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 operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. SHARP ELECTRONIC CASH REGISTER MODEL XE-A102 INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAUTION The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. FOR YOUR RECORDS Please record below the model number and serial number, for easy reference, in case of loss or theft. These numbers are located on the right side of the unit. Space is provided for further pertinent data. Model Number_______________________________________________________ Serial Number_______________________________________________________ Date of Purchase_____________________________________________________ Place of Purchase____________________________________________________ Printed in China O(TINSE2539RCZZ) 1 Thank you for purchasing the SHARP Electronic Cash Register Model XE-A102. Please read this manual carefully before operating your machine. Keep this manual for future reference. It will help you solve any operational problems that you may encounter. For assistance call Handling Cautions Install the cash register in a location not subject to direct sunlight, unusual temperature changes, high humidity, or splashing water. Do not operate the cash register with wet hands. Water can cause internal component failure. The cash register plugs into any standard wall outlet (120V AC ± 10%). Avoid connecting any other electrical devices on the same electrical circuit since such connection could cause the cash register to malfunction. When cleaning the cash register, use a dry, soft cloth. Never use volatile liquids, such as benzine or thinner. Chemicals can discolor or damage the cabinet. For protection against data loss, please install three new "AA" batteries before using the cash register. However, never forget you must initialize the cash register before installation of batteries; otherwise damage to memory contents or malfunctioning of the register will occur. You can start operating it only after initializing it and then installing batteries. For complete electrical disconnection, pull out the main plug. 1-800-BE-SHARP For Easy Set-up, See "Getting Started" Getting Started Initializing the Cash Register For your cash register to operate properly, you must initialize it before programming for the first time. Follow this procedure. 1. Remove the register from its packing carton. 2. Insert one of the supplied mode keys into the mode switch and turn it to the REG position. 3. Insert the plug into the AC outlet. IMPORTANT: This operation must be performed without batteries loaded. 4. The buzzer will sound three times. Now your cash register has been initialized. The display will show "0.00" with " ". 5. Attach the printer cover. Improper use of batteries could cause them to burst or leak, which might damage the interior of the cash register. Please take the following precautions: ·Be sure that the positive (+) and negative (-) poles of each battery are oriented properly. ·Never mix batteries of different types. ·Never mix old batteries and new ones. ·Never leave dead batteries in the battery compartment. ·Remove the batteries if you plan not to use the cash register for long periods. ·Should a battery leak, clean out the battery compartment immediately, taking care not to let the battery fluid come into direct contact with your skin. ·If an incorrect battery is used, it may explode or leak. ·For battery disposal, follow the relevant law or regulation in your country. 5. Attach the printer cover. (For receipt printing, step 4 should be omitted.) C Setting the Time Turn the mode switch to the Z/PGM position and enter the time in 4 digits ("hhmm" format) using the 24 hour system. Press the key once to continue programming or twice to exit the program mode. #/ SBTL #/ SBTL #/ SBTL When you program the tax status for a department, tax will be automatically added to sales of items assigned to the department according to the programmed tax status for the department. You can also enter tax manually. There are two tax programming methods. The tax rate method uses a straight percentage rate per dollar. The tax table method requires tax break information from your state or local tax offices. Use the method which is acceptable in your state. You can obtain necessary data for tax programming from your local tax office. Time (2:30 p.m.) D ·Always enter the time in 4 digits even when the hour is in the single digit. For example, enter 0 6 3 0 for 6:30 a.m. · 6:30 a.m. prints as "06-30" and 6:30 p.m. prints as "06-30@". Installing Batteries Batteries must be installed in the cash register to prevent data and programmed contents from being lost from the memory in case of accidental disconnection of the AC cord or power failure. Please install three new "AA" batteries before programming and operating the cash register. Once installed, the batteries will last approximately one year. When it is time to replace them, the "l" symbol will appear on the display to indicate a low battery voltage. If the symbol appears, you must replace them within two days. Install the batteries according to this procedure with the AC cord connected: 1. Push the printer cover forward and detach it. D For tax table programming, see "programming" Setting the Date In the Z/PGM mode, enter the date in 6 digits using the month-day-year format. Press the key once to continue programming or twice to exit the program mode. #/ SBTL #/ SBTL #/ SBTL Installing a Paper Roll Always install the paper roll even when you set the register for not printing journal or receipt in REG mode. 1. Push the printer cover forward and detach it. 2. Place a paper roll in the paper roll cradle so that the paper unrolls from the bottom. Tax Rate Programming The percent rate specified here is used for tax calculation on taxable subtotals. Turn the mode switch to the Z/PGM position and use the following sequence to program the tax rate: 9 @/TM #/ SBTL Tax number(1-4) @/TM R Q Date (March 15, 2006) D Always enter the date in 6 digits. For example, enter 0 3 1 5 0 6 for March 15, 2006. If you change the date format in the Z/PGM mode, follow the newly specified format when setting the date. Checking the Time and Date 2. Open the battery cover next to the paper roll cradle. 3. Insert the paper straight into the paper inlet, and press the f key. The inserted end comes out at the printing area. You can display the time and date to check if they are correctly set. 1. Turn the mode switch in the REG position. 2. Press the 3. Press the date. @/TM key once to display the time. key a second time to display the where R and Q represent the following. R: Tax rate (0.0000% to 99.9999%) x 10000 Enter the rate in 6 digits (leading zeros may be omitted). If the rate is fractional (e.g., 4 3/8%), it should be converted to its decimal equivalent (4.375) before entering. Q: Minimum taxable amount (0.01 to 99.99) x 100 Smallest amount for which tax must be collected. In some states, sales whose amounts are less than the minimum taxable amount are not subject to tax. If amounts $0.01 to $0.10 are not taxed, the value of Q would be 11 (for $0.11), the lowest of the first taxable category. #/ SBTL @/TM @/TM @/TM Tax 1 Tax rate (7.0000%) Programming the Tax Rate View from rear 3. Insert three new AA batteries. 4. (For journal printing) Insert the top end of the paper into the slit in the take-up spool shaft and wind the paper two or three turns. Then place the take-up spool on the bearing. Before you can proceed with registration of sales, you must first program the tax that is levied in accordance with the law of your state. Your cash register comes with the ability to program four different tax rates. In most states, you will only need to program Tax 1. However, if you live in an area that has a separate local tax (such as a Parish tax) or a hospitality tax, your register can be programmed to calculate these separate taxes. In order to program the tax to be collected in accordance with the law of your state, you must specify the tax rate(s) and minimum taxable amount(s). Min. taxable amount ($0.11) Changing Other Settings As Necessary Your cash register is pre-programmed so that you can use it with minimum setup. To change the initial settings, see the appropriate sections. Initial Settings Departments 1 to 4: Taxable 1. Positive (+). Preset price: 0.00 Departments 5 to 8: Non-taxable. Positive (+). Preset price: 0.00 PLU codes 1-10: Assigned to dept. 1. Preset price: 0.00 PLU codes 11-80: Not used View from rear 4. When the batteries are properly installed, " " on the display will disappear. Close the battery cover. Entries Operation Examples When Paid by Cash 1. Turn the mode switch to the REG position. 2. Enter the clerk code (1 to 4) and press . (Once the clerk code is entered, you need not enter the clerk code at the start of each transaction until the clerk is changed.) 3 Enter the price for the first item. 4. Press the appropriate department key. 5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all the remaining items. CLK# @/TM 5 1 CHK 3 @/TM 3 7 To make all entries up to that point non-taxable, press TAX2 SHIFT /PO TAX1 SHIFT /RA 3 #/ SBTL and , then , and v. Subsequent entries in the transaction remain unaffected and will be taxed normally. #/ SBTL transactions. Non-add code numbers can be entered in the REG or VOID mode. Non-add code number entry procedure: a code number of up to 8 digits s. Single Item Cash Sale (SICS) Entry This function is used for the sale of one item to be paid by cash. It is applicable only to departments programmed for single-item cash sales or to PLUs associated with such departments. After the appropriate department or P key is pressed, the transaction is complete and the drawer opens. For the programming of SICS, see the Department Status section in "Programming." Manual Tax You can apply tax manually when the automatic tax calculation function cannot be used. Each manual tax entry (for Tax 1 or Tax 2) can be made only once during a transaction. After a manual tax entry, you cannot make any further item entries. Manual tax 1 entry: TAX1 SHIFT /RA Received-on-Account and Paid-Out Entries The received-on-account (RA) entry function is used for entering the cash received not directly connected with a sale. The paid-out (PO) entry function is used for recording the money taken from the drawer for payment not directly connected with a sale. These functions are available in the X/Flash mode. Received-on-account entry (X/Flash mode): amount received (up to $799999.99) Paid-out entry (X/Flash mode): amount paid out (up to $799999.99) TAX2 SHIFT /PO TAX1 SHIFT /RA and and #/ SBTL tax amount tax amount #/ SBTL 6. Press to display the amount due including any tax (you can omit this step). 7. Enter the amount received from the customer (you can omit this step if the amount tendered is the same as the subtotal). 8. Press , and the change due is displayed and the drawer opens. 9. Close the drawer. CLK# #/ SBTL Manual tax 2 entry: TAX2 SHIFT /PO #/ SBTL #/ SBTL PLU (Price Look Up) The PLU function allows speedy key entries. When a PLU code has been assigned to an item and a price for it has been programmed, entry of the code automatically calls up the price for the item. Up to 80 PLU codes are programmable. See the PLU programming section in "Programming" To enter a sale of a PLU item, simply enter its code and press P. Opening the Drawer with No Sale Just press and the drawer opens. . 5 7 1 3 #/ SBTL Percent Key The percent key is used to apply a discount or premium to an item or to a subtotal. You can manually enter a discount (or premium) rate. Once the rate is preset for % , you can skip the step of entering the rate. Discount for an item: entry of an item percentage rate % (ex. For 20%, enter Discount for a subtotal: entry of all items #/ SBTL When an Error Occurs When your register goes into an error mode, it will display the error symbol "e" accompanied with a warning beep. Clear the error state by pressing the CL key and take the appropriate action. 1. You enter a number of more than 7 digits for the department pr ...