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The product and/or assembled item which is the subject of these operating instructions. PURCHASER – USER Company, corporation, shop, facility in general in which the object of these operating instructions is used. Electronic Cash Register MANUFACTURER The company: RCH S.p.A., Via Cendon 39, 31057 Silea (TV) ABOX 3 – User Manual...
To facilitate understanding of the text, terms and abbreviations are used, the meaning of which is indicated in the list below: ► Chap. = chapter ► Sec. = section ► Tab. = table Section Identification Data shows the current revision. ABOX 3 – User Manual...
The product described in this manual complies with the following directives and standards ► Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU ► Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) 2014/30/EU ► Safety of household and similar electrical appliances EN 62368-1 ABOX 3 – User Manual...
Serial Number Model Code Do not remove, copy, move or damage the nameplate on the product. If the ID plate deteriorates, is missing or difficult to read, it must be replaced. Contact MCT service centre for a replacement RCH SPA Via Cendon n°39...
/ General Specifications PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 3.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The advanced technological research in RCH has produced ABOX 3, the innovative Electronic Cash Register equipped with an Android System adaptable to the varied requirements of the market. Accessing its functions is simple, quick, and intuitive, thanks to the 10” touch panel widescreen display that guarantees efficiency during sales operations.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION / General Specifications GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Power ON/OFF button TFT 10.1'' touch-screen display Receipt Output Paper roll cover Cover-opening button Seal Customer display ABOX 3 – User Manual...
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USB Host connection (USB 1 - USB 2) Ethernet LAN connection RJ11 connection (cash drawer) Power supply and cable (24V) Serial connection RS 232 (COM1) Through the connections provided, it is possible to connect personal computers, optical barcode readers, USB sticks ABOX 3 – User Manual...
1.900 g MONITOR 10.1" TFT display with input interface INPUT INTERFACE Virtual keyboard with capacitive touch panel BARCODE SUPPORT Multiple format support Client: LCD. 1 row x 16 alphanumeric characters DISPLAY Operator: 10.1" TFT display ABOX 3 – User Manual...
At the end of its service life, carry out the safe removal and responsible disposal of the components in accordance with the applicable environmental regulations in force in the country of disposal. Remove the internal battery and dispose of it according to current regulations. ABOX 3 – User Manual...
SAFETY REGULATIONS 4.1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ABOX 3 must only be installed by technical personnel authorised by RCH S.p.A. Before installation, check that the electrical system is earthed. The power socket must be installed near the appliance in an easily accessible position.
Install the ECR on a flat, stable surface with no vibrations. ABOX 3 is equipped with a thermal printer. It is mandatory to use approved thermal paper showing both the homologation details and the expiry date.
Repairs cannot be carried out if original spare parts are unavailable. 4.5 CUSTOMER’S OBLIGATIONS The following are the responsibility of the customer unless otherwise stipulated in the contract: ► Electrical power supply ► Provision of a suitable supporting structure for the product ABOX 3 – User Manual...
INSTALLATION / Connection to the Power Supply INSTALLATION The product is installed by MCT Service Centre or by authorised installation technicians. 5.1 CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY ► Connect the power supply connector (1); ► Press the power button and set it on "OFF" (2);...
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INSTALLATION / Connection to the Power Supply ► Connect the RJ11 cable of the (optional) cash drawer to ABOX 3; ABOX 3 – User Manual...
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► Connect the Ethernet cable in order to connect to the internet and a (optional) USB optical barcode reader (8); ► Connect the plug to the wall-mounted power socket; ► Press the power button (10) and set it to "ON". ABOX 3 – User Manual...
The following instructions for date/time setting are carried out using the provided software. For further information, please consult the official documentation. 6.1 LANGUAGE AND INPUT To change the system language: ► Start the system and click on the “App” icon (1); ABOX 3 – User Manual...
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UTILIZZO / Installazione di un’applicazione ► Click on the “Settings” icon (2); ► (3); Click on the ‘‘Date and Time’’ option ABOX 3 – User Manual...
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INSTALLATION / Date/Time Setting ► Choose ‘‘Language’’ (4); ► (5). Select the language you need ABOX 3 – User Manual...
UTILIZZO / Installazione di un’applicazione 6.2 KEYBOARD INPUT To change the keyboard input method: ► Start the system and click on the “App” icon; ► Select “Language & Input” from the main menu; ABOX 3 – User Manual...
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INSTALLATION / Date/Time Setting ► In the section ‘‘Keyboard & input methods’’ select ‘‘Android Keyboards (AOSP)’’ (2); ► Select Languages from the new window; ► Deselect ‘‘Use system language’’ (4). Now languages are activated. ABOX 3 – User Manual...
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UTILIZZO / Installazione di un’applicazione ► Select the languages you wish to use on the Android Virtual Keyboard, for example French and German (6); ► Exit from the menu by selecting the arrow key (7). ABOX 3 – User Manual...
For further information, please consult the official documentation. Date and time are managed automatically using the system data. However, it is possible to change date and time manually ► Start the system and click on the “App” icon (1); ABOX 3 – User Manual...
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► Click on the “Settings” icon (2); ► (3); Click on the ‘‘Date and Time’’ option ABOX 3 – User Manual...
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► To display the time in 24-hour format, place a check mark next to “Use 24-hour format” (8). ► Touch “Choose date format” (9). Four date formats are available: Regional, Month/Date/Year, Date/Month/Year, or Year/Month/Date. Touch one option to select it. ABOX 3 – User Manual...
► Save the app to a USB memory stick. Use a USB port on the device to connect the peripheral device; ► Start the system and click on the “app” icon (1); ABOX 3 – User Manual...
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UTILIZZO / Personalizzazione preferiti ► Click on the “File Explorer” icon (2); ► Click on the “File System” folder (3); ► Click on the "Downloads" folder and then on the "storage" folder (5); ABOX 3 – User Manual...
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USE / Installing an App ► Click the appointed USB folder (6); ► Click on the relevant "*.apk" file and proceed with the installation. ABOX 3 – User Manual...
The following are periodic checks and maintenance procedures that can be carried out by end users of the product Intervention to Frequency Procedures and results be carried out General visual DAILY check WEEKLY General cleaning Thermal head WHEN NECESSARY cleaning WHEN NECESSARY Cutter unblocking Paper roll WHEN NECESSARY replacement ABOX 3 – User Manual...
► Turn the ECR off and wait for the thermal head to cool down (about 30 seconds); ► Push the cover button all the way in to open the cover and remove the paper roll (2); ABOX 3 – User Manual...
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► Place the paper roll correctly and close the holder and the cover. ► Wait about 30 seconds to allow the cleaning solution to evaporate and turn the ECR. Use approved thermal paper only. The producer recommends thermal papers with a weight of 55gr/m (e.g.: Mitsubishi P5046/P5047) ABOX 3 – User Manual...
If paper is jammed in the cutter, proceed with the following steps: ► Turn off and on the system to allow the automatic repositioning of the cutter; ► Press and release the button many times (1). Pressure gradually retracts the blade until the cover opens. ABOX 3 – User Manual...
If the ECR paper finishes in the middle of a printout, the display will show a message asking to replace the paper roll. To replace the paper roll, the user must: ► Push the button all the way to open the cover and remove the empty paper roll (2); ABOX 3 – User Manual...
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MAINTENANCE / Ordinary Maintenance ► Insert a new paper roll making sure the top edge of the paper comes out; ► Close the paper roll cover. ABOX 3 – User Manual...
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