Why are there 4 model numbers for the SAM4s SPS-500 Series Cash Register



SAM4s SPS-520F Cash Register

The SAM4s SPS-500 series Cash Register includes models:

• SPS-520F
• SPS-520R
• SPS-530F
• SPS-530R

The SAM4s SPS-500 series from is one of the best if not the best selling cash registers on the market today. People always ask me what the difference are between the different models. Below is the explanation

• The R in the model number indicates a raised keyboard. This style of tactile keyboard in most often asscoitated to retail stores.
• The F in the model number tells you the model features a flat keyboard designed for food service.
• A 520 has both a receipt and journal printer and uses 2.25″ thermal paper
• A 530 has only one printer which uses 3 1/8″ thermal paper designed for a guest check or large receipt

So to recap R stands for raised and is for retail, F is for flat and is for restaurant. The SPS 520 has two on-board printers, and the SAM4s SPS 530 a large 3 1/8th" thermal single station printer.

SAM4s has a new register it is ER-180T Cash Register

The SAM4s ER-180T cash register is a new state of the art commercial grade cash register with a thermal printer and black in color. Looks great with lots of features for a tiny price. This machine replaced the SAM4s ER-150 and the 150-II

Check it out SAM4s ER-180T Cash Register

SAM4s ER-180T Cash Register

The New SAM4s ER-180 Cash Register

SAM4s has discontinued the SAM4s ER-150 and the 150-II registers. The replacement is the SAM4s ER-180 cash register. This is a much nicer looking cash register with more features. The ER-180 uses an impact printer and features 16 department keys. Check it out here SAM4s ER-180 Cash Register

SAM4s ER-180 Cash Register



SAM4s ER-265 Cash Register

 The SAM4s ER-265 Cash Register is loaded with features and in it’s price range is a great value.


This is a great little machine. I do not recommend where you will be doing a large amount of 10 key entry because of the flat restaurant style keyboard. If you use preset buttons it is a killer machine! Very small and low profile. If you have a busy liquor store or gas station probably not the machine and you should step up a few models.

I see this machine working best in counter service restaurant, Bars, Night Clubs, Snack Bars, fairs, sports arenas and more. Best place to buy the SAM4s ER-265 Cash Register

Flat, Spill-Resistant Keyboard

Fast Thermal Printer

15 Department Keys

1,000 PLUs

Automatic Tax Calculation

Real Time Clock – Hourly Sales Reporting

Financial and Cash In Drawer Reports

Can a Cash Register take credit cards without a terminal

Yes if you have a high quality SAM4s Cash Register or a Sharp Cash Register then you can add a Datacap device to it and turn your cash register into a credit card terminal.

After you add a Datacap to a SAM4s cash register or Sharp Cash Register it makes credit card transactions  more secure, faster, and with fewer errors. The Datacap also will allow your cash register to accept your own private label Gift Card program which is Money in the Bank!

I’m only aware of one product that allow cash registers to become credit card terminals and that is the Datacap devices. If someone tells you your cash register can interface to a standalone credit card terminal they do not know what they are talking about.

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SAM4s SPS-520F, SPS-520R, SPS-530R, and SPS-530F are the best cash register terminals on the market today!

Yes that is a bold statement but take a look for yourself and I think you will become a big fan too. My company has been in the Cash Register Business for over 30 years and we have never sold such an incredible machine as the SAM4s SPS-500 series of cash registers.

The SPS-500 series is made up of 4 models The SAM4s SPS-520FT or also known as the SPS-520F and the SAM4s SPS-530RT or also known as the SAM4s SPS-530R  The first difference between the models is that the 520X has both a receipt and journal printer and the 530X has only a single 3 1/8" inch receipt tape. Next difference in the models is 5XXFT or 5XXF has a flat keyboard suitable for restaurants and the 5XXRT or 5XXR has raised keys designed to be used in a retail application.

All of them are the same machine after you get past the printers and/or keyboard styles. Any of them can interface to Credit Card payments, Gift Card Payments, computer interface, bar code scanner, kitchen printer, DVR and even more.

One of the features we like the most on the SAM4s SPS-500 series is the fact the options are affordable and plentiful. As an example the memory card can be added for only $75.00 and can be done after the fact. The SAM4s SPS-500 series terminals also feature a USB port, keyboard port, and multiple serial ports. This allows you to back up the cash register program to a thumb drive and keep for yourself in case of failure.

This register system truly is a hybrid system between a POS system and cash register!