Sam4s ER-285 User Manual

Getting Started with the
Sam4s ER-285 and ER-900
General Operations
Opening the Register
If the display on the register reads “CLOSED”, you will need
to open the register by assigning a clerk to it. To do this…
1. Turn the key to the <Reg> position
2. Press 1
3. Press the CLERK key
4. The register is now open and available to ring in sales.
5. To close the register, press 0 and then CLERK
Ringing in Sales
Using preset items on the keyboard
1. For items with a preset price, simply press the button
for that item on the keyboard or scan the barcode.
2. To ring multiples of an item, i.e., 5 Bottled Waters
a. enter the quantity of the item
b. press X/TIME
c. press the item key or scan the item
Using open priced items on the keyboard
3. For items without a preset price, enter the price for the
item WITHOUT USING THE DECIMAL POINT,
then press the button or scan the barcode for that item.
4. To ring multiples of an item, i.e., 5 Bottled Waters
a. enter the quantity of the item
b. press X/TIME
c. press the item key or scan the item
Finishing the Sale
1. Press the SUBTOTAL key to display the current total.
Tell customer total owed (i.e, $15.99).
2. Enter the amount received from customer (i.e. $20
bill), and press CASH/TEND or CHARGE. On
CHARGE sales, the screen will display “Slide Card”
after the CHARGE button is pressed. Slide card face
up.
3. Amount of change to give back to customer will be
displayed on screen.
Split Tender
1. If the customer would like to pay using cash and
putting the remaining balance on a credit card. Ring in
the amount of the cash and press CASH, and then the
remaining amount and press CHARGE.
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SALES
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Sam4s ER-285 Specifications

General

Type	Electronic Cash Register
Printer	Thermal Printer
Paper Width	58 mm
Cash Drawer	1
Barcode Reader	Optional
PLUs	200 PLUs

Summary

General Operations Guide

Opening the Register

Steps to open the register by assigning a clerk.

Ringing in Sales Transactions

Instructions for ringing items using preset prices or scanning.

Using Open Priced Items

How to enter prices for items without preset values.

Finishing the Sale Process

Steps to complete a sale and handle customer payment.

Split Tender Payment Handling

Process for handling sales paid with cash and credit.

Transaction Management Procedures

Manual Credit Card Entry

Detailed steps for manually entering credit card details.

Error Correction and Cancellation

Using CLEAR, CANCEL SALE for errors and sale cancellation.

Voiding and Returning Items

Steps to remove items from sales before or after finalization.

Manager Operations and Reporting

Reloading Printer Paper

Instructions for replacing the printer paper roll.

Transaction Voiding

Steps to void credit card sales from the same day.

Sales Reports

Using PRINT REPORT and SEND REPORT for sales data.

Common Programming Functions

Changing Date and Time Settings

Procedure to set the register's date and time.

Modifying Sales Tax Rate

Steps to modify the sales tax rate on the register.

Adding or Editing Item Details

Assigning item status, price, and description.

Item and Receipt Configuration

Assigning Item Groups

How to assign items to categories for sales tracking.

Modifying Receipt Header Text

Instructions to modify the text displayed on receipts.