Wednesday, April 30, 2014

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

Monday, April 28, 2014

Sharp cash register keyboard templates


Having a keyboard template for your Sharp cash register makes it easy for you to update your keyboard when you program new items or when your old overlay just wears out.

We give our customers a free template so they can create or re-print keyboard overlays whenever you would like. You can download a few different models here Sharp keyboard templates

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Are Tablet POS systems going to replace cash registers and POS



The trend in the POS industry is going with tablets like the iPad or an Android tablet. I think the jury is still out on whether this trend will be sustained or not, however it is currently a hot market in Seattle.

There are a couple problems that arise with some Tablet POS systems we have come across and even replaced with a more traditional POS system like Digital Dining or a SAM4s cash register. The problem in most every case is because the majority of Tablet systems seem to be cloud based instead of being in-house. Being cloud based has pros and cons and you need to decide what is important for you.

I personally recently went to a small cup cake bakery to buy cupcakes for my children. The bakery had a very nice looking Tablet POS system, however I don't know the brand they were using. During check out their internet connection was lost and they could not accept my credit card payment. I offered cash for payment but because the cloud was not available this cloud based tablet POS system could not even open the drawer to accept cash and make change. Yes you heard correctly the store could not even open the cash drawer as it was dependent on the internet. The shop keeper was embarrassed because he could not sell anything and they had not created a crash kit with a calculator, pencil and receipt book. I could tell this was not the first time this had happened to him.

Most tablet POS systems also require a monthly fee instead of out right purchase or even worse that you use a specific merchant services and they are charging you more then another company might.

So what is the solution? Well the Tabby POS system from SAM4s is a self contained Tablet system. You get all the great features of a Tablet system without the huge cost and being at the whim of you internet connection.

For more information call us at 1-800-863-2274 and if you are in Washington State specifically the Seattle Tacoma area we can arrange to meet with you for a full demonstration on the Tabby POS system

Friday, April 11, 2014

A cash register perfect for fireworks stand or produce stand


The SAM4s ER-285M is a great cash register for firework stand especially when you pair it with an Mbox credit card interface. The ER-285M can be equipped with a bar code scanner as well as the credit card interface. This will allow you to pre-program all of your fireworks into the cash register for speed and accuracy. Combine that with the Mbox credit card interface which is wireless and supports multiple cash registers. When you attach the Mbox you make transactions even faster and with fewer or no errors.

If you have questions about this solution please give us a call 1-800-863-2274

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Sharp cash register keyboard templates

When you have a template for your Sharp cash register's keyboard it makes program changes much easier and you can print a new keyboard when the old one is worn out.

Most keyboard templates for cash registers are just word documents that all you to customize each button with text and color. I always recommend printing a blank template first to ensure it matches with your register before you invest the time to complete every button. These Sharp cash register keyboard template are provided for free and without warranty or support.

If you need help selecting a new cash register give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

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.



Monday, April 7, 2014

Sharp cash register in short supply

If you already have a Sharp cash register and may need more of the same model you should be buying your new register soon while you still can. Several models are going to become very hard to locate soon.