Alpha 600sc User’s Guide
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PC-Based Software
3
Locate the port for the scanner on the lower
right side of the cash register. Plug the reader
into the port.
4
Now you can program the barcode reader so
that you can scan UPC symbols to ring up
items. For specifics, see Programming PLUs with the Barcode Reader on
page 52.
PC-Based Software
Your cash register includes:
• RegisterLink PC-based software. This software allows you to connect the
cash register to your PC to download your sales information and transfer
it to QuickBooks® 2002 or Peachtree® accounting software. For
instructions about using the software, see the RegisterLink manual.
Using the RegisterLink software requires connecting your computer to the
cash register, using the serial port. To connect your computer to the serial
port, you need a null-modem serial cable that is not included. You can
purchase this cable at any computer supply store. For technical details
about the serial connection, see About the Serial Port on page 87.
Setting the Date And Time
The date changes every day and prints in the month-day-year format. You
can prevent the date from printing on the transaction receipts. The date
format can also be changed to print day-month-year. For more
information, see Programming Flag Options on page 59.
You can set the cash register so that it does not print the time on receipts.
For more information, see Programming Flag Options on page 59.
The time can print in either the 12 or 24 hour (military time) format. The
default setting is to print in the 12 hour format, which is normally used. To
change to the 24 hour format, see Programming Flag Options on page 59.
Reminder
When you set the time, you need to type the time in a 24 hour format. To
convert the current time to a 24 hour format, add the number 12 to every
hour after 12 noon. For example: 1:15 P.M. programs as
1315
. 8:20 A.M.
programs as
0820
.
To set the date
Example 1:
To program June 30, 2002
1
Put the PRG key in the Mode key slot and turn it to the PRG position.