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Sam4s ER-180T Operator's And Programming Manual

Summary of ER-180T

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    For fast startup, see "quick program guide” on page 17 er-180t series electronic cash register operator's and programming manual all specifications are subject to change without notice. 2010, crs, inc. M-er180t manual version 1.4.

  • Page 2: Crs, Inc.

    Crs, inc. Limited warranty and disclaimers of warranty this manual has been developed by crs, inc. It is intended for the use of its customers and service personnel and should be read in its entirety before attempting to install, use or program the product(s). Nothing contained in this manual shall ...

  • Page 3: Precaution Statements

    Precaution statements follow these safety, servicing and esd precautions to prevent damage and to protect against potential hazards such as electrical shock. 1-1 safety precautions 1. Be sure that all built-in protective devices are replaced. Restore any missing protective shields. 2. When reinstall...

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    1-2 servicing precautions warning: first read the-safety precautions-section of this manual. If some unforeseen circumstance creates a conflict between the servicing and safety precautions, always follow the safety precautions. Warning: an electrolytic capacitor installed with the wrong polarity mig...

  • Page 5: Contents

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 contents  5 contents getting started 9 about the er-180t series......................................................................................................... 9 unpacking.......................................................................

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    6  contents sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 preset percent on a department or plu item............................................................32 enter a percent on a department or plu ..................................................................32 percent on sale total ....

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    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 contents  7 program 300 - plu descriptor programming........................................................... 61 descriptor code chart............................................................................................... 61 program 350 -...

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    8  contents sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 getting started  9 getting started about the er-180t series the er-180t features a 48-position keyboard with traditional raised keys. This keyboard provides 16 department keys and works best in retail stores, shops, or small food stands. The high-s...

  • Page 10: Installing The Paper Roll

    10  getting started sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 installing the paper roll load paper as shown in steps a through e. If you are using journal paper, load the paper on the spool as shown in steps f through k. If you are using receipt, thread the paper through the printer cover ...

  • Page 11: Basic Features and Functions

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 getting started  11 basic features and functions standard hardware  8 position front display  48 position keyboard software features  16 department keys on the keyboard  500 price look ups (plus) for open or preset item registration  12-charac...

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    12  getting started sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 change due numbered error conditions error message list e0 sequence error e1 plu no data e2 clerk error e3 amount count over e4 time and date e5 limit over e6 req.Drawer e7 consol over e8 req.Subtotal e9 no void plu e10 req.Pres...

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    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 getting started  13 control lock the control lock has 7 positions, accessed with 5 keys. Each cash register is shipped with one full set of keys. Void p z x reg off s void use to void (correct) items outside of a sale. Off the register is inoperabl...

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    14  getting started sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 keyboard the er-180t keyboard is shown below with the default legends. This configuration has 16 keyboard department locations. Feed clear plu x/time (x) rcpt on/off c/conv clerk - -% +% no sale calc return double 7 8 9 1 @:/ 5 ...

  • Page 15: Ram Clearing

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 getting started  15 ram clearing all memory clear ram clearing the cash register erases all programming and totals. Use this program the first time the cash register is programmed. Warning: this is a one time procedure. Do not repeat this procedure...

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    16  getting started sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 initial clear caution: do not share this information with unauthorized users. Distribute the c key only to those you may want to perform this function. The initial clear function allows you to exit any register activity and retu...

  • Page 17: Quick Program Guide

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 quick program guide  17 quick program guide introduction first, refer to “getting started” on page 9 to unbox, clear memory, and load the paper on your sam4s er-180t. Next, you will need to perform a few basic programs to get your register up and r...

  • Page 18: Date and Time Programming

    18  quick program guide sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 date and time programming use this program to set the clock and calendar on your er-180t series. The date changes automatically. After initial setting, time changing will probably be required only for beginning and ending da...

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    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 quick program guide  19 tax percentage rate programming most sales taxes can be programmed by entering a tax percentage rate. Use the instructons in this section to set your rate. In some cases you may find that tax that is entered as a percentage ...

  • Page 20: Quick Department Programs

    20  quick program guide sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 x/time (x) 1 0 0 x/time (x) 1 0 1 x/time (x) 0 0 1 x/time (x) 0 0 0 quick department programs these steps allow you to quickly set tax rate 1 status and open enter/preset status for each department. Refer to the complete dep...

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    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 quick program guide  21 setting department preset amount 1. Turn the key lock to the p position. 2. To begin the program, enter 5 2 0 and press the subtotal key. 0 subtotal 2 5 3. Press the department key on the keyboard you wish to program: 1 4. E...

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    22  quick program guide sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4.

  • Page 23: Operating Instructions

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 operating instructions  23 operating instructions key descriptions key description feed press to advance the printer paper. Numeric keypad: 0-9 and 00 use the numeric keypad to enter amounts, other numeric values. Clear press to clear numeric error...

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    24  operating instructions sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 key description rcpt on/off c/conv outside of a sale, press to toggle the recipt from off to on. Inside of a sale use the currency conversion key to convert the sale subtotal into an equivalent value in foreign currency. ...

  • Page 25: Clerk Sign-On/sign-Off

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 operating instructions  25 ra (+) cash/tend (=) cash/tend (=) cash/tend (=) po (-) x/time (x) clerk sign-on/sign-off sign-on to sign on, enter the clerk number and press the clerk key. Clerk clerk # (1-10) sign-off to sign the clerk off, enter 0 (z...

  • Page 26: Department Registrations

    26  operating instructions sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 department registrations departments are open (enter the price and press the department key) or preset (press the key to register the pre-programmed price.) note: when multiples of an item are entered, either by multiplic...

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    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 operating instructions  27 open department entry 1. Enter an amount on the ten-key pad. Do not use the decimal key. For example, for $2.99, enter: 2 9 9 2. Press a department key. For example, press department #1: 1 thank-you call again 02/17/2010 ...

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    28  operating instructions sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 department multiplication 1. Enter the quantity of items being purchased, press the x/time key. For example, enter 4 on the numeric key pad and press the x/time key: 4 x/time (x) 2. Enter an amount on the ten-key pad. Do ...

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    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 operating instructions  29 single item department single item departments automatically total as a cash sale immediately after registration. Use single item departments for speedy one item sales. For example if you are selling admission tickets, an...

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    30  operating instructions sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 plu (price look up) registrations plus must be programmed before they may be operated. See “plu programming” on page 58 to program open or preset plus. Open plu if the preset status of a plu is set to n (no), the plu will...

  • Page 31: Shifting Tax

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 operating instructions  31 plu multiplication when several of the same items are to be entered into the same plu, you can use multiplication. You can enter a quantity (1 to 999.999) using the x/time key. You can multiply open or preset plus. 1. Ent...

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    32  operating instructions sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 percent key (+% and -%) operations use the percent keys to add a percentage surcharge or subtract a percentage from an item or the subtotal of a sale. You can enter the amount of the percentage before pressing the -% or +...

  • Page 33: Percent On Sale Total

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 operating instructions  33 percent on sale total in this example a surcharge of 15% is applied. 1. Register the items you wish to sell. 2. Press subtotal: sub total 3. Enter the percentage. For example, for 15% enter: 1 5 4. Press the +% key: -% 5....

  • Page 34: Voids

    34  operating instructions sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 return merchandise registrations if you wish to return or refund an item press return, then re-enter any item. You can return merchandise as part of a sale, or you can return merchandise as a separate transaction and retu...

  • Page 35: No Sale Operations

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 operating instructions  35 cancel the cancel key allows you to stop any transaction. Anything registered within the transaction before the cancel key is pressed is automatically corrected. 1. Register the items you wish to sell. 2. Press the cancel...

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    36  operating instructions sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 received on account operations you can use the received on account function to accept cash or checks into the cash drawer when you are not actually selling merchandise. For example, use received on account to accept payme...

  • Page 37: Paid Out Operations

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 operating instructions  37 paid out operations you can use the paid out function to track cash or checks paid out or to record loans from the cash drawer. 1. Press the po/(-) key po (-) 2. Enter the amount of cash paid out, press cash/tend. Cash/te...

  • Page 38: Totaling and Tendering

    38  operating instructions sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 totaling and tendering separate cash, check and charge keys are located on the keyboard. Subtotaling a sale 1. Register the items you wish to sell. 2. Press subtotal. The subtotal will display with the message "sub" indic...

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    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 operating instructions  39 tendering a cash sale 1. Register the items you wish to sell. 2. Enter the amount tendered by the customer. For example, for $20.00 enter: 0 0 0 2 3. Press cash/tend: cash/tend (=) 4. The display will indicate the total a...

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    40  operating instructions sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 totaling a charge sale use the charge key to track charge or credit card sales. See "function key programming" in the "program mode programming" chapter to change the descriptor for the charge tender function. You can set...

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    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 operating instructions  41 split tender split tendering is paying for one transaction by more than one payment method. For example, a $22.00 sale could be split so $10.00 is paid in cash, and the remaining $12.00 is paid by a check. If necessary, y...

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    42  operating instructions sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 currency conversion if you normally accept currency from neighboring nations, you can program to convert the subtotal of a sale to the equivalent cost in the foreign currency. To do this, you need to program the conversio...

  • Page 43: Management Reports

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 management reports  43 management reports x & z reports system reports are divided into two basic categories:  x reports, which read totals without resetting  z reports, which read totals and reset them to zero running a report - general instruct...

  • Page 44: Cash Declaration

    44  management reports sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 cash declaration if compulsory cash declaration is required, you must declare the count of the cash drawer prior to taking x or z financial and clerk reports. You can enter the cash drawer total in one step, or to facilitate ...

  • Page 45: Report Samples

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 management reports  45 report samples financial report note: this sample report is shown with items of zero value listed on the report. Your report may only show totals with values other than zero, depending on the setting for system option #5. Dat...

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    46  management reports sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 customer count -> net sales amount -> count of return merchandise items -> total of return merchandise -> count of last item voids (error corrections) -> total of last item voids (error corrections) -> count of previous item ...

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    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 management reports  47 clerk report date, day & time -> report type/reset (z) counter -> report name -> clerk name -> clerk’s net sales -> clerk’s gross sales -> clerk’s drawer total -> 02/17/2010 mon 09:23 x 1 report 00002 ------------------------...

  • Page 48: Balancing Formulas

    48  management reports sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 balancing formulas net sales total + total of all departments + tax1 amount + tax2 amount + tax3 amount + tax4 amount + +% (sale surcharge total) - -% (sale discount total) - - (sale minus key total) = net sale ttl gross tota...

  • Page 49: Program Mode Programming

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 program mode programming  49 program mode programming default programming all departments are nontaxable and open, without entry limits by default status programming of "00000000". All system options are set to 0 in default programming, unless othe...

  • Page 50: Tax Table Programming

    50  program mode programming sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 tax table programming see “tax percentage rate programming” on page 19 to set a simple tax percentage. In some cases, a tax that is entered as a percentage does not follow exactly the tax charts that apply in your area ...

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    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 program mode programming  51 tax table programming example - illinois 6% tax table tax charged sale dollar range break point differences $0.00 $0.00 - $0.10 $0.01 $0.11 - $0.21 11 $0.02 $0.22 - $0.38 17 $0.03 $0.39 - $0.56 18 non-repeat $0.04 $0.57...

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    52  program mode programming sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 descriptor programming methods descriptors are programmable for each department, plu, clerk, some function keys and the receipt message. There are two methods available for programming descriptors: 1. Descriptor entry b...

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    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 program mode programming  53 text entry descriptor program method 1. Turn the key lock to the p position. 2. Refer to the chart on the next page. Enter the address “y” to determine the type of descriptor you are programming (i.E. Department, plu, f...

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    54  program mode programming sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 text entry descriptor program method chart descriptor addres s y number xxxx # of characters remarks department 1 0001 ~ 0016 12. Plu 2 0001 ~ 0500 12. Receipt message receipt message 3 4 0001 ~ 0006 0001 ~ 0006 24 24 p...

  • Page 55: Department Programming

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 program mode programming  55 department programming program 500 - department status programming use the following steps to set the status for each department. 1. Turn the key lock to the p position. 2. To begin the program, enter 5 0 0 and press th...

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    56  program mode programming sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 program 520 - department price/halo programming use the following steps to set the high amount lock out or preset price for each department. 1. Turn the key lock to the p position. 2. To begin the program, enter 5 2 0 a...

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    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 program mode programming  57 program 530 - department descriptor programming 1. Turn the key lock to the p position. 2. To begin the program, enter 5 3 0 and press the subtotal key. 0 subtotal 3 5 3. Press the department key on the keyboard you wis...

  • Page 58: Plu Programming

    58  program mode programming sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 plu programming plu options are set through separate programs:  program 100 – plu status programming determines whether the plu is open or preset. Also selected here are tax, negative, and single item options.  progra...

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    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 program mode programming  59 program 100 - plu status programming 1. Turn the control lock to the p position. 2. To begin the program, enter 1 0 0, press the sbtl key. 0 subtotal 0 1 3. Select the plu or plus you wish to program in one of the follo...

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    60  program mode programming sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 program 200 - plu price/halo programming if a plu is open, set the halo (high amount lock out) here. If a plu is preset set the preset price here. 1. Turn the control lock to the p position. 2. To begin the program, ent...

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    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 program mode programming  61 program 300 - plu descriptor programming 1. Turn the key lock to the p position. 2. To begin the program, enter 3 0 0 and press the subtotal key. 0 subtotal 0 3 3. Enter the plu number (1-500) and press the plu key. Plu...

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    62  program mode programming sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 program 350 - plu link programming when a plu is registered, the amount of the plu is “linked” or reported to a department. The sale amount of the plu will be reported in for the appropriate plu in the plu report and al...

  • Page 63: System Option Programming

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 program mode programming  63 system option programming read each option carefully to determine if you wish to make any changes. Note: because after clearing memory all options settings are automatically set to 0, and because your most likely option...

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    64  program mode programming sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 system option table address system option value 1 beeper is active? Yes = 1 no = 0 mmddyy = 0(default) ddmmyy = 1 2 date format is: yymmdd = 2 3 decimal place: (0,1,2,3) default=2 0-3 4 cash drawer will open when report...

  • Page 65: Print Option Programming

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 program mode programming  65 print option programming read each option carefully to determine if you wish to make any changes. Note: because after clearing memory all options settings are automatically set to 0, and because your most likely option ...

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    66  program mode programming sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 print option table address print option value 1 print z counter on reports? Yes = 1 no = 0 2 skip media totals with zero activity on the report? Yes = 1 no = 0 3 home currency symbol ($) up to 5 digits 4 currency symbol...

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    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 program mode programming  67 address print option value 23 print postamble message on receipt? Yes = 1 no = 0 24 send z report to electronic jounal yes = 1 no = 0 25 print training mode message on the receipt during training mode operations? Yes = ...

  • Page 68: Function Key Programming

    68  program mode programming sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 function key programming three programs are used to program function keys:  program 70 - is used to set each keys individual options  program 80 - is used to program a 8 character alpha numeric descriptor  program 90...

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    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 program mode programming  69 program 80 - function key descriptor 1. Turn the control lock to the p position. 2. To begin the program, enter 8 0, press the subtotal key. 0 subtotal 8 3. Enter up to 8 three-character codes and press the function key...

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    70  program mode programming sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 cash/tend, check & charge function key options options - program 70 func cash/tend (=) repeat for another function key n1 subtotal 0 7 n2 n3 n4 n6 n5 n7 address option value n1 amount tender is compulsory? Yes = 1 no = ...

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    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 program mode programming  71 currency conversion note: the currency conversion function is located on the same key as the receipt on/off function. Inside of a sale, the function operates as currency conversion; outside of a sale the key operates as...

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    72  program mode programming sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 -% / +% key programming options - program 70 % cash/tend (=) repeat for another function key n1 subtotal 0 7 n2 n3 n4 n5 address option value open = 1 n1 % key is: preset = 0 n2 % amount taxable tax 1? Yes = 1 no = 0 n3...

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    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 program mode programming  73 - (minus) key programming note: the – (minus) function is located on the same key as the clerk function. Inside of a sale, the function operates as a – (minus) key; outside of a sale the key is used to sign on or off cl...

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    74  program mode programming sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 cancel key programming note: the cancel key can be disabled if necessary for security reasons. Options - program 70 cancel cash/tend (=) repeat for another function key n1 subtotal 0 7 n1=0 cancel allowed (default) n1=1...

  • Page 75: Miscellaneous Programming

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 program mode programming  75 miscellaneous programming clerk description programming you can program a clerk name to print on receipts and reports. 1. Turn the control lock to the p position. 2. To begin the program, enter 8 1 0, press the ssubotal...

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    76  program mode programming sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 logo programming programming the preamble logo message a preamble message of up to six lines can be printed at the top of each receipt. Each line can consist of up to 24 characters. 1. Turn the key lock to the p positio...

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    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 program mode programming  77 programming the postamble logo message a preamble message of up to six lines can be printed at the top of each receipt. Each line can consist of up to 24 characters. 1. Turn the key lock to the p position. 2. To begin t...

  • Page 78

    78  program mode programming sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 machine number programming the machine number is printed on the register receipt. You can program a machine number so that any receipt can be identified with the store or register where the transaction took place. Turn ...

  • Page 79: Program Scans

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 program mode programming  79 program scans since much time and energy has been invested in the planning and programming of your er- 180t, it is advisable to print a hard copy of the final program for future reference. This copy should be kept in a ...

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    80  program mode programming sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4.

  • Page 81: Service Mode Programming

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 service mode programming  81 service mode programming clear totals use this function to clear all totals and counters including the grand total. Programming will not be cleared. 1. Turn the control lock to the s position. 2. Enter 20, and then pres...

  • Page 82

    82  service mode programming sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4.

  • Page 83: Glossary of Terms

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 glossary of terms  83 glossary of terms activity count the activity counter increments each time an entry is made on a particular plu, or function key. The counter prints on the appropriate reports. Cancel press the cancel function to abort a trans...

  • Page 84

    84  glossary of terms sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 currency conversion use the currency conversion function to convert and display the value of the transaction in foreign currency. Only cash tender is allowed after pressing the currency conversion function. Change is calculate...

  • Page 85

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 glossary of terms  85 error correct an error correct operation voids the last item entered, it must be used within a sale. Eprom erasable, programmable read-only memory (eprom) is used by the manufacturer to contain the program that runs the regist...

  • Page 86

    86  glossary of terms sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 over-tendering/under-tendering when a payment is made for an amount less than the amount due, it is called an under-tender. After an under-tender, the register calculates and displays the remaining balance for the sale. Additi...

  • Page 87

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 glossary of terms  87 preset override when a department is preset, it is possible to override the preset price with a different price. If the override function is set to be allowed in the department program, you can simply enter a new price and pre...

  • Page 88

    88  glossary of terms sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 tax shift tax shift keys are used to reverse the tax status of a plu entry. Tender the method of register operation in which payment is made and the transaction is finalized. Transaction number see consecutive number. Void a v...

  • Page 89: Manual Revision Record

    Sam4s er-180t operator's & programming manual v1.4 manual revision record  89 manual revision record edition date published revison contents v1.0 first publication v1.1 11/23/2010 register key information updated; glossary of terms added. V1.2 1/18/2011 descriptor programming by text method added. ...