Do you need cash register help?

If you need help with your cash register we may be able to assist you. Our company specializes in commercial cash register sales and support. Our main line is SAM4s, however we also sell Sharp and Casio as well.

We have technicians on staff that can help you program your sales tax rates, taxable status of departments or PLU's, integrating credit card payments, bar code scanners and more.

If you have a SAM4s register we support the following list and others

• ER-265M
• ER-285M
• SPS-320
• SPS-340
• SPS-345
• ER-380
• ER-380M
• ER-390M
• SPS-520F
• SPS-520R
• SPS-530F
• SPS-530R
• ER-600
• ER-650
• ER-650R
• ER-920
• ER-925
• ER-940
• ER-945
• SPS-2000
• ER-4900
• ER-4915
• ER-4940
• ER-5100
• ER-5140
• ER-5200
• ER-5200M
• ER-5215
• ER-5215M
• ER-5240
• ER-5240M
• ER-6500
• ER-6540
• ER-6500II
• ER-6540II
• ER-7000
• ER-7040II
• Tabby

If you don't see your SAM4s model on the list we probably still support it.

Sharp on the other hand is more difficult. We support all of the commercial models like for example

• ER-A247
• ER-A320
• ER-A330
• ER-A347
• ER-A410
• ER-A420
• ER-A520
• ER-A530
• UP-600
• UP-700

However if you model number begins with XE we can't help you. The EX line is a consumer line sold by big box stores. The best thing to do with an XE model is take it back to the store where you bought it.

So if you need help give us a call at 1-800-863-2274 We charge for support and have a couple different support packages.

Thermal Paper rolls for Sharp cash registers

All of the newer Sharp cash registers use thermal paper. Every since they retired the Sharp ER-A320 register which used 44mm bond paper all of their registers use thermal paper.

There are two primary sizes of thermal paper for the Sharp registers. Most use the 2.25" thermal 200 foot roll. A few examples are The Sharp ER-A520 paper rolls are 2.25" thermal as well as the ER-530 paper rolls.

The other size which is less popular is 44mm Thermal. A very popular register that uses it is the Sharp ER-A420 paper rolls.

Of course if your cash register uses thermal paper it will not require an ink roller or ribbon!

Sharp ER-A420 or the SAM4s SPS-320 cash register

Well first point is both of these are great cash registers. Both have some very strong points to be made for them. Not really fair to compare however because the Sharp ER-A420 has been around a long time before some of the newest features of the SAM4s SPS-320 was being used in the industry.

Both cash registers feature a large flat keyboard. The SAM4s keyboard is a little large. Both can interface to credit card payments with the Datacap Twin Tran, both can interface to PC Poll cash register software.

the Sharp ER-A420 has a history of being incredibly durable and is a heavy duty machine for sure. The SAM4s line up as a whole has a great track record of being reliable.

Couple huge advantages of the SAM4s SPS-320 include the SD card port for program back up and flash ROM upgrades, free software and the eight line LCD display.

If I already had the Sharp ER-A420 I would stick with them for a while since you would have no learning curve with operations, if starting with a cash register for the first time go with the SAM4s.

Any questions about which cash register is best for you then give us a call 1-800-863-2274

Cash registers for restaurants

There are quite a few great cash registers for restaurants from SAM4s and Sharp. You do need to take consideration of the type of restaurant and the way you operate. Some cash registers are more suited for quick service restaurants and some for table service. Other considerations are how many cash registers you will have, do you want you cash register interfaced to credit card payments, kitchen printer, kitchen video etc.

For quick service restaurants that only need one cash register here are a few good models

• Sharp ER-A420
• Sharp ER-A530
• SAM4s ER-920
• SAM4s ER-940
• SAM4s ER-5200M

Keep in mind that all the machines listed below will also work for a one cash register business however the registers listed above may not be suitable for multi register installations if IRC is required.

Here is a list of cash registers that work great in multi register quick service or table service restaurants that wish to operate w guest check system.

• Sharp UP-700
• Sharp UP-820F
• SAM4s SPS-320
• SAM4s SPS-340
• SAM4s SPS-520F
• SAM4s SPS-530F
• SAM4s SPS-2000

The difference between the two groups of registers is that the second group all have the IRC feature and the ability to have guest checks. Both groups have cash registers can use the Datacap Twin Tran for credit card interface.

For more information regarding restaurant cash registers call us at 1-800-863-2274

The Sharp ER-A420 cash register is an under-rated cash register. Simple and powerful while being very cost effective. This durable cash register has been a work horse of the Sharp line up for several years. If you want a tough machine designed for food service that won't let you down during the lunch rush than the ER-A420 is worth a another look.



Sharp ER-A420 Cash Register

Sharp Cash Registers

Sharp makes a great line of commercial grade cash registers. The commercial grade register's model numbers begin with ER or UP. Sharp makes another line called the XE line which is consumer grade and while they have some nice features they are not heavy duty like the ER and UP models.

The ER and UP line includes the following

• Sharp ER-A320 Cash Register
• Sharp ER-A330 Cash Register
• Sharp ER-A410 Cash Register
• Sharp ER-A420 Cash Register
• Sharp ER-A440 Cash Register
• Sharp ER-A450T Cash Register
• Sharp ER-A520 Cash Register
• Sharp ER-A530 Cash Register
• Sharp UP-700 Cash Register
• Sharp UP-820F Cash Register
• Sharp UP-820N Cash Register

Don't forget the XE line are not the same quality as the ER and UP models. Taken care of a good commercial grade cash register should last in a normal busy business about 5 to 7 years of course there are exceptions in both directions!

Sharp ER-A420 Cash Register

If you are looking for a great cash register for a restaurant of any kind then look no further the the Sharp ER-A420 Cash Register. With a large flat keyboard and thermal printers this cash register is built for fast and accurate transactions. Tie up all the loose ends when you add the Interfaced Credit Card and Gift Card. Easy to use and easy to take reports you will love this cash register.

Sharp ER-A420 Cash Register