220 1100 1200 PGM2 ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 149

    147 Program for: Mode switch position Job code no. Procedure Tax tables and rates 2700 Ç @ 13 2700 Auto keys 2900 Ç @ 14 2900 PGM2 2900 Remote printer 16 3650 PGM2 3653, 3654, 3655, 3656 Related job code nos. 2710, 2711, 2715 3650 Ç @ On-line preset 17 6110 PGM2 or PGM1 6110, 6111, 6112, 6113, 6115, 6220 6110 Ç @ Function preset 2 2600 Ç @ 11 ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 150

    148 Sample printouts 2 Reading of programmed items for PLUs/UPCs (Reading in the PGM1 and PGM2 modes) 1 Reading of programmed items for departments (Reading in the PGM1 and PGM2 modes) Job code no. Dept. code Range Item label Mode switch position* Unit price Group no. HALO limit. Minus department Commission group Function programming Mode switch po ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 151

    149 4 Reading of programmed items for link PLUs (Reading in the PGM2 mode) Linked PLU code Leading PLU code Range Tied PLU code Dept. code PLU code Key no. 3 Reading of programmed key nos. for departments and PLUs (Reading in the PGM2 mode) 5 Reading of programmed set PLUs (Reading in the PGM2 mode) ER-A410/A420(SEC)-4 03.12.22 0:20 PM Page 149 ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 152

    150 * When you take this report in the PGM1 mode, the PGM2 indication is replaced by “PGM1”. Adjustment amount Mix-and-match table no. Matching count 6 Reading of mix-and-match table (Reading in the PGM2 mode) Cashier no. Cashier name Cashier code Drawer no. Mode switch position* 8 Reading of programmed items for cashiers (Reading in the PGM1 a ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 153

    151 10 Reading of programmed items for functions - 1 (Reading in the PGM1 and PGM2 modes) To be continued on the next page To be continued on the next page * When you take this report in the PGM1 mode, the PGM2 indication is replaced by “PGM1”. ER-A410/A420(SEC)-4 03.12.22 0:20 PM Page 151 ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 154

    152 Logo message Optional feature selection Line feed for tray subtotal Stacked report Secret code RS-232C channel data Hourly report format/start hour Drawer open alarm time Power saving mode Scale tare tables Barcode reader data Remote printer data 11 Reading of programmed items for functions - 2 (Reading in the PGM2 mode) ER-A410/A420(SEC)-4 03. ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 155

    153 12 Reading of programmed messages (Reading in the PGM2 mode) To be continued Error messages Check validation message Slip printer ’ s logo message ER-A410/A420(SEC)-4 03.12.22 0:20 PM Page 153 ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 156

    Tax rate Tax rate Lowest taxable amount Tax table 13 Reading of programmed tax tables and rates (Reading in the PGM2 mode) 15 Reading of programmed items for the thermal printer (Reading in the PGM2 mode) Printing density Entered Value Printing density example 17 Reading of ON-LINE preset (Reading in the PGM2 mode) 14 Reading of programmed items fo ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 157

    155 UPC or EAN code Your machine can support the following codes: • UPC-A (Number system character: 0, 2, 3, 4) • UPC-E • EAN-8 • EAN-13 • Internal code EAN-8/EAN-13 For the codes used in-store marking, there are two types of PLU type (treated as a code like PLU no.) and Non- PLU type (price/quantity information is included in the code). ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 158

    156 EAN-13 • Ordinary EAN-13 code (used in the source marking) • Specific EAN-13 code (flag 977, 978, 979) (used in the source marking: ISBM, ISSN) For entry, you must enter a full of 13 digits number. • Internal code (used in the in-store marking, the flag character number: 20 through 29 and 02) Program the format by the job# 2025. Add-on co ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 159

    157 READING (X) AND RESETTING (Z) OF SALES T OT ALS • Use the reading function (X) when you need to take a reading of sales information entered since the last resetting. You can take this reading any number of times. It does not affect the register’s memory. • Use the resetting function (Z) when you need to clear the register’s memory. Rese ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 160

    158 Item Mode switch position Job code Key operation X1/Z1 X2/Z2 X1, Z1 X1, Z1 X2, Z2 121 221 PLU/UPC report by associated department 129 229 127 227 @ Ç 121 221 Dept. code @ Ç 127 PLU/UPC zero sales report X1 X1 X2 129 229 PLU/UPC price category report Start price amount All prices End price amount Ç @ @ 181 @ . Ç Resetting Reading X1 X1, Z1 1 ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 161

    159 Item Mode switch position Job code Key operation X1/Z1 X2/Z2 @ Ç X1, Z1 X1, Z1 X2, Z2 190 290 Stacked report 190 290 . @ Ç X2, Z2 270 Daily net report 270 . @ Ç When Z of stacked report is initiated, X only reports will be skipped. X2 231 131 231 Reading Resetting Reading Resetting .@ Ç Hourly report Reading: 160 (For individual time range) ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 162

    160 General report You can take X and Z reports in the X1/Z1 mode. The use of the decimal ( . ) key determines when the report will actually reset the totals. • Sample X report • Sample Z report Report no. Read symbol To be continued on the next page Reset symbol The subsequent printout occurs in the same format as in the X report. Reset counte ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 163

    To be continued on the next page "+" bottle return dept. counter and total "-" bottle return dept. counter and total Tax 1 Tax 4 Manual tax Exempt total from GST PST total GST total 1 counter and total 2 counter and total Percent 1 counter and total Percent 2 counter and total Net sales total Net taxable 1 total Gross tax 1 tota ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 164

    162 3 counter and total 4 counter and total Percent 3 counter and total Percent 4 counter and total Paid out counter and total Paid out 2 counter and total Check cashing counter and total Cash change total for check and charge 1 - 5 tendering Currency conversion 4 total (by manual rate) Check sale and tendering counter Cash change total for food st ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 165

    163 Cashier report Using this function, you can take X and Z reports for individual cashiers or all cashiers. Individual cashier reading and resetting The OP X/Z-mode reading and resetting is allowed only when your machine has been programmed for "OP X/Z mode available" in the PGM2 mode. • Sample X report • Sample Z report Cashier no. ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 166

    164 Full cashier reading and resetting The subsequent printout occurs in the same format as in the sample report shown in the previous page: and sales data for cashiers print in this sequence. ER-A410/A420(SEC)-4 03.12.22 0:20 PM Page 164 ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 167

    Hourly report You can take X and Z reports for sales totals and transaction (customer) counters for 48 half hours, or 24 hours. If both quantity and amount are zero, their print is skipped. • Sample X report • Sample Z report Customer counter The subsequent printout occurs in the same format as in the sample X report. Sales total Average sales ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 168

    166 Full department report Individual group total report on department Full group total report on department Group 1 total Group 1 total Sales q'ty and amount Ratio of dept. 1 sales amount to "+" real dept. total ER-A410/A420(SEC)-4 03.12.22 0:20 PM Page 166 ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 169

    167 PLU/UPC report (by designated range or pick up list) This function provides you with X and Z reports for sales information of PLUs/UPCs. You can select either of the designated range operation or pick up list operation. The range may represent all or part of the PLUs/UPCs in your register. • Sample X report • Sample Z report Range The subse ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 170

    168 Associated dept.code Sales q ’ ty and total (for price level 1) PLU code PLU/UPC report by associated department • Sample X report • Sample Z report PLU/UPC zero sales report PLU code Item label PLU/UPC price category report Price amount range Sales q ’ ty and total (for price level 1) The subsequent printout occurs in the same format a ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 171

    169 PBLU report • Sample X report • Sample Z report The subsequent printout occurs in the same format as in the sample X report. PLU/UPC stock report (by designated range or pick up list) Current stock Range Commission sales report Commission 1 (sales total) Non-commission sales Commission 1 (amount) Commission amount total Net sales total The ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 172

    170 PBLU report by cashier • Sample X report • Sample Z report The subsequent printout occurs in the same format as in the sample X report. X1/Z1 stacked report You can print multiple X1/Z1 reports in sequence at a single time. In this case, you need to program in advance what X1/Z1 reports should be printed in the stacked report sequence. The ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 173

    171 Deleting of non-accessed UPCs • Sample X report (Reading) • Sample Z report (Deleting) Item label UPC code Periodic sales* The subsequent printout occurs in the same format as in the sample X report. *: When there is any sales data of the UPC for #209 report, the data in printed here. When you delete the UPC in Z1 mode under the this situat ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 174

    Your register allows you to take consolidation X and Z reports of a chosen period (normally one week or a month). General Overview The periodic reading or resetting reports are the same in format as those in the X1/Z1 report for daily total except job code no. (#2xx) and mode indication (“X2” or “Z2”.) • Sample X report • Sample Z repor ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 175

    173 Daily net report • Sample X report • Sample Z report X2/Z2 stacked report You can print multiple X2/Z2 reports in sequence at a single time. In this case, you need to program in advance what X2/Z2 reports should be printed in the stacked report sequence. The following job code numbers (only) can be used for stacked report printing. Job code ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 176

    174 COMPULSOR Y CASH/CHECK DECLARA TION If you want to make the declaration of the cash and check amount in the drawer mandatory before performing cashier Z reports, please consult your dealer and have your register programmed for compulsory cash/check declaration. If your register is programmed for compulsory cash/check declaration (CCD), a cashie ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 177

    175 Currency conversion 1 in drawer to be obtained Cash in drawer to be obtained Check 2 (in domestic currency) in drawer to be obtained Cash/check in drawer to be obtained Total of entered (declared) cash/check in drawer Total of entered (declared) conversion 1 in drawer Difference Difference Total of difference CCD entry amount ER-A410/A420(SEC)- ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 178

    176 OPERA T OR MAINTENANCE When power is lost, the machine retains its memory contents and all information on sales entries. • When a power failure is encountered in register idle state or during an entry, the machine returns to the normal state of operation after power recovery. • When a power failure is encountered during a printing cycle, th ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 179

    177 • Avoid the following environments: Dusty and humid places Direct sunlight Iron powder (A permanent magnet and electromagnet are used in this machine.) • Use the print head release lever only when necessary. • Never pull the paper when it is in contact with the print head. First release the head with the print head release lever, and then ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 180

    178 Recording paper specifications Be sure to use paper rolls specified by SHARP. The use of any other paper rolls than specified could cause paper jamming, resulting in register malfunction. Paper specification Paper width: 1.75 ± 0.02 in. (44.5 ± 0.5 mm) Max. outside diameter: 3.15 in. (80 mm) Quality: Thermal paper Paper tube: 0.71 in. (18 mm) ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 181

    179 Installing the journal paper roll 1. Turn the mode switch to the “REG” position with the AC cord connected. 2. Remove the printer cover. 3. Check that the print head release lever is in its printing position. 4. Set the paper correctly as illustrated on the previous page in the journal side of the printer. 5. Insert the end of the paper int ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 182

    180 Removing the paper roll When a colored dye appears on the paper roll, it is time to replace the existing paper roll. Replace the paper roll with a new one. If you plan not to use your register for an extended period of time, remove the paper roll, and store it in the appropriate place. Removing the receipt paper roll 1. Remove the printer cover ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 183

    181 7. Remove the outer side of the take-up spool as shown on the left. 8. Remove the printed journal roll from the take-up spool. Removing a paper jam Precaution: Be very careful with the manual paper cutter, so as not to cut yourself. Never touch the print head immediately after printing, because the head may still be hot. 1. Remove the printer c ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 184

    182 When the printed text is getting dark or faint, paper dust may be stuck to the print head. Clean the print head as follows: 1. Turn the mode switch to the “ OFF ” position. 2. Remove the printer cover. 3. Pull the print head release lever all the way forward (after it stops at one position, continue pulling forward until it stops again and ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 185

    The till in the register is detachable. After closing your business for the day, remove the till from the drawer and keep the drawer open. To detach the drawer, pull it forward fully with the till removed, and remove it by lifting it up. The drawer automatically opens normally. However, when power failure is encountered or the machine becomes out o ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 186

    184 The malfunctions shown in the left-hand column below, labelled “Fault,” do not necessarily indicate functional faults of the machine. It is therefore advisable to refer to the “Checking” shown in the right-hand column before calling for service. Error message table Fault Checking The display won’t be illuminated even when the mode swi ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 187

    185 LIST OF OPTIONS For your register, the following Sharp options are available. For further details on additional options that may be considered, please contact your dealer. •Remote drawer model ER-04DW •Till model ER-55CC2 •Key kit models By using the following key kits, the keyboard layout can be changed on your register including the exp ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 188

    186 SPECIFICA TIONS Model: ER-A410/A420 Dimensions: 16.5 (W) x 16.8 (D) x 11.7 (H) in. (420 (W) x 427 (D) x 297 (H) mm) Weight: 29.1 lbs (13.2 kg) Power source: 120V ± 10% AC, 60Hz Power consumption: Stand-by 9 W Operating 46.5 W (max.) Working temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Electronics: LSI (CPU) etc. Built-in battery: Rechargeable batter ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 189

    NOTICE BE SURE TO ASK YOUR AUTHORIZED SHARP DEALER ABOUT THE WARRANTY THAT YOUR SELLING DEALER EXTENDS TO YOU. In order to assure you, the end-user, of warranty protection, Sharp extends a limited warranty to each of its authorized dealers, and in turn requires each of its authorized dealers to extend its own warranty to you on terms that are no le ...

  • Sony ER-A420 - page 190

    Printed in China KS(TINSE2520RCZZ) ➀ SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 1-800-BE-SHARP http://www.sharp-usa.com SHARP CORPORATION HYO-1,4(SEC) 03.12.18, 6:20 PM 2 ...

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