Olivetti ECR 300 euro User manual

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Contents
STARTING UP ........................................................................................................................................... 5
INTENDED USE ................................................................................................................................... 5
GENERAL INFORMATION / SAFETY NOTES ............................................................................................ 5
TRANSPORT PROTECTION LOCKS ........................................................................................................ 5
CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY ................................................................................................. 5
PRINTER ............................................................................................................................................ 6
INSERT PAPER ROLL ........................................................................................................................... 6
PAPER REEL ...................................................................................................................................... 7
CHANGE INK ROLLER .......................................................................................................................... 7
MACHINE VIEW ......................................................................................................................................... 8
DISPLAY ............................................................................................................................................ 9
KEY-OPERATED SWITCH ...................................................................................................................... 10
KEYPAD ................................................................................................................................................... 11
CR 101 KEYPAD .............................................................................................................................. 11
KEY FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 11
OPERATIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 13
REGISTRATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 13
DEPARTMENT REGISTRATION (PRICED) .............................................................................................. 13
DEPARTMENT PRICE OVERRIDE ......................................................................................................... 14
REPEATED DEPARTMENT REGISTRATION .......................................................................................... 14
REGISTRATION BY MULTIPLICATION ................................................................................................... 15
CHANGE COMPUTATION .................................................................................................................... 16
REGISTRATION OF DIFFERENT PAYMENT TYPES .................................................................................. 17
SPLIT (PARTIAL) PAYMENT ................................................................................................................ 18
PREMIUM AND DISCOUNT .................................................................................................................... 19
PREMIUMS - AS A PERCENTAGE ......................................................................................................... 19
DISCOUNTS - AS A PERCENTAGE ....................................................................................................... 20
DISCOUNTS - MANUALLY ENTERED AMOUNTS ..................................................................................... 20
CORRECTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 21
ERR CORRECT ................................................................................................................................. 21
VOID (DESIGNATED CANCELLATION) .................................................................................................. 21
REFUND/RETURNED MERCHANDISE ................................................................................................... 22
PAYMENTS RECEIVED ON ACCOUNT / PAID OUT ............................................................................ 23
RECEIVED ON ACCOUNT ................................................................................................................... 23
PAID OUT ......................................................................................................................................... 23
MISCELLANEOUS REGISTER OPERATIONS ...................................................................................... 24
RECEIPT DUPLICATION ..................................................................................................................... 24
OPEN CASH REGISTER ELECTRONICALLY ........................................................................................... 24
OPEN CASH DRAWER MANUALLY ....................................................................................................... 24
TIME DISPLAY .................................................................................................................................. 24

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CALCULATOR OPERATION .................................................................................................................. 24
ADDITION......................................................................................................................................... 25
SUBTRACTION .................................................................................................................................. 25
MULTIPLICATION .............................................................................................................................. 26
DIVISION .......................................................................................................................................... 26
REPORTS ................................................................................................................................................ 27
 PASSWORD ..................................................................................................................................... 27
X-REPORTS (WITHOUT MEMORY DELETION) ....................................................................................... 27
Z-REPORTS (WITH MEMORY DELETION) ............................................................................................. 28
ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 28
SAMPLE REPORT .............................................................................................................................. 29
PROGRAMMING ..................................................................................................................................... 30
 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................... 30
RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS ......................................................................................................... 30
REMOVE RUNNING TOTALS ............................................................................................................... 30
PRINTING ALL PROGRAMMED SETTINGS (FLAGS) .............................................................................. 31
PROGRAMMING THE BASIC PROGRAM ................................................................................................ 32
MODIFYING A SINGLE FLAG ............................................................................................................... 32
FLAG TABLE .................................................................................................................................... 33
PROGRAMMING TAX ........................................................................................................................ 34
PROGRAMMING DEPARTMENTS ......................................................................................................... 35
DEFINE THE ASSIGNMENT ................................................................................................................. 35
PROGRAMMING BEFORE EURO CURRENCY CONVERSION .................................................................... 37
PROGRAMMING AFTER EURO CURRENCY CONVERSION ...................................................................... 39
PROGRAMMING NON EURO CURRENCY CONVERSION ......................................................................... 41
ERROR MESSAGES ............................................................................................................................... 43
OPTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................. 44
OPTIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 44
SELF TESTS ............................................................................................................................................ 42
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 45

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Starting Up
 INTENDED USE
This cash register should only be used for performing cash register business indoors. Any other
use is considered unintended use.
 GENERAL INFORMATION / SAFETY NOTES
 Make sure that the mains voltage corresponds to the specifications indicated on the rating
plate located at the back of the cash register.
 The cash register is a highly sophisticated piece of equipment. Never try to repair it yourself.
If repairs are necessary, contact an authorized service centre or your sales outlet.
 Never insert metallic objects such as screwdrivers, paper clips, etc. into the cash register.
They may damage the cash register and present the danger of causing an electric shock.
 Always switch off the cash register after finishing your work.
 Clean the cash register by dusting it with a dry cloth. Never use water or solvents, such as
paint thinner / alcohol, to clean the cash register.
 In order to completely disconnect the cash register from the power supply, disconnect the
power plug from the socket.
 Do not expose the cash register to excessive heat.
 Keep the transport protection locks for future use. If the cash register is subsequently
moved, the transport lock must be reinstalled.
 TRANSPORT PROTECTION LOCKS
Before starting to operate the cash register, remove any transport protection locks and keep
them for the future
Important transport
notes:
 CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY
Before connecting the cash register to the mains power supply, check that the voltage and
frequency specifications on the rating plate correspond to the local power supply.
Safety note:
Note:
In the case of damage caused during transport, the unit must be returned with
the packaging, operating instructions and accessories.
The power sockets must be located close to the cash register and be easily
accessible. This enables the cash register to be disconnected from the power
supply quickly in an emergency.
All data is retained following disconnection from the mains power supply.
The internal backup battery ensures data retention for approx. 1 year.
To charge up the battery for this, keep the cash register connected to the
power supply for 12 hours after switching it on for the first time.

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 PRINTER
Caution:
Never:
 print without paper in the printer.
 pull the paper when the printer is in operation.
 use poor quality paper or ink rollers.
 re-use paper rolls a second time.
 manipulate the printer mechanism with hard objects or move by hand.
Always:
 Pay attention to the end of paper markings. Change the paper roll immediately.
 Have the cash register/printer serviced regularly by an authorized service centre.
 Change the ink roller when the print quality starts to deteriorate.
 INSERT PAPER ROLL
Observe the following information to ensure long, trouble-free operation:
 Open the printer lid.
 Turn the key-operated switch to R.
 Insert the paper roll (57 mm width) for the receipt
in the paper holder. Bend the roll support a little
to the left. The end of the paper roll must be at
the bottom.
 Feed the end of the paper, (cut straight) in the printer
and press [ FEED ] key. Depending on the method of
use, (i.e. journal or receipt), feed the paper past the
tear-off edge on the paper lid or onto the paper
take-up reel.
 Close the printer lid

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 PAPER REEL
The Paper reel is required when you want a record of the transactions. If you wish to use the paper reel
as opposed to receipt, it is necessary to program the machine for journal printing. Please refer to the
programming section flag 01.
 Open the printer lid.
 Remove the paper reel.
 Thread the end of the paper in the slit in the paper reel.
 Insert the paper reel in the hollow provided.
 Close the printer lid.
 In order to remove the journal paper after it has been rolled up on the reel,
remove the paper reel and pull the journal paper roll off
 Re-insert the paper reel
 CHANGE INK ROLLER
Note:
 Open the printer lid
 Pull the ink roller up and out using the grip (on the left).
 Insert new ink roller on the guides.
 Close the printer lid.
Only use original ink rollers.

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Machine View
The diagram below illustrates the cash register with all its functional parts.
1. Printer lid
2. Paper reel
3. Operator Display
4. Key-operated switch
5. Keypad
6. Cash drawer
7. Printer cover
8. Ink roller
The diagram below illustrates the cash register with all its functional parts.
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 DISPLAY
The respective amount appears flush to the right in the display, to the left is the number of
repetitions in cases where several registrations are made for one department.
The upper part of the display indicates the following by means of illuminating marks:
DPT Currently active department
CALC Calculator mode
RFD Refunds
Displays
In Positions “R”
tot Total amount
Sub Subtotal
** Department number
In Position ‘P’
ProG Programming mode BUzzEr Buzzer tone test
**P Department price drA Cash drawer test
**F Department flag kEyLoCk Key-operated switch test
FCE* Exchange rate diSPLAY Display test
dot Currency flag Pr intEr Printer test
CL Reset
Position “X” and “Z”
rEAd Print X reports rESEt Print Z reset reports
CA Total amount in cash E Error
rAtE* Tax Rate (1-4) bASE * Basic tax rate (1-4)
DPT
AMOUNT
RFD
CALC

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Key-Operated Switch
The key-operated switch is the operational centre of the cash register, allowing access to each of the
key controlled positions. For such operations as registration, reporting and programming, each of which
are detailed below.
Various keys are available which enable the different functions to be used.
The OP key enables the user to make registrations and print reports without clearing the
memory.
The OW key enables the user to make registrations and print reports with or without clearing the
memory. This key also allows access to the program mode of the cash register.
Significance of the switch positions:
L = Power supply is switched off.
Each key can be turned to this position.
R = This will display the time when initially turned to this position.
Press CLEAR to remove the time display.
Sales transactions can be registered (refer to Chapter “Operation”)
Each key can be turned to this position.
X = rEAD is shown on the display when this mode is selected
Reports can be printed without deleting the memory contents
(refer to Chapter “Reports”).
Each key can be turned to this position.
Z = rESEt is shown on the display when this mode is selected
Reports can be printed with memory contents deletion (refer to
Chapter “Reports”).
The OW key is required for this position
P = ProG is shown on the display when this mode is selected
This mode is used to program the system flags, departments, items, prices, etc.
The OW key is required for this position
Note Turning of the mode key mid operation will result in an error tone. Return to the original
position press CLEAR then finalise the current operation before turning the mode lock key.

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Keypad
The keypad of cash register CR 101 is illustrated below. The functions of the keys are also described.
 CR 101 KEYPAD
 KEY FUNCTIONS
A short description of the keys is provided below:
Keyboard Operation Description
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Numerical Keys
 Enter prices, amounts, programming, etc
Note the decimal point is not required during normal operation.
Department keys
 Record items sold or returned in the department totals
 Register the fixed price of items
 Register the same item several times
 Calculation methods i.e. ( + - x % ) in calculator mode.
Refund key
 Register the refunding of a department sale
Time/Date and multiplication
 Multiply the amount shown in the display
 Display current time and date
 Print financial report (key-operated switch position:X)
No sale key
 Numbers entered are not registered as amounts but printed as
numerical entries.
(Used for example, to enter a customer account number)
 Open drawer to give change
 Used in the p-mode from program acceptance
FEED
DEPT 4
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RA/
CALC
PO 7 8 9 RCPT
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EURO
VOID
DEPT 3
X
RF - 4 5 6 CHEQ CARD
ERR
CORR
DEPT 2
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CLEAR
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TIME
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Keyboard Operation Description
Cash key
 Register cash payments,
given amount is subtracted from the total payment due
 Total amount appears in the display, the cash drawer opens
 Change amount appears in the display
 Print full-report (key operated switch position:X)
 Print and delete full reports
(key operated switch position:Z)
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Acts as equals in calculator mode
Credit- card/Cheque keys
 Register payments made via credit-card cheque,
given amount is subtracted from the total payment due
 Total amount appear in the display, the cash drawer opens

Change amount appears in the display
Subtotal key
 Display the subtotal
Paid Out key (PO)
 Register amounts paid out from the cash drawer
Received on account (RA)
 Register amounts paid into the cash drawer
 Start / end calculator mode
Minus Key
 Manual subtraction of the amount entered for the last item
or the overall sale following subtotal ( which can be
programmed into the equation).
Void Key
 Cancel an amount that was registered several transactions
before
Premium key
 Add a stored or manually entered percentage to the price of
the last item or subtotal
Discount key
 Subtracts a stored or manually entered percentage to the
price of the last item or subtotal
Receipt paper feed key
 Feed receipt paper without printing
Clear Key
 Deletes incorrect entries
 Clears errors
Foreign currency exchange key
 Enables conversion of various currencies
Receipt Key
 Receipt duplicate
 Issue receipt after sale when the receipt is turned off
Error Correct key
 Cancel the last amount registered

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Operations
 REGISTRATIONS
The cash register provides easy to use repeat and multiplying functions to simplify
Operations.
 DEPARTMENT REGISTRATION (PRICED)
Use the department keys to register programmed prices.
Press the required department key
Press the required department
Press the SUBTOTAL key to display the total due.
Press the relevant method of payment key
Example printout
14-04-2001 Date
09-21 0017 Time, Receipt no.
.01 10.00* Dept. 1 fixed price, including tax
.04 20.00* Dept. 4 fixed price, including tax
1.38TX
1
Amount of tax 1 included
8.62 TA Amount taxed
1.31TX
2
Amount of tax 2 included
18.69 TA Amount taxed
30.0ST Subtotal of registration
30.00CA Cash payment
* The printing of TAX information is optional. (see programming options)
Key position: Registration.
All the following types of registration can be
carried out with the key in this position.

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 DEPARTMENT PRICE OVERRIDE
It is possible to manually enter a price which differs from the price programmed for a
Department (Price Override). The programmed department price remains unchanged.
Note It is not Necessary to use the decimal point key during normal operations.
TO
Enter the amount
Press the required department key
TO
Enter the amount
Press the required department key
Press the SUBTOTAL key to display the total due.
Press the relevant tender key
Example printout
14-04-2001 Date
09-25 0018 Time, Receipt no.
.01 100.00* Dept. 01 registered price, including tax
.04 200.00* Dept. 04 registered price, including tax
13.79TX1 Amount of tax 1 included
86.21 TA Amount taxed
13.08TX2 Amount of tax 2 included
186.92 TA Amount taxed
300.00ST Subtotal of registration
300.00CA Cash payment
* The printing of TAX information is optional. (see programming options)
 REPEATED DEPARTMENT REGISTRATION
Repetition of registration can be performed after entering amounts.
TO
Enter the amount
Press the required department key
Press the required department key
Press the SUBTOTAL key to display the total due.
Press the relevant tender key

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 REGISTRATION BY MULTIPLICATION
The multiplication of registrations can be performed after entering amounts. (Only use whole numbers
as the multiplication factor).
TO
Enter the multiplication amount
Activate multiplication
TO
Enter the amount
Press the required department key
Press the SUBTOTAL key to display the total due.
Press the relevant tender key
Example printout
26-03-2001 Date
13-35 0011 Time, Receipt no.
6 X Multiplication factor
1.00 @ Single item price
.04 6.00* Dept. 04 including tax 1
0.48TX1 Amount of tax 1 included
6.00 TA Amount taxed
6.48ST Subtotal of registration
6.48CA Cash payment
* The printing of TAX information is optional. (see programming options)

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 CHANGE COMPUTATION
The amount paid by the customer can be entered using the numeric keys. The change
is then calculated and displayed.
TO
Enter the amount
Press the required department key
TO
Enter the amount
Press the required department key
Press the required department key (for preset price dept)
Press the SUBTOTAL key to display the total due.
TO
Enter the amount tendered
Press the relevant tender key
Example printout
29-03-2001 Date
12-54 0006 Time, Receipt no.
.01 6.50* Dept. 01 registered amount, including tax
.04 12.00* Dept. 04 registered amount, including tax
.01 20.00* Dept. 01 registered amount, including tax
3.66 TX1 Amount of tax 1 included
22.84 TA Amount taxed
1.66 TX2 Amount of tax 2 included
10.84 TA Amount taxed
38.50 ST Subtotal of registration
50.00 CA Amount tendered (Cash Tender key)
-11.50 CG Change due
* The printing of TAX information is optional. (see programming options)

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 REGISTRATION OF DIFFERENT PAYMENT TYPES
It is possible to receive payment by means of Cheque, Credit-card or Cash.
TO
Enter the amount
Press the required department key
TO
Enter the amount
Press the required department key
Press the SUBTOTAL key to display the total due.
TO
Enter the amount tendered.
Note: if the amount tendered is greater than the amount
due, change will be subtracted from cash in drawer
Press the relevant tender key

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 SPLIT (PARTIAL) PAYMENT
A sum for payment can be paid for in several part payments. It is possible to use
different types of payment for each part.
Note:
Example: A customer wishes to split a total sales sum of £1540.50 into two part payments of
£1000.00 (credit-card) and £600.00 (cash).
Press subtotal
Enter the part of the sum to be
paid by credit card
Press the relevant tender key
Enter the amount to be paid
The amount is deducted from
the remaining sum, the change
due is displayed.
Example printout
29-03-2001 Date
13-05 0010 Time, Receipt no.
01 1540.50
1540.50ST Subtotal of registration
1000.00 CH Part payment, credit-card
600.00CA Part payment, cash
-59.50CG Change due
* The printing of TAX information is optional. (see programming options)
Split payments can be made using cheques, credit-cards and cash. Payments
made using a check or credit-card are identified on receipts, journals and reports
by "CK" or "CH" The monies tendered to each are reported and any over tender
amount is reduced from the cash in drawer figure as it is assumed monies are
given back to the customer

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Premium and discount
During registration, premium and discount operations can be performed for an item
and/or subtotal according to programmed or manual percentage rates, also variable
amounts can be deducted.
 PREMIUMS - AS A PERCENTAGE
If a surcharge needs to be added, e.g. at five percent, it can be registered using the
Premium key.
TO
Enter the percentage value (e.g 500 for 5%)
Register the manually entered premium
OR Register the fixed rate premium percentage
Example printout
29-03-2001 Date
13-14 0012 Time, Receipt no.
.01 100.00* Registered amount, including tax
.01 50.00* Registered amount, including tax
150.00ST Subtotal
5.00 %+ Percentage
7.50 Amount of premium, tax free
20.69TX 1 Amount of tax 1 included
129.31 TA Amount taxed
157.50ST Subtotal of registration
157.50CA Cash payment
* The printing of TAX information is optional. (see programming options)