Yes, Sharp has gone out of business, they no longer make cash registers

 

Its time to upgrade your Sharp Cash Register to a SAM4s instead

That is because Sharp is gone and they have been for many years. If you see a Sharp for sale it is probably very very used of part of some overstock from ten years ago, stay away from it! There is only one commercial grade cash register made for the American market and that is SAM4s. We have converted hundreds of Sharp cash register users over to SAM4s with great success.  If you need help selecting the right SAM4s cash register to replace your Sharp give us a call. We are familiar with the commercial grade Sharp models because we sold them for years. We can help you select a replacement and tell you the differences just call us at 800-863-2274

Do you need to convert your Sharp UP-700 to a new cash register or POS system?

 

Are you still using a Sharp UP-700 Cash Register?

We used to sell and support quite a few UP-700 registers but they have not been made in over five years. If you are still using one you might want to make the switch to a new modern SAM4s register as soon as you can. We do hear from users all the time that have waited until it is too late. Don't let that happen to you. The SAM4s model SAP-630F is a superior system that has many features the Sharp does not have. One of the huge features the SAM4s has that the Sharp does not is the ability to integrate with EMV pin pads. If you are ready to make the move to a modern solution give us a call at 800-863-2274 or online at The Sharp UP-700 Replacement. 

Converting the Data in your Sharp cash register to a new register

So this may come as new to you but Sharp has exited the cash register business. They no longer make any cash registers. If you see them for sale it is because someone has excess stock. 

So what can you do if you have an older Sharp that you have been programming with UPC numbers for years? Well we have a couple options depending on the make and model of the Sharp cash register you have and your computer skills. We may be able to import the Sharp cash register data to a new SAM4s register.

If you are looking for a new register system give us a call and see what we might be able to do. 800-863-2274

Programming and support for Sharp Cash Registers

Even though Sharp no longer supports or sells their cash registers we can help. We can program and support all the commercial grade Sharp cash registers (not models starting with XE)

We offer tech support, parts and options. We also have the hard to find supplies like the Sharp Cash Register Covers.

If you need programming or supplies give us a call at 800-863-2274

Are you asking why your cash register stuck?

So the first thing people do when their cash register is stuck min an error or unknown state is unplug it. Please don't unplug your cash register unless a technician who knows that register has instructed you to. You can make the problem worse when you unplug the machine.

Cash registers all have a rechargeable battery in them. The battery is only used when you lose power. If you have an older register your battery may be dead and you don't even know it. If you unplug your register with a dead battery you will have just made the problem so much worse.

If your register is stuck no amount of unplugging it will help. If the battery is good you can leave it unplugged for hours or days and when you plug it back in you will be right where you where when you unplugged it!

If you need help trouble shooting a SAM4s or commercial grade Sharp cash register we do help for a fee, if you bought the register from us we can help for no cost. Call us at 1-800-863-2274

The Datacap Twin Tran works with many Sharp Cash Registers

Datacap Twin Tran

The Datacap Twin Tran is a mystery to most credit card companies and users for that matter. They are the middle ware between a cash register and merchant services. The Datacap is used by SAM4s cash registers, Casio Cash Registers and many of the commercial grade Sharp cash registers.

If you bought a store with an existing cash register with a Datacap device attached we can help you reprogram it for your merchant services.

The first step is to call us with the serial number so we can determine the age and version to rule out if an upgrade is needed or not.

There are several Datacap devices available depending on you needs.

• The Datacap Dial Tran
• The Datacap IP Tran
• The Datacap Twin Tran

Then they all have several options to chose from

• Single lane or multi lane
• With or without Gift Card Support
• With or without MSR

To find out which you need call us at 1-800-863-2274 and we will help select the right model for your business.

Sharp Cash Registers still available

We still have a good supply of all of the Sharp cash registers available. The most popular still seems to be the Sharp ER-A410 and the ER-A420 and we have plenty of both of them.

If you not sure whether you should buy a Sharp or a SAM4s register give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

Sharp makes a couple great cash registers

If you are looking for a cash register Sharp makes a couple great models. The ER-A247 and the ER-347 have been very popular machines. They also offer credit card interface, SD card port, PC link via SD card and lead through programming.

If you are not sure which cash register would be best for you give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

Plenty of Sharp cash registers in stock

We still have lots of Sharp cash registers in stock from the ER-A347 to the ER-A530 and everything in between. Many of the Sharp models will interface to credit card and gift card payments as well as many other options. Give us a call at 1-800-863-2274 if you are looking for a commercial grade register

Help with programming your cash register

If you need help with your cash register we may be able to assist you. Our company specializes in commercial cash register sales and support. Our main line is SAM4s, however we also sell Sharp and Casio as well.

We have technicians on staff that can help you program your sales tax rates, taxable status of departments or PLU's, integrating credit card payments, bar code scanners and more.

If you have a SAM4s register we support the following list and others

• ER-265M
• ER-285M
• SPS-320
• SPS-340
• SPS-345
• ER-380
• ER-380M
• ER-390M
• SPS-520F
• SPS-520R
• SPS-530F
• SPS-530R
• ER-600
• ER-650
• ER-650R
• ER-920
• ER-925
• ER-940
• ER-945
• SPS-2000
• ER-4900
• ER-4915
• ER-4940
• ER-5100
• ER-5140
• ER-5200
• ER-5200M
• ER-5215
• ER-5215M
• ER-5240
• ER-5240M
• ER-6500
• ER-6540
• ER-6500II
• ER-6540II
• ER-7000
• ER-7040II
• Tabby

If you don't see your SAM4s model on the list we probably still support it.

Sharp on the other hand is more difficult. We support all of the commercial models like for example

• ER-A247
• ER-A320
• ER-A330
• ER-A347
• ER-A410
• ER-A420
• ER-A520
• ER-A530
• UP-600
• UP-700

However if you model number begins with XE we can't help you. The EX line is a consumer line sold by big box stores. The best thing to do with an XE model is take it back to the store where you bought it.

So if you need help give us a call at 1-800-863-2274 We charge for support and have a couple different support packages.

Sharp ER-A410 cash register

The Sharp ER-A410 is a great cash register suited for the retail industry. The ER-A410 has a receipt and journal printer and the receipt printer can be turned off and used only on demand if you would like.

The Sharp ER-A410 is a very rugged cash register. Has a great five bill five coin drawer with a removable insert. The drawer has an emergency release on the bottom as most cash registers do.

This Sharp ER-A410 works where you only need one register because there is not IRC with this model. Having said that for a one register store it is a very dependable rugged cash register.

If you have questions or would like to order call 1-800-863-2274

Sharp ER-A420 cash register with free shipping

The Sharp ER-A420 cash register is a fantastic cash register for restaurants. The flat keyboard handles quite a few menu items for one touch selling. The ER-A420 features a receipt and journal printer that uses thermal paper.

The ER-A420 has a commercial grade 5 bill 5 coin cash drawer insert and you can make your own keyboard because with purchase we give you the keyboard template for the Sharp ER-A420 This machine also comes with a one year warranty.

Questions or to order call us at 1-800-863-2274

Bar Code Scanners for Sharp cash registers

If you are looking for a bar code scanner for a Sharp cash register we can help. Many companies sell scanner although they don't know what it takes to make it work with a Sharp register. We often get calls from people that have bought a scanner online for a very low price however it does not work with their Sharp. We know which models work with the register, we know what cable you need, we know how to program the scanner, and we know how to program the register.

If you want to get it right order your scanner from us, we are the cash register and scanner guys! Call to order at 1-800-863-2274 and no if you already bought your scanner somewhere else we can't make it work for free!

Sharp ER-A347 cash register review

Sharp ER-A347

The Sharp ER-A347 cash register is a fresh new design for Sharp. At first glance it is very sleek looking and has a beautiful operator display.

Looking further the first thing that I became a little worried over is the fact it does not have a key or a mode lock (it does for cash drawer). After digging into how it works my fears we resolved and the model button works great and you can still have a level of security.

Some things I really like about the ER-A347 that you won't find in other low cost registers

• The multi line LCD display make programming and reporting much better compared to other registers. Also make the cashier's job easier because they can see the sale and subtotal on the display as they ring items in.
• This register has an SD card port allowing for back up and saving program
• You can use the SD card to take the register data to a PC and even interface into Quick  Books
• Department shift keys are nice to allow so many departments on the keyboard
• Features traditional receipt and journal
• Optional Credit Card interface (also see notes in the CON list too)

OK here is the CON list

• Although it has a credit card interface it is not the traditional credit card interface cash registers have been using for 5+ years using the Datacap. This register interfaces with a standard style credit card terminal and still requires using both the register and the terminal.
• The PC interface is only through the use of the SD card instead of a direct connection. Keep in mind in most small machines people don't use this feature anyhow but if you do you may not like it.

Overall I like this machine, it is easy to program, lots of useful features and great price. If you would like to order this register call us at 1-800-863-2274

Most Sharp cash registers use thermal receipt paper

All of the newer Sharp cash registers use thermal paper. Every since they retired the Sharp ER-A320 register which used 44mm bond paper all of their registers use thermal paper.

There are two primary sizes of thermal paper for the Sharp registers. Most use the 2.25" thermal 200 foot roll. A few examples are The Sharp ER-A520 paper rolls are 2.25" thermal as well as the ER-530 paper rolls.

The other size which is less popular is 44mm Thermal. A very popular register that uses it is the Sharp ER-A420 paper rolls.

Of course if your cash register uses thermal paper it will not require an ink roller or ribbon!

Sharp cash register service key

Sometimes you will need a service key for specific programming of your commercial grade Sharp cash register. The service key is a dealer only tool that is not included with your purchase of a Sharp cash register. Even as a dealer we are not given keys and must buy them separately from the cash registers.

Every now and then a cash register will become locked up for sometimes unknown reasons or perhaps a error you can't recover from and will need a service reset. A service reset is akin to a reboot of a computer, it restarts and clears the state the register was stuck in (in most cases) and does no harm to the register or programming. The service key allows you to perform a service reset. In the worst case you cash register becomes corrupt from power or other problem and you are forced to perform a master reset you would also need the service key.

There are other reasons for a service key with Sharp cash registers. In many cases the way a cash register works is determined by the service programming dome with the service key.

If you require a Sharp cash register service key you can find one for sale by following the link.

This is way you should interface your cash register directly with credit card payments

I read a great article this morning about a customer being over charged by $1600.00 at a breakfast house restaurant. Of course the error was found and fixed after several days and with a lot of bad publicity.

If this restaurant would have had their cash register interfaced to the credit card machine this error probably would have never happened. When you integrate the two you eliminate the need to re-enter the sale into the credit card machine where so many errors occur.

Now in this case the error was found quickly because it was so large. Also when a customer is overcharged they are more likely to point it out maybe even days or weeks later when they receive their statements. What happens when they are undercharged? Most say nothing at all and you lose money! Don't let this happen any longer, interface your cash register to credit card payments!

There are two lines of cash registers that are also credit card machines and they are SAM4s and Sharp both making a wide variety of machines for every type of business.

Here is the story in the news, you should check it out yourself http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/oddnews/waffle-house-charges-man-over--1600-for-breakfast-194502721.html?soc_src=copy

Sharp cash register and keyboard templates available for free

Here is a site that offers quite a few Sharp cash register manuals for free download. These manuals will help you program sales tax rates or departments if you need to.

They also off Sharp cash register keyboard templates too. Everyone with a cash register should have their own template so you can edit and print your keyboards as needed.

Programming Sharp Cash Registers

Cash Registers



Whether you bought your Sharp Cash Register from us or not we can help you solve your programming problems or reporting issues. We support SAM4s cash registers across North America all over the phone and/or email. With todays more modern machines we can even make program changes and send them to you on an SD card or email you the programming changes.

Rates and fee vary depending on what you need done but the average support call cost $50.00 If you would like us to help you program your Sharp cash register give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

Don't forget to program your cash register's new taxes if needed

So it is the time of year to be programming your cash register. Many cites and States increase sales taxes this time of year. If you forget to increase the rate your cash register charges you still have to pay the state the correct amount. Don't lose profit get your SAM4s cash register programmed for the correct tax. We also program Sharp cash registers. Most changes are quick and the current fee for 2013/14 is $50.00 for most models. Call us at 1-800-863-2274 to schedule a time to program your cash register