294 • Glossary of Terms SAM4S SPS-300 Series Electronic Cash Register AU
Check Endorse
If compulsory check endorsement is set with the CHECK key, use the CHECK ENDORSE function
to print the endorsement message after a check is inserted into the appropriate printer.
Clerks
Sales clerks are individuals who are responsible for selling the merchandise to the customer.
Typically, management wants to know merchandise sales levels for each clerk, in order to monitor
productivity, account for cash and other media, and/or pay commissions.
Compulsory
When an operation is programmed compulsory, a function (i.e. Non-add number entry) must be
performed in order to complete the operation.
Consecutive Number
A count appears at the bottom of each receipt and after each transaction on the journal tape. This
count increases by one with each transaction, report, or scan.
Currency Conversion
Use one of the 4 available currency conversion functions to convert and display the value of the
transaction in foreign currency. Only cash tender is allowed after pressing a CONV key. Change is
calculated and issued in home currency.
Default Program
The original program installed in the SPS-300. The register has a default program which makes it
operational after a RAM clear. Nearly all option, rate, and status programs are set to zero as the
default condition.
Destination
Refers to the destination for the sale i.e. eat-in, take out, drive thru.
Discount (Item)
An item discount (coupon or %) subtracts an amount or percentage from the price of an item. This
subtraction nets the Department or PLU total.
Discount (Sale)
A sale discount (coupon or %) subtracts an amount or percentage from the entire sale.
Electronic Journal
The electronic journal is an area of memory designated to keep a sales journal. The electronic journal
can be printed, if necessary, to provide a traditional record of all register activity.