Do you have a question about the ER-900 Series and is the answer not in the manual?
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Angie Combs
April 4, 2025
I have an error code req. valid. I have no idea how to fix it and it will not let me cancel or move forward. It is on a Sam 4s 900
Peter J Monsour
February 24, 2025
Hello, I've managed to change the "payment description" on the payment for "CHECK" to GC for Gift Card and does show on the receipt but not in reports. It still shows as Check. Can that also be changed? Thank you
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SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU Operation and Program Manual All specifications are subject to change without notice JK__-______(Rev.04) From ER-900 v1.000 up to v1.019...
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ATTENTION The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable Ni-MH battery. This battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of the battery into the municipal waste system. Check with your local solid waste officials for details concerning recycling options or proper disposal WARNING This is a Class A product.
Precaution Statements Follow these safety, servicing and ESD precautions to prevent damage and to protect against potential hazards such as electrical shock. 6. Observe the original lead dress, especially near the Safety Precautions following areas: sharp edges, and especially the AC 1.
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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 might explode. 5. Check the insulation between the blades of the AC 1.
Contents Introduction About the ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Registers ..............1 Using This Manual ........................2 Using Flowcharts ......................2 Using Option Tables ....................3 Using Status Charts ..................... 4 Basic Features and Functions ....................5 ...
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Received On Account Operations .................... 60 Paid Out Operations ......................... 61 Subtotaling a Sale ........................62 Eat In/Take Out/Drive Thru Sales ................... 62 Quick EJ (Electronic Journal) Lookup ..................63 ii • Contents SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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Clear Grand Total ........................100 Program 30 - Clear Grand Total ................100 Clear / Delete PLU File ......................100 Program 40 - Clear / Delete PLU File ..............100 Contents • iii SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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Saving Reports to an SD Card ................. 110 Load/Save Receipt Images ..................... 111 1. Preparing a Graphic Logo Bitmap for an ER-900 Series ........111 2. Use the PC Utility to Convert the Image ............. 112 ...
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Program 801 - Drawer Assignment & Training Clerk Programming ..... 198 Program 810 - Clerk Description Programming ............199 Group Programming ......................200 Program 900 - Group Status and Kitchen Printing Programming ......201 Contents • v SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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HASH ........................227 Link (PLU Link) ...................... 227 Macro ........................227 Memory Allocation....................227 Mix & Match ......................227 Multiple Receipts ..................... 227 Negative PLUs......................227 vi • Contents SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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Tax Shift ........................231 Tender........................231 Training Operation ....................231 Transaction Number ....................231 VAT ......................... 231 Void ......................... 231 X & Z Reports ......................231 Contents • vii SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Introduction About the ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Registers The ER-900 Series is offered in four different configurations. There are two flat keyboard models and two raised-key models. This manual includes instructions for all models. The keyboard and printer configuration defines the model.
Using This Manual This manual provides you with a means to use your SAM4s cash register to its fullest potential. It is divided into seven sections: • Introduction - the section you are reading now; provides a basic idea about the register and how to use this manual.
“Use Character Code Descriptor Program Method” (the first example which SUM value a + b + c = 0), to program that decision: Turn mode lock to PGM-Mode with right key, then SUBTL X/TIME SUBTL CASH Introduction • 3 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Price (N1-2 is Yes, equals 0), and GST (N1-3 is Yes, equals 4), for N1, which is 0 + 0 + 4 = 4. The rest of Addresses in the status is all preset to 0. Therefore, the status from N1 to N9 is 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. 4 • Introduction SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Basic Features and Functions LCD Operator Display The ER-900 Series come with a liquid crystal screen, allowing you to view up to 2 lines of information with up to 16 characters per line. The display is backlit and adjustable to provide excellent visibility, regardless of lighting conditions.
The number of times an item has been repeated is displayed Amount The amount of the item, subtotal or total, is displayed in the rightmost portion of the display Rear Display Message Change Due Negative Entry Subtotal Total of Sale 6 • Introduction SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
CLERK NO MATCH COVER OPEN ERR COMPULSORY TARE CUTTER JAM ERR REQ. DECLARATION J PAPER END OFF LINE ERROR J NEAR END REQ. ENDORSEMENT POWER FAIL ERR CONSOL OVER CHARGE POST ERR Introduction • 7 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Before performing any operations in Register Mode a clerk must be signed on. See “Clerk Sign- On/Sign-Off” for a description of clerk operations. Control Keys ER-900 Series includes two sets of keys that may be used to access the following control lock positions. Positions Accessible VOID √...
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X/TIME BACK DOUBLE DOUBLE CAPS SPACE SPACE SPACE SPACE SPACE CAPS SPACE SUBTL CASH NOTE: * The JOURNAL FEED key is replaced with ADD CHECK key on ER-920 (150 Buttons) 10 • Introduction SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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BACK SUBTL SPACE > CASH TEND ’ NOTE: * The JOURNAL FEED key is replaced with ADD CHECK key on ER-925 (91 Buttons) and not available on Alpha Keyboard Overlay. Introduction • 11 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
ER-940/945 Models feature separate receipt and journal printers. Printer Specifications Paper: 2 ¼” (57mm) Thermal Paper Paper Loading: Drop-in Loading Print Speed: 22 Lines per second Auto Paper Cutter: On Receipt Printer 12 • Introduction SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Communication Ports ER-900 Series has four communication ports standard - COM #1 and #2 are DB9 male serial port, COM #3 is RJ-45 serial port and COM #4 is a female Virtual COM USB port. As well as Drawer Port for the second cash drawer.
Tax1(10% GST). On ER-920/940, PLU1 ~ PLU100 are on the Keyboard for direct registrations. • Up to 99 PLU Group totals. • Up to 99 clerks with separate report totals. • 200 lines of receipt buffer for item registration. 14 • Introduction SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
2. Installing the Paper 3. Clearing All Memory NOTE: When an ER-900 Series cash register is brand new from the box, the register will need a Memory All Clear to reset with default Australian program. Please see Service Mode Programming -> Memory All Clear for detail.
Operation and Program Manual, 3. Remove the cardboard protectors from the cash drawer. 4. Plug the register into a grounded outlet (three prong), have the mode keys ready for use. 16 • Getting Started SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
The ER-920/925 models are equipped with single printer for receipt printing. Paper loading for these models is shown below: 1. Remove the printer cover. 2. Push the blue cap lever and then lift up to open the paper cover. Getting Started • 17 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
ER-940/945 - Two Stations Printer The ER-940/945 models are equipped with separate printers for receipt and journal printing. Paper loading for these models is shown below: 1. Remove the printer cover. 18 • Getting Started SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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3. Ensure that the paper is being fed from the bottom of the roll and then close the paper cover slowly until it locks firmly 4. Pass the leading edge of the paper through the cutter slot. Tear off the excess paper. Getting Started • 19 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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Wind the paper two or three turns around the spool shaft and install the spool in the mount and insure that the paper is being fed from the bottom of the roll. 20 • Getting Started SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
NOTE: Please see Clerk Sign-On/Sign-Off for detail when CLOSE appear on the display. Receipt Example: DATE 01/05/2012 TUE TIME 08:30 ================================ INITIAL CLEAR OK ! ================================ CLERK 00 000002 00000 Getting Started • 21 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Operations” in Operation Instructions), to sign on a clerk, enter the clerk code then press the CLERK key. CLERK Clerk Code (up to 9 digits) To sign the clerk off, enter 0 (Zero) and press the CLERK key. CLERK 22 • Getting Started SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Straight Percentage Tax Rate Programming NOTE: On Sam4S ECRs, Tax Rate has been preset to 10.000% VAT (Value Added Tax) GST for Australian Market. If you do need to re-program Tax rate, you will need the appropriate TAX SHIFT button on the keyboard. Please see Service Mode Programming - Function key Assignment Programming for detail.)
Programming Tax & Preset Status for Keyboard PLUs NOTE: On ER-900 series, PLU Status has been preset to Preset Price, Preset Price Overridable and Taxable by GST (Tax Rate 1) which status is 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 for Australia Market.
The maximum number you can enter is 9999999 for $99,999.99.) Press the X/TIME key. X/TIME Price/HALO 5. To program additional PLU Price/HALO, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH Getting Started • 25 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Programming a Descriptor for Keyboard PLUs NOTE: On ER-900 Series, Descriptor Programming Method has been preset to Descriptor Overlay. Please refer to Introduction - Basic Function and Feature - Keyboards to find out the alpha overlay for your register model.
CASH key to show the new change computation. Press the CASH key a second time to issue a buffered receipt (up to 200 lines) when the Receipt ON/OFF function is OFF. Operating Instructions • 27 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Change is calculated and issued in home currency. The amount of foreign currency tendered is stored in a separate total on the Financial report, but not added to the drawer total. 28 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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Advances the receipt printer paper one line, or continuously until the key is released. (Receipt Feed) The PLU key is used to register Price Look-Ups by number entry. PLUs can be programmed open or preset, and positive or negative. Operating Instructions • 29 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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The TIP key may be programmed as either a percentage or amount. If programmed as a percentage, tax programming defines whether the percentage is calculated on the net amount, or the amount after taxes. 30 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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The percent rate may be entered or preprogrammed, or the percent keys can be programmed with a negative open or preset price, thus acting as coupon keys. A percentage key may also be set up to accept charge tip entries. Operating Instructions • 31 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
2. To turn the receipt off, enter 9 9, press the SUBTL key. Enter 1, press CASH. SBTL CASH 3. To turn the receipt on, enter 9 9, press the SUBTL key. Enter 0, press CASH. SBTL CASH 32 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Group report. To perform an item registration, turn the control lock to REG-Mode if there is no specific instruction given. Operating Instructions • 33 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
1. Press a preset PLU. THANK-YOU For example, press PLU 5: CALL AGAIN DATE 01/05/2012 TUE TIME 08:30 PLU5 $1.29 ROUND $0.01 TOTAL $1.30 CASH $1.30 CLERK 1 No.000012 00001 34 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
For example, press PLU 1: CASH $6.00 $0.54 CLERK 1 No.000013 00001 3. To register a second item exactly as the first, press the PLU a second time. For example, press PLU 1: Operating Instructions • 35 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
$0.34 CLERK 1 No.000016 00001 For example, if the price is $.99 per kilo, enter: 3. Press a PLU. For example, press PLU 1: Operating Instructions • 37 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
PLU CALL AGAIN key.) DATE 01/05/2012 TUE TIME 08:30 For example, press PLU 6: PLU6 $1.29 ROUND $0.01 TOTAL $1.30 CASH $1.30 CLERK 1 No.000018 00001 38 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
1. Enter the PLU number; press the PLU THANK-YOU key. CALL AGAIN For example, enter: DATE 01/05/2012 TUE TIME 08:30 PLU1 T1 $1.29 ROUND $0.01 TOTAL $1.30 CASH $1.30 $0.12 CLERK 1 No.000020 00001 Operating Instructions • 39 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
PLU1 T1 $2.99 ROUND $0.02 2. To register a second item exactly as the TOTAL $6.00 first, press the PLU key again. CASH $6.00 $0.55 CLERK 1 No.000022 00001 40 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
3.75___________@ $ 2.99 PLU3 T1 $11.21 X/TIME ROUND -0.01 TOTAL $11.20 2. Enter the PLU number; press the PLU CASH $11.20 key. $1.02 CLERK 1 No.000024 00001 For example, enter: Operating Instructions • 41 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
$0.18 For example, if the items are priced 3 for CLERK 1 No.000025 00001 $1.00, enter: X/TIME 3. Enter the PLU number; press the PLU key. For example, enter: 42 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
3. Enter an amount on the number pad. Do CASH $11.95 $1.09 not use the decimal key. CLERK 1 No.000027 00001 For example, for $2.99, enter: 4. Press the PLU key. Operating Instructions • 43 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
$2.99 ROUND -0.01 For example, for $2.99, enter: TOTAL $11.95 CASH $11.95 $1.09 CLERK 1 No.000029 00001 4. Press the PLU key. 5. For additional identical items, press PLU. 44 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
1 will add the digit 1 to the fourth PLU # position, resulting in the registration of PLU #1001. 4. Press another PLU key. In this example press PLU 2 with a price of $1.50. Operating Instructions • 45 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
$2.00 for price level 2. 4. Press another PLU key. In this example press PLU 2 programmed to register PLU #2 with price level 1. Note that the level 1 price is registered. 46 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
$0.00 "PROMO" displays. CASH $0.00 CLERK 1 No.000032 00001 PROMO 3. Press PLU 1 again. You cannot enter an item that has not been already registered in this transaction. Operating Instructions • 47 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
2. Enter the item or items that are wasted. PLU2 $1.50 ***WASTE*** 3. Press the WASTE key again to total the TOTAL $2.75 wasted items: CLERK 1 No.000033 00001 WASTE 48 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Enter up to 15 digit number of the PLU and press the PLU key, or Enter the PLU#, up to 15 digits • For a barcode item, scan the barcode. 4. The new item is created and registered as the selected product. Operating Instructions • 49 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
X/TIME key. Enter up to 18 three-digit X/TIME character codes If you do not want to enter any description, press X/TIME key and go to next step. X/TIME 50 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
PLU report in Z-Mode to print and clear the report. Despite the failure of recording those Not Found PLUs into the report, those PLUs are still recorded into register’s PLU memory. And are able to be registered later. Operating Instructions • 51 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
So, if you want to discount items but not every item in a sale, you will need two % keys. To discount on the whole sale, you will need to press SUBTOTAL first. 52 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
For example, for one third off enter: -33.333% AMOUNT T1 -3.33 ROUND -0.02 TOTAL $6.65 CASH $6.65 3. Press the %1 key: $0.61 CLERK 1 No.000035 00001 4. The discount is automatically subtracted. Operating Instructions • 53 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Surcharge on Item or Sale. Of course a override rate can be put in manually. Please refer to previous operation sequences. For setting, please refer to % (1 ~ 5) (Discounts or Surcharges) in Function Key Programming in Program Mode Programming for more detail. 54 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
PLU2 T1 -2.99 it was registered originally. ROUND -0.01 TOTAL -3.00 CASH -3.00 -0.27 CLERK 1 No.000040 00001 3. Total the sale with CASH, CHECK, or a CHARGE function. 56 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
3. Enter the price of the first item, and then ROUND $0.01 press the PLU key where it was TOTAL $2.30 registered originally. CASH $2.30 $0.21 CLERK 1 No.000042 00001 Operating Instructions • 57 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
3. All totals and counters are corrected as if CASH -3.60 the original transaction did not take -0.21 place. CLERK 1 No.000044 00001 NB. Be sure to turn the key back when finished. 58 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
4. Enter the charge amount received, press CHARGE1 CHARGE 5. You can continue to itemize receipts, or you can finalise by pressing or selecting the same received on account key. 60 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
4. Enter the charge amount received, press CHARGE1 CHARGE 5. You can continue to itemize paid outs, or you can finalise by pressing or selecting the same paid out key. Operating Instructions • 61 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Programming" in the "Program Mode Programming" chapter. Separate totals will be maintained on the financial report to detail sales counts and amounts for each key. These keys will also print the description at the top of a KP docket. 62 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
CALL AGAIN DATE 01/05/2012 TUE TIME 08:30 CHECK PLU2 $7.96 TOTAL $7.96 3. The display will indicate the total amount CHECK $7.96 of the cash sale. CLERK 1 No.000051 00001 64 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
3. Press CHECK: CHECK $20.00 CHANGE $6.06 CHECK $0.54 CLERK 1 No.000053 00001 4. The display will indicate the total amount of the check tendered and the change due, if any. Operating Instructions • 65 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
For example, enter $10.00 and press CHECK: CHECK 5. When the total tendered equals or exceeds the total due, the receipt will print and the transaction is complete. 68 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
The currency symbol you $5.17 change due. The change due is program will display here. See computed in home currency! "Print Option Programming" in the "Program Mode Programming" chapter. Operating Instructions • 69 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Check Track System (Account Management) Overview The ER-900 Series has a Check Track System for Account Management. This can be used in several ways. Clerks use a special account to temporarily interrupt sales, while actual accounts can be run as Soft Check or Hard Check. The maximum number of accounts for Check Tracking System is 500.
Clerk #1 can add items to the sale or go directly to payment. More than one clerk can be interrupted at once. Please see following pages for operation example. Operating Instructions • 71 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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TIME 08:30 transaction with CASH key MILK T1 $2.99 CASH ROUND $0.01 TOTAL $3.00 2. The second clerk then signed off CASH $3.00 $0.27 automatically. CLERK 2 No.000064 00001 72 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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3. The first clerk then signed off automatically. DATE 01/05/2012 TUE TIME 08:30 CHECK # DRINK T1 $2.00 MAGAZINE T1 $5.00 TOTAL $7.00 CASH $7.00 $0.64 CLERK 1 No.000071 00001 Operating Instructions • 73 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
1. Set System Option #26-1 to a value of 0 (Use Table Management). 2. Set System Option #2 to a value of 0 (Clerk Sign On Method is Push Entry). 74 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
The option "Require to close the check?" of the function key needs to set to Yes in order to make FINALISE key working properly. How does it work:- Following example will be based on the Restaurant Billing with Part Payment. Operating Instructions • 75 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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3. Pay the balance, as you would normally tender a transaction, with CASH, CHECK, or one of the CHARGE keys. If the tender is greater than the balance due, change is displayed. CASH 78 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
“Bill #” in order to distinguish this key from the TABLE function key. With default settings, more then one Bills (CHECK #) may be assigned to same table. To avoid this happen, please set “One Check Per Table” to Yes. Operating Instructions • 79 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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NOTE : There are more settings related to CHECK # and TABLE keys in printing on function key themselves and in Print Option, please contact your dealer for detail. 80 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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Table (TABLE) key: TABLE #105 NEW BALANCE $0.00 TABLE BFWD $19.00 $1.73 CLERK 1 No.000067 00001 3. To store this Table Transfer, press New Balance (SERVICE): BALANCE Operating Instructions • 81 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
3. Enter the amount of the Tip, then press BFWD $24.00 $1.73 TIP key: CLERK 1 No.000067 00001 4. To store this Tip entry, press New Balance (SERVICE): BALANCE 82 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Enter the price per kilo on the CASH $4.50 number pad. Do not use the decimal key. CLERK 1 No.000077 00001 For example, for $3.00, enter: 4. Press a PLU. For example, press PLU 1: Operating Instructions • 83 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Enter the price per kilo on the number pad. Do not use the decimal key. For example, for $3.00, enter: 5. Press a PLU. For example, press PLU 1: 84 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Enter the price per kilo on the number pad. Do not use the decimal key. For example, for $3.00, enter: 6. Press a PLU. For example, press PLU 1: Operating Instructions • 85 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
3. Enter the price per kilo on the number CLERK 1 No.000081 00001 pad. Do not use the decimal key. For example, for $3.00, enter: 4. Press a PLU. For example, press PLU 1: 86 • Operating Instructions SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Some register operations may be programmed to require the control lock in the X position in order to operate. All reports require a key that will access the X or Z position. Manager/Report Mode • 87 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
2. Select a report type and the report mode. 3. Turn the control lock to the position indicated. 4. Enter the key sequence for the report you have selected. 88 • Manager/Report Mode SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
* # represents the clerk number, starts from 01 and the Maximum number depends on the maximum number of clerk set in S-Mode, Memory Allocation. # is up to 15 digits for PLU number. Manager/Report Mode • 89 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
399 - SUBTL (No Printing) * xx represents the clerk number, starts from 01 and the Maximum number depends on the maximum number of clerk set in S-Mode, Memory Allocation. 90 • Manager/Report Mode SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
1. Reset All Hard Check Line #. SBTL CASH 2. Reset an Individual Hard Check Line #. SBTL Check # CASH This resets the auto line find function on the slip printer. Manager/Report Mode • 91 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
$0.00 3. Enter the total of cash. CLERK 1 No.000082 00000 CASH 4. Enter the total of checks. CHECK 5. Press the CASH key to total the declaration. CASH 92 • Manager/Report Mode SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
• Program 70 - Function Key Assignment Programming • Program 8x - RS232C Serial Ports Communication Programming • Program 1xx - SD Card Operations • PC Utilities Operations Service Mode Programming • 93 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Memory All Clear Before you use your ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register for the first time, you must perform a Memory All Clear to insure that all totals and counters are cleared and that the factory default program is installed.
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NOTE: Please check port arrangement prior to making the decision. 11. The display now shows SERVICE MODE, CLOSED. The RAM Clear procedure is complete. NOTE: Please see Clerk Sign-On/Sign-Off for detail when CLOSED appears on the display. Service Mode Programming • 95 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
8. The display then shows PRINTER 2STATION Y=CASH N=CLEAR. For an ER-920 (one printer station), press CLEAR; for an ER-940 (two printer stations), press CASH. 96 • Service Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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RAM ALL CLEAR OK ! ================================ RAM (4M) OK EPROM INFO. VERSION : GSON 01.012 CHECKSUM : DB5C BOOT/APP : 9FC3/3B99 PLUs USED: 300/2000 SEP. 2012 CLERK 00 000001 00000 Service Mode Programming • 97 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
When you want to enter PC Online Mode, all you have to do is connect to the USB Port or if using Serial, set 232 Communication Option in Programming. When the PC sends commands to ECR, The ECR will automatically go to the PC Online Mode if connected. 98 • Service Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
DATE 01/05/2012 TUE TIME 08:30 2. To Clear All Sales Totals, enter 2 0, press the SUBTL key. ================================ ALL TOTAL CLEAR ================================ SUBTL CLERK 1 No.000084 00000 Service Mode Programming • 99 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
20, a transaction with up to 20 lines can be interrupted.) See System Option address #26 to select clerk interrupt operations instead of table management (check tracking) operations. Service Mode Programming • 101 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
5. If you want to finish memory allocation, press CASH key again with no numeric key input. If you want to allocate another memory area, repeat step 3 and 4. CASH 102 • Service Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
3. Refer to Function Key Codes to find the code for the key you wish to assign, press the location you wish to program. Repeat this step to assign another key. Location Key Code 4. Press CASH key to finalise key assignment program. CASH Service Mode Programming • 103 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
NOT USED CHARGE5 MACRO5 ~ 434 ~ NOT USED CHARGE6 MACRO6 TAX 2 NOT USED CHARGE7 MACRO7 TAX 3 ~ 449 ~ NOT USED CHARGE8 MACRO8 TAX 4 104 • Service Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
XTIME CASH CASH PORT 3 Repeat for another Index SBTL XTIME CASH CASH PORT 4 (If USB, must be PC) Repeat for another Index SBTL XTIME CASH CASH Service Mode Programming • 105 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Initial Feeding Line KP 0 – 20 End Feeding Line KP 0 – 20 Initial Feeding Line Slip 0 – 20 Print Line On Guest Check 0 – 50 Scale Type 106 • Service Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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EFT INGE RESERVED TYRO EFTPOS EFT NZINGE EFT Config Byte 0 – 127 EFT Currency NONE EURO EFT Password 0- 99999999 Default values have been highlighted in bold print Service Mode Programming • 107 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
2. Select the SD card drive, right click and select Format. (Win XP screen shown; slightly different procedures are used with different operating systems.) Select “Format…” 3. From the Format dialog you must select the File System: FAT32. 108 • Service Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
SUBTL Code Program Code Program Code Program Function Key Stock Group Clerk MACRO Logo Misc System Option Clerk Report Logo Mix n Match Print Option Fin Report Logo Service Mode Programming • 109 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Reports saved are the current X1 readings in PC Utility Report format. 1. Turn the control lock to the S position. 2. To backup Reports to SD, enter 1 0 1, press the SUBTL key. SUBTL 110 • Service Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
NOTE: After loading the images, you must set Print Options #21 and #22 to activate the image printing. 1. Preparing a Graphic Logo Bitmap for an ER-900 Series The image must be black/white, 384 x 192 pixels, and 10 Kbytes or less in size.
Important: In the path: C:\ER-900PC\<Store Name>, the store name is the name you have defined as the store in the PC Utility. Note: You must use the same store name in the ER-900 Series ECR at System Option #30. 112 • Service Mode Programming...
3. To save the Preamble Image from the register to the SD card, enter 1 2 1, press the SUBTOTAL key. SUBTL 4. To save the Postamble Image from the register to the SD card, enter 1 3 1, press the SUBTOTAL key. SUBTL Service Mode Programming • 113 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Flash ROM Updates The ER-900 register software is loaded in an Flash ROM (erasable programmable read only memory). This program may occasionally be updated by the manufacturer. Your SAM4s dealer can update the software if necessary. The Flash ROM can be loaded through a PC Utility or by SD card.
• E900xxxx.bin (”xxxx” is the version number) PC Connection Cable YOU MUST USE Port #1. Use the following cable: • CAB-E101PC9 (Register DB-9F COM 1 to PC DB-9F) Service Mode Programming • 115 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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12. Turn the power switch to OFF on the register, the Boot Area update is complete. Then follow PC Update - Program Area steps. 116 • Service Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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13. Disconnect the PC cable. 14. Perform a memory all clear on the ECR. The ECR is now ready to program or to load a previously saved end-user program. Service Mode Programming • 117 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Descriptors are programmable for PLUs, function keys, groups, clerks and the logo/messages. There are two methods available to program descriptors, the Alpha Overlay and the Descriptor Code Methods. Alpha Overlay Method is the default programming method. Program Mode Programming • 119 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
SPACE CAPS SPACE SUBTL CASH NOTE: * The JOURNAL FEED key is replaced with ADD CHECK key on ER-920 (150 Buttons) and not available on Alpha Keyboard Overlay. 120 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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SPACE > CASH TEND ’ NOTE: * The JOURNAL FEED key is replaced with ADD CHECK key on ER-925 (91 Buttons) and not available on Alpha Keyboard Overlay. Program Mode Programming • 121 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
(1/2/3/4) Tax Rate You must enter decimal type Info The Default program is set to 10.000% VAT on Tax 1 and the description is set to GST already. 124 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Program 400 - PLU Delete Programming allows you to delete the PLU. • Program 450 - PLU Mix & Match Programming allows you to designate items eligible for mix and match discounts. Program Mode Programming • 125 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
N9, i.e. auto tare by number 1, just enter 1.) X/TIME 5. To program additional PLU Status, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH 126 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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No = 1 Print PLU on detail? Yes = 0 No = 2 (2 Printer Station Model - ER-940 only) Yes = 0 Print PLU on check? No = 4 Program Mode Programming • 127 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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PLU is preset override in MGR control? No = 0 Yes = 4 PLU is disable Void and Return? No = 0 Default values have been highlighted in bold print 128 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Enter 0 to disable automatic tare subtraction, follow with X/TIME key. X/TIME 5. Program additional PLU Auto Tare, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program CASH Program Mode Programming • 129 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
0 3 0 0 0 0. Then press the X/TIME key. X/TIME Group Group Group 5. To program additional PLU Group Assignment, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH 130 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Enter the first PLU#, Enter the last PLU#, up to 15 digits up to 15 digits • For a barcode item, scan the barcode. (Only for single item.) Program Mode Programming • 131 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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If the PLU Price Level is 2, repeat this for level 2 price (or enter 0 for $0.00 price). X/TIME Price/HALO 5. To program additional PLU Price/HALO, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH 132 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
When 1 0 0 is entered, is equals to 1 item), press the X/TIME key. X/TIME Stock Amount 5. To program additional PLU Stock Amount, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH Program Mode Programming • 133 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Enter up to 18 three-digit X/TIME character codes 5. To program additional PLU Descriptor, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH 134 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
15 digits If you want to unlink, 5. To program additional PLU Link, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH Program Mode Programming • 135 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
For a barcode item, scan the barcode. (Only for single item.) 4. Press X/TIME key. X/TIME 5. To program additional PLU deletion, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH 136 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
4. Enter the number of the Mix & Match Table (1-20); press the X/TIME key. X/TIME 5. To program additional PLU Mix & Match, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH Program Mode Programming • 137 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
5. To program additional system option, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise system option programming. System Option Flowchart Repeat for each System Option SUBTL X/TIME SUBTL CASH Option # Status Default values have been highlighted in bold print 138 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
No = 0 Yes = 0 Cash drawer will open when reports are run? No = 2 Yes = 0 Open drawer during training mode? No = 4 Program Mode Programming • 139 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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Inventory (stock) counter entered in programming is: Replaces current level = No = 0 The number of numeric digits: (0 -14, 0 is no limit for maximum - 15 digits) 140 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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No = 0 Yes = 4 Not count in memory in Void-Mode No = 0 Neither = Disable Price Level keys: Disable Level 1 = Disable Level 2 = Program Mode Programming • 141 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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Yes = 2 Enable charge posting functions? No = 0 Yes = 4 Send Reports to Remote Printer? (sends to printer with lowest port#) No = 0 Reserved Reserved Reserved 142 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
5. To program additional print option, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise print option programming. Print Option Flowchart Repeat for each System Option SUBTL X/TIME SUBTL CASH Option # Status Default values have been highlighted in bold print 144 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Yes = 0 Print clerk name on receipt? No = 1 Yes = 0 Print Z counter on reports? No = 2 Home Currency symbol (see note 1 below) Program Mode Programming • 145 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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Send/print order to the Kitchen Printer / Requisition in Void Yes = 0 Mode? No = 1 Send/print order to the Kitchen Printer / Requisition in Training Yes = 2 Mode? No = 0 146 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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Send order to the kitchen printer when the SUBTL key is No = 0 pressed? Yes = 2 Print date on service on hard check? No = 0 Program Mode Programming • 147 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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To use three digit alpha character codes you must select ‘No’ in system option #25 (See “System Option Programming). Also see Descriptor Programming Methods for Alpha Overlay and/or Descriptor Code Table. 148 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Press the function key you wish to program. FUNCTION 4. To program additional function keys, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH 150 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
4. To program additional function keys, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH NOTE: The MACRO (1 - 20) function keys descriptor is programmed with Programmed 711. Please refer to Miscellaneous Programming - Macro Name Programming. Program Mode Programming • 151 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
4. Press the function key on the keyboard you wish to program. FUNCTION 5. To program additional function keys, repeat from step 2, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH 152 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Print non-add on guest check? No = 0 Enter maximum number of digits for non-add number entry. (0-8; Zero (0) means no limit). Default values have been highlighted in bold print Program Mode Programming • 153 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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If you are programming using descriptor codes, enter up to 18 three-character codes and press the function key you are programming key. FUNCTION Enter up to 18 three-digit SUBTL CASH character codes 154 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Validation is compulsory? No = 0 Default values have been highlighted in bold print Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” Program Mode Programming • 155 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” HALO - Program 90 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 90 - Function Key HALO” 156 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” HALO - Program 90 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 90 - Function Key HALO” Program Mode Programming • 157 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” HALO - Program 90 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 90 - Function Key HALO” 158 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” HALO - Program 90 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 90 - Function Key HALO” Program Mode Programming • 159 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Print consecutive number? No = 0 Default values have been highlighted in bold print Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” 160 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” HALO - Program 90 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 90 - Function Key HALO” Program Mode Programming • 161 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
(0-9; 0 is no limit for maximum - 10 digits) Default values have been highlighted in bold print Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” 162 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
The US dollar (home currency) is worth 1.3720 Canadian dollars (foreign currency). Exchange Rate Decimal Position The US dollar (home currency) is worth 110.24 Japanese Yen (foreign currency). Exchange Rate Decimal Position Program Mode Programming • 163 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Validation is compulsory? No = 0 Default values have been highlighted in bold print Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” 164 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Key is inactive? No = 0 Default values have been highlighted in bold print Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” Program Mode Programming • 165 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” HALO - Program 90 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 90 - Function Key HALO” 166 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Print Guest # at the kitchen printer? No = 0 Default values have been highlighted in bold print Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” Program Mode Programming • 167 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
No = 0 Default values have been highlighted in bold print Descriptor - Program 711 - Refer to “Program 771 - Macro Name Programming” in Macro Name Programming 168 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” HALO - Program 90 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 90 - Function Key HALO” Program Mode Programming • 169 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
NOTE: For MOD (1 ~ 5) function keys, all 5 of them has been preset to following values… Modifier Affect Digit Values of Affect Digit 4(th) 4(th) 4(th) 4(th) 4(th) 170 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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Small Coke 1002 Small Sprite 1003 Small Root Beer 2001 Medium Coke 2002 Medium Sprite 2003 Medium Root Beer 3001 Large Coke 3002 Large Sprite 3003 Large Root Beer Program Mode Programming • 171 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Print on Guest Check (Soft) and Hard Check? No = 0 Default values have been highlighted in bold print Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” 172 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
No = 0 Default values have been highlighted in bold print Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” Program Mode Programming • 173 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Taxable by tax 4? No = 0 Default values have been highlighted in bold print Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” 174 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Key is inactive? No = 0 Default values have been highlighted in bold print Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” Program Mode Programming • 175 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
No = 0 Default values have been highlighted in bold print Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” 176 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Enter the port number if you are using a hard check system. (0-4) Default values have been highlighted in bold print Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” Program Mode Programming • 177 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Yes = 4 weight? No = 0 Default values have been highlighted in bold print Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” 178 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Validation is compulsory? No = 0 Default values have been highlighted in bold print Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” Program Mode Programming • 179 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Yes = 1 total? No = 0 Default values have been highlighted in bold print Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” 180 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” HALO - Program 90 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 90 - Function Key HALO” Program Mode Programming • 181 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Descriptor - Program 80 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 80 - Function Key Descriptor” HALO - Program 90 (PGM-Mode) - Refer to “Program 90 - Function Key HALO” 182 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
No = 0 Yes = 2 Allow only one time subtotal entry? No = 0 Allow multiple amount discounts (coupons) Yes = 4 without pressing subtotal? No = 0 Program Mode Programming • 183 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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NOTE: If key is amount, enter 5 digit HALO, or 0 for no HALO. If key is percentage enter the percentage in a five-digit format, without the decimal (XX.XXX). For example: for 10%, enter 10000; for 5.55%, enter 05550; for 99.999%, enter 99999. 184 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Match discount. • Program 610 - Mix & Match Description Programming allows you to set a unique, up to 18 characters descriptor for individual Mix & Match discount. Program Mode Programming • 185 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
SUBTL key. SUBTL Discount Dollar Amount 5. To program additional Mix & Match Discount Price, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH 186 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Enter up to 18 three-digit SUBTL character codes 5. To program additional Mix & Match Discount Descriptor, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH Program Mode Programming • 187 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Program 701 - Financial Report Message Programming to program Financial Report Message Line title. • Program 710 - Clerk Report Message Programming to program Clerk Report Message Line title. 188 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Enter up to 32 three-digit SUBTL character codes 5. To program additional Logo Descriptor, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH Program Mode Programming • 189 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Enter up to 18 three-digit SUBTL character codes 5. To program additional Financial Report Message, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH 190 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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CHECK-IN-D GUESTS FD/S-IN-D P/BAL CHG1-IN-D CHECKS PAID CHG2-IN-D SERVICE NET SALE CHG3-IN-D MIX&MATCH CREDIT GST CHG4-IN-D PAYMENT TTL CREDIT TAX2 CHG5-IN-D ROUND TTL CREDIT TAX3 CHG6-IN-D CASH OUT Program Mode Programming • 191 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Enter up to 18 three-digit SUBTL character codes 5. To program additional Clerk Report Message, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH 192 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Enter up to 18 three-digit SUBTL character codes 5. To program additional MACRO name, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH 194 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
CASH To removing a Macro If you wish to remove a keystroke from a macro, replace the current function with the INACTIVE function. Program Mode Programming • 195 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Program 810 - Clerk Description Programming allows you to set a unique, up to 18 character descriptor for each clerk NOTE: Before attempting any programming, all clerks must first be signed off in REG mode. 196 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
System option #33-1 has to be set correctly to match this programming. 5. To program additional Clerk Secret Code, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH Program Mode Programming • 197 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Default values have been highlighted in bold print 5. To program additional Clerk Drawer Assignment & Training Clerk, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH 198 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Enter up to 18 three-digit SUBTL character codes 5. To program additional Clerk Descriptor, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH Program Mode Programming • 199 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
• Program 910 - Group Descriptors Programming to assign a unique descriptor for each group, so that the group may be easily understood on the group report. 200 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
5. To program additional groups, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH * Available only when COM #4 is present and NOT an USB port. Program Mode Programming • 201 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
SUBTL key. Enter up to 18 three-digit SUBTL character codes 5. To program additional groups, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH 202 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Program 1600 - Machine Number Programming sets a number into a register in order to provide traceability. • Program 1900 - Starting Kitchen Printer Order Number determines the KP Order#. Program Mode Programming • 203 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Same NLU KEY NLU Key up to 15 digits 4. To program additional NLU Code Number, repeat from step 3, or press CASH to finalise the program CASH 204 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
3. Enter a cash-in-drawer limit (up to 8 digits or 0 for no limit); press the X/TIME key. Enter the cash limit, X/TIME up to 8 digits 4. Press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH Program Mode Programming • 205 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Program 1300 - Date and Time Programming Use this program to set the clock and calendar on your ER-900 Series Registers. The date changes automatically. After initial setting, time changing will probably be required only for beginning and ending of daylight savings time.
Press the SUBTL key. SUBTL 5. To program additional tare weights, repeat from step 3, or press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH Program Mode Programming • 207 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
2. To begin the program, enter 1 9 0 0, press the SUBTL key. SUBTL 3. Enter the starting number (up to 4 digits); press the X/TIME key. X/TIME 4. Press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH 208 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
15 digits MACRO PROGRAM SCAN • To read MACRO information, press the MACRO key to be scanned, to scan different MACRO key, please repeat this step, MACRO Program Mode Programming • 209 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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X/TIME button. When features on more than one function keys are going to be scanned, repeat “4 then X/TIME” followed with next function key. 4. Press the CASH key to finalise the program. CASH 210 • Program Mode Programming SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
XMPT3 SALES $7.95 Total exempted XMPT4 SALES $7.50 sales for each tax EATIN TTL $10.12 Total sales for each TAKEOUT TTL type of destination $40.77 continued . . . Sample Reports • 211 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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CHECK SALES CHECK sales $23.05 R/A 1 $145.00 Total and count for R/A 2 each type R/A $0.00 (received on account) and P/O continued . . . (paid out) key. 212 • Sample Reports SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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$0.00 CHG8-IN-D $0.00 CHG1 SALES Total and count for each CHARGE key. $0.00 CHG2 SALES $8.43 CHG3 SALES $8.52 CHG4 SALES -1.60 CHG5 SALES $2.67 continued . . . Sample Reports • 213 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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AVG ITEM/CUST 7.29 mix & match disc. AVG $/CUST $10.81 ******************************** GRAND $375.63 ETHAN 000236 00000 Average number of items per customer, and average dollar sales per customer Grand total 214 • Sample Reports SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
Percentage of total sales SALES AMT $97.33 SALES RATE 34.61% ******************************** Number of TOTAL CNT Transactions all periods TOTAL AMT $281.18 Net sales in all ETHAN 000237 00000 periods. Sample Reports • 215 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
-7.44% PLU#33 NAILS CNT 15.55 $24.72 SALES RATE 9.20% Total activity for all ******************************** PLUs TOTAL CNT 189.56 TOTAL AMT $268.60 Total sales for all PLUs. ETHAN 000238 00000 216 • Sample Reports SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
$67.03 -------------------------------- LAURA NET SALE $0.00 DRWR TTL $18.64 -------------------------------- PEGGY NET SALE $0.00 DRWR TTL $0.00 -------------------------------- MOLLY NET SALE $2.06 DRWR TTL -22.01 -------------------------------- ETHAN 000239 00000 Sample Reports • 217 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
-------------------------------- Clerk Name INDIVIDUAL CLERK ETHAN Number of NET SALE Transactions $155.23 DRWR TTL $109.81 Net sales for this clerk -------------------------------- Drawer total for this ETHAN 000240 00000 clerk 218 • Sample Reports SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
GROUP : 9 STORE MDSE 77.56 SALES AMT $74.58 ******************************** Number of items sold in all groups. TOTAL CNT 189.56 TOTAL AMT $268.60 Net sales for all ETHAN 000241 00000 groups. Sample Reports • 219 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
00001 PLU number -------------------------------- ALL PLU STOCK PLU Descriptor PLU#1 HAMBURGER Current Stock count PLU#2 DBL BURGER PLU#7 ROAST 25.96 PLU#28 UNLEADED 1488.47 PLU#33 NAILS 161.25 ETHAN 000242 00000 220 • Sample Reports SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
This forces the operator to input the tender, rather than pressing a payment key directly. The change will always be computed by the register when a customer tenders an amount greater than the total due. Compulsory tendering will reduce cashier change errors. Glossary • 223 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
PLU key. Default Program The original program installed in the ER-900 Series. The register has a default program which makes it operational after a memory clear. Nearly all option, rate, and status programs are set to zero as the default condition.
For business records, a copy of daily financial summaries is usually all that is needed. Like some of the more expensive POS systems, the SAM4s ER-900 Series has the capability of storing a sales journal in memory. The electronic journal can be reviewed and discarded, saved to an SD card or polled by a PC for archival.
Food Stamp Note: Many areas now administer food stamp payments through EBT cards, rather than traditional food stamp coupons. The ER-900 Series is not capable of accepting EBT electronic payments at this time. Merchants who accept food stamp payments have the responsibility of accepting food stamps only for food stamp eligible merchandise.
“save $5 on any three bottles of wine” can be handled by a mix and match discount. The default ER-900 Series can accommodate up to 10 different mix and match discounts, the total can be increased to a maximum of 100 through memory allocation.
Not Found PLU For small merchants, the ER-900 Series can build a PLU file “on the fly”. Each time an item is scanned (or entered by PLU number) that is not in the PLU file, the operator is prompted to enter the price and other options for the item.
The SAM4s ER-900 Series allows a preamble message of up to six lines, each with up to 24-characters, to be printed at the top of each receipt. A postamble of up to 6-lines of 24-characters can also be printed at the bottom of the receipt.
This method will match tax collection exactly to the break points of your tax table. Tax Exempt Tax exempt is used to exclude the tax from an entire sale. 230 • Glossary SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
A void operation will erase a previous item entry. It must be used inside of a sale only. X & Z Reports X (eXamine) reads reports without resetting and Z (Zero) reads and resets your sales totals. Glossary • 231 SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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JK__-______(Rev.03) From ER-900 v1.000 up to v1.012 232 • Glossary SAM4S ER-900 Series Electronic Cash Register AU...
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I have an error code req. valid. I have no idea how to fix it and it will not let me cancel or move forward. It is on a Sam 4s 900
Hello, I've managed to change the "payment description" on the payment for "CHECK" to GC for Gift Card and does show on the receipt but not in reports. It still shows as Check. Can that also be changed? Thank you