Sam4s ER-920, Operator'S And Programming Manual

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SAM4s ER-900 Operator's & Programming Manual (prelim) Introduction • 13
Basic Features and Functions
SAM4s ER-900 series electronic cash registers are designed to fit into many different retail
and restaurant environments. Standard features include:
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Easy drop-and-print paper loading.
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Cash drawer with 5 bill and 5 coin compartments and media storage.
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A two-line 16-character backlit LCD display and a 9-character rotating rear display.
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7-position control lock.
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24-hour real-time clock with automatic day and date change.
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Four tax rates with value added tax (VAT) capability. Each tax rate is programmable
for tax table look-ups and/or straight percentage tax programming. Tax rate 4 may be
programmed to accommodate Canadian goods and services tax (GST).
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Memory allocation system supports the following system features. (Note:
maximums are theoretical and may be available when other memory options are
minimized.)
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Up to approximately 4000 PLUs that can be accessed directly through
individual keyboard PLU keys or indirectly through the PLU look-up key.
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Operation for up to 99 clerks or cashiers with separate report totals.
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Up to a maximum of 99 group totals are available to accumulate totals of
individual PLUs that are assigned to each group. Each PLU can be assigned
to up to three different groups.
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Hard or soft check tracking for up to 200 guest checks, with soft checks
containing up to 100 lines of items.
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20, up to a maximum of 100 Mix and Match PLU discount tables.
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Up to 5 PLU modifier keys (i.e. small, medium, and large).
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A programmable keyboard allowing customized placement of functions, as they are
needed. (See "Function Key Descriptions" on page 35 for a list of available
functions).
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Function keys for posting charges and payments to accounts or guest checks. You
can choose manual previous balance posting or automatic balance tracking.
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Food stamp sorting and tendering for stores that accept food stamp payments.
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Check, Cash, and up to eight Charge keys.
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Management X and Z reports.
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Two standard RS-232C (DB9) communication ports for connection to optional POS
peripherals. Two additional RS232C ports (RJ-45) are optional.
The ER-900 series can connect to a scale, kitchen printer, remote printer, scanner,
coin dispenser, pole display, liquor interface, video surveillance system, modem,
Datatran integrated payment appliance, or a PC for polling and/or programming.