ELECTRONIC CASH REGISTERINSTRUCTION MANUALER-A242MODEL A242_0_Cover 06.1.10 5:10 PM Page 3

83. Insert three new “AA” batteries as illustrated at the right.When the batteries are properly installed “ ” on the display will disappear.4. Close t

94. While holding down the paper, slowly close the print roller arm, andpush down the arm until you hear a click locking the arm. Makesure securely y

10Now you are ready for sales registration.Starting sales entries7While the cash register is pre-programmed so it can be used with minimal setup, it d

11OVERVIEW OF FLOW OF DAILY SALES ENTRIESThings to do before you start sales entries:• Make sure the power cord is securely inserted into the AC outle

12BASIC SALES ENTRYListed below is a basic sales entry example when selling department items by cash. For operation details,please refer to each sect

13Clerk assignmentPrior to any item entries, clerks must enter their clerk codes into the register. However, the code entry may notbe necessary when

14Single item entriesDepartment entriesThe cash register provides a maximum of 99 departments for a merchandise classification. Group attributes,such

15Repeat entriesYou can use this function for entering a sale of two or more of the same items. Repeat pressing a departmentkey, dkey or pkey as show

16Split pricing entriesThis function is practical when the customer wants to purchase items normally sold in bulk.To realize this function, you must c

17Single 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 t

FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’

18Check tenderingCash or check sale that does not require entryEnter items and press the Akey if it is a cash sale or press the Cif it is a check sale

19Automatic taxWhen the register is programmed with a tax rate (or tax table) and the tax status of an individual department isset for taxable, it com

20Tax status shiftThe machine allows you to shift the programmed tax status of each department or the PLU key by pressing theTand/or Ukeys before thos

21OPTIONAL FEATURESDiscount and premium entries using the percent keyThe percent key is used to apply a manually entered or preset discount or premium

22Discount for the merchandise subtotalDiscount for item entriesRefund entriesFor departments 1 to 16, enter the refund amount and press the fkey, and

23Currency conversionThe register allows payment entries in a foreign currency (only cash payment is available). Pressing the Vkeycreates a subtotal

24Received-on Account and Paid-out EntriesWhen you receive on account from a customer or when you pay an amount to a vendor, it is a good idea to uset

25CORRECTIONIf you make an incorrect entry relating to a department, PLU/subdepartment, percentage (%and &), discount(-) or refund, you can void t

26You can void an entire transaction. Once subtotal void is executed, the transaction is aborted and the registerissues a receipt. This function does

27PRIOR TO PROGRAMMINGBefore starting sales entries, you must first program necessary items so that the cash register suits your salesmanner. In this

1EnglishINTRODUCTIONThank you very much for your purchase of the SHARP Electronic Cash Register, Model ER-A242. Please read this manual carefully bef

28TimeFor setting the time, enter the time in 4 digits using the 24-hour format. For example, when the time is set to2:30 AM, enter 230; and when it

29Example: 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 programm

30The first figure to be entered depends upon whether the difference between a minimumbreakpoint to be entered and the preceding minimum breakpoint is

31• If the tax is not provided for every cent, modify the tax table by setting the tax for every centin the following manner.When setting the tax, con

32AUXILIARY FUNCTION PROGRAMMINGMerchandise can be classified into a maximum of 99 departments. Items sold with use of the department keyscan later b

33Example: Programming department 2 as taxable 1, SICS, negative department, entry digit limit - 7 digits, andallowing open & preset entry. (ABC

34Unit price and associated department assignment*2: 1 through 1200 (Depending on the EJ memory size setting, up to 200)*3: For a subdepartment, set t

35The cash register provides miscellaneous keys such as %, &, -, f, r, R, V, t, C, candA. While the cash register is pre-programmed so you can us

36Amount for -Percent rate limitation for %and &• Percent entries that exceed the upper limit may be overridden in the MGR mode.• 10.00% can be en

37*: Item: Selection: Entry:A Tax 4 status Taxable 1Non-taxable* 0B Tax 3 status Taxable 1Non-taxable* 0C Tax 2 status Taxable 1Non-taxable* 0D Tax 1

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38Entry digit limit for r, Rand t• For rR, enter 0 to 9 (digits), and for t(manual tax), enter 0 to 7 (digits). By default, 9 for rand Rand 7 for tar

39The register allows you to program the text for clerk names, department item names, PLU/subdepartment itemnames, and so on, if necessary. There are

40Alphanumeric character code table*(DC): Double-size character code: The shaded character cannot be displayed (displayed as space).The character “!!”

41Department text *To program departments 17 through 32, press the department shift key.PLU text (item label)Function text* Function no.: See “List of

42List of function texts• The items marked with “ * ” are for Canada only.• The function no. 53 “Exempt VAT” is only effective for the Canadian tax s

43Clerk namesLogo messagesThe register can print programmed messages on every receipt. On the standard model, the graphic logo isprinted on the receip

44To print the logo message “THANK YOU” using double sized characters and centering on the third line.A 6-line logo message is preprogrammed when ship

45Consecutive numbersThe cash register provides the electronic journal (EJ) function. By default, a maximum of 2000 lines can bestored in memory. If

46Function parameters for EJ* Item: Selection: Entry:A Always enter 0. (Fixed position) 0B Always enter 0. (Fixed position) 0C Temporary EJ printing d

47The cash register provides various detailed functions listed below.• Function selection for miscellaneous keys• Print format• Receipt print format•

BASIC FUNCTION PROGRAMMING (For Quick Start) ...271 Date and Time Programming

48Print formatJob code: 6* Item: Selection: Entry:A Printing style Use the printer for journal printing 0Use the printer for receipt printing* 1B Rec

49Other programmingJob code: 61* Item: Selection: Entry:A Always enter 0. (Fixed position) 0B Always enter 0. (Fixed position) 0C Minus dept. and PLU

50Job code: 70* Item: Selection: Entry:A Split pricing counting Quantity* 0Package 1B Multiplication/split pricing entry availability Allow multiplic

51The cash register provides various options so you can use the register to suit your sales needs.In this section, you can program the following featu

52RS-232C interface(1) RS-232C terminal numberDefault: 1(2) RS-232C transmission form* Item: Selection: Entry:A Transmission line form Half duplex sys

53Thermal printer density* 50 is the default setting. To make the print darker, set a larger number, and to make the print lighter, set asmaller numb

54AUTO key programming — Automatic sequence key —If you program frequently performed transactions or report sequences for the akey, you can recall tho

55ModeDept. codeDept. textFunction no.& its textDept. unit price w/signDept. functionMinus departmentFunction parametrs (F-H)Function parametrs

562 Programming report 2Job codeA to H from the leftTraining clerk specificationLanguage selectionEJ memory type* Job code #63, 64, 65, 67, 69, 71, 7

57READING (X) AND RESETTING (Z)OF SALES TOTALS• Use the reading function (X) when you need to take a reading of sales information entered since the l

4PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONSFront view Rear viewExternal View1The printer is one station type thermal printer, therefore it does not require any typeof

58Full sales report• Sample report*1: When you take X1 report, “X1” is printed.*2: Printed in the Z1 report only.*3: When the Canadian tax system is

59Full sales report• Sample reportThe subsequent printouts are the same in formatas in the X1/Z1 full sales report.*1: When you take X2 report, “X2”

60EJ REPORT READING AND RESETTINGThe cash register provides an electronic journal (EJ) function. This function is intended to record the journaldata

61OVERRIDE ENTRIESProgrammed limit for functions (such as for maximum amounts) can be overridden by making an entry in theMGR mode.On this example, th

62OPERATOR MAINTENANCEWhen power is lost, the machine retains its memory contents and all information on sales entries.• When power failure is encoun

63This cash register displays a low battery symbol ( ) when the batteries are low, and displays a no batterysymbol ( ) when batteries are extremely lo

64Removing the paper rollWhen a red dye appears on the paper roll, it is time to replace it. Replace the paper roll with a new one. If youplan on not

656. While holding down the paper, slowly close the print roller arm, andpush down the arm until you hear a click locking the arm. Makesure securely

66Caution: The paper cutter is mounted on the printer cover. Be careful not to cut yourself. Never touchthe print head immediately after printing, a

67The malfunctions shown in the left-hand column below, labelled “Fault,” do not necessarily indicate functionalfaults of the machine. It is therefor

5The 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 r

68SPECIFICATIONSModel: ER-A242Dimensions: 16.6 (W) x 16.9 (D) x 11.7 (H) in. (421 (W) x 429 (D) x 297 (H) mm)Weight: 28.0 Ib (12.7 kg)Power source: 12

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6This key locks and unlocks the drawer. To lock it, turn 90degrees counterclockwise. To unlock it, turn 90 degreesclockwise.Drawer Lock Key6Operator

7GETTING STARTEDPlease follow the procedure shown below. The batteries are not installed and the power is OFF.Three new “AA” batteries must be instal