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.