TEC TEC MA-1450 User manual

TEC
TEC Electronic Cash Register
MA-1450
Document No. EO1-11095A
Original Jul.; 1995
(Revised )
TEC CORPORATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by manufacturer for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
“This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment regulations.”
“Cet appareil numenque de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement
sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.”
NOTICE
WARNING

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Meanings of Each Symbol
•Read these “Safety Precautions” and the
“Owner’s Manual” carefully before use.
•After reading these manuals, be sure to
keep them near the machines for future
reference.
•The contents of these “Safety Precautions”
may include items not contained in the
specifications of the product you have
purchased.
This Operation Manual and the products
(machines) which you have purchased
contain indications which should be
observed in order to use the machines
safely and prevent harm to yourself and
others and damage to property. The
meanings of these indications and symbols
are given below. Read these indications
and become familiar with their contents
before reading this Operation Manual.
WARNING This indicates that there is the risk of death or serious
injury if the machines are improperly handled disregarding
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CAUTION This indicates that there is the risk of personal injury or
damage to objects if the machines are improperly handled
disre
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this indication.
This symbol indicates warning items (including cautions).
Specific warning contents are drawn inside the triangle.
(the symbol on the left indicates a general caution.)
This symbol indicates prohibited actions (prohibited items).
Specific prohibited contents are drawn inside or near the symbol.
(the symbol on the left indicates “no disassembling”.)
This symbol indicates actions which must be performed.
Specific instructions are drawn inside the symbol.
(the symbol on the left indicates ”disconnect the power cord plug from the outlet.”)

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!
WARNING
Y Do not use voltages other
than the power voltage (AC)
specified on the rating plate.,
as this may cause fire or
electric shock.
Any other than
the specified
power voltage
(AC) is prohibited.
YIf the machines share the
same outlet with any other
electrical appliances, which
consume larger amounts of
power, the voltage will
fluctuate widely each time
these appliances operate. Be
sure to provide an exclusive
outlet for the machine as this
may cause the machines to
malfunction.
Prohibited
YDo not place metal
objects or water-filled
containers such as flower
vases, flower pots or
mugs, etc. on top of the
machines. If metal objects
or spilled liquid enter the
machines, this may cause
fire or electric shock.
Prohibited
YDo not insert or drop
metal, flammable or other
foreign objects into the
machines through the
ventilation slits, as this
may cause fire or electric
shock.
Prohibited

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!
WARNING
Y Do not detach the rear
cover, cabinet, or any other
cover. The insides of the
machines contain high-
voltage, sharp and hot parts,
etc., which may cause
electric shock or injury.
YDo not scratch, damage or
modify the power cords. Also,
do not place heavy objects
on, pull on, or excessively
bend the cords, as this may
cause fire or electrical
shock.
YDo not attempt to repair or
modify the machines by yourself,
as this may cause fire or electric
shock, Contact the sales agent ( or
maintenance and service agent) for
any questions related to repairs.
YContinue use of the
machines in an abnormal
condition such as when the
machines are producing smoke
or strange smells any cause
fire or electric shock. In these
cases, immediately turn off the
power switches and disconnect
the power cord plugs from the
outlet. Then, contact your sales
agent (or maintenance and
service agent).

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!
WARNING
Y If or foreign objects (metal
fragments, water, liquids)
enter the machines, first turn
off the power switches and
disconnect the power cord
plugs from the outlet, and
then contact your sales
agent (or maintenance and
service agent). Continued
use of the machine in that
condition may cause fire or
electric shock.
YIf the machines are
dropped or their cabinets
damaged, first turn off the
power switches and
disconnect the power cord
plugs from the outlet, and
then contact your sales agent
(or maintenance and service
agent). Continued use of the
machine in that condition may
cause fire or electric shock.
YConnect grounding wires to the
machines. If an electric leak occurs
without grounding wires connected,
it may cause fire or electric
shock. If for some reason
grounding wires cannot be
connected, contact your sales
agent (or maintenance and service
agent).
YDo not plug in or unplug the
power cord plug with wet hands
as this may cause electric
shock.

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!
CAUTION
Y[Precautions During
Installation]
Y
Do not place the
machines on unstable or
slanted surfaces, as the
y
may drop or fall and cause
injury.
YDo not place the
machines in humid or dusty
environments, as this ma
y
cause
fire or electric shock.
YDo not place the machines in
locations exposed to smoke or
steam such as on kitchen tables or
near humidifiers, as this may cause
fire or electric shock.
YAfter installing the machines,
place stoppers on the table castors
to prevent the table from moving or
falling and causing injury.

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!
CAUTION
YDo not block the ventil-
ation slits of the machines,
as this will cause heat to
build up inside the machines
and may cause fire.
YDo not place heavy
objects on top of the
machines, as these items
may become unbalanced and
fall causing Injury.
[Precautions When Moving
the Machines]
YWhen moving the machines,
be sure to first unplug the power
cords. Moving the machines with
the power cords plugged in may
damage the cords and cause fire
or electric shock.
YBe sure to move large scale
machines with tow or more people.
In addition, machines should be
moved after first confirming that
connecting wires between
machines and externall
y
connected wires, etc. have been
removed. Failure to observe these
precautions may result in injury.

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!
CAUTION
YWhen unplugging the
power cords, be sure to hold
and pull on the plug portion.
Pulling on the cord portion
may cut or expose the
internal wires and cause fire
or electric shock.
YDo not lean on the open
cash drawer, as this may
cause machine to fall
resulting in Injury.
YWhen opening the cash
drawer, be careful not to let
the drawer hit children’s
heads, etc., as this may cause
injury.
YTake care not to allow hair,
scarves or other objects to
become caught in the printer
gears when replacing the
j
ournal roll, as this may cause
Injury.

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Requesting Regarding Maintenance
Utilize our maintenance services.
After purchasing the machines, contact your
sales agent once per year or so to have the
inside of the machines cleaned. Otherwise,
dust will build up inside the machines and may
cause fir or malfunction. Cleaning is
particularly effective before humid rainy
seasons.
Our maintenance service performs the
periodical checks and other work required to
maintain the quality and performance of the
machines, preventing accidents beforehand.
For details, please consult your sales agent or
maintenance and service agent.
Using insecticides and other chemicals
Do not expose the machines to insecticides or
other volatile solvents, as this will deteriorate
the cabinet or other parts or cause the pain to
peel.
Cleaning
When cleaning the machines, be sure to first
Unplug the power cord from the outlet for safety
reasons.
Do not use benzine or alcohol, etc., as these
solvents will deteriorate the cover or cause the
paint to peel.
Leaving rubber or vinyl products in contact with
the machines for long periods may leave stains
on the machine surfaces.
Cleaning the covers and keyboards:
Wipe the covers and keyboards with a soft
cloth. When using a chemically treated cloth, be
sure to follow the precautions specified for it.
Cleaning the display units:
Turn off the power and then wipe the display
unit with a dry cloth.
Do not rub or knock the display units with a
hard object as they are easily damaged. Do not
use thinner or other solvents.
Use a neutral detergent diluted with water when
the machines are particularly dirty.
1) Soak a cloth in the detergent fluid and wring
it out tightly. Then wipe off the dirt with the
cloth.
2) Finish by wiping the machines off with a dry
cloth.

EO1-11095
MA1450-1 OPERATORS GUIDE
OPERATOR’S GUIDE

EO1-11095
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter Page
1. TO OUR CUSTOMERS ................................................................................................ 1
2. UNPACKING................................................................................................................. 2
3. APPEARANCE AND NOMENCLATURE..................................................................... 3
4. MODE LOCK AND MODE SELECTOR KEYS ............................................................ 4
5. DISPLAY....................................................................................................................... 5
6. OUTLINE OF PREPARATION PROCEDURE BEFORE OPERATING THE ECR...... 7
7. CASHIER SIGNING OR CASHIER KEY OPERATIONS............................................. 12
8. KEYBOARD LAYOUT.................................................................................................. 19
9. FUNCTIONS OF EACH KEY........................................................................................ 21
10. REGISTERING PROCEDURE AND PRINT FORMAT................................................. 27
11. JOURNAL AND RECEIPT PAPER-END DETECTOR................................................. 66
12. ECR PRINTER MOTOR LOCK DETECTOR................................................................ 66
13. REMOTE SLIP PRINTER MOTOR LOCK DETECTOR............................................... 66
14. PRINTER GUIDE OPEN DETECTOR.......................................................................... 66
15. PAPER ROLL REPLACEMENT AND OTHER MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS........ 67
16. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................ 73

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1. TO OUR CUSTOMERS
Thank you for choosing the TEC electronic cash register MA-1450 series. This instruction manual
provides a description of the functions and handling of this register and should be read carefullyto
ensure optimum performance. Since every consideration has been given to safety and reliability,
there is no danger of damaging the machine byincorrect operation.
Please refer to this manual whenever you have anyquestionsconcerning the machine. This machine
has been manufactured under strict qualitycontrol and should give you full satisfaction. However, if
the machine is damaged during transit, or there are anyunclear pointsin this manual, please contact
your local TEC representative.
•The specifications described in this manual maybe modified byTEC, if necessary.
•Be sure to keep this manual for future reference.