Sharp XEA-147BK manual

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    XEA147BK and XEA147WH Frequently Asked Questions Page 1 of 20 XEA147BK And XEA147WH Frequently Asked Questions.[...]

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    XEA147BK and XEA147WH Frequently Asked Questions Page 2 of 20 How do I prepare my XEA147 for set-up? Take the XEA147 out of its box, remove the packing ma terials. Place the XEA147 on a flat stable surface, close to a power outlet. Also insure it will not be exposed to d irect sunl ight, and is away from water (taps, sinks, etc). How do I clear the[...]

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    XEA147BK and XEA147WH Frequently Asked Questions Page 3 of 20 How to install the batteries, and why should I do so? The XEA147 uses 3 x AA size batteries to hold its pres et, and sales data in memo ry when it is switched off. If you do not install 3 x AA size batteries; the XEA147 will be cleared of a ll preset, and sales data when it is turned off[...]

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    XEA147BK and XEA147WH Frequently Asked Questions Page 4 of 20 What sort of paper roll do I use, and how do I install it? The XEA147 uses a thermally sensitised paper roll wh ich 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 m ounted on the printer cover, be care[...]

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    XEA147BK and XEA147WH Frequently Asked Questions Page 5 of 20 3. Set the paper roll in the paper roll c radle as shown in the diag ram below. Note: Before placing a new paper roll in the paper ro ll cradle, cut off the pasted (taped), part of th e paper and confirm that the cut end of the paper is straight.[...]

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    XEA147BK and XEA147WH Frequently Asked Questions Page 6 of 20 4. Feed the end of the paper along with the paper positioning guides as show n in the diagram below. 5. While holding the paper down, slowly close the pr int 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 cov[...]

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    XEA147BK and XEA147WH Frequently Asked Questions Page 7 of 20 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 an eight digits using the day-month-year format. For [...]

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    XEA147BK and XEA147WH Frequently Asked Questions Page 8 of 20 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 departm ent 1 taxable enter: #/TM/ST - 2 - - 0 -  / RCPT SW 1 1 5 TL/AT/NS F[...]

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    XEA147BK and XEA147WH Frequently Asked Questions Page 9 of 20 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 departme nt and function keys. You wi[...]

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    XEA147BK and XEA147WH Frequently Asked Questions Page 10 of 20 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 amount s round to the nearest 5 cents? 3. Set the mode key to the[...]

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    XEA147BK and XEA147WH Frequently Asked Questions Page 11 of 20 How do I stop the Electronic Journal near full error symbol from dispalying? 7. Set the mode key to the Z/PGM position 8. Enter: #/TM/ST 6 8 _  / RCPT/SW 1 0 1 _ 0 _ 0 0 1 0 # /TM/ST TL/AT/NS This will cause the near full sym bol for the Electroni c Jou rnal (EJ), not to display. Th [...]

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    XEA147BK and XEA147WH Frequently Asked Questions Page 12 of 20[...]

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    XEA147BK and XEA147WH Frequently Asked Questions Page 13 of 20 How do I get my business name a nd ABN to print on the receipt? 1. Set the mode key to the Z/PGM position 2. Enter: #/ TM/ ST 1 1 _  / RCPT SW _ 3 #/TM/ST TL/AT/NS 3. Type each line of your information, up to 6 lines as follows: 4. Enter the Top (first) li ne do the following: #/TM/S[...]

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    XEA147BK and XEA147WH Frequently Asked Questions Page 14 of 20 8. Enter the sixth (last) line do the fo llowing: #/TM/ST - 1 - - 0 - - 4 - _  / RCPT/SW _ - 1 - _  / RCPT/SW _ use the keyboard to enter up to 30 characters #/TM/ST TL/AT/NS You can enter up to 30 characters with the func tion and departm ent keys. You will see the letters of the[...]

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    XEA147BK and XEA147WH Frequently Asked Questions Page 15 of 20 How do I enable copy receipts? 9. Set the mode key to the Z/PGM position 10. Enter: #/TM/ST 6 3 _  / RCPT/SW 0 1 0 _ 1 _ 0 0 0 1 # /TM/ST TL/AT/NS How do I stop the receipt printing after each sale? 1. Turn the mode key to REG 2. Ensure no sale is in progress by pressing TL/AT/NS 3. [...]

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    XEA147BK and XEA147WH Frequently Asked Questions Page 16 of 20 To replace the batteries, do the following. 1. Make sure the XEA147 is plugged in. 2. Remove the printer cover. 3. Open the battery compartment cover next to the paper roll cradle, and remove the old batteries. 4. Install three (3) new alkaline batte ries (AA size), in the battery com p[...]

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    XEA147BK and XEA147WH Frequently Asked Questions Page 17 of 20 How do I make a sale? 4. Turn the mode key to REG 5. Enter the price in cents. Fo r example $15.00 is entered as: - 1 - 5 0 0 6. Press the department key you wish to apply the $15.00 sale to for example department 2: _ 2 6 _ 7. Press TL/AT/NS to finalise the sale to cash How do I make a[...]

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    XEA147BK and XEA147WH Frequently Asked Questions Page 18 of 20 The XEA147 displays “E 34” when I try to fi nalise a sale to cash. How do I fix this? 1. First you must either: finalise the sale to Credit card CR or Cheque CH 2 or do a subtotal void to clear the sa le. Subtotal void is done by entering: #/TM/ST #/TM/ST 2. Turn the mode key to Z/P[...]

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    XEA147BK and XEA147WH Frequently Asked Questions Page 19 of 20 How do I produce sales reports? There are two type types of re ports: X or e(X)amine reports Z or (Z)ero reports X reports read out your sa les data, but do not clear it from the XEA147 Z reports read out your sales da ta, and clear it from the XEA147 There are two levels of X and Z rep[...]

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    XEA147BK and XEA147WH Frequently Asked Questions Page 20 of 20 To produce a daily Z report, do the following: 1. Turn the mode key to Z/PGM position 2. Press the TL/AT/NS key A daily Z resetting report will prin t. To will have *Z1* printed at the top of the report. To produce a period X report, do the following: 1. Turn the mode key to FLASH/X pos[...]