Chapter 3: Getting To Know the Cash Register
12 Alpha 583cx User’s Guide
Using the Mode Key Area
The Mode key area allows you to do the following.
If you need to keep the register plugged in when you are not using it, turn
the Mode key to the OFF position. The keyboard will not work and the
cash drawer is electronically locked. A small amount of power maintains
the program and transaction data totals.
• For more information about programming the cash register, see Setting
Up Your Cash Register - the Basics on page 16 and Setting Up Your Cash
Register - Advanced on page 33.
• For more information about using the cash register to ring up sales, see
Ringing up Sales and Using Training Mode on page 62.
• For more information about running reports, see Running Reports on
page 70.
Table 3 Mode key settings
This setting... Does this...
• PRG Programs the cash register and sets the cash register to
Training mode. Use the key marked PRG.
• OFF Turns the cash register off. It also electronically locks
the cash drawer. All keys do this.
• REG1 Prints just receipts, does not print a journal tape in the
cash register. All keys do this.
• REG2 Prints just a journal tape in the cash register, does not
print a receipt. All keys do this.
• X Lets you read all transaction totals without clearing any
totals. This is useful for mid day reports. Use the key
marked Z.
• Z Lets you read all transaction totals and clears all
transaction totals to zero, except the end of day, or close
of day, totals. Use the key marked Z.
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