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CMS 218 T Electronic Cash Register Please Read This Before Proceeding 3 new “AA” batteries must be installed in the cash register to prevent data and user-programmed settings from being erased in the event AC power is disconnected, or in case of power failure. om218 T_UG_051219...
USER GUIDE: Getting Started CMS-218 T Safety Notes & Precautions This cash register is exclusively intended for use Never insert objects, such as screwdriver, paper in processing cash register business indoors. Any clip, etc. in the ECR. This could damage the ECR other use is considered unintended use.
USER GUIDE: Getting Started CMS-218 T Installing Batteries Install the batteries supplied to ensure that data is retained in the event of a power failure. Open the printer lid. Open the battery compartment cover (black flap) behind the paper compartment. Insert the three AA round cell batteries.
USER GUIDE: Getting Started CMS-218 T Control Key Positions - The system is inoperable. REG 1 - Registration mode. Papers are used as journal. Receipt ON/OFF does not work in this mode. (Receipt as ON always) REG 1 (Journal) REG 2 (Receipt) REG 2 - Registration mode.
USER GUIDE: Date/Time Settings CMS-218 T Date and Time Settings Programming the Date Key sequence : < PRG > → { ddmmyy } → [ # / NS ] REG 1 REG 2 Example: To set the date as 30 January 2006 **Print # / NS...
USER GUIDE: Clerk Settings & Operations CMS-218 T Clerk Settings The Clerk System allows you to assign up to 8 clerks for the ECR and all transactions will be recorded by the respective Clerk # assigned. You also have the option to switch the Clerk System OFF. With the “Clerk System ON”...
USER GUIDE: Department Settings CMS-218 T Department Settings The Department System allows you to organise various items into the 16 departments provided, where each department can be assigned with different status. ( see section 4.3 ) The status’ factory default for all departments are ‘normal department’ and ‘non-taxable’. Before you change the status from the default status, it is advisable to programme the tax rate first.
USER GUIDE: PLU Settings CMS-218 T PLU (Price Look Up) Settings The PLU System allows you to assign fixed item price and department for assorted items. You can also assign the PLU as a Sub-Department (operate with free pricing). A caption can be assigned for each PLU e.g. PLU 001 = APPLE See page 14 for Caption programming. Programming PLU item price Key sequence : <...
USER GUIDE: Settings CMS-218 T Discount Rate (-%) Key Setting You can enter a discount value from 0.01 - 99.99%. REG 1 Key sequence : < PRG > → { 4 digits rate } → [ -% ] REG 2 Example: To set an index discount rate at 10% ( = 10.00 ).
USER GUIDE: FC Settings & Operations CMS-218 T Foreign Currency (FC) Settings A maximum of 4 FC presets can be programmed. The following must be entered for the programming : → { FC # } – 1, 2, 3 or 4 →...
USER GUIDE: Caption Settings CMS-218 T Caption Settings You can programme captions or names for PLU items, Departments, Clerks, Receipt Header and Foreign Currencies. 11.1 Character Allocation Chart In Caption programming mode, each numeric key is allocated various numbers of characters. You can scroll through the list by pressing the same numeric key repeatedly.
USER GUIDE: Caption Settings CMS-218 T 11.3 Selecting Caption Programming Modes Key sequence : < > = Control key position [ ] = depressing one of the function keys is necessary REG 1 < PRG > → [ # / NS ] to toggle between the different programming modes. REG 2 Set key to PRG.
USER GUIDE: System Options CMS-218 T Programming Options for System Functions You have the options to change the settings/formats for the various system functions available in the ECR. REG 1 Key sequence: < PRG > → { 1 or 2 digits System Function # } → { 1 digit Option # } → [ RA ] REG 2 Example : To change the Time display format from 12-hour (default) to 24-hour format.
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USER GUIDE: System Options CMS-218 T Programming Options for System Functions Key sequence: < PRG > → { 1 or 2 digits System Function # } → { 1 digit Option # } → [ RA ] REG 1 REG 2 Function # Option # 0 = Multiple Receipt issuing is allowed (Default)
Register Operations USER GUIDE: CMS-218 T Register Operations This section gives information regarding the operation. All operations is performed with the Control Switch in the REG 1 or 2 position 13.1 Department Entry note The term ‘department entry’ is used in many times in the operating sequences. This refers to a normal department entry - remember that an amount must be entered via the numeric keypad before depression of a department key.
USER GUIDE: Operations CMS-218 T 13.5a Sample Receipt 1 System function options at factory default** (refer Options chart at pages 15 and 16) 17=0 Print total VAT amount – Non print 18=0 Print Taxable amount splited per rate – Non print Store Header (4 Line) 19=0 Print total Taxable amount –...
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USER GUIDE: Operations CMS-218 T 13.5c Sample Receipt 3 13.5d Sample Receipt 4 System function options System function options 17=1 Print total VAT amount – print 17=1 Print total VAT amount – print 18=0 Print Taxable amount splited per rate – Non print** 18=1 Print Taxable amount splited per rate –...
USER GUIDE: Operations CMS-218 T 13.6 Department Entries Department entries can be made with a maximum 7 digits amount entry. REG 1 Single Department Entry: REG 2 e.g. 1 unit @ R1.00 from Dept 1 price { 10.00 } Dept 1 1 / 9 + Repeat Department Entry: e.g.
USER GUIDE: Operations CMS-218 T 13.8 Minus ( – ) Operations Minus or Deduction ( – ) key entries can be made with a maximum 7 digits amount entry. REG 1 Single ( – ) Key Entries: REG 2 price { 10.00 } Dept 1 1 / 9 + price { 20.00 }...
USER GUIDE: Operations CMS-218 T 13.12 Received On Account Operations REG 1 Key sequence : < REG > → { amount received } → [ RA / EURO ] REG 2 Example : amount received { 10.00 } 13.13 Paid Out Operations REG 1 Key sequence : <...
USER GUIDE: Management Reports CMS-218 T Management Reports This section gives instructions for taking reports. REG 1 Reports may be taken with the Control Key in the X or Z position REG 2 X Position - Reads financial reports (without memory deletion). Z Position - Reads financial reports, and resets totals to zero.
USER GUIDE: Management Reports CMS-218 T 14.3 Financial Report Key sequence : < > = Control key position [ ] = function key REG 1 < Z > → { Z report security code # } → [ AT / TL = ] REG 2 Example : If security code # is ‘5678’...
USER GUIDE: Management Reports CMS-218 T 14.5 CLERK Report Key sequence : < > = Control key position [ ] = function key < X or Z > → [ CLERK ] X Positions - Reads CLERK reports. Report type Z Positions - Reads CLERK reports, and resets totals to zero.
USER GUIDE: Management Reports CMS-218 T 14.7 Full Report for EJ Key sequence : < > = Control key position [ ] = function key < X or Z > → [ ST ] Example :...
USER GUIDE: Management Reports CMS-218 T 14.8 Oldest Report for EJ Key sequence : < > = Control key position { } = entry from the numeric keypad is necessary [ ] = depressing one of the function keys is necessary <...
USER GUIDE: Balancing Formulas CMS-218 T System & Media Balance SYSTEM BALANCE MEDIA BALANCE (+) Department 1 (+) Net Sales (+) Department 2 (+) Adjustment (+) Department 3 (-) Check (+) Department 4 (-) Charge (-) Card (+) Received On Account (-) Paid Out (+) Department 12 (-) Payments Out...
CMS-218 T Warranty Policy Subject to the terms below, OFFICEMASTER, warrants their equipment for a period of twelve (12) months, from date of purchase against any defect in material or workmanship. The Warranty covers all parts and labour provided the equipment is repaired on the premises of OFFICEMASTER, or their Authorised Distributor/Service Agents.
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