Sam4s SPS-300 Series - Overview; About the Smartecr Platform; About this Document

SPS-300 SmartECR Supplement v1.11 Overview • 3
Overview
About the SmartECR Platform
The SmartECR Platform provides integrated payment functions for the SAM4s SPS-300 Series electronic
cash register using the Sterling SmartECR solution.
Resellers should be aware the SmartECR Application utilizes different firmware than the standard SPS-
300 Series firmware. (The Flash ROM Information print out will identify SmartECR Application
firmware with the version prefix “STE”, where standard firmware is identified by the version prefix
“USA”.) STE firmware can be used only with the SmartECR Platform.
When backing up program files from registers currently using the standard SPS-300 firmware
or mBox firmware, be aware that not all program files are compatible with the Sterling STE
firmware versions. You should never load all programs backed up from registers using the
standard firmware or mBox firmware format. See “Restore Program from the SD Card” on
page 16 for details.
About this Document
This document supplements the standard “SAM4s SPS-300 Series Operator’s and Programming Manual”
that is shipped with each SAM4s SPS-300 Series.
In this document, you will find:
• The SmartECR Application default keyboard layouts. (Note: These layouts may differ from
the standard SPS-300 Series default keyboards.)
• SmartECR Application Print Options and System Options that differ from the standard SPS-
300 Series application.
• Configuration Information for the SmartECR Application.
• Integrated Payment Operations and report samples.
The standard “SAM4s SPS-300 Series Operator’s and Programming Manual” will still serve as your
reference for performing most register operations, programs and reports, except as noted here.