XE-A203 (serv.man7). XE-A203 Operation Manual - Sharp ECR User Guide / Operation Manual

CAUTION:
The cash register should be securely fitted to the supporting platforms to avoid instability when the drawer
is open.

CAUTION:
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
VORSICHT:
Die Netzsteckdose mu§ nahe dem GerŠt angebracht und leicht zugŠnglich sein.
ATTENTION:
La prise de courant murale devra tre installŽe ˆ proximitŽ de lՎquipement et devra tre facilement
accessible.
AVISO:
El tomacorriente debe estar instalado cerca del equipo y debe quedar bien accesible.
VARNING:
Det matande vŠgguttaget skall placeras nŠra apparaten och vara lŠtt Œtkomligt.
LET OP:
Het stopcontact dient in de buurt van de kassa en gemakkelijk toegangbaar te zijn.

CAUTION:
For a complete electrical disconnection pull out the mains plug.
VORSICHT:
Zur vollstŠndigen elektrischen Trennung vom Netz den Netzstecker ziehen.
ATTENTION:
Pour obtenir une mise hors-circuit totale, dŽbrancher la prise de courant secteur.
AVISO:
Para una desconexi—n elŽctrica completa, desenchufar el enchufe de tomacorriente.
VARNING:
Fšr att helt koppla frŒn stršmmen, dra ut stickproppen.
LET OP:
Trek de stekker uit het stopcontact indien u de stroom geheel wilt uitschakelen.

This is a Class A product.  In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Dies ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A.  Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkstörungen
verursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden, angemessene Maßnahmen
durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.

Ceci est un produit de Classe A.  Dans un environnement domestique ce produit risque de provoquer une
interférence radio, auquel cas l’utilisateur sera obligé d’observer les mesures adéquates.

Este es un producto de la clase A.  En un ambiente doméstico es posible que este producto cause
radiointerferencia.  En este caso se solicita al usuario que tome medidas adecuadas.

Contact the following for the CE mark.

Sonninstraße 3, D-20097 Hamburg

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Thank you very much for your purchase of the SHARP Electronic Cash Register, Model XE-A203.  
Please read this manual carefully before operating your machine in order to gain full understanding of
functions and features.
Please keep this manual for future reference.  It will help you if you encounter any operational problems.

Never install the batteries into the cash register before initializing it. Before you start operating the cash
register, you must first initialize it, then install three new alkaline batteries LR6 (“AA” size) on the register.
Otherwise, distorted memory contents and malfunction of the cash register will occur.  For this procedure,
please refer to pages 8 to 9.

• Be very careful when removing and replacing the printer cover, as the cutter mounted on it is very

• Install the cash register in a location not subject to direct sunlight, unusual temperature changes,

high humidity or splashing water.
Installation in such locations could cause damage to the cabinet and the electronic components.

• Never operate the register with wet hands.

The water could seep into the interior of the register and cause component failure.

• When cleaning your register, use a dry, soft cloth.  Never use solvents, such as benzine and/or

thinner.
The use of such chemicals will lead to discoloration or deterioration of the cabinet.

• The register plugs into any standard wall outlet (official (nominal) voltage).

Other electrical devices on the same electrical circuit could cause the register to malfunction.

• For protection against data loss, please install three alkaline batteries LR6 (“AA” size) after

initializing the cash register.  When handling the batteries, please observe the following: 
Incorrectly using batteries can cause them to burst or leak, possibly damaging the interior of the cash
register.

• RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.  

• Be sure that the positive (+) and negative (–) poles of each battery are facing in the proper

• Never mix batteries of different types.
• Never mix old batteries and new ones.
• Never leave dead batteries in the battery compartment.
• Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the cash register for long periods.
• Should a battery leak, clean out the battery compartment immediately, taking care to avoid letting

• For battery disposal, follow the corresponding law in your country.

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1 External View ........................................................................................................................................5
2 Printer ....................................................................................................................................................5
3 Mode Switch and Mode Keys ................................................................................................................6
4 Keyboard ...............................................................................................................................................6
5 Displays .................................................................................................................................................7
6 Drawer Lock Key ...................................................................................................................................7

1 Initializing the Cash Register .................................................................................................................8
2 Installing Batteries .................................................................................................................................9
3 Installing a Paper Roll .........................................................................................................................10

1 Abbreviations and Terminology ...........................................................................................................12
2 Prior to Programming ..........................................................................................................................12

Procedure for programming..........................................................................................................12
Description of special keys ...........................................................................................................12
Guidance for text programming ....................................................................................................13

3 Language Selection.............................................................................................................................14
4 Date and Time Programming ..............................................................................................................14
5 Tax Programming ................................................................................................................................15
6 Department Programming ...................................................................................................................16
7 PLU (Price Look-Up) and Subdepartment Programming ....................................................................21
8 Text Programming ...............................................................................................................................23

Clerk names .................................................................................................................................23
Logo messages ............................................................................................................................23

9 Programming Other Necessary Items .................................................................................................24

1 Basic Sales Entry Example .................................................................................................................25
2 PLU Entry ............................................................................................................................................26

1 Cancellation of the Numeric Entry .......................................................................................................27
2 Correction of the Last Entry (direct void) .............................................................................................27
3 Correction of the Next-to-last or Earlier Entry (indirect void) ...............................................................28
4 Subtotal Void .......................................................................................................................................28
5 Correction of Incorrect Entries not Handled by the Direct or Indirect Void Function ...........................29

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