Sam4s ER-180U Series Owner's manual

ER-180U Electronic Cash Register AU
Operation and
Programming Manual
All specifications are subject to change without notice
JK68-80182A
From ER-180U v1.000 to v1.003

ATTENTION
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable Ni-MH battery. This battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under
various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of the battery into the municipal waste system.
Check with your local solid waste officials for details concerning recycling options or proper disposal.
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required
to take adequate measures.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO
THE INSTRUCTIONS.

Precaution Statements
Follow these safety, servicing and ESD precautions to prevent damage and to protect against potential hazards such as
electrical shock.
1-1 Safety Precautions
1. Be sure that all built-in protective devices are
replaced. Restore any missing protective shields.
2. When reinstalling the chassis and its assemblies, be
sure to restore all protective devices, including
nonmetallic control knobs and compartment covers.
3. Make sure there are no cabinet openings through
which people - particularly children - might insert
fingers and contact dangerous voltages. Such
openings include excessively wide cabinet
ventilation slots and improperly fitted covers and
drawers.
4. Design Alteration Warning:
Never alter or add to the mechanical or electrical
design of the SECR. Unauthorized alterations
might create a safety hazard. Also, any design
changes or additions will void the manufacturer’s
warranty.
5. Components, parts and wiring that appear to have
overheated or that are otherwise damaged should be
replaced with parts that meet the original
specifications. Always determine the cause of
damage or over- heating, and correct any potential
hazards.
6. Observe the original lead dress, especially near the
following areas: sharp edges, and especially the AC
and high voltage supplies. Always inspect for
pinched, out-of-place, or frayed wiring. Do not
change the spacing between components and the
printed circuit board. Check the AC power cord for
damage. Make sure that leads and components do
not touch thermally hot parts.
7. Product Safety Notice:
Some electrical and mechanical parts have special
safety-related characteristics that might not be
obvious from visual inspection. These safety
features and the protection they give might be lost
if the replacement component differs from the
original - even if the replacement is rated for higher
voltage, wattage, etc.
Components that are critical for safety are indicated
in the circuit diagram by shading, ( ) or ( ).
Use replacement components that have the same
ratings, especially for flame resistance and
dielectric strength specifications. A replacement
part that does not have the same safety
characteristics as the original might create shock,
fire or other hazards.
CAUTION
There is the danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
ATTENTION
ll y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement
incorrect de la batterie.
Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type
ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le
constructeur.
Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux
instructions du fabricant.
SAFETY NOTICE: "For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near
the equipment and shall be easily accessible."

1-2 Servicing Precautions
WARNING: First read the-Safety Precautions-section of this manual. If some unforeseen circumstance creates a conflict
between the servicing and safety precautions, always follow the safety precautions.
WARNING: An electrolytic capacitor installed with the wrong polarity might explode.
1. Servicing precautions are printed on the cabinet.
Follow them.
2. Always unplug the units AC power cord from the
AC power source before attempting to:
(a) Remove or reinstall any component or assembly
(b) Disconnect an electrical plug or connector
(c) Connect a test component in parallel with an
electrolytic capacitor
3. Some components are raised above the printed
circuit board for safety. An insulation tube or tape
is sometimes used. The internal wiring is
sometimes clamped to prevent contact with
thermally hot components. Reinstall all such
elements to their original position.
4. After servicing, always check that the screws,
components and wiring have been correctly
reinstalled. Make sure that the portion around the
serviced part has not been damaged.
5. Check the insulation between the blades of the AC
plug and accessible conductive parts (examples:
metal panels and input terminals).
6. Insulation Checking Procedure: Disconnect the
power cord from the AC source and turn the power
switch ON. Connect an insulation resistance meter
(500V) to the blades of AC plug.
The insulation resistance between each blade of the
AC plug and accessible conductive parts (see
above) should be greater than 1 megohm.
7. Never defeat any of the B+ voltage interlocks Do
not apply AC power to the unit (or any of its
assemblies) unless all solid-state heat sinks are
correctly installed.
8. Always connect an instrument’s ground lead to the
instrument chassis ground before connecting the
positive lead; always remove the instrument’s
ground lead last.
1-3 Precautions for Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESDs)
1. Some semiconductor (solid state) devices are easily
damaged by static electricity. Such components are
called Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESDs);
examples include integrated circuits and some field-
effect transistors. The following techniques will
reduce the occurrence of component damage caused
by static electricity.
2. Immediately before handling any semiconductor
components or assemblies, drain the electrostatic
charge from your body by touching a known earth
ground. Alternatively, wear a discharging wrist-
strap device. (Be sure to remove it prior to applying
power - this is an electric shock precaution.)
3. After removing an ESD-equipped assembly, place
it on a conductive surface such as aluminum foil to
prevent accumulation of electrostatic charge.
4. Do not use Freon-propelled chemicals. These can
generate electrical charges that damage ESDs.
5. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron when
soldering or unsoldering ESDs.
6. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Many
solder removal devices are not rated as anti-static;
these can accumulate sufficient electrical charge to
damage ESDs.
7. Do not remove a replacement ESD from its
protective package until you are ready to install it.
Most replacement ESDs are packaged with leads
that are electrically shorted together by conductive
foam, aluminum foil or other conductive materials.
8. Immediately before removing the protective
material from the leads of a replacement ESD,
touch the protective material to the chassis or
circuit assembly into which the device will be
installed.
9. Minimize body motions when handling unpackaged
replacement ESDs. Motions such as brushing
clothes together, or lifting a foot from a carpeted
floor can generate enough static electricity to
damage an ESD.

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Contents
Getting Started 1
About the ER-180U ...................................................................................................................1
Unpacking..................................................................................................................................2
Installing the Paper ....................................................................................................................2
Basic Features and Functions ....................................................................................................5
Standard Hardware......................................................................................................5
Optional Hardware ......................................................................................................5
Software Features........................................................................................................5
Display ........................................................................................................................6
Error Messages List.....................................................................................................7
Mode Key....................................................................................................................8
Keyboards....................................................................................................................9
Memory Clear..........................................................................................................................10
Initial Clear (Status Clear).........................................................................................10
Operating Instructions 13
Function Key Descriptions ......................................................................................................13
Clerk Sign-On/Sign-Off...........................................................................................................15
Direct Sign-On ..........................................................................................................15
Coded Sign-On..........................................................................................................15
Sign-Off.....................................................................................................................15
Receipt On and Off..................................................................................................................15
Mode Password........................................................................................................................16
Calculator Function .................................................................................................................17
Item(s) Registrations................................................................................................................18
Department Registrations ..........................................................................................18
PLU (Price Look Up) Registrations ..........................................................................18
Department Entry - Open Price / Preset Price Override ............................................19
Department Entry - Preset Price................................................................................19
Department Entry - Repeat........................................................................................20
Department Entry - Multiplication ............................................................................20
Department Entry - Multiplication with Decimal Point ............................................21
Department Entry - Single Item.................................................................................21
Department Entry - Split Pricing...............................................................................22
PLU Entry - Open Price / Preset Price Override .......................................................23
PLU Entry - Preset Price ...........................................................................................23
PLU Entry - Multiplication .......................................................................................24
Shifting Tax - (Add On Tax Only) ..........................................................................................25
Percent Key (+% and -%) Operations......................................................................................26
Preset Percent on a Department or PLU Item............................................................26
Enter a Percent on a Department or PLU ..................................................................26
Percentage On Sale Total ..........................................................................................27
- (Minus) Key Registrations ....................................................................................................27
Return Merchandise Registrations...........................................................................................28
Voids and Corrections .............................................................................................................29
Void Last Item...........................................................................................................29
Void Previous Item....................................................................................................29

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Cancel........................................................................................................................30
Void Position Operations...........................................................................................30
No Sale Operations ..................................................................................................................31
Open Drawer .............................................................................................................31
Non Add Number ......................................................................................................31
Received On Account Operations............................................................................................32
Paid Out Operations.................................................................................................................33
Subtotaling a Sale ....................................................................................................................34
Totaling and Tendering............................................................................................................35
Totaling a Cash Sale..................................................................................................35
Totaling a Check Sale................................................................................................35
Tendering a Cash Sale...............................................................................................36
Tendering a Check Sale.............................................................................................36
Totaling a Charge Sale ..............................................................................................37
Tendering a Charge Sale............................................................................................37
Split Tender ...............................................................................................................38
Post Tender................................................................................................................38
Currency Conversion.................................................................................................39
Management Reports X/Z Mode 41
Introduction..............................................................................................................................41
Reports.....................................................................................................................................42
Running a Report - General Instructions ...................................................................42
Report Table..............................................................................................................42
Cash Declaration......................................................................................................................43
Program 90 - Cash Declaration Programming...........................................................43
Report Samples........................................................................................................................44
Financial Report ........................................................................................................44
PLU Report................................................................................................................45
Clerk Report ..............................................................................................................46
Balancing Formulas.................................................................................................................47
Net Sales Total ..........................................................................................................47
Gross Total ................................................................................................................47
Grand Total................................................................................................................47
Service Mode Programming 49
Overview..................................................................................................................................49
Memory All Clear....................................................................................................................50
Clear All Sales Totals ..............................................................................................................51
Program 20 - Clear All Sales Totals..........................................................................51
Clear Grand Total ....................................................................................................................51
Program 30 - Clear Grand Total................................................................................51
EPROM Information................................................................................................................51
Program 50 - EPROM Information ...........................................................................51
Program Mode Programming 53
Default Programming...............................................................................................................53
Descriptor Programming Methods...........................................................................................54
Program Overlay Method ..........................................................................................54
Descriptor Code Method ...........................................................................................55
Overlay Descriptor Programming Methods.............................................................................56
Tax Programming ....................................................................................................................58
Program 53 - Straight Percentage Tax Rate Programming........................................58
Department Programming........................................................................................................59

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Program 500 - Department Status Programming.......................................................60
Program 520 - Department Price/HALO Programming............................................61
Department Descriptor Programming........................................................................62
PLU Programming...................................................................................................................63
Program 100 - PLU Status Programming..................................................................64
Program 200 - PLU Price/HALO Programming .......................................................65
PLU Descriptor Programming...................................................................................66
Program 350 - PLU Link Programming....................................................................67
System Option Programming...................................................................................................68
Program 30 - System Option Programming ..............................................................68
System Option Table.................................................................................................69
Print Option Programming.......................................................................................................71
Program 40 - Print Option Programming ..................................................................71
Print Option Table.....................................................................................................72
Function Key Programming.....................................................................................................74
Program 70 - Function Key Options Programming...................................................75
Function Key Descriptor Programming.....................................................................76
Program 90 - Function Key HALO and Rates Programming....................................77
CASH/CHECK/CHARGE ........................................................................................78
CANCEL...................................................................................................................79
CURRENCY CONVERSION...................................................................................80
- / -% / +%.................................................................................................................81
Miscellaneous Programming ...................................................................................................82
Program 1000 - Clerk (Secret) Code Programming ..................................................82
Program 9999 –Mode Password Programming........................................................82
Clerk Description Programming................................................................................83
Preamble Logo Description Programming ................................................................84
Postamble Logo Description Programming...............................................................85
Program 1300 - Date and Time Programming...........................................................86
Program 1600 - Machine Number Programming ......................................................86
Program Scans .........................................................................................................................87
Program 15 - Machine Number Programming ..........................................................87

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Getting Started
About the ER-180U
The ER-180U / ER-180UDL offers two different versions.
ER-180U / ER-180UDL features a raised 48-position key with key cap keyboard, providing
16 Department Keys.
Along with 16 Departments, 500 PLUs (fixed) allows for easy item management.
ER-180U / ER-180UDL is an excellent low cost solution for a wide range of retail
environments.
ER-180U / ER-180UDL, with its superb thermal printing system, always provide the fastest
in transaction speeds.
ER-180U / ER-180UDL is preset with 10% GST and Australian rounding as well as a
number of useful functions.

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Unpacking
1. Unpack and unwrap the cash register.
2. Locate in the packing the following items:
1 DC power supply
1 roll of paper
ER-180UDL: Drawer key
This Operation and Programming Manual
3. For ER-180UDL, remove the cardboard protectors from the cash drawer.
4. Plug the register DC power supply into a grounded outlet, connect the cord to the right-hand-
side of the register. Use the MODE button to access the various modes
*An optional “paper takeup spindle + motor” kit is available if journal mode is required.
Installing the Paper
1. Remove the printer cover (A) and (B).
2. Open the housing clam cover and Insert the paper roll as shown (C) and (D)

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3. Pressing the housing clam cover (E).
FOR RECEIPT ONLY...
4. Pass the paper through the receipt window of the printer cover. Replace over printer compartment
(J) and (K).
FOR JOURNAL ONLY
Note: Paper take-up spool is optional.
5. Press FEED key to adventace paper (L).

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6. Route paper over top of optional paper guide insert in the slot of the take-up spool (F) to (I)
7. Pass the paper through the receipt window of the printer cover. Replace over printer compartment
(J) and (K).

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Basic Features and Functions
Standard Hardware
8 position front and rear displays with a rear display standard.
48-position keyboard.
1 station thermal 24-column printer drop-and-print mechanism.
Cash Drawer
ER-180U: Modern design compact cash drawer with 4 Bill/4 Coin drawer.
ER-180UDL: Traditional large metal cash drawer with 4 Bill/8 Coin drawer.
7 Modes.
Standard customer display.
Optional Hardware
Paper rewind spindle set.
Software Features
16 Department Keys on the Keyboard
500 Price Look Ups (PLUs) for Open or Preset Item Registration
Keyboard programming on Departments, PLUs, Logos, Function Keys and Clerks.
24-Character, 6-Line Programmable Descriptor for Receipt Header and Footer.
12-Character Programmable Descriptors for Departments and PLUs
8-Character Programmable Descriptors for Function Keys and Clerk Names
Cash, Check and Charge Payment Functions
Currency Conversion
Calculator Operation
Operation for up to 10 clerks
Tax Calculation by Percentage for up to Four Tax Rates
Electronic Sales Journal (2,000 line capacity)

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Display
The ER-180U comes with 8 digit florescent display on both front and rear.
Both displays offer supplemental descriptors, which appear in the first two display positions (as
shown). These descriptors help the operator and customer by supplying additional information while
operating the register, and may be accompanied by an error tone.
Supplemental descriptors include:
REG - Closed
RPT
Change Due
Negative Entry
Subtotal

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Total of Sale
Numbered Error Conditions
Error Messages List
E00
SEQUENCE ERROR
E01
PLU NO DATA
E02
CLERK ERROR
E03
AMOUNT COUNT OVER
E04
TIME AND DATE
E05
LIMIT OVER
E06
REQ.DRAWER
E07
CONSOL OVER
E08
REQ.SUBTOTAL
E09
NO VOID PLU
E10
REQ.PRESET VALUE
E11
REQ.OPEN VALUE
E12
REQ. AMOUNT
E13
INVALID FUNCTION
E14
EJ FULL
E15
REQ.CASH DECLARATION
E16
REQ. Z REPORT
E17
INACTIVE
E20
REQ. MODE PASSWORD
E21
STOP PRINTING FOR COOLING OF PRINTER
PER
RECEIPT PRINTER PAPER END

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Mode Key
Mode Select Method
The Mode key can be changed by either pressing the key until the indicator is shown under
the correct mode on the display
•To select register press the MODE key until the display shows an indicator under REG
MODE
CALC
Fast Track Method
Use the fast track method by entering the number of the mode required and press the mode
key.
•To select Register Mode using the fast track method enter 3 for REG and press the MODE
key
MODE
CALC
3
NUMBER
DISPLAY
MODE
1
VOID MODE (VOID)
2
-
OFF MODE (OFF)
3
REGISTER MODE (R)
4
MANAGER MODE (X)
5
Z MODE (Z)
6
PROGRAM MODE (P)
7
SERVICE MODE (S)

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Keyboards
ER-180U Standard Keyboard Layout
The ER-180U keyboard is shown below with the default legends and key assignments. This
configuration has 16 keyboard Department locations.
CHARGE
6
CHECK
14
10
PO
(-)
5
RA
(+)
13
9
7
15
11
SUB TOTAL
MODE
CALC
CLERK
-
NO
SALE
(÷)
+ %
- %
8
16
12
CASH / TEND
(=)
2
VOID
6
5
4
1
RETURN
9
8
7
CANCEL
2
1
RCPT
ON/OFF
C/CONV
FEED
X/TIME
(X)
PLU
CLEAR
TAX
00
0
3
4
3
•
00 3
ER-180U Alpha Keyboard Layout (EPROM v1.003 and later)
Z
H
W
R
M
Y
G
V
Q
L
I
S
N
SUB TOTAL
X
F
U
P
K
J
T
O
CASH / TEND
C
CAPS
6
5
4
B
DOUBLE
9
8
7
BACK
2
1
A
SPACE
00
0
3
E
D
•
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Memory Clear
NOTE : This “Initial Clear” is only for exit the register from error condition. For brand new register
from the box or to reset a register back to factory default program, please refer to S-Mode,
Memory All Clear (RAM All Clear) for detail. Thanks!!
Initial Clear (Status Clear)
CAUTION: Do not share this information with unauthorized users. Distribute the C and P
Password only to those you may want to perform this function.
The initial clear function allows you to exit any register activity and return to a beginning or
cleared state. Any transaction that is in progress will be exited and totals for that transaction will not
be updated. This procedure will not affect register programming, or clear previously stored totals in
ECR memory
Here are some reasons you may want to perform an initial clear:
The register is in an unknown state, and you wish to exit the current program or transaction
without following normal procedures.
You have performed a function that includes a compulsory activity and you wish to bypass
the compulsion.
An Initial Clear may be necessary as part of servicing, or troubleshooting..
To Perform an Initial Clear:
1. Unplug power adaptor from ECR.
2. Move to the PGM-Mode.
3. Press and hold the key position where the SUBTOTAL key is located on the default
keyboard layout.
4. While continuing to hold the SUBTOTAL key, plug the register into a power source.
5. The message "INITIAL CLEAR OK!” prints when the initial clear is complete.
Operating Instructions.
NOTE: After moving to REG-Mode, if you see CLOSEd on display, please sign on a clerk to
remove the CLOSEd condition and use the register.
See Clerk Sign On/Sign Off section for detail.

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Operating Instructions
Function Key Descriptions
Keyboard Legend
Description
. (Decimal)
Use the Decimal key to enter fractions of percentages. For example to enter a one third off
discount, enter 33.33 before pressing the -% key.
-% , +%
Use the Percent keys to add a percentage surcharge or subtract a percentage from an item or
the subtotal of the sale. You can enter the amount of the percentage before pressing the -%
or +% keys, or you can program a preset percentage if you are consistently using the same
percentage.
00, 0 –9
Use the numeric keypad to enter amounts, other numeric values.
CALC
Press CALC when outside of a sale to use the ER-180U as a basic calculator.
CANCEL
Press to void (or erase) all items entered in any transaction.
CASH/TEND
(=)
Press to total a transaction paid by cash. Also if the cash amount tendered is over the amount
purchased, enter the amount of the tender, then press the CASH/TEND key. The drawer will
open and the cash change will be computed.
Also use at the total function in calculator mode.
CHARGE
Press to total a transaction paid by charge or credit card.
CHECK
Press to total a transaction paid by check. Also if the check amount is over the amount
purchased, enter the amount of the check, then press the CHECK key. The drawer will open
and the cash change will be computed.
CLEAR
Press to clear numeric errors made on keyboard prior to pressing the registration key. Also
press to stop the error alarm when incorrect entries are made.
CLERK
- (MINUS)
Outside of a sale, use to sign on or sign off a clerk. Inside of a sale use this key to enter a
negative amount (such as a coupon or deposit) by entering a price, then pressing the -
(MINUS) key.
Department Keys
There are 16 department keys on the keyboard to register different types of merchandise.
Departments may be used to accept open priced entries, or may be programmed to register
preset prices
FEED
Press to advance the printer paper.
MODE
CALC
Press MODE when outside of a sale to change mode position.
Press 100 and CALC when outside of a sale to use the ER-180U as a basic calculator.

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Keyboard Legend
Description
NO SALE
Press to open the cash drawer when you have not already started a transaction. No sale
activity is logged on the financial report. Also, may be used to print any number (up to 8
digits) on the printer paper
PO (PAID OUT)
(-)
Use to track cash paid out for merchandise or to record loans from the cash drawer.
Also use as a subtract key in calculator mode (press first before entering an amount to
subtract.)
PLU
Use to register a Price Look Up (PLU).
RCPT ON/OFF
C/CONV
Outside of a sale, press to toggle the receipt from OFF to ON.
Inside of a sale use the Currency Conversion key to convert the sale subtotal into an
equivalent value in foreign currency. You must first program foreign currency exchange
rates.
RA (RECD ACCT)
(+)
Use to accept cash into the cash drawer when you are not actually selling merchandise.
For example, use the Received on Account key to accept payments for previously sold
merchandise or record loans to the cash drawer.
Also use as the add key when in calculator mode.
RETURN
If you wish to return or refund an item, press Return Merchandise, then re-enter any item
you wish to return.
SUB TOTAL
Press to see the subtotal of a sale.
TAX
Enter the tax number and press TAX to reverse the programmed tax status of a department
or PLU key. For example, by using the TAX key prior to registering a taxable item, the
item will be sold without sales tax added.
VOID
Press to void (or erase) the last item entered. You can also void an item previously entered
within a transaction by pressing CLEAR, then VOID then re-entering the item you wish to
correct.
X/TIME
(x)
Enter a quantity and then press the X/TIME key to enter multiple items. Use to enter “split
pricing” items, such as 1 item at 3 for $.89. Also use to perform the multiplication
function in calculator mode.