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ROYAL ER-145
ELECTRONIC CASH REGISTER

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  • Page 1 ROYAL ER-145 ELECTRONIC CASH REGISTER...
  • Page 2 You are the owner of a fine quality electronic cash register engineered with practical features to meet a full range of business needs The Royal ER 145 has the same advanced computer logic and electronic technology found on more expensive machines It has a s mple keyboard layout that...
  • Page 3 Dual Tape System This reg ster can mamta n two tapes one for a permanent journal record and another as a customer receipt Tax Program Totalizer Protection A N cad battery system preserves the reg ster programs and all transact on data totals stored in the reg ster memory if there s a power nterrupton Journal and Control Locks Provides management secur ty controls over machine operations the transact on data totals and register program Error Alarm Alerts the operator w th a cont nuous aud ble tone alarm when a proper operational sequence is not used...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Page 1 -2 Keyboard Layout Page 5 Keyboard Functions Page 6-7 Display Page 8-9 Security System — Control Lock Journal Cover Lock, Cash Drawer Lock Page 10 Alarm System Page 11 Memory Protection System Page 12 Operation and Maintenance Page 13 Ribbon Replacement...
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Transaction Examples — Printout Symbols Page 36 Multiple Item/Cash Sale Single Item/Cash Sale Page 38 Multiple Item/Charge Sale Page 38 Multiple Item/Split Tendered Page 38 Multiple Entry Multiplication Key Page 39 Tax Shift 1, Tax Shift 2 Page 40 Non-Tax Shift Page 1...
  • Page 6 KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS...
  • Page 7 KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS Key Control Lock Controls operation of the machine Two sets of [C] Clear Entry and Stop Alarm Key Clears errors made on keyPoard keys are provided (OP) operator key; control "I", 'X and R' prior to pressing the registration key Also stops error alarm when functions (MA) manager keys control all functions incorrect entries are made obtain the desired decimal placement...
  • Page 8 KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS [TAX SHIFT 1] Tax Shift One Key Used to enter a Tax 1 item into ally entered percentage rate [VOID] Void Key Automatically cancels last item entered voids any previous entry or entire transaction prints reference numbers Multiplies a number of like Used to make cash or credit refunds for returned merchandise Also allows for coupon reductions for any particular item or transaction [P/O] Paid Out Key Used to register any money paid out...
  • Page 9 DISPLAY The ER 145 is equipped with front and rear displays which allow for easy visibility by both the customer and operator during the transaction The rear display rotates to the best viewing position and clearly displays prices totals and change to be paid To rotate the rear display pull upward on the rear display housing until it locks into place Then simply turn to the desired position The display features large clear easy to read fluorescent digits with an input capacity of seven digits (99 999 99) and a read out capacity of up to nine d gits Above the display are symbols that show which entry is being made in the transaction and is indicated by an arrow below...
  • Page 10 DISPLAY The left side of the display will show the following symbols or figures while the transaction is taking place digit on the left side of the display The number of times the department key has been pressed for repeat entries of the amount will appear as the second digit on the left side of the display For example if Department 1 key has been pressed three times for 3 items of the same price in the transaction the figures "1"...
  • Page 11 SECURITY SYSTEM TRIPLE LOCK SECURITY SYSTEM Control Lock Two sets of keys are provided to operate the Control Lock The operator (OP) key is used to register daily transactions in the "R" position and to take periodic read ngs in the "X" position The manager s (MA) key ib used to take total clear readings in the "2"...
  • Page 12 ALARM SYSTEM/HIGH DIGIT LOCK-OUT ALARM SYSTEM Register Tone This cash register has an audible tone that sounds to confirm registration each time a key is pressed Entry Error Alarm In using the register all operations must be performed in tne proper sequence To prevent operator errors the register Clear [C] key determines what error was made and continues to operate in the proper sequence IMPORTANT When an operation is begun but not completed in the "R"...
  • Page 13 MEMORY PROTECTION SYSTEM BATTERY SYSTEM The register is equipped with a battery system that provides back up power to the register memory if the power cord is accidentally disconnected or if a power interruption occurs The register program the transaction totals and the locked in grand total will be retained in the machine because of the memory protection feature The batteries powering the memory are nickel cadmium rechargable batteries which operate no other part of the register These batteries recharge automatically when the machine is plugged in IMPORTANT The register should remain plugged in with electrical power running...
  • Page 14 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Electrical Power Connection - This Cash Register operates on any standard three hole electrical outlet (115 120 volt 60 hertz) It is recommended that the cash register be connected to an electrical circuit where no other electrical device or appliance is connected which may overload the circuit or cause electrical interference with the cash register It is best that a single circuit be provided for register operations To Operate - Before operating cash register, be sure that the register is placed on a level surface to permit smooth operation of the register...
  • Page 15 RIBBON REPLACEMENT IMPORTANT The ER 145 comes equipped with the ribbon installed To prepare the register for operation simply remove the red adhesive tape that was placed on the ribbon spools to secure them during transportation The ribbon spools are located in front of the printer in the journal compartment The register printer and adjoining ribbon spools are easily accessible by unlocking the journal cover with the journal lock key After unlocking lift the cover forward and upward to remove REPLACING THE INK RIBBON...
  • Page 16 Pass the outside plain tape through the receipt window of the journal printer cover Replace journal printer cover NOTE mechanism found with inexpensive paper rolls Replace with ROYAL brand carbonless two ply paper order #013130 or standard bond quality calculator paper ROYAL order #013129...
  • Page 17 Stamp pad ink for this purpose can be ordered directly from ROYAL by using the enclosed parts accessories order form Replace the stamp pad Be sure that it snaps into place securely...
  • Page 18 PROGRAMMING THE REGISTER The ER 145 has highly sophisticated electronic technology that allows many programming options to meet the individual needs ot many businesses The following simple step by step programming procedures will allow you to select the options that will meet your needs The programming of these options is a one time set up operation and once the ER 145 is programmed there is no need to repeat the operation except to reprogram a change in the options The programming of the register is done with the control lock switch in the "PGM-1"...
  • Page 19 INITIAL SETUP AND PROGRAMMING PROGRAM ONE: Turn the control lock key to 'PGM-1" position using (MA) key In setting up program one you have four (4) steps to do You must program all four steps in PGM1 in order before you can go on to program two Tax Options —...
  • Page 20 INITIAL SETUP AND PROGRAMMING hour periodic sales amount totals You must choose one of these options NOTE The actual time and date will be programmed in Program Two PGM-2 The eight (8) printout opt ons are 02 — Time Print Date Print 2 Hour Periodic Total Print Date Print 2 Hour Periodic Total Print 22 —...
  • Page 21 INITIAL SETUP AND PROGRAMMING STEP THREE: Transaction Number and Grand Total Print Option — There are four (4) options that can be programmed to reset the consecutive number of each transaction after every "Z" position reading and to print out the locked in Grand Total of all transactions on the "Z" position reading printout You must choose one of these options 0 —...
  • Page 22 INITIAL SETUP AND PROGRAMMING STEP FOUR: Entering Steps 1, 2, & 3 — The data input for Program One "PGM-1" is now complete You should have six (6) numbers showing in the display window Press the [AMI TEND/TOTAL] key to enter the programmed data into the register and to get a tape readout PROGRAM EXAMPLE PRESS DISPLAY...
  • Page 23 INITIAL SETUP AND PROGRAMMING PROGRAM TWO: Turn the control lock key to PGM-2 position us ng (MA) key Department Function Options — Ther° are eight (8) options to choose from when programming your four (4) departments You must program all four (4) departments before going on to step two A department can be programmed as non tax or to automatically add either Tax 1 or Tax 2 to all transactions A department can also be programmed to automatically add the combined tax rate of Tax 1 and Tax 2 to all transactions NOTE...
  • Page 24 INITIAL SETUP AND PROGRAMMING STEP TWO. Discount Rate Percentage — A fixed percentage discount rate can be programmed into the register This percentage rate can be discounted from an individual tem or an entire transaction The programmed discount rate can be overridden for a single transaction by manually entering a different discount rate Refer to Page 42 for transaction examples If you do not wish to enter a fixed discount you can Enter the appropriate discount rate by pressing the number on the keyboard and then press the [ - %] key...
  • Page 25 INITIAL SETUP AND PROGRAMMING STEP FOUR: Register Number — A register number can be programmed to appear on all receipts and on the X and Z reading printouts Only a two digit register number can be used (0 99) If you only have one register in your store and do not wish to number it you can skip over this step and go on to step five Press the appropriate numbers on the keyboard then press the [VOID] key PROGRAM EXAMPLE...
  • Page 26 INITIAL SETUP AND PROGRAMMING To enter the hour press the appropriate numbers on the keyboard Then add the minutes by pressing the appropriate numbers on the keyboard Press the [X/TIME] key to enter The correct time will appear on the display with a dash mark separating the hour and minutes NOTE The ER 145 utilizes a 24 hour clock The time must be entered by adding 12 to all hours in the PM This is commonly called international time The 24 hour clock ensures that the date will change at 12 midnight and also provides for more accurate sales data from...
  • Page 27 INITIAL SETUP AND PROGRAMMING STEP 7 CONT: Tax Option 101 — A) To program Tax 1 (fixed percentage rate tax) If you chose this option in PGM1 enter the appropriate tax percent by pressing the numbers on the keyboard using the decimal point [«J Then press the [R/A] key PROGRAM EXAMPLE Tax 1 is 7 50 percent PRESS...
  • Page 28 INITIAL SETUP AND PROGRAMMING Tax Option 102 — A) To program Tax 2 (fixed percentage rate tax) enter the appropriate tax percent by pressing the number on the keyboard and the decimal point [ ] Then press the PROGRAM EXAMPLE Tax 2 is 5 00 percent PRESS DISPLAY 5 0 [P/0]...
  • Page 29 INITIAL SETUP AND PROGRAMMING STEP EIGHT: The data input for Program Two 'PGM-2" is now complete Press the [AMT TEND/TOTAL] key to enter the programmed data into the register for a tape readout PROGRAM EXAMPLE PRESS DISPLAY [AMT TEND/TOTAL] entered into step 7 NOTE If it is necessary to change any portion of the 'PGM-2"...
  • Page 30 INITIAL SETUP AND PROGRAMMING SUMMARY Operation of the Register Initial Start up Be sure that the register is on a hard level surface Connect the power cord to an AC three wire outlet CAUTION It is not recommended to plug the register into an outlet with any other appliances Install ribbon (as necessary) Install paper roll (as necessary) Replace Journal Cover...
  • Page 31 STATE TABLE TAX CODE Listed below and on the following pages are codes for established state table tax rates as of January 1 1984 To enter the code press the release [BEL] key and then enter each code number After entering each code number press the subtotal tax [ST TAX] key Refer to page 26 for a program example Every effort has been made to include most state table tax rates If your particular table tax rate is not ncluded on the list or if it has changed it If additional assistance is necessary the following product support number can be called 1 203 688 0028...
  • Page 32 STATE TABLE TAX CODE STATE TAX CODES Illinois 8% 7 1 0 0 8 7 1 2 1 3 1 2 1 3 1 2 1 3 1 2 1 3 122 100 7 11 10 13 14 15 14 15 16 14 14 14 15 14 14 15 14 725% 625% 8 16 1 8 16 109 100 6 11 11 1718 17 18 17 16 17 17 16 17 17...
  • Page 33 STATE TABLE TAX CODE 7% 4 2 1 0 0 7 9 1 6 1 7 8 9 1 6 1 7 1 7 1 6 1 7 7% 7 1 0 0 7 7 1 5 1 5 1 3 1 5 1 5 1 4 1 3 6°o 9 5 0 3 9 1 6 1 7 1 7 5% 110 100 5 12 1521 21 20 21 20 20 202020 6 125% Works as a f xed percentage rate (Opt on 101 PGM 1)
  • Page 34 STATE TABLE TAX CODE STATE TAX CODES N Dakota 4% 101 100 4 16 16 20 20 29 25 25 25 25 55% 37200 11 163 18 18 18 18 19 18 19 18 18 18 18 18 5% 21 1005 1 6 5 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 Oklahoma 4% 1 5 1 0 0 4 1 5 2 5 2 5 2 5 2 5 2% 2 5 1 0 0 2 2 5 5 0 5 0...
  • Page 35 STATE TABLE TAX CODE STATE TAX CODES Virginia Washington DC 8% 131008 134 11 12 11 12 13 1522 Washington State 8 1 °o Works as a fixed percentage rate (Option 101 n PGM 1 ) 7 9% Works as a fixed percentage rate (Option 101 in PGM 1 ) 7 8% Works as a fixed percentage rate (Option 101 in PGM 1 ) 75% 2 0 4 0 3 7 1 3 1 4 1 3 1 3 W Virginia...
  • Page 36 STATE TABLE TAX CODE IMPORTANT This is a one time only procedure Once the code for the tax table has been established and entered into the register it never has to be repeated Please take the time to follow the example gi/en and familiar ze yourself with the method of determining the code Then using the worksheet on page 35 fill in the appropriate amounts from your approved tax table and derive the corresponding code by simply following the steps given sale from 150 to 370 is taxed 1 c Likewise in the next tax bracket a sale from 38c to 620 is taxed 20 The tax table progresses in a similar...
  • Page 37 STATE TABLE TAX CODE Once you have filled in both Chart A and Chart B and have determined the Irregular and Regular breakpoint patterns you are ready to derive the necessary program code from this information There are six steps necessary Please refer to page 34 for additional illustrations of the six steps Press the Release [REL] key PROGRAM EXAMPLE PRESS...
  • Page 38 STATE TABLE TAX CODE STEP E Enter the individual breakpoints of the Irregu'ar breakpoint sequence and then press the Subtotal Tax [ST TAX] key The Subtotal Tax [STTAX] must be pressed afte each breakpoint entry PROGRAM EXAMPLE Irregular breakpoint sequence 15 23 25 25 25 30 3o 34 30 PRESS DISPLAY...
  • Page 39 STATE TABLE TAX CODE Enter the individual Breakpoints of the irregular Breakpoint sequence (15 23 25 25 25 30 36 34 30) Enter first amount irregular Breakpoint of the Breakpoints sequence (243) Breakpoint sequence (200) Enter the difference tax amount applicable Enter the individual Breakpoints of the Breakpoint sequence...
  • Page 40 STATE TABLE TAX CODE Note If necessary a total of 64 Breakpoints can be programmed...
  • Page 41 TRANSACTION EXAMPLES IMPORTANT The control lock key must be in the R position to register transactions If an entrv is made with the control lock key in any other position the alarm will sound Sirnplypre^s the [C] clear key and return the control lock to the R position When entering a sale into the register do not use the decimal point If the register is set up properly the decimal point will automatically line up for you All transaction examples are based on the sample program The pertinent data that was entered Tax 1 3 5% State Table Tax Rate...
  • Page 42 TRANSACTION EXAMPLES TRANSACTION EXAMPLE MULTIPLE ITEM CASH SALE Register the following $ 6 00 Department 1 Item (Non Tax) $30 00 Cash Tendered Amount PRESS DISPLAY PRINTOUT 1000 1000 600 [DEPT1] 21 60 3000 21 60 SI 8 40 30 00 CT NOTE The following three lines will be printed below the transaction printout on every receipt Consecutive Transaction Number Machine Number...
  • Page 43 TRANSACTION EXAMPLES TRANSACTION EXAMPLE SINGLE ITEM CASH SALE Register the following $1 00 Department 3 Item (Tax 1) PRESS DISPLAY PRINTOUT 1 00 1 00 * 1 04 0 04 TX 1 04 CT TRANSACTION EXAMPLE MULTIPLE ITEM CHARGE SALE Register the following $ 5 00 Department 2 Item (Tax 1) PRESS...
  • Page 44 TRANSACTION EXAMPLES TRANSACTION EXAMPLE MULTIPLE ENTRY Register the following PRESS DISPLAY PRINTOUT 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 32 TX 1000 [AMT TEND/TOTAL] 9 32 ST TRANSACTION EXAMPLE USING MULTIPLICATION KEY Register the following 4 items (a 20 each Department 2 (Tax 1) 1 5 pounds (a $1 00 pound Department 1 (Tax 2) $5 00 Cash Tendered Amount PRESS...
  • Page 45 TRANSACTION EXAMPLES TRANSACTION EXAMPLE USING TAX SHIFT 1 KEY The [Tax Shift 1] Key is used to apply Tax 1 to an item being registered in a department programmed for Tax 2 or as Non Tax $6 00 Department 4 item (Tax 2) $20 00 Cash Tendered Amount PRESS DISPLAY...
  • Page 46 TRANSACTION EXAMPLES TRANSACTION EXAMPLE USING NON TAX SHIFT KEY The [Non Tax Shift] Key is used to register non taxable items into a department that is programmed tor Tax 1 or Tax 2 Register the following PRESS DISPLAY 50 [NON TAX SHIFT] 0 50 TRANSACTION EXAMPLE PAID OUT...
  • Page 47 TRANSACTION EXAMPLES TRANSACTION EXAMPLE PERCENT DISCOUNT (PROGRAMMED RATE) Register the follow ng PRESS DISPLAY PRINTOUT 1000 [DEPT2] 1 50 [ST] 8 50 1 50 * 1000 0 30 TX 1 20 8 80 ST 1 20 TRANSACTION EXAMPLE PERCENT DISCOUNT (MANUAL ENTRY RATE) Register the following PRESS DISPLAY...
  • Page 48 TRANSACTION EXAMPLES TRANSACTION EXAMPLE PERCENT DISCOUNT (MANUAL ENTRY RATE) ENTIRE TRANSACTION Register the following $5 00 Department 1 Item (Non Tax) $5 00 Department 4 Item (Tax 2) 10% Discount PRESS DISPLAY PRINTOUT [DEPT1] 1000 1 00 1 00 * 1000 0 23 TX 0 77...
  • Page 49 TRANSACTION EXAMPLES TRANSACTION EXAMPLE RETURNED MERCHANDISE Register the following PRESS DISPLAY PRINTOUT 1000 [TAX SHIFT 1][RETDMDSE] 1000 500 [TAX SHIFT 2] [RETD MDSE] 5 00 5 00 * [AMT TEND/TOTAL] 0 60 TX NOTE All returned merchandise registers as a reduction to Department 1 sales TRANSACTION EXAMPLE COUPON REDUCTION Register the following...
  • Page 50 TRANSACTION EXAMPLES TRANSACTION EXAMPLE VOID - LAST ENTRY Register the following $9 99 Department 2 Item (Tax 1) $20 00 Cash Tendered Amount $9 98 Department 2 Item (Tax 1) is entered in error PRESS DISPLAY PRINTOUT Error [VOID] 9 98 9 98 VD 999 [DEPT2] [STTAX]...
  • Page 51 TRANSACTION EXAMPLES TRANSACTION EXAMPLE VOID AFTER FINAL REGISTERING OF SALE Register the following $5 00 Department 1 Item (Non Tax) $6 00 Department 4 Item (Tax 2) PRESS DISPLAY PRINTOUT 500 [VOID] 5 00 [DEPT1] [VOID] 6 00 VD TRANSACTION EXAMPLE REFUND VOID Register the following $1 00 Item applicable tax (Tax 1) is entered in error...
  • Page 52 TRANSACTION EXAMPLES TRANSACTION EXAMPLE REFUND VOID - PREVIOUS ENTRY BEFORE FINAL REGISTRATION OF SALE Register the following $1 00 item applicable tax (Tax 2) is being returned $2 00 item applicable tax (Tax 1) is being returned $1 00 item applicable tax (Tax 1) is entered in error PRESS DISPLAY PRINTOUT...
  • Page 53 TAX SHIFT — MANUAL ENTRY TAX The tax shift keys [Tax Shift 1] and [Tax Shift 2] can be used to enter a tax that is different than the programmed tax for a department In Program One "PGM-1" of the programming procedure the following three tax options were given Tax Option 100 —...
  • Page 54 TAX SHIFT — MANUAL ENTRY TAX Tax Option 101 Cont The [Tax Shift 2] key can be used to enter a manual percentage tax rate into a department that was programmed for Tax 2 — Fixed Percentage Rate Transaction Example for Tax Option 101 (Tax Shift 2) Register the following Tax is programmed at a fixed 5 0% rate Department 4 is programmed for Tax 2...
  • Page 55 TAX SHIFT — MANUAL ENTRY TAX Tax Option 102 Cont TRANSACTION EXAMPLE Register the following Tax 1 is programmed at a fixed 3 5% rate Department 2 is programmed for Tax 1 to apply and an excise tax of $5 00 is to be added Charge Sale PRESS DISPLAY...
  • Page 56 SPECIAL FEATURES TIME DISPLAY The correct time in hours and minutes can be programmed into the register (See page 24) The time can be displayed by simply pressing the multiplication and Time [X/TIME] Key This key may be pressed before or after the completion of a transaction Do not press this key while a transaction is being entered into the register The international time (24 hour clock) wnl be displayed showing the hours and minutes separated by a dash TIME DISPLAY EXAMPLE...
  • Page 57 SPECIAL FEATURES HIGH DIGIT LOCK-OUT [REL] KEY - The Release [REL] key is used to make an entry above the programmed high digit lock out limit It is also used to initiate the program code sequence for entering the state table tax rate TRANSACTION EXAMPLE RELEASE KEY - OVERRIDE HIGH DIGIT LOCKOUT Register the following $1000 00 Department 4 item [Tax 1] Charge Sale...
  • Page 58 TRANSACTION DATA TOTALS The ER 145 is designed to maintain totals ot all transaction data The data can be printed out by taking either an "X" or "Z" position reading PERIODIC "X" POSITION READING An "X" position reading can be taken to obtain a printout of all transaction data totals This reading will not clear or erase any totals maintained in the memory To take an "X"...
  • Page 59 "Z" READING PRINTOUT The "X" and "Z" position readings printout transaction data totals The left side print the counters These totals snow the number of transactions that have been registered The right side prints the totalizers These totals show the dollar amount of the transactions that The following is an example of a "Z"...
  • Page 60 INK SOURCE Black ink ribbon (Replacement available from enclosed order form) PAPER SUPPLY 57MM (2 4 carbonless register tape (ROYAL brand PCUA #013130) or standard bond adding machine paper (ROYAL brand PCUA #013129) MEMORY BATTERY PROTECTION Approximately 700 continuous hours...
  • Page 61 PREPAID to the applicable service facility listed on page 58 For your protection the register should be sent insured Royal cannot assume any responsibility for loss or damage to uninsured shipments Please include information on the difficulty experienced with the register as well as return address...

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