ˆ Contents Benefits ..........4 The FCC Wants You to Know .... 6 Preparation ......... 7 Choosing a Power Source .... 7 Installing Batteries ....7 Using AC Power ..... 9 Installing the Paper Roll ..10 Operation .......... 13 Turning the Calculator On/Off ..
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Currency Conversion ....27 Setting the Conversion Rate ........27 Converting Currencies ..29 Care ............ 31 Replacing the Ink Roller ....32 Resetting the Calculator ....33 Specifications ........34 Contents...
ˆ Benefits Thank you for purchasing the RadioShack 12-Digit Printing Calculator. It is full- featured, and designed for accuracy and ease of use. The calculator can perform many different types of calculations, including percentage, add-on, discount, and many other calculations. The print function produces a permanent record of each entry and calculation result for later reference.
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Currency Conversion – convert foreign currency to US dollars or vice versa. You can also convert one currency to another. Four-Key Memory — save subtotals, then add to, subtract from, and recall them for additional calculations. Non-Add Print Key — print dates, code numbers, or other reference numbers without affecting the calculations.
ˆ The FCC Wants You to Know This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules . Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
ˆ Preparation CHOOSING A POWER SOURCE You can power your calculator from: • four AA batteries (not supplied) • standard AC power, using an AC adapter (not supplied) If you plan to use the print function frequently, we suggest you use an AC adapter.
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rechargeable batteries of different capacities. 1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow and remove it. 2. Install the batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside the compartment. 3. Replace the cover. 4.
Caution: If you do not plan to use the calculator for a month or more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts. Using AC Power You can power the calculator using a 6V, 300 mA AC adapter and a size M Adaptaplug™...
1. If necessary, adapter’s voltage switch to 6V. 2. Attach the Adaptaplug to the adapter cord, matching TIP on the plug’s side with –NEG on the cord. 3. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the calculator’s jack. 4. Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
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4. Insert the end of the paper into the slot inside the compartment and press to advance the paper. FEED 5. Place the paper roll inside the paper roll compartment. 6. Thread the paper through the slot on the cover and replace the cover. To use the external paper roll holder: 1.
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3. Press to advance the paper. FEED Make sure the paper feeds from underneath the paper roll. 4. Raise the holder and slip the paper roll onto it. 5. Thread the paper through the slot on the cover and replace the cover. Note: Replace the paper roll when you see a red strip on one edge of the paper.
ˆ Operation TURNING THE CALCULATOR ON/OFF Press to turn on the calculator. Press to turn it off. To save power, the calculator automatically turns off if you do not use it for about 6 minutes. Press to turn it back on. Note: All previous entries are cleared when the calculator turns off.
To print, press appears, and the calculator prints and displays all your calculator entries and results. To display entries and results without FHJý FHJý FHJý FHJý printing them, press again. disappears, and the calculator displays your entries and results without printing them.
While your entry appears, the calculator prints those numbers left-justified, with # to the left. Example Press Printout Display '»&('$&' '»&('$&' '»&('$&' '»&('$&' Date: 1021.0 #1021 01-- 10/21/01 1 P/# --------------- '&»&(($ '&»&(($ '&»&(($ '&»&(($ Acct: 10022 #10022 #10022 ROUNDING determines where the decimal appears on the display.
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& & & & Press until appears to round to the nearest whole number. & & & & Example: 7894 ÷ 6 = 1316 ( Press Printout Display -»./*$ -»./*$ -»./*$ -»./*$ 7894÷ 7,894 ÷ '»)', '»)', '»)', '»)', 1,316* When rounding, if the third number to the right of the decimal is 5 or greater, the final calculation rounds up.
CORRECTING ENTRY ERRORS If you enter an incorrect value, press once. Then enter the correct value and proceed with your calculation. If you press the incorrect key (+, –, ×, ÷), simply press the correct key and continue. CORRECTING CALCULATION ERRORS ;...
Estimating Calculation Results If you perform an operation that results in an overflow error, you can estimate the approximate value (to 12 significant digits) by following this procedure. 1. Count the number of digits displayed to the left of the decimal point. 2.
ˆ Calculation Examples Note: Except as noted, all the following examples assume you are not rounding. The results vary when you select another setting (0 or 2). BASIC CALCULATIONS Example: (–45) × 89 + 12 = Press Printout Display &$ &$ &$ &$ &$ &$ &$ &$ –...
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Aý Aý Aý Aý Note: appears on the display when you use a constant. Press Printout Display '$( '$( '$( '$( 1.2 + Aý'$( Aý'$( Aý'$( Aý'$( Aý*$( Aý*$( Aý*$( Aý*$( Aý-$( Aý-$( Aý-$( Aý-$( Press Printout Display '($ '($ '($ '($ 12 ×...
Press Printout Display A)/$&,(+ A)/$&,(+ A)/$&,(+ A)/$&,(+ 625 = 0625 * MEMORY CALCULATIONS The memory calculation feature lets you easily do multi-step calculations. Use the following keys for memory calculations. Note: The memory keys are common to currency conversion keys. Before performing the memory calculation, check ;N9>...
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calculation and subtracts that value from memory. To recall the value from memory , press Cý Cý Cý Cý Note: appears when the memory function is used Example: (53 + 6) + (23 – 8) + (56 × 2) + (99 ÷...
Press Printout Display % % % % MARKUP CALCULATIONS Example: What are the selling price and profit when the purchase price of an item is $480 and the gross profit margin is 25%? Press Printout Display *.&$ *.&$ *.&$ *.&$ 480 + ,*&$ ,*&$...
Press Printout Display I;Jýýý&$ I;Jýýý&$ I;Jýýý&$ I;Jýýý&$ Hold SET(%) #--------------- for about 3 seconds J7Nýåý+$ J7Nýåý+$ J7Nýåý+$ J7Nýåý+$ TAX+ 5 SET(%) #----------5 Note: To check the currently set tax rate, AC TAX+ + + + press Calculating Tax We recommend you round to the nearest ( ( ( ( hundredth ( ) to obtain dollar-cent...
Example: To sell a product at $100 including tax, how much is the price without tax? Press Printout Display &$ &$ &$ &$ ý ý ý ý – 100 TAX– /+$(* /+$(* /+$(* /+$(* 76T (tax amount) 24T (price without tax) –...
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Notes: • For rates of 1 or greater, you can enter up to six digits. For rates less than 1, you can enter up to eight digits including 0 for the integer digit and leading 0. However, only up to six significant digits can be specified.
Example: Setting the conversion rate as 1 US Dollar = 123.4 Japanese Yen into C1. Press Printout Display ;N9>ý&$ ;N9>ý&$ ;N9>ý&$ ;N9>ý&$ ;N9>ýýI;Jýý&$ ;N9>ýýI;Jýý&$ ;N9>ýýI;Jýý&$ ;N9>ýýI;Jýý&$ Hold #------------ down SET(%) for about 3 seconds 9'ýý;N9>ýýý 9'ýý;N9>ýýý 9'ýý;N9>ýýý 9'ýý;N9>ýýý C1(MR) #1--------- H7J;ý'()$*&&...
Press Printout Display 9(ý;N9>ý 9(ý;N9>ý 9(ý;N9>ý 9(ý;N9>ý C2(M–) #1------1 95583= ))»+).$++ ))»+).$++ ))»+).$++ ))»+).$++ 5,112 9188119$ #2------6 55957= 33,538 ˆ Care Keep the calculator dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the calculator only in normal temperature environments.
REPLACING THE INK ROLLER The printer uses a disposable ink roller cartridge. When the print gets too light, replace the ink roller cartridge. You can order replacement ink cartridges from your local RadioShack store. Caution: Never try to reuse the ink roller by adding a solvent or liquid ink to it.
5. Lower the paper roll holder, if necessary. 6. Replace the cover. RESETTING THE CALCULATOR Resetting your calculator clears all calculations and memory values. If your calculator locks up, be sure the power is on, then press with a straightened RESET paper clip to clear the calculator.
ˆ Specifications Ambient Temperature Range........ 32–104°F (0–40°C) Battery Life ..About 27,000 lines of printing Power ......4 AA batteries (1.5 V) Optional AC Adapter Dimensions (HWD) (including roll holder): ........1 Inches (39.5 × 98 × 196 mm) Weight (including batteries) ..12 oz (.34 kg) Specifications are typical;...
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Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of pur- chase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EX- CEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,...
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102 12/99 10A01 CA310114-1 65-1002 Printed in China...