Sharp XE-A147-BK Instruction Manual

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XEA147BK And XEA147WH Frequently Asked Questions.

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How do I prepare my XEA147 for set-up?
Take the XEA147 out of its box, remove the packing materials. Place the XEA147 on a flat stable surface,
close to a power outlet. Also insure it will not be exposed to direct sunlight, and is away from water (taps,
sinks, etc).
How do I clear the XEA147 to ready it for programming?
It is very important that you “initialise” the XEA147 correctly once you have removed it from the box, and
are ready to start programming. If you do not “initialise” the XEA147, it might not work correctly.
1. Insert the Mode key into the mode switch and turn it to the REG position.
2. Plug the AC adapter connector into the AC adapter jack, then plug the AC adapter into the wall
outlet.
This must be done without the batteries installed. If you have installed batteries; be sure to remove
them before you start this procedure.
After a few seconds, the register display should look as indicated below.
The register is initialised.
Note: This register does not have a sound function. No beep sound will be made when pressing
keys, this is normal, and is not a malfunction.
If the above steps do not happen as described, the initialisation has not been successful. If this is the
case: disconnect the register from the AC outlet, wait at least one minute, and then try again.
If there were any data from a previous programming attempt, they would have been cleared

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How to install the batteries, and why should I do so?
The XEA147 uses 3 x AA size batteries to hold its preset, and sales data in memory when it is switched
off. If you do not install 3 x AA size batteries; the XEA147 will be cleared of all preset, and sales data
when it is turned off.
1. Lift the printer cover up and forward, and detach it. Be careful of the paper cutter to avoid cutting
yourself.
2. Open the battery compartment cover next to the paper roll cradle.
3. Install 3 alkaline AA size batteries.
4. When the batteries are properly installed the “ ” message on the display will disappear.
Note: If you press a key by mistake, an error symbol “PPPPPPPPPP” might be displayed. Press
CL to clear the symbol after installing the paper rolls. (see next question).
5. Close the battery compartment cover.
A set of new alkaline batteries once installed will keep the memory for up to one year without power.
Please see the question on how to replace the batteries for details on when and how to replace the batteries.
If the unit is not used for some months, you might not get any warning when you turn it on that the
batteries have failed. In this instance, the XEA147 will initialise itself.

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What sort of paper roll do I use, and how do I install it?
The XEA147 uses a thermally sensitised paper roll which is: 57mm wide. Its maximum diameter should
be no more than 80mm.
1. Pull the printer cover forward and detach it. The paper cutter is mounted on the printer cover, be
careful not to cut yourself.
2. Lift up the print roller arm.

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3. Set the paper roll in the paper roll cradle as shown in the diagram below.
Note: Before placing a new paper roll in the paper roll cradle, cut off the pasted (taped), part of the
paper and confirm that the cut end of the paper is straight.

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4. Feed the end of the paper along with the paper positioning guides as shown in the diagram below.
5. While holding the paper down, slowly close the print roller arm, and push down the arm until your
hear a click locking the arm.
6. Cut off the excess paper and replace the printer cover.
7. Press the key to make sure the paper end comes out of the printer cover and clean paper appears.
If the paper end does not come out. Open the printer cover, and pass the paper end between the
paper cutter and the paper guide of the printer cover, and replace the cover.

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How do I set the time and date?
1. Set the mode key to the Z/PGM position.
2. Enter the time as a four digit number. Use the 24 hour format. For example
2:30pm would be entered as 1 4 3 0
3. Press the #/TM/ST key
4. Enter the date as six digits using the day-month-year format. For example
5. 7
th
of December 2013 would be entered as 0 7 1 2 1 3
6. Press the #/TM/ST key
How do I set a 10% GST rate?
1. Set the mode key to the Z/PGM position
2. Enter:
#/TM/ST 9 /RCPT SW 1 /RCPT SW 1 0 0 0 0 0 #/TM/ST TL/AT/NS

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How do I set a Department as taxable or not taxable?
1. Set the mode key to the Z/PGM position
2. To make a department taxable, enter:
#/TM/ST -2--0-/RCPT SW 1 DEPT KEY TL/AT/NS
For example to make department 1 taxable enter:
#/TM/ST -2--0-/RCPT SW 1 1
5
TL/AT/NS
For example to make department 1 non-taxable enter:
#/TM/ST -2--0-/RCPT SW 0 1
5
TL/AT/NS
Press _SHIFT then the department key for departments 5 to 8
For example to make department 5 taxable enter:
#/TM/ST -2--0-/RCPT SW 1 SHIFT 1
5
TL/AT/NS
For example to make department 5 taxable enter:
#/TM/ST -2--0-/RCPT SW 0 SHIFT 1
5
TL/AT/NS
Enter 1 before you press the department key to make the department taxable
Enter 0 before you press the department key to make the department non-taxable.

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How do I set the letters GST to print on the receipt?
1. Set the mode key to the Z/PGM position
2. Enter: #/TM/ST -1--0--3-_/RCPT/SW_7 _/RCPT/SW
-6-1
5
-8-2
6
-9-2
6
#/TM/ST TL/AT/NS
You can enter characters with the department and function keys. You will see the
letters of the Alphabet that a key covers in the bottom right hand corner of the key.
You can also enter text using 3 digit codes. Please refer to the full instruction manual (pages 43 -44)
for details. The character table for using the department and function keys is shown below.

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How do I set the $ symbol to print on receipts?
1. Set the mode key to the Z/PGM position
2. Enter:
#/TM/ST 8 5 _/RCPT/SW 0 3 2 _00_0 3 2 _00_0 3 2 _00_
0 3 6 _00_#/TM/ST TL/AT/NS
How do I make cash sales amounts round to the nearest 5 cents?
3. Set the mode key to the Z/PGM position
4. Enter:
#/TM/ST 6 7 _/RCPT/SW 1 1 8 _2_1 0 1 0 #/TM/ST TL/AT/NS
How do I change the power save (screen off) time?
5. Set the mode key to the Z/PGM position
6. Enter:
#/TM/ST 1 0 _/RCPT/SW 0 0 #/TM/ST TL/AT/NS
This will set the power save time to 100 minutes. This is the maximum time which can be set before the
power save mode activates. The default time is 30 minutes.