Sharp ER-A320 Cash Registers

Rumor has it the Sharp ER-A320 Cash Register will soon be gone! Epson stopped making the printer the popular cash register used. The A320 has been one of the best selling cash registers we have seen over the years. If you are a fan buy some now because in a few months they could be gone forever!

So far the replacement model is the ER-A247 or the ER-A347 which are both great registers but quite a bit different then the A320



Sharp ER-A347 Cash Register

Cash Register Credit Card Interface

Interfacing your credit card payments and your cash register is a hot topic however for some a confusing topic. The idea is simple and in fact the practice is simple. A few things to take into account is as of 2012 there is only one major player in making interfaces between cash registers and credit card payments. Please note I'm saying cash register payments NOT credit card terminals. This is one of the most often encountered stumbling blocks. With the exception of two models of registers the rest CAN NOT interface to traditional credit card terminals, however most modern models do interface to payments. Most modern commercial  grade registers use a device called a Datacap Twin Tran to basically turn the cash register into a credit card terminal. After the Datacap is installed all of the credit card task are done at the register, the swiping, the draft printing and the settlement. The process works great and it is fast and efficient.

Most people that contact us wish to connect their existing register to their existing standalone credit card terminal which in 99.9999% of the time is impossible. Having said that there are two cash registers from Sharp that do interface to a Hypercom Terminal breaking creating the first register to standalone terminal interface. This interface uses both units and passes the sales amount to the terminal and does require the user to use both machines to complete a transaction.

There are pros and cons with both methods however I think the Datacap has more pros. Here is a list as I see it.

Datacap Twin Tran

• Ease of use and fewest keystrokes = PRO eliminates double entry.
• Cost = CON The Datacap does cost more than a standalone terminal however often can be shared across many registers reducing the cost per register.
• Speed of transaction = PRO
• Scalable = PRO (not in every case but most)
• Secure = PRO

Standalone Terminal

• Ease of use and fewest keystrokes = CON requires using both machines
• Cost = PRO standalone terminal is less expensive.
• Speed of transaction = CON I think slower that the alternative.
• Scalable = CON (one to one in every case)
• Secure = PRO

Once you interface credit card payments with your cash register you will be kicking yourself for not doing it sooner. You will save time, have fewer errors and greatly reduce fraud. The Cash Register Guys are the Nation's experts at integrated payments call them at 1-800-863-2274 to see what your options are.

Sharp Cash Register Support

There are several sites with free Cash Register help but sometimes you do need to face facts and reach out to the pros that can help you within a matter of minutes. Yes it is going to cost you a few bucks but also save you a lot of time and like most people I'm sure your time is valuable. One of the best places to call is the Cash Register Guys at 1-800-8633-2744 they have sold and supported cash registers all over the world.

Sharp Cash Register Review

If you are looking for a cash register you have a lot of great choices from Sharp. They offer models for retail stores, restaurants, bars, clubs and more. Whether you need bar code scanning or kitchen printing you will find several models in every price range. With todays modern technology you can also interface your cash register with a credit card terminal.

Sharp has released a register that also has a quick books transfer tool. Ten years ago it was nearly impossible and impractical to do something like that. Although cash registers still are not as advanced as computers they are evolving into incorporating more high ende features than ever seen before.

Cash Register that interfaces to a credit card terminal

Sharp ER-A347

The Sharp ER-A347 cash register is the first I know of that can connect and interface with a standalone credit card terminal! Yes you read that correctly a standard credit card terminal. More specificly the Hypercom T4220 credit card terminal.

This secure interface will make you money because you will greatly reduce errors, speed up lines and more. Cash Register users have been looking for this feature for a very long time and Sharp is the first to do it. Not to mention this register is cutting edge and should be a great seller for years to come.

Process credit cards directly on your Sharp Cash Register

Interfacing a Sharp cash register with credit card payments in most cases will require a Datacap TwinTran which connects to your cash register's serial port and to your Internet connect and optional phone line (for back up in case internet is down) This combonation can process credit card transactuions in 2 to 4 seconds with no double entry.

This turns your cash register into a credit card terminal reducing fraud and errors. And advantage as if reducing errors and fraud were not enough it also speeds up your customer lines! It is a win win for the business owner, the cashier and the customer!

The Datacap Twin Tran also processes Gift Cards as well

Sharp ER-A420 Cash Register

The Sharp ER-A420 cash register is an under-rated cash register. Simple and powerful while being very cost effective. This durable cash register has been a work horse of the Sharp line up for several years. If you want a rugged machine that won't let you down during the lunch rush than the ER-A420 is worth a 2nd look.

Sharp ER-A420 Cash Register