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

Sharp ER-A347 cash register review

Sharp ER-A347 cash register

One of the newest models of commercial cash registers from Sharp is the ER-A347 and it is starting to make some waves. Sharp made some major steps with this entry level cash register. First they added an eight line LCD display that cashiers will love and so will whoever is having to program  it! The display allows the operator to see more detail and makes programming menu driven and a snap.

Receipt and journal make finding over rings easy and much better then an EJ most machines come with now. You will also like the SD card port as it allows you to transfer data from the register toi a computer and even program your entire cash register that computer and transfer to the register. One of the biggest new features however is the Quick Books transfer tool that is included. This cash register interfaces to Quick Books and is the only one I'm aware of that is included as a standard feature. The second biggest inovation is the credit card interface with a stand alone terminal that I don't hink has ever been done before.

I give the Sharp ER-A347 cash register a 5 out of 5 stars for an entry level cash register at a great price. For more information 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

Review of the Sharp ER-A530 cash register

Sharp ER-A530 cash register

Sharp makes quite a few commercial grade cash registers but a few really stand out from the rest. One of those stand outs is the Sharp ER-A530 cash register. Designed for food service the ER-A530 features a large flat keyboard with ample room for at least one hundred one touch menu items. This machine is equipped with a two station printer with both a receipt and journal printer. The receipt can be turned off and issued on demand if you would like.

Here are some other pros of the ER-A530

• Large flat keyboard
• two station printer
• serial ports
• expandable memory
• optional kitchen printer
• optional Datacap Twin Tran credit card interface
• optional scale
• optional computer interface
• large 5 bill 5 coin metal cash drawer
• removable till
• PC Poll cash register interface software

Here are a few things it does not have although Sharp makes larger models to address these needs

• No IRC
• Two line display instead of larger 8 line or touch display

The ER-A530 has a great price point and has proven to be a very durable model and should last for years if taken care off in a decent environment.

As far as ease of programming it is right in the middle of the road maybe leaning to harder then average. The reason a few other machines are easier is because they have a larger display then the ER-A530 allowing for more of a menu driven experience.

If you have any questions about this commercial Sharp cash register or another one please give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

SAM4s cash registers AKA SAM 4s or SAMs cash registers

SAM4s Cash Registers

SAM4s cash registers replaced the Samsung line up quite a few years ago but often people are still flubbing up the name. We have heard the name a dozen different ways but regardless of how you say it or spell it they still make the best cash registers on the market. They make models to suit any type of business from gift shops and liquor stores to full service restaurants or drive throughs.

Here is a couple common miss-spellings of the name.

1. SAM 4s Cash Registers
2. SAMs Cash Registers
3. SAMs 4 Cash Registers

I know there are more but again don't pay attention to the name, check out the features! Questions please feel free to call us at 1-800-863-2274

Sharp cash register keyboard covers

Cash Register Keyboard Cover

If your keyboard cover on your Sharp cash register is looking faded and worn out replace it. It is fast and easy and your cashiers will stop pressing the wrong button because they will be able to see the keyboard! Makes your cash register look years newer when you replace a cloudy old cover with a crisp clear new one. You can also call us to order or check on availabilty 1-800-863-2274

• Sharp ER-A420 Keyboard Cover
• Sharp UP-700 Keyboard Cover
• Sharp ER-A530 Keyboard Cover
• Sharp ER-A320 keyboard cover

Also if you need to make a new template for your Sharp cash register here are links to a couple popular models

• Sharp UP-420 Keyboard Template Download
• Sharp UP-700 Keyboard template

The UP-700 keyboard template works on many different Sharp models like the A530 and others.

PC Poll software for cash registers

Many people call and ask us about software for cash registers which we do have. Not every cash register works with software but most do. we have a software package we like and it is PC Poll Cash Register Software and it works for both SAM4s cash registers and Sharp.

The software is known as polling software which means it "Polls the cash register" and retrieves the sales data. The software also in most cases allow you to do all of your programming from the PC as well.

PC poll can be connected directly to the cash register, or via the Internet. PC Poll will work for up to 99 stores/registers.

Make sure your cash register has enough serial ports to connect to a computer especially if you have other options connected like credit card interface or bar code scanning.

Feel free to give us a call for more information or if you already own PC Poll and require support we can help you there too. 1-800-863-2274