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Sam4s NR-500 Series User Manual

Sam4s NR-500 Series
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SAM4S NR-500 Series Electronic Cash Register
Operating and
Programming Manual
All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Table of Contents

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Sam4s NR-500 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Paper Width58mm
TypeCash Register
Number of PLUs10, 000
PrinterThermal Printer
ConnectivityRS-232
PortsRS-232
Power SupplyAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Programming LanguageProprietary
Weight8.5 kg

Summary

Precaution Statements

Safety Precautions

General safety guidelines for handling the ECR and preventing electrical hazards.

Servicing Precautions

Precautions to follow during servicing to prevent damage and electrical hazards.

Precautions for Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESDs)

Guidelines to prevent damage to ESDs from static electricity during handling.

Introduction

About the NR-500 Series

Overview of the NR-500 Series cash register features and models.

Using This Manual

Guidance on how to navigate and use the manual's sections and flowcharts.

Identifying Components & Connections

Visual identification of the cash register's parts and external connections.

Display

Explanation of the operator display options and modes of operation.

Printer/Printers

Details on the NR-510 and NR-520 Series printers and specifications.

Control Lock

Explanation of the 7-position control lock and its accessible keys.

Keyboards

Layout and NLU locations for NR-5xxR and NR-5xx Flat keyboard versions.

Initial Clear

Procedure for performing an initial clear to reset the register to a cleared state.

Getting Started

Quick Start Steps

Steps to prepare the NR-500 Series ECR for basic applications and programming.

Unpacking

Instructions for unpacking the cash register and locating essential items.

Installing the Paper

Step-by-step guide for installing paper rolls into the register's printer.

Clearing Memory

Procedure to perform a memory all clear for initial setup and default programming.

Operations

Introduction

Overview of the NR-500's design for easy sale operation.

Overview

List of procedures performed from the Register Mode menu.

Function key Descriptions

Detailed descriptions of various function keys and their uses.

Clerk Operations

Procedures for signing clerks on and off and managing clerk systems.

Item Registrations

How to register items using PLUs, including keyboard and code entry methods.

Shifting or Exempting Tax

Methods for shifting or exempting taxes on sales using tax shift keys or TAX EXMT.

Percent Key Operations

How to use percentage keys for discounts, surcharges, and coupons.

Return Merchandise Registrations

Procedure for returning or refunding merchandise as part of a sale or separately.

Voids and Corrections

Procedures for correcting the last item or previous items in a transaction.

No Sale Operations

How to use the #/NO SALE key to open the cash drawer or print non-add numbers.

Received On Account Operations

How to accept cash or checks into the drawer without selling merchandise.

Paid Out Operations

How to track cash or checks paid out from the cash drawer.

Subtotaling a Sale

How to use the SUBTOTAL key to display the subtotal of a sale.

Eat-In, Take Out and Drive Thru

Categorizing sales by placing keys on the keyboard for different service types.

Totaling and Tendering

Procedures for totaling and tendering sales using various payment methods.

Check Cashing

Process for exchanging cash for a check using the CHKCASH key.

Split Tender

Paying for a transaction using more than one payment method.

Post Tender

Computing change after the sale has been totaled and the drawer is open.

Receipt On/Off and Receipt on Request

How to turn the receipt function off and still issue a receipt.

Currency Conversion

Programming the NR-500 to convert sales subtotals to foreign currency.

Scale Operations

Interfacing with load-cell scales for direct or automatic weight entry.

Check Tracking Operations

Using manual previous balance, hard check, or soft check systems.

Function Keys

How function keys can be located on the keyboard for check tracking.

Posting Balances Manually

Procedures for opening and adding to checks manually.

Soft Check

Steps for opening, adding to, and printing soft checks.

Hard Check

Steps for opening, adding to, and paying hard checks.

Fast Food Drive Thru

Storing and recalling orders for fast food drive-thru operations.

Clerk Interrupt Operation

Using the clerk interrupt system to allow a new clerk during a transaction.

Not Found PLU

Handling scanned items not found in the PLU file and building the file.

Manager Mode (X Mode)

Introduction

Introduction to management functions and report access.

Overview

List of procedures performed in Manager Mode (X Mode).

Manager Mode/Report Mode

How to perform functions with manager control and access the report mode.

X Reports

How to read and select various X reports like Financial, Time, PLU, etc.

Electronic Journal Operation

How to print all or selected parts of the journal memory.

Declaration

Process of counting and reporting media in the drawer before taking a report.

Flash Report

How to view flash reports on the screen.

Training Mode

How to operate the register in training mode to practice without updating totals.

Stock Entry

How to program PLU stock quantities for inventory management.

Save Report SD

How to save report files in CSV or REP format to an SD card.

Receipt On / Off

How to turn the register printer to an on or off condition.

Z Mode

Z Mode

Overview of the Z MODE menu and its functions.

Z Reports

How to select and print various Z reports like Financial, Time, PLU, etc.

Reset Electronic Journal

Procedure to clear the electronic journal memory.

Reset Not Found PLU

How to clear the list of not found PLUs.

Service Mode Programming

Introduction

Introduction to Service Mode functions for initialization and configuration.

Overview

List of procedures available in the Service Mode menu.

Service Mode

Accessing the Service Mode menu and navigating its options.

Self Test

How to test various components of the NR-500 Series.

Memory Clear

Procedure to perform a memory all clear for initial setup.

Memory Allocation

How to allocate system memory for various features like PLUs and clerks.

Function Key Assignment

How to reprogram programmable key locations with different functions.

Define Port (SERIAL, USB)

How to set up serial and USB ports for external devices.

ECR Setup

Configuration options for print density and LCD contrast.

Version Information

How to display the version, check sum, and date of the Flash ROM.

SD Card Operation

Utilities for program backup, restore, and report saving using an SD card.

Program Backup and Load (SD)

How to back up and restore the full program to an SD card.

Restore Program from the SD Card

Procedure to restore a saved program from an SD card.

Saving Reports to an SD Card

How to save reports, such as X1 readings, to an SD card.

Flash ROM Updates

Procedures for updating the register's software via SD card or PC.

USB Operation

Utilities for program backup, restore, and report saving using a USB memory.

Program Backup and Load (USB)

How to back up and restore the full program to a USB memory.

Restore Program from the USB memory

Procedure to restore a saved program from USB memory.

Saving Reports to an USB memory

How to save reports to USB memory.

Program Mode Programming

Introduction

Introduction to programming sales registration and clerk access.

Descriptor Programming Methods

Methods for programming descriptors for PLUs, function keys, etc.

Descriptor Overlay Method

Using an overlay on the keyboard to program descriptors directly.

Descriptor Code Method

Using descriptor codes to program text or characters.

Program Mode Menu

Main menu for accessing various programming sections.

PLU Programming

How to program Price Look-Up (PLU) numbers, descriptors, and options.

Add/Change PLU

Procedures for adding or changing individual PLUs or a range of PLUs.

PLU Options - Reference Information

Details on PLU options like descriptor, price levels, preset, and taxability.

Delete PLU

How to delete individual PLUs or a range of PLUs.

PLU STOCK

How to program PLU stock quantities for inventory tracking.

NLU Code# Program

How to assign PLU numbers to NLU keys.

Group Programming

How to organize PLUs into groups for sales summarization and reporting.

Function Key Programming

How to program function keys and macro keys for specific operations.

#/NS

Options for configuring the #/NS (No Sale/Non-Add) function.

%1 -%5

Options for configuring percentage keys for discounts and coupons.

ADD CHECK

Program notes for the ADD CHECK key function.

CANCEL

Program notes for the CANCEL key function.

CASH

Program notes for the CASH key function.

CHARGE 1-8

Program notes for the CHARGE tender keys.

CHECK

Program notes for the CHECK tender key function.

CHECK CASHING

Program notes for the CHECK CASHING key function.

CHECK ENDORSEMENT

Program notes for the CHECK ENDORSEMENT key function.

CHECK #

Program notes for the CHECK # key function for tracking.

CURRENCY CONVERSION 1-4

Program notes for setting up currency exchange rates.

EAT-IN, TAKE OUT, DRIVE THRU

Program notes for categorizing sales by service type.

ERROR CORRECT

Program notes for the ERROR CORRECT key function.

GUEST

Program notes for the GUEST key function.

PRICE LEVEL 1-2

Program notes for configuring price levels for PLUs.

RETURN

Program notes for the RETURN merchandise function.

MODIFIER 1-5

Program notes for configuring modifier keys affecting PLU entries.

PBAL

Program notes for the PBAL key used for balance entry.

PAID OUT 1-3

Program notes for the PAID OUT keys.

PRINT CHECK

Program notes for the PRINT CHECK key function.

PROMO

Program notes for the PROMO key function.

RECD ON ACCT 1-3

Program notes for the RECD ON ACCT keys.

SCALE

Program notes for configuring scale operations.

SERVICE

Program notes for the SERVICE key function.

SUBTOTAL

Program notes for the SUBTOTAL key function.

TABLE

Program notes for the TABLE key function.

TARE

Program notes for the TARE key function.

TAX EXEMPT

Program notes for the TAX EXEMPT key function.

TIP

Program notes for the TIP key function.

VOID

Program notes for the VOID key function.

WASTE

Program notes for the WASTE key function.

ALPHA TEXT

Program notes for the ALPHA TEXT key function.

AUTO CASH1-8

Program notes for the AUTO CASH keys.

PRICE CHANGE

Program notes for the PRICE CHANGE key function.

VALIDATION

Program notes for the VALIDATION key function.

Taxes Programming

How to program sales tax rates, VAT, and Canadian GST.

Programming an Add-On Tax Rate Percentage

Method to program a tax as a straight percentage rate.

Programming a VAT (Value Added Tax)

How to program VAT to calculate tax share of each sale.

Programming a Canadian GST

How to program Tax 4 for Canadian Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Messages

How to program preamble, postamble, and other messages.

Preamble

How to program a message appearing at the top of receipts.

Postamble

How to program a message appearing at the bottom of receipts.

Endorsement

How to program endorsement messages for checks.

Financial Report

How to reprogram descriptors for Financial Report totals.

Clerk Report

How to reprogram descriptors for Clerk Report totals.

Mix & Match Program

How to set up discounts for multiple items purchased together.

Program Scans

How to create a printed record of the NR-500 Series program.

Sample Reports

Financial

Sample of the Financial report detailing sales, taxes, and transactions.

Time

Sample of the Time report showing sales by time period.

PLU

Sample of the PLU report showing sales activity per item.

Clerk

Sample of the Clerk report showing sales and drawer totals per clerk.

Individual Clerk

Sample of the Individual Clerk report for specific clerk data.

Groups

Sample of the Group report showing sales by item groups.

Day

Sample of the Day report listing net sales for each day.

Stock

Sample of the Stock report showing PLU inventory counts.

Check File

Sample of the Check File report listing open checks and balances.

Drawer Totals

Sample of the Drawer Totals report showing cash and charge amounts in the drawer.

Balancing Formulas

Formulas for balancing net and gross sales calculations.

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