Sharp XE-A403 Quick Guide

XE-A403 Quick Start Guide

The following describes how to get the cash register ready for operation. Follow these steps before using the cash register for the first time.

Place the cash register on a stable, flat surface not subject to direct sunlight.

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Initializing the Cash Register

To ensure the cash register operates properly, please use the following procedure:

1.

Make sure the power cord plug is not inserted into the

AC outlet.

2.

Insert the manager (MA) key into the mode switch and turn it to the

PGM position.

OPX/Z

OFF

VOID

REG

MGR

X1/Z1

X2/Z2

PGM

3.

While holding down both the

} key and the l key, insert the plug into the AC outlet. The buzzer will sound three times and “ *** MRS.

*** ” will be displayed.

4.

The cash register has now been initialized.

The register display will show “0.00” with “PGM”.

CAUTION: To charge the rechargeable batteries, keep the power on for one or two days. Leave the register with the mode switch in a position other than “OFF”.

NOTE: If you press a key by mistake, an error message may be displayed. Press the l key to clear message after installing paper rolls.

Preparing the Cash Register

1.

Push the printer cover forward and detach it.

2.

Remove the white retainer at the position shown below.

Retainer

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Installing the Paper Rolls

1.

Cut off approximately one revolution of each paper roll.

Make sure the paper end is cut as illustrated below.

Correct Incorrect

For receipt paper installation

2.

Set a paper roll in the paper cradle of the receipt side (left side) as illustrated below.

To the printer To the printer

Correct Incorrect

3.

Insert the end of the paper into the paper chute until it is caught by the printer auto-feed and comes out the top of the printer. If the printer does not catch the paper, feed the paper while pressing

{

.

4.

Cut off the excess paper with the paper cutter.

For journal paper installation

5.

Set a paper roll in the paper cradle of the journal side as illustrated in step 2.

6.

Insert the end of the paper into the paper chute until it is caught by the printer auto-feed and comes out the top of the printer. If the printer does not catch the paper, feed the paper while pressing

}

.

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Basic Programming

Set the mode switch to the PGM

OPX/Z

REG position.

OFF

MGR

X1/Z1

X2/Z2

VOID

PGM

Setting the Date

Enter the date in 8 digits using the month-day-year format.

Then press s .

Example:

08262005 s

Date (August 26, 2005)

Setting the Time

Enter the time in 4 digits (“hhmm” format) using the 24 hour system. Then press s

.

Example:

1430 s

Time (2:30 p.m.)

Setting Tax Rates (%)

NOTE: If you are in an area that uses a tax table for tax calculation, please refer to the programming section in the instruction manual.

Specify a tax rate (%) for calculation of tax on each taxable subtotal using the following sequence: s ➔ 9 ➔ @ ➔ Tax number (1 to 4)* ➔ @ ➔

R ➔ @ ➔ Q ➔ s ➔ A where

R: Tax rate (0.0000% to 100.0000%)

Q: Minimum taxable amount (0.01 to 999.99)

(Smallest amount for which tax must be collected.)

*Up to 4 types of tax are programmable.

Example: s 9@

1@ 6P25@ 12 s A

Tax 1 Tax rate (6.25%) Min. taxable amount ($0.12)

NOTE: Please keep this retainer for future use when transferring the cash register.

3.

Move the print head release lever upwards as illustrated below.

Print head release lever

7.

Insert the end of the paper into the slit in the take-up spool and wind the paper two or three turns around the spool shaft. (Press

} to feed more paper if required.)

8.

Set the spool on the bearing, and press the

} key to take up excess slack in the paper.

9.

Replace the printer cover.

Other Programming

The cash register is pre-programmed so it can be used with minimal set-up. For optional features, please refer to the instruction manual.

Initial settings:

Department 1 to 10: Taxable 1

Department 11 to 99: Non-taxable

English

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Now, you are ready!

Before Starting Entries

• Set the mode switch to the REG

REG position.

OPX/Z

OFF

MGR

X1/Z1

X2/Z2 VOID

PGM

• Enter a clerk code (1 to 20) and press L . (Once the clerk code is entered, re-entry of the clerk code is not needed until the clerk is changed.)

Example: 1L

Clerk code

Registration Example

(when selling department items by cash)

1.

Turn the mode switch to REG position.

2.

Enter your clerk code.

3.

Enter the price for the first department item.

For example for 5.00, enter 5: , and press the appropriate department key.

For department 21 to department 40, press D first before pressing the department key.

For department 41 and above, enter the department number using numeric keys, and press d , then enter the price and press d again.

4.

Repeat step 3 for all the department items.

5.

Press s to display the amount due.

6.

Enter the amount received from the customer. (You can omit this step if the amount tendered is the same as the subtotal.)

7.

Press

A

, and the change due is displayed (when the amount received was not entered, total amount is displayed) and the drawer is opened.

8.

Tear off the receipt and give it to the customer with his or her change.

9.

Close the drawer.

Key operation

1L 5:¡ 825D™

Clerk code Price and dept. 1 Price and dept. 22 s 2:0 A

Amount tendered

When an error occurs:

When an error occurs with an alarm sound, press the error. If you do not clear the error, press l to clear

E twice. The transaction will be finalized in subtotal void or cash sale.