SAM4s SPS-520R Handheld Data Collector

The Cash Register Guys have developed the CRG-500DC hand held Data Collector for use with the following SAM4s cash registers.

• SPS-320
• SPS-340
• SPS-345
• ER-920
• ER-925
• ER-940
• ER-945
• SPS-520F
• SPS-520F
• SPS-530F
• SPS-530R
• SPS-2000

The CRG-500DC allows you in conjunction with either PC Poll or the SAM4s Utilty program to add items to your cash register. Even if your cash register is in use, grab the CRG-500DC and scan you new items, follow the prompts on it's touch screen and you are just minutes away from having that item in your cash register.

The CRG-500DC also supports adding stock, price checking and more. If you would like more information please call us at 800-863-2274 

Programming SAM4s cash registers

Do you have a SAM4s cash register that you need help programming the sales tax or a department? We can help with that over the phone. We have reasonable service rates and can help you over the phone. We help with the following list of registers and even more

• ER-180
• ER-180T
• ER-265
• ER-285M
• ER-290
• ER-350
• ER-350-II
• ER-380
• ER-390
• SPS-320
• SPS-340
• SPS-345
• SPS-520F
• SPS-520R
• SPS-530F
• SPS-530R
• ER-650
• ER-650R
• ER-920
• ER-925
• ER-940
• ER-945
• SPS-1000
• SPS-2000
• ER-4915
• ER-4940
• ER-5100
• ER-5200
• ER-5200M
• ER-5240M
• ER-6500
• ER-6540
• SER-7000
• SER-7040

We can also help with integrated credit card with the Datacap Twin Tran, kitchen printer interfaces, kitchen video, PC interface and much more

So if you need help with your cash register give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

POS system for iPad and Android Tablets

The SAM4s company who make the world's best cash registers have entered the tablet POS market with a fresh new product. The SAM4s Tabby is a POS system for the iPad and Android tablets. Unlike other tablet systems the Tabby is not dependent on your internet connection but rather is hosted on site which will keep your system up. I have personally seen a cloud based system not be able to open the cash drawer because the store's internet was down. The poor store owner could not even take my cash, he simply gave me the products and apologized for the delay. Don't let that happen to you. Use a POS system like the Tabby to keep your customer lines moving and sales coming in.

Maybe a iPad POS system is not for you, if so we have all the SAM4s cash registers as well. Call us at 1-800-863-2274 and we will help you decide.

SAM4s ER-650 and the Sharp ER-A320 have something in common

What do the Sharp ER-A320 and the SAM4s ER-650 have in common? They were both the best selling cash registers for their brand and they have both been retired.

In the case of the SAM4s ER-650 it has been replaced by the SPS-300 series which is made up of the following

The SAM4s SPS-320 cash register with large flat keyboard and single station printer. Capable of credit card interface with Datacap Twin Tran

 

 

The SAM4s SPS-340 also features large flat keyboard with the addition of a receipt and journal printer. Also the ability to integrate credit card payments with a Datacap device

The SAM4s SPS-345 is the retail version of the SPS-300 series with a raised keyboard and receipt and journal (not picture shown is with the expanded keyboard not the standard 21) this register works great for liquor stores, hardware, gift stores, C-Stores and more. You can add value added options such as scanning and credit card interface.


Now returning back the Sharp ER-A320 cash register which we miss dearly, there really is no replacement. yes there are new models but not a comparable replacement. The problem is the A320 used bond paper and was capable of validating . Sharp currently DOES NOT make a cash register that can validate or used bond paper rolls instead of thermal. If you don't need to validate then the closest choice to replace in the Sharp line is:

The Sharp ER-A347 featuring a large 8 line LCD display, receipt and journal printers. This is a great machine and I think easy to program because of the 8 line LCD display however some find it cumbersome. I think you will need to be the judge on that!

If you need help selecting a register give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

SAM4s SPS series cash registers

cash registers

SAM4s has a higher end line of cash registers known as the SPS-series. The SPS series is a commercial grade line up of high end cash registers. The SPS line consist of two base models the SPS-500 series and the SPS-300 series

The SPS-300 series was released to replace the popular 650 series. They made some great changes in the SPS-300 series that include the following

• SD card port
• Models with receipt and journal printers
• Black color
• Free programming software
• More flexibility with kitchen printing

The SPS-300 series comes in the following configurations and models

• SAM4s SPS-320 cash register with a flat keyboard receipt only

• SAM4s SPS-340 cash register with a flat keyboard and receipt and journal printers

• SAM4s SPS-345 cash register with a raised keyboard and receipt and journal printers

The SPS-500 series took over for the SER-7000 series which were great registers. Some cutting edge features were added making the 500 series the most sophisticated register system on the market in it's class.

Some of the unique features include

• 7" Touch Screen
• single printing station and double printing station configurations
• SD card port
• USB port
• Keyboard port
• IP Port

The 500 series come in four different configurations

• SAM4s SPS-520F with a flat keyboard and receipt and journal printers

• SAM4s SPS-520R with a raised keyboard and receipt and journal printers

• SAM4s SPS-530F with a flat keyboard and receipt printer only

• SAM4s SPS-530R with a raised keyboard receipt printer only

If you need help selecting which register would be the best fit for you or whether you need options like the credit card interface, kitchen printers, bar code scanners etc. please give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

SAM4s ER-650 registers still available

SAM4s ER-650 cash register

The SAM4s ER-650 was one of the best selling cash registers we have seen in many years. Like all good things the ER-650 has come to an end. The factory is no longer making them however if you still need one or two then don't despair because the "Cash Register Guys, and POS and Cash Registers still have them available in the form of a ER-650 Modified.

The ER-650 Modified is a ER-650R converted to a ER-650 by changing the Roms and the keyboard. So the case will read 650R the machine is really a 650 version. The reason is there are still plenty of the raised keyboard versions available and after the Roms and keyboard is changed they really are the classic 650 machines everyone loves.

SAM4s SPS-340

Or if you are ready to modernize you may want to check out the replacement's to the 650 line up the SPS-300 series. (above the the SAM4s SPS-340 cash register) There are some great reasons to upgrade to the 300 series and the biggest one is they feature SD card ports which was missing on the 650 series. Now you can save and load a program, download reports, and change Roms all with the SD card port, which is a huge step forward.

Need help choosing call us at 1-800-863-2274

SAM4s ER-650 cash register

SAM4s ER-650 Cash Register

So at long last the SAM4s ER-650 cash register is gone....or is it? Officially the ER-650 has been discontinued and the factory has no more. Because the popularity of this machine we know it will still be in demand for a couple more years. So to fill that need we have bought quite a few of it's sister model the ER-650R, which is the same machine with a raised keyboard. Now we are turning the ER-650R into the model 650 by replacing the keyboard with the flat keyboard and changing the chip set on the main board. The case will say 650R however the machine will be a 650 so we are calling it the ER-650 modified.

We have quite a few of these available and could even build with whatever ROM version you needed to match your existing machines if needed. If you are looking for one of these machine give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

These machines will interface with credit card and gift card with the Datacap Twin Tran for a complete POS system. We of course sell the replacement for this machine the SAM4s SPS-300 series cash registers as well.

SAM4s has a great line up of cash registers



SAM4s cash registers

In the last year SAM4s has released several new models of cash registers that include some much awaited features. The first improvement is they release the new models in several formats. Each new model is available in a flat keyboard with restaurants in mind or raised keys thinking of retail applications. They did not stop there however because they also released a version of each with a receipt only or a receipt and journal. In the past people might have passed up a cash register that was perfect for them in every way other then it only had a single station printer, well know you chose with printer configuration you want!

The newest models from SAM4s cash registers offer interfaced credit card options and gift card interfaces. Other then the choices in keyboard and printers they also all have in common is that they the all have an SD card port that we in the business have been dreaming about for a long time. Now you can back up the program that may have taken hours to complete, send reports to the SD card and even update the software version of the cash register! This can save the dealer and the end-user hours in the long run!

The new models I'm talking about are the following

• SAM4s SPS-320
• SAM4s SPS-340
• SAM4s SPS-345
• SAM4s ER-920
• SAM4s ER-925
• SAM4s ER-940
• SAM4s ER-945

All of these models are very scalable and programmable to meet a wide range of stores and restaurants. If you need help selecting one let us know and we can help you out 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

A clocer look at SAM4s SPS-340 cash register

SAM4s SPS-340 cash register

The SAM4s SPS-340 a relative newcomer in the mid range cash register line up is a solid register with a lot of upside and little down side.

Designed for food service it will handle quick service, drive through, cafeteria, bar/lounge and smaller table service restaurants.

As far as programming goes this register rank high on the easy scale (remember easy is a subjective term) because of it's 8 line LCD display that walks you through many of the programming steps. In terms of a rating for programming ease I give it a 4 out of 5 stars, only register higher has a much large display. This register also comes with a free utility software if you want to program on a computer, however please remember registers use serial connections NOT USB!

Cashiers and servers really tend to like the cash register as well because of its large keyboard and 8 line display. They like being able to see on the display what was already rang up and a running total. Happy cashiers mean happy customers which means happy owner!

The SAM4s SPS-340 features the traditional two station printer with a receipt and journal. Many registers have only one printer and use an electronic journal in place of the hard copy journal printer. Myself I like two station registers better because you get instant feedback from the journal when you require it! You may not need it often but when you do it is worth it's weight in gold.

With all the features and functions most places need you will find the SPS-340 to be very scalable. I urge every owner I speak to about cash registers to take advantage of the optional Datacap Twin Tran credit card interface. Other features include IRC when 2 plus machines are needed, PC Poll and SAM software are available. PC Poll also has a QB interface if you would like to use that.

Overall in it's price range and for features and functions in a single lane deployment with or without credit card interface I give this register a 5 out of 5 star rating, in multi machine installations without credit card I give it a 5 out of 5 stars, if a multi machine install with credit card it's rating drops to a 3 out of 5. Be happy to explain why in detail if you contact us at 1-800-863-2274

SAM4s SPS-320 cash register review

The SAM4s SPS-320 is a welcome new release to the SAM4s line up of powerful registers. The SPS-300 series is replacing the popular SAM4s ER-650 with some great new features. The first huge improvement started in creating a series instead of two models like the 650 and the 650R which had some big limits. The 300 series includes models with flat keyboards and raised but also with receipt only and receipt and journal models. The series is made up of the following:

• SAM4s SPS-320 with flat keyboard and single printer
• SAM4s 340 Flat Keyboard and dual printers (receipt and journal)
• SAM4s SPS-345 raised keys and dual printers 9receipt and journal)

The keyboard on the SPS-320 is much larger than the 650 making it more attractive for restaurants. One of the biggest advances is the SD card port which has been lacking in cash registers in the past. The SD card will let you back up and restore programming, update firmware and download sales reports. Giving the register more scalability they have included 2 serial ports and have 2 additional available as options. These serial ports allow you have more options than the 650 did. For example now you can have a PC interface, a bar code scanner, a credit card interface and still have a port left over!

You will love the easy programming with the 8 line LCD display or if you would like to use it the register comes with free programming software however make sure and buy the cables need to interface.

Overall this is a great model and should be around for a long time! Call if you have any questions about buying 1-800-863-2274

The SAM4s ER-650 and ER-650R have been retired

Well we knew it was coming for quite some time but it was still a shock when the factory told us they were pulling the plug on one of the most popular and successful cash registers they ever made the ER-650 and the version with raised keyboard the ER-650R

The good news is they will have parts and support available for awhile and we have quite a few of the ER-650 and ER-650R models available so get your while they last which won't be long.

The ER-650 series was the first cash register to come out with the multi line LCD display which was the big game changer in regards to programming and using simple registers. They followed up by making this a cash register that can process credit cards using the Datacap Twin Tran that also allows gift card transactions as well.

Users also appreciated the fact that the SAMs 4 650 series also interfaced to DVR systems, kitchen printers, scales, computers and coin changers.

The ER650 series has been replaced by the SPS-300 series that includes the SPS-320, SPS-340 and SPS-345 all with some unique features of their own. One great improvement with the SPS300 series is that it includes a SD card port and available with a single station printer as well as a dual station version with a receipt and journal.

The SAM4s SPS-320 Cash Register now shipping

We have now installed several of each of the SAM4s SPS-300 series which consist of the following cash register models.

• SAM4s SPS-320
• SAM4s SPS-340
• SAM4s SPS-345

We have had great success with each install and they are all going very well. We will be deploying more this week and next. Pretty sure these registers are going to be a huge hit for SAM4s line up of cash registers.

Cash Register Features

In 2011 we saw several cash registers come onto the market and in 2012 we should see a few more. We are very happy to see a few developments with the new releases from SAM4s. First and foremost every new product they released is now coming with an SD card port for backing up programs, upgrading ROM, and taking reports. Do not forget to invest a couple bucks and buy yourself an SD card to back up your register program! Second thing we like is that SAM4s came out with two of each model, one with a receipt only and a second one with a receipt and journal! Several of their older models had only a receipt which is fine for most operators however it did force a few people to buy more register than needed to get that receipt. You will see the 900 series was release with both choices of a receipt or receipt and journal. Lastly almost every SAM4s now comes with Free Utility Software that allows you to program the register from a PC if you want to. Check out the new 900 series already released and the soon to be release SAM4s 300 series.

New SAM4s Models and features

SAM4s has recently released 4 new cash registers and are about to release 3 more. One of the greatest features found on all 7 of these registers is that they all have an SD card slot allowing you to back up and restore a program in case of failure as well as upgrade the ROM version of your register. There are many other features in these new machines as well. If you are looking for a new Cash Register you will want to check these new and soon to be new models.

• SAM4s SPS-320
• SAM4s SPS-340
• SAM4s SPS-345
• SAM3s ER-920
• SAM4s ER-925
• SAM4s ER-940
• SAM4s ER-945

SAM4s continues to be the leading force in Cash Registers for small and medium business.

SAM4s very soon will be reeasing seven models of new cash registers. The new models have include great features and SAM4s have hit another home run with these new models! The folks over at Cash Register Guys has added some basic information on these new models coming soon.

• SAM4s SPS-320
• SAM4s SPS-340
• SAM4s SPS-345
• SAM4s ER-920
• SAM4s ER-925
• SAM4s ER-940
• SAM4s ER-945

These new cash registers have an option for credit card interface, SD Card to save and load programs, printer choices and much more.