Do you need to replace your old cash register that could validate guest checks or invoices?

 

SAM4s ER-5115II

Replacing you cash register that you validated with

Chances are if you don't know what Validation means then you don't need it! I'm shocked that still in 2025 we get calls from people looking to replace their SAM4s ER-5115II or Sharp ER-A320 that they used for validation of guest checks or invoices. Validation means you could insert a guest check or invoice into the cash register printer and press validate and the cash register would print the date, time, amount of the sale and the tender type on that paper you inserted into the printer. That was used to prove the guest check or invoice was paid for at the register. this is a holdover from about twenty or thirty years when it was really common, Its one of those things if you know, you know! 

Here is the problem with validating cash registers

Well there is a problem with validating cash registers today and its a big one. They are no longer made anywhere in the world that I'm aware of. The reason being is that all the manufactures switched to thermal printers which are faster, quiet and rarely break. The problem is thermal printers can't validate. So what is a person to do if they still need to validate? Well the answer is to buy a modern machine the the SAM4s ER-915 (that can't validate on its own) and add an option slip printer to it. With the optional slip printer you can still validate. the slip printer is a mechanical printer that uses an ink ribbon and a dot matrix printing system. There are two drawbacks, first it is about double the price of the old register when you combine the new register plus the slip printer, and second is the fact its two pieces of equipment so takes up more counter space. For more information call us at 800-863-2274 or find use here Modern Cash Registers for sale. 

Cash Registers have come a long way in the last couple years, now they come with a credit card terminal

 

Cash Registers do more than ever before

Over the last decade Cash Registers have really grown to include great features that you should have in your store. Not only do the have important features, cash register are so much more affordable than a cloud based POS system. Today even simple cash registers can connect to a credit card terminal at very low prices. It used to be only the big companies could afford that. Well todays cash registers are so easy to use and low priced that you can't afford not to. 

Why you should you chose a cash register over a POS system

You should really examine your needs before you pull the trigger on a POS system. There are instances where a POS system maybe a better fit but you would be surprised how many times a register would have worked and for a lot less money. Ask yourself are you really going to keep inventory? Be honest, are you really going to count, issue purchase orders, receive purchase orders, enter new cost etc? Yes, many business do that but most mom and pop places don't. If that is the case a cash register might be a better fit. Also think about the traps of a POS system to make sure you know the real cost. Most modern POS systems are sold by subscription, you can't buy it. Most POS systems require you to process with a specific credit card company. So let's add that up so you know what you are getting into. Let's look at the Clover POS system that is really popular. Right now Clover for a counter service restaurant has a subscription fee of $59.00 a month (that is software only). So assume a good life of a POS system is 7 years you would have paid $4956.00 for the software subscription alone and you own nothing. Now how about the credit card fees, with Clover you must process with Fiserv so you are eliminating all the other vendors that you could bargain with. Those are just a few examples of why you might want a cash register over a POS. Give us a call today at 800-863-2274 or click here to find a good cash register. 

Low Cost Hybrid POS Cash Register system available from Optima

 

The Optima APOS-03 is a powerful system that affordable

When it comes to features and price you won't find a better value than this POS bundle. Users love the fact that this POS system is self contained and is pretty small. Features include a an integrated 8" Color Touch Screen, built in 3 1/8" thermal printer and enough I/O ports to connect to any type of peripheral you may need. The APOS-03 is powered by the Optima GoPOS Software that supports many different business applications like restaurants, retail store, convenience stores and many more. 

Business owners love the fact that with Optima, you buy the software and you own it! That's right no monthly software fees ever

In todays markets so many POS companies have shifted to a model that requires you to pay for the software system forever. Have you ever done the month on a typical system that requires you to pay monthly? I would urge you to check out the price of an Optima system and compare it to other popular systems on the market that require monthly payments forever. You can get this Optima APOS-03 Bundle as low as $899 and own it forever with no monthly software fees. Compare that to many on the market for $99.00 a month forever, just in three years you would have spent $3564.00 which is almost four times more than you could have bought the Optima system for.

You can accept credit card and gift card payments directly through the Opima APOS-03

With an interfaced pin pad you will be able to accept payments securely and quickly directly through the system. This will save your cashiers a lot of time and more importantly it is accurate and secure. Why would you want cashiers to have to re-enter the sale amount in a separate payment system when you can be integrated. Most business owners stopped doing that 10 years ago or more just because busy cashiers can make mistakes. Do you want a $19.95 sale to be re-entered into you separate credit card terminal as $1.95 because your cashier was just busy? If you don't think that has happened you are probably wrong, again this is why it is best practice to integrate payments whenever you can. Not to mention the transaction's are much more secure. call us at 800-863-2274 and of course check out the Optima APOS-03 bundle here. 

Short Term Cash Register or POS rental

 

We offer Clover Mini and other POS or Cash Registers for short term rentals

If you are planning for an event and you need cash registers or POS for short term use then contact us to start your planning. Our rentals include shipping both ways (to you and back to us), complete programming, 24/7 support in most cases and flat rate credit card processing. 

Our event rentals come with credit card processing at a flat rate

This is particularly important today as so many events as cash less, however we have you covered either way. You may also appreciate that the Clover Mini terminal supports suggested tipping which may help you hiring cashiers! 

Get your order in soon as even rentals take time to plan and ship

You will want to give us a couple weeks lead time to get your rental ready, the system needs to be programmed, we need to set up your merchant account and allow time for shipping. Call us at 800-863-2274 or visit us at short term event POS rental  

Age Verification on the SAM4s SAP-630R

 

The SAM4s SAP-630R paired with a 2D bar code scanner are a great way to verify the age of a customer buying an age restricted item. 

Although there are two methods the 630R can do age verification (AV) the best method is to use a 2D bar code scanner. You can enter the age manually if you would like, however when using a scanner you remove the human error element. If you want the most secure way of checking the buyers age we suggest the scanner method every time, not to mention it is much faster that entering by hand. For more information call us at 800-863-2274 or of course on the web at cash register with age verification. 

Another channel to purchase your SAM4s registers from

 

SAM4s registers now available at EZPOSNOW

Because of their popularity and being the best selling cash register system in North America EZPOSNOW has started selling  the SAM4s line of cash registers and POS systems, including the SAM4pos application. The reason for this is because this is a product that offers flexibility and is not locked into one credit card processor like so many POS systems today. Not to mention that SAM4s can serve so many verticals well like C-Stores, Restaurants, Smoke Shops and much much more.

Check out the new resource for all your point of sale needs at EZPOSNOW or call us at 800-863-2274

We have begun posting help videos for the SAM4s SAM4pos system

 

SAM4pos Technical Support now available online 

We have been deploying the SAM4pos products for several years now with hundreds if not thousands now being used in small businesses all over North America. While these systems are light years ahead of the legacy systems and we can log in remotely we felt creating a library of technical help would allow you access to support 24/7. You can find our channel with a playlist for support at   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdsi6bw59vJ614Fpti6kesw Of course you can always contact us for support the old fashion way at 800-863-2274.