Cash registers designed for restaurants

There are quite a few great cash registers for restaurants from SAM4s and Sharp. You do need to take consideration of the type of restaurant and the way you operate. Some cash registers are more suited for quick service restaurants and some for table service. Other considerations are how many cash registers you will have, do you want you cash register interfaced to credit card payments, kitchen printer, kitchen video etc.

For quick service restaurants that only need one cash register here are a few good models

• Sharp ER-A420
• Sharp ER-A530
• SAM4s ER-920
• SAM4s ER-940
• SAM4s ER-5200M

Keep in mind that all the machines listed below will also work for a one cash register business however the registers listed above may not be suitable for multi register installations if IRC is required.

Here is a list of cash registers that work great in multi register quick service or table service restaurants that wish to operate w guest check system.

• Sharp UP-700
• Sharp UP-820F
• SAM4s SPS-320
• SAM4s SPS-340
• SAM4s SPS-520F
• SAM4s SPS-530F
• SAM4s SPS-2000

The difference between the two groups of registers is that the second group all have the IRC feature and the ability to have guest checks. Both groups have cash registers can use the Datacap Twin Tran for credit card interface.

For more information regarding restaurant cash registers call us at 1-800-863-2274

Sharp ER-A347 cash register review

Sharp ER-A347 cash register

One of the newest models of commercial cash registers from Sharp is the ER-A347 and it is starting to make some waves. Sharp made some major steps with this entry level cash register. First they added an eight line LCD display that cashiers will love and so will whoever is having to program  it! The display allows the operator to see more detail and makes programming menu driven and a snap.

Receipt and journal make finding over rings easy and much better then an EJ most machines come with now. You will also like the SD card port as it allows you to transfer data from the register toi a computer and even program your entire cash register that computer and transfer to the register. One of the biggest new features however is the Quick Books transfer tool that is included. This cash register interfaces to Quick Books and is the only one I'm aware of that is included as a standard feature. The second biggest inovation is the credit card interface with a stand alone terminal that I don't hink has ever been done before.

I give the Sharp ER-A347 cash register a 5 out of 5 stars for an entry level cash register at a great price. For more information call us at 1-800-863-2274

Sharp ER-A530 cash register review

Sharp ER-A530 cash register

Sharp makes quite a few commercial grade cash registers but a few really stand out from the rest. One of those stand outs is the Sharp ER-A530 cash register. Designed for food service the ER-A530 features a large flat keyboard with ample room for at least one hundred one touch menu items. This machine is equipped with a two station printer with both a receipt and journal printer. The receipt can be turned off and issued on demand if you would like.

Here are some other pros of the ER-A530

• Large flat keyboard
• two station printer
• serial ports
• expandable memory
• optional kitchen printer
• optional Datacap Twin Tran credit card interface
• optional scale
• optional computer interface
• large 5 bill 5 coin metal cash drawer
• removable till
• PC Poll cash register interface software

Here are a few things it does not have although Sharp makes larger models to address these needs

• No IRC
• Two line display instead of larger 8 line or touch display

The ER-A530 has a great price point and has proven to be a very durable model and should last for years if taken care off in a decent environment.

As far as ease of programming it is right in the middle of the road maybe leaning to harder then average. The reason a few other machines are easier is because they have a larger display then the ER-A530 allowing for more of a menu driven experience.

If you have any questions about this commercial Sharp cash register or another one please give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

Sharp ER-A320 Ink Roller

Sharp ER-A320 Ink Roller

We stock the paper and ink roller for the Sharp ER-A320 and for the ER-A330. They use the same size paper and the same ink roller. Make sure you never try and re-ink that roller, always replace it with a new one. Also keep paper in both the receipt side and the journal side as operating the register without one of them will destroy the cash register.

We also carry the A320 keyboard cover and the cash drawer insert for it! Great machine and if you take care of it I have seen them last 10+ years!

Give us a call at 1-800-863-2274 to buy A320 supplies or buy them online.

Sharp cash register keyboard covers and templates

Cash Register Keyboard Cover

If your keyboard cover on your Sharp cash register is looking faded and worn out replace it. It is fast and easy and your cashiers will stop pressing the wrong button because they will be able to see the keyboard! Makes your cash register look years newer when you replace a cloudy old cover with a crisp clear new one. You can also call us to order or check on availabilty 1-800-863-2274

• Sharp ER-A420 Keyboard Cover
• Sharp UP-700 Keyboard Cover
• Sharp ER-A530 Keyboard Cover
• Sharp ER-A320 keyboard cover

Also if you need to make a new template for your Sharp cash register here are links to a couple popular models

• Sharp UP-420 Keyboard Template Download
• Sharp UP-700 Keyboard template

The UP-700 keyboard template works on many different Sharp models like the A530 and others.

Software for Sharp cash registers

Many people call and ask us about software for cash registers which we do have. Not every cash register works with software but most do. we have a software package we like and it is PC Poll Cash Register Software and it works for both SAM4s cash registers and Sharp.

The software is known as polling software which means it "Polls the cash register" and retrieves the sales data. The software also in most cases allow you to do all of your programming from the PC as well.

PC poll can be connected directly to the cash register, or via the Internet. PC Poll will work for up to 99 stores/registers.

Make sure your cash register has enough serial ports to connect to a computer especially if you have other options connected like credit card interface or bar code scanning.

Feel free to give us a call for more information or if you already own PC Poll and require support we can help you there too. 1-800-863-2274

Sharp ER-A247 and ER-A347 setting a new standard

Sharp ER-A347 cash register

A class leading display, stylish new design and versatile capabilities make the ER-A347 and ER-A247 cash registers built for a business ready to grow. Utilizing a large operator display and a re ned menu based management system, the ER-A347 and the ER-A247 sets a new standard in commercial cash register design. Managing your retail business has never been easier with advanced features including: separate receipt & journal printers, an option to connect a scanner, credit card payment interface, SD card slot for sales / register data transfer and even a QuickBooks® transfer tool for the PC. The ER-A347 and ER-A247 is the ideal price and performance answer to your register needs.

Sharp ER-A347 Features

• Directly hardwire a credit card terminal - cashiers won't have to type in transaction amounts.*
• Professional metal cash drawer - with 5 bill and 6 coin compartments
• 2 Displays - Include one operator and one customer for easy viewing.
• Thermal Printing - For fast print speed and quiet operation (12 lines per second).
• SD Card Slot - For easy data backup/transfer/cloning.
• Automatic Tax System - For up to 4 individual tax rates or a tax table.
• PC Link software (via SD Card only) - For easy programming.
• Graphics Tool - As part of PC-Link software; adds a logo or graphic to receipts.
• Quickbooks^® Pro^® - Link to the famous accounting software to integrate transactions (verisons 2010-2013 supported).
• 99 Pre-Programmed Departments - Easily separate product types.
• 7000 Price Look-ups - For quick and accurate entry.

Sharp ER-A247 Features

• Directly hardwire a credit card terminal - cashiers won't have to type in transaction amounts.*
• Professional metal cash drawer - with 5 bill and 6 coin compartments
• 2 Displays - Include one operator and one customer for easy viewing.
• Thermal Printing - For fast print speed and quiet operation (12 lines per second).
• SD Card Slot - For easy data backup/transfer/cloning.
• Automatic Tax System - For up to 4 individual tax rates or a tax table.
• PC Link software (via SD Card only) - For easy programming.
• Graphics Tool - As part of PC-Link software; adds a logo or graphic to receipts.
• Quickbooks^® Pro^® - Link to the famous accounting software to integrate transactions (verisons 2010-2013 supported).
• 99 Pre-Programmed Departments - Easily separate product types.
• 7000 Price Look-ups - For quick and accurate entry.

*Interface with Hypercom T4220 (version3.3.x) terminal only, check with your credit card processor for compatibility.

Current Sharp Cash Register line up

Sharp have released a few new cash registers and retired a few models. Overall they have improved their line up however we will miss a few of the retired models like the Sharp ER-A320 which had been a mainstay for years. Here is the current line up of commercial grade Sharp cash registers.

• Sharp ER-A247 cash register
• Sharp ER-A347 cash register
• Sharp ER-A410 cash register
• Sharp ER-A420 cash register
• Sharp ER-A520 cash register
• Sharp ER-A530 cash register
• Sharp UP-700 cash register
• Sharp UP-820F cash register
• Sharp UP-820N cash register

The entire line up can use the optional credit card interface with Datacap or a Hypercom terminal. This line up are all commercial grade models. Sharp also makes a consumer line that we do not support we only sell and support the commercial grade line that begin with ER or UP.

If you have any questions please feel free to give us a call. 1-800-863-2274

Cash registers that process credit cards

All most all cash registers that can process credit cards directly use a device called a Datacap to do so. So what is a Datacap you may be asking?

The Datacap device such as a TwinTran enables almost any cash register with a serial interface to
authorize electronic payments via the Internet with automatic dial backup. The TwinTran uses a regular telephone line to provide redundant communica-tion with no intervention from the operator. Replacing cumbersome stand-beside terminals and eliminating the need for a PC to connect to the Inter-net, TwinTran frees up counter space, speeds customer throughput, reduces administration time, fights employee fraud and eliminates costly dedicated phone lines. TwinTran is interfaced to hundreds of embedded systems, in-cluding cash registers, kiosks, parking systems, car wash systems and vending machines, and supports major payment processors for credit, debit, check, gift and loyalty transactions.

Datacap devices support Multi-lane cash register configurations such as follows.
• Single ECR/POS with peripheral support for MSR, MICR, PIN pad
• Credit,Debit, EBT for a variety of merchant categories
• Gift/Prepaid/Loyalty programs support

Datacap devices work with:

• SAM4s cash registers
• Sharp cash registers (commercial grade only)
• Casio Cash Registers

We can help you purchase and deploy a Datacap or if you already own one we can help you re-program it for another processor. Call us at 1-800-863-2274

Sharp ER-A420 cash register review

Sharp ER-A420 cash register

 

The Sharp ER-A420 has been a great staple in the Sharp line up for a number of years and why not. Feature packed and durable it has been an industry favorite. Good size keyboard that allows you to directly program one touch menu items on the keyboard. Very fast two station thermal printers and a heavy duty metal cash drawer with removable 5 bill 5 coin insert (till)

Lots of options available like Datacap cash register credit card interface, kitchen printer, PC interface and much more.

Most end-users can program the ER-A420 with little to no help and if you need support it is always available. Keyboard templates can be made by the end-user with a simple word template we make available. For more information call us at 1-800-863-2274

Buying or reporgramming a Datacap TwinTran

Datacap TwinTran w/built in MSR attached to Sharp cash register

We get a lot of people calling to get information regarding the Datacap TwinTran or one of their other Tran products that turn your cash register into a credit card machine as well.

Datacap's are great products and once set up and working you'll forget they are ever even there. First you need to decide which model you want from the three choices of DialTran, IPTran, and the most popular TwinTran model. You then decide if you need a built in magnetic card reader or not. Then the most crucial choice is Single lane or multi-lane and with or with out gift card support.

Most customers use Mercury Payments for merchant processing when interfacing with a Datacap however you do not have to. Datacap devices work with most every major provider of merchant services on the market.

I caution not to try and deploy a Datacap without a cash register dealer such as our company to assist you. Many cash registers can be installed very well by yourself but don't try the same thing with a Datacap. Pay the dealer for the support because you will be much happier in the long run.

Yes Datacaps are not cheap, however they are worth the expense. They speed up your cash register lines, they decrease or eliminate errors as well as help bring fraud to a screeching halt. My company has deployed hundreds of Datacaps and I can't remember being ask to take any of them off a cash register!

So here is a great place to buy a Datacap TwinTran and get some information about them. You can also just call us if you are serious about buying a twinTran or you have one and need it reprogrammed for a different merchant services.

Sharp ER-A420 cash register

The Sharp ER-A420 is still one of the most popular cash registers in the sharp line. Designed for food service the ER-A420 has a nice size keyboard, and receipt and journal printer, 5 bill 5 coin cash drawer and very durable.

Users love the fact that they can create their own keyboard templates for the Sharp ER-A420 cash register and replace the rubber overlays when they get old.

The Sharp ER-A420 can even have credit card interface with the Datacap TwinTran or other Tran device. We also offer support and serive for the Sharp ER-A420 just call us at 1-800-863-2274

Sharp ER-A420 cash register

Cash register buyers guide for retail operation

Here is a quick buyers guide to consider when buying a new cash register for a retail operation. Make a list of your answers to give to the company you end up calling to make sure you get the right register.

Questions to answer before buying a new cash register for a retail store.

1. Do I need a receipt and journal or receipt only?
2. How many departments/groups do I need?
3. Will I use a bar code scanner or just key prices into open departments.
4. If scanning how many UPC's will my register need to hold.
5. How many tax rates do I need?
6. Will I have more than one register in my store?
7. Do I need to connect to a PC for any reason?
8. Do I want to interface my cash register to a credit card terminal?
9. Do I want to program the cash register myself or prefer a turnkey solution

So these are the basic questions to answer before you begin shopping. There are more however the above questions should lead to more questions if needed like how much memory you will need, what type of scanner you may need etc.

This questions work rather you are looking at a SAM4s cash register, or a commercial grade Sharp cash register. If you have any questions about buying your new register give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

We support commercial Sharp cash registers all over North America. Most register dealers made a transition into POS systems years a go and forgot all about cash registers and in most cases getting out of the register business. We did kind of the opposite we grew our POS business but also grew our cash register business until we started selling and supporting Sharp cash registers all over North America. Many people are surprised to find that we sell Sharp cash registers into Canada all the time!

We have service technicians that are experts on the current Sharp line up as well as the older discontinued models. We can support Sharp credit card interfaces with Datacap TwinTrans, PC POLL, SAM software, bar code scanning, kitchen printing and even kitchen video.

Many problems are really just a matter of support and instruction. Of course sometime you may have a broken machine that needs to be repaired and we can do that too.

We have been in business since 1972 and we look forward to working with you call us at 1-800-863-2274

Sharp cash registers and supplies

We offer the complete line of commercial grade Sharp cash registers and all the options including interfaced credit card.

We stock the hard to find ink roller for the Sharp ER-A320 cash register as well as the paper and keyboard covers.

We work on Sharp models that begin with ER or UP. We do not work on models that start with XE. If you need to order supplies or a machine call us at 1-800-863-2274