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    TEC Electronic Cash Register MA-156-1 SERIES Owner ’ s Manual Table of Contents[...]

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    Copyright © 1999 by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved 570 Ohito, Ohito-cho, Tagata-gun, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN NOTICE 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 reason- able protection against harmful interference[...]

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    (i) Safety Summary EO1-11099 Safety Summary Personal safety in handling or maintaining the equipment is extremely important. Warnings and Cautions necessary for safe handling are included in this manual. All warnings and cautions contained in this manual should be read and understood before handling or maintaining the equipment. Do not attempt to e[...]

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    (ii) Safety Summary EO1-11099 CAUTION This indicates that there is the risk of personal Injury or damage to objects if the machines are improperly handled contrary to this indication. If 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 th[...]

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    CAUTION: 1. This manual may not be copied in whole or in part without prior written permission of TOSHIBA TEC. 2. The contents of this manual may be changed without notification. 3. Please refer to your local Authorized Service representative with regard to any queries you may have in this manual. EO1-11099 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 . Introductio n[...]

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    - 1 - EO1-11099 1. Introduction For supplies, service or assistance call: Please have the following information available when you call: Product: Electronic Cash Register Model: MA-156-1 Serial Number: Place Purchased: Date of Purchase: If for any reason this product is to be returned to the store where purchased, it must be packed in the original [...]

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    - 2 - EO1-11099 2. Unpacking 1 Journal Take-up Reel (1 pc.) 4 Printer Cover/Drawer Key (2 pcs.) 2 Paper Roll 57 mm x ø50 mm (1 pc.) 5 Owner's Manual (1 pc.) 3 Dry Batteries (SUM-3 1.5V; 3 pcs.) 6 Warranty Registration Card (1 pc.) 4 1 5 6 2 3[...]

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    - 3 - EO1-11099 3. Outline of Preparation Procedure Before Operating the ECR This chapter shows the outline of set-up procedure of the ECR before actually starting the ECR operation. 1 Remove the cash register from the carton, referring to Chapter “2. Unpacking” on page 2. And take out all the parts and accessories. 2 Remove the tapes and seals[...]

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    - 4 - EO1-11099 6 Install the Receipt or Journal roll (referring to Chapter " 8. Installing the Paper Roll "). 7 Set the time and date correctly, referring to " Setting the Time and Date " in Chapter 9 . 8 Set the tax tables, referring to "Tax Table Setting" in Chapter 9 . 9 Perform other programming operations, such a[...]

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    - 5 - EO1-11099 4. Appearance and Nomenclature Drawer Keyboard Power Cord Printer Cover Display Mode Select Switch External Battery Kit Connector Printer Cover The cover for the Receipt or Journal paper holder and the printer. Receipt Outlet or Journal Window The receipt for the finalized sale is issued. Or, the operator can see which items have al[...]

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    - 6 - EO1-11099 Description Displays the numeric data, such as amount, quantity, etc. Displays the current time or date when the [X/TIME] key is depressed in the REG mode. Amount Amount Repeat Count ... Message Descriptor Displays the repeat count of the same item being entered. The count display shows up from the second entry on, and only the last[...]

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    - 7 - EO1-11099 7. Keyboard The following shows the key layout on the MA-156 keyboard: 78 9 4 5 6 1 23 00 0 3 2 1 4 7 6 5 8 - % ST A T/TL FEED PLU TIME X C FUNCTION KEY Clear Key: Used to clear a wrong entry or operation error. Multiplication / Time Display Key: Used to enter sale items by multiplication inside a sale. Also used to display the time[...]

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    - 8 - EO1-11099 FUNCTION KEY Tax Modifier: Used inside a sale to reverse the Tax status of departments, PLUs, Dollar Discount, and Percent Charge/Discount from taxable to non-taxable, or vice versa. Percent Charge or Discount Key: Used to add or subtract a percent rate, preset or manually entered, to or from the sale or an individual sale item. Whe[...]

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    - 9 - EO1-11099 1 Set the Mode Select Switch to REG positon. 2 3 Cut the paper end to make it sharp. To remove the Printer Cover, insert the Printer Cover/Drawer Key to the Printer Cover Lock, and then Turn it 90 ° clock- wise. 4 Hold the paper roll so that the paper end will be fed from the bottom. REG OFF SET X Z 8. Installing the Paper Roll WAR[...]

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    - 10 - EO1-11099 5 Place the paper roll in the paper pocket. If the printer is used for receipts, do not wind the paper end around the Journal Take-up Reel. 7 If the printer is used for journal,fold the top end of the paper and insert the folded end into the slit of the Take-up Reel. Then wind the paper two or three times, set the reel to the holde[...]

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    - 11 - EO1-11099 8 If the printer is used for journal, simply attach the Printer Cover. The Receipt Outlet is used as Journal Window. If the printer is used for receipts, attach the Printer Cover with the paper end coming out of the Receipt Outlet located on the Printer Cover. 9. Programming The time and date should be adjusted and such data as sta[...]

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    - 12 - EO1-11099 System Option Setting (Available after the Financial Reset (Z) Report is taken.) ST HALC for tender amount of the [CHK] key 1 to 7 (NOTE 1 on the next page) Date Entry Order 0 : Day-Month-Year 1 : Year-Month-Day 2 : Month-Day-Year Time Print 0 : Print 1 : Non-print GT Print Even Number: Non-print Odd Number : Print The First Decima[...]

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    - 13 - EO1-11099 # NOTES: 1. HALC (High Amount Listing Capacity) is used to check excessively high amounts entered by mistake. For example, if "3" is entered, it means 3 digits and the high amount limit is 999 ($9.99). 2. Credit Balance means that amount entries through the [ - ] key will result in over-subtraction of the subtotal amount [...]

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    - 14 - EO1-11099 Department Status Setting AL/TL X/TIME 3 TX/M Dept. Depress this key only when setting a department with taxable status Status Code: 0: Itemized 1: Single-item (NOTE below) AL/TL X/TIME 3 TX/M 1 1 0 2 TX/M 0 3 1 4 Key Operation) 3 1 0 0 1 0003 00-01 00-00-00 # 1 ∗ 2 3 ∗ 4 Taxable Status Symbol Submode No. Department Code -- Pri[...]

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    - 15 - EO1-11099 T ime Setting AL/TL X/TIME 5 Hour (00 to 23) Minute (00 to 59) AL/TL X/TIME 5 1 0 9 5 0 3 6 10-03-95 0005 13-46 10-03-95 # -- Print Sample -- Date which was programmed Submode No. Sample Programming Operation To set the time to 13:35 (1:35 p.m): Key Operation) AL/TL X/TIME 5 1335 5 13-35 0004 13-35 00-00-00 # -- Print Sample -- Tim[...]

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    - 16 - EO1-11099 Department HALC Setting The HALC (High Amount Listing Capacity) is used to check excessively high amounts entered by mistake. By setting HALCs, such mistakes will be prevented at the earliest stage. AL/TL X/TIME 8 Dept. 0 to 7; For example, if "3" is entered, it means 3 digits and the high amount limit is 999 ($9.99). Sam[...]

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    - 17 - EO1-11099 AL/TL X/TIME 9 9 Secret Code Setting When this code is set, operations in the "Z" mode will be prohibited without this code entry. Secret Code: 1 to 9999 (0 to clear the secret code) AL/TL X/TIME 9 2 4 2 8 9 99 2428 0007 14-45 10-03-95 # -- Print Sample -- Secret Code which was programmed % Rate Setting % Rate: 1 to 99 (0[...]

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    - 18 - EO1-11099 AL/TL PLU Dept. PLU Setting NOTE: When 0 is entered as a preset price in above key sequence, the preset price of $0.00 will be programmed. Sample Programming Operation To set the following PLUs: PLU 6 (Preset Price: $1.50, Linked Department: Department 1) PLU 24 (Preset Price: $2.50, Linked Department: Department 2) PLU 28 (Preset [...]

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    - 19 - EO1-11099 PLU Deletion AL/TL PLU RTN/I.C 3 0 30 ------- 0012 16-07 10-03-95 ---- -- Print Sample -- Deletion Symbol PLU Code which was deleted Amount Format Setting This operation determines the Amount Format for display and print. AL/TL 1: Amount Format ( 0) or 3: Amount Format (0.00) Initial Setting Sample Programming Operation To set the [...]

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    - 20 - EO1-11099 T ax T able Setting TYPE 1: TAX FULL BREAKS (COMBINATION OF NON-CYCLIC AND CYCLIC BREAKS) Max. 4 digits; 0 to 9999 (¢) Repeat up to the "A" Break (Non-cyclic Break Limit) Repeat up to the "B" Break ("B" Break - "A" Break = Multiple of $1.00; max. $99.00) NOTE: A maximum of 32 breaks can be p[...]

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    - 21 - EO1-11099 TYPE 2: TAX % ONLY AL/TL TX/M ST 0 max. 5 digits; 0.001% to 99.999% NOTE below NOTES: 1. As for a numeric value to be entered, be certain to include down to three decimal places. For example, to set 4%, enter "4000". 2. % Calculation Fraction Rounding Process for Tax is fixed to "Round Off". TYPE 3: COMBINATION [...]

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    - 22 - EO1-11099 AL/TL TX/M ST 1 0 2 2 3 5 5 0 6 4 7 8 9 2 0 7 1 2 1 1 3 5 1 TX/M TX/M TX/M TX/M TX/M TX/M TX/M TX/M TX/M Sample Programming Operation TYPE 1: TAX FULL BREAKS To set the following Tax Break Table: Breaks Tax Amount Difference from Previous Break $0.01 to $0.10 $0.11 to $0.21 $0.22 to $0.35 0¢ 1¢ 2¢ $0.10 $0.11 $0.36 to $0.50 $0.5[...]

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    - 23 - EO1-11099 TYPE 2: TAX % ONLY To apply 15% to any amount: K ey Operation) AL/TL TX/M ST 0 1 5 0 0 0 TYPE 3: COMBINATION OF NON-CYCLIC BREAKS AND % RATE Breaks Tax Amount Difference from Previous Break $0.01 to $0.10 $0.11 to $0.22 $0.23 to $0.39 $0.40 to $0.56 $0.57 to $0.73 $0.74 to $0.90 $0.91 to $1.08 0¢ 1¢ 2¢ 3¢ 4¢ 5¢ 6¢ $0.10 $0.1[...]

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    - 24 - EO1-11099 REG OFF SET X Z To read % Rate and the contents of the System Option ST 4 TX/M Displays the tax amount. Any amount NOTE: Result of the Tax Calculation Test is not printed. X %- # 5 10213025 0023 16-27 10-03-95 % Rate System Option Setting Mode Select Switch: X To read PLU Tables ST 3 To read Department Status ST 2 X 1 ∗ 2 3 ∗ 4[...]

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    - 25 - EO1-11099 1 1. Daily Operation Flow The following shows a typical daily operation flow on the register. Ensure that the register is firmly plugged in the wall outlet. Check to see if sufficient portion of paper roll remains. Check the time, and print condition. Reference Page 3 9 26, 27 Before Opening the Store... Opening the store Ordinary [...]

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    - 26 - EO1-11099 12. T ransaction Entries REG OFF SET X Z If the register is programmed with all requirements, it is ready to accept transaction entries. Before starting to enter transac- tions, set the Mode Select Switch to the REG position. WARNING! When opening the cash drawer, be careful not to let the drawer hit any person. When an error has o[...]

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    - 27 - EO1-11099 Sale Item Entries (Department Entries) Price 2.50 2 Price Department Code 3) Quantity Extension (Multiplication) X/TIME Dept. Quantity (max. 3 digits) Unit Price 3 2.50 7.50 X @ 2 Quantity Product Unit Price NOTE: The Price entry is possible up to 7 digits. However, it is limited by the Department HALC (High Amount Listing Capacity[...]

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    - 28 - EO1-11099 4) Single-item Department 1.50 0.09 1.59 0052 15-10 10-03-95 1 ∗ TX CA Cash Total Tax Dept. Item, Taxable Symbol If a Department Key is programmed with Single-item status, any entry through the key will immediately finalize the sale as cash without operating any media key. The operation is the same as ordinary itemized Department[...]

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    - 29 - EO1-11099 3) Quantity Extension (Multiplication) 4 1.75 7.00 X @ 3 ∗ Quantity Product Preset Price X/TIME PLU PLU Code; 1 to 100 Quantity (max. 3 digits) 4) Single-item PLU If a PLU is linked to a Department with Single-item status, the entry of this PLU will immediately final- ize the sale as cash without oper- ating any media key. The op[...]

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    - 30 - EO1-11099 Percent Discount or Percent Charge DISC 2) Percent Discount/Charge on Subtotal Sale Item Entries % % ST (to activate the preset rate) (to activate a manual rate) Manual Rate; max. 2 digits 1 (1%) to 99 (99%) 2 %- 2.00 5 -0.10 5% Discount NOTE: When a Manual Rate is entered, the preset rate is disregarded. Dollar Discount 1) Dollar [...]

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    - 31 - EO1-11099 Sale items once entered within the current sale can be voided. 1) Last Line Voiding When the last line item (that has just been entered within the current transac- tion) is a Department item, a PLU item, Dollar Discount item, or Percent Discount/Charge item, it can be voided by simply pressing the [VD] key. RTN/I.C Dollar Discount [...]

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    - 32 - EO1-11099 This function is to print any code number for future reference, such as Customer No., Credit Card No., House Charge Account No., etc. Non-add numbers can be entered at the starting of a sale or during a sale if the sale is not finalized. Multiple non-add numbers can be entered in a sale. # 1234567 Non-add Number #/RA Non-add Number[...]

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    - 33 - EO1-11099 NOTE: The System Option Setting allows you to select the following functions of the [CHK] key. Total & Tender functions Total function only Tender function only 3) Charge or Credit Total ST TX CH 5.00 0.18 5.18 0064 16-11 10-03-95 Subtotal Tax Charge or Credit Sale Total Sale Item Entries Chg ST ( ) 4) Check Total ST TX CK 5.00[...]

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    - 34 - EO1-11099 CHK AT/TL ST ( ) ( ) or CHK Chg 6) Multi-tender Sale Item Entries CHK AT/TL ST ( ) ( ) or CHK AT/TL ( ) or Cash (or Check) Tendered Amount less than the sale total Cash (or Check) Tendered Amount equal to or larger than the sale total ST TX TA AT AT CG 5.00 0.18 5.18 3.00 5.00 2.82 0069 16-23 10-03-95 Tax Sale Total including tax S[...]

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    - 35 - EO1-11099 The following operations require the X position of the Mode Select Switch. Tax Exemption The Tax Exemption transaction is used to exempt all taxes from the sale total. Sale Item Entries TX/M ST ( ) Finalizing a sale 3 ∗ 3 ∗ ST CA 5.00 1.75 6.75 6.75 Sale item Entries with Taxable Status Cash Sale Total without Tax Received-on-A[...]

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    - 36 - EO1-11099 13. Read (X) and Reset (Z) Reports This Chapter describes the operation to take Read and Reset reports and their print formats. The Read (X) Report allows to read the totals but not clear the memory, while the Reset (Z) Report allows to read the totals and, at the same time, clear all the resettable totals when the report has been [...]

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    - 37 - EO1-11099 Grand Total = (Sum of Gross Sale) Gross Sale = (Depts. Total) + (Tax Amount) + (Returned Merchandise & Desig- nated Line Voiding) + (Last Line Voiding) + (%+) Net Sale with Tax = (Depts. Total) + (Tax Amount) + (%+) Media Total = (Cash Sales) + (Check Sales) + (Charge Sales) = (Net Sale with Tax) - (%-) - (Dollar Discount) Cust[...]

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    - 38 - EO1-11099 Grand Total (non-resettable) Gross Sale: Item Count Amount Dept. 1 Sale: Item Count Amount Dept. 8 Sales: Item Count Amount Tax Total Net Sale with Tax: Item Count Amount %- Count Amount Dollar Discount Amount Total Customer Count Media Total Cash Sales: Customer Count Amount Check Sales: Customer Count Amount Charge or Credit Sale[...]

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    EO1-11099 - 39 - Replacing the Paper Roll 3 Set the paper roll ready for print. Refer to Chapter " 8. Installing the Paper Roll ". 1 To remove the Printer Cover, insert the Printer Cover/Drawer key to the Printer Cover Lock, and then turn it 90 ° clockwise. 2 If the printer is used for Journal, hold down the [FEED] key to wind up the pri[...]

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    EO1-11099 - 40 - 1 Manual Drawer Release 3 2 Replacing the Ink Roller To remove the Printer Cover, insert the Printer Cover/Drawer key to the Printer Cover Lock, and then turn it 90 ° clockwise. Insert the new Ink Roller in the slot of the carriage by pushing it all the way in until it is firmly settled with a "click" sound. Pinch the In[...]

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    EO1-11099 - 41 - Removing the Drawer Pull out the drawer all the way until it hits the stopper. Then lift up the drawer and pull it again. Battery Exchange To remove the Printer Cover, insert the Printer Cover/Drawer key to the Printer Cover Lock, and then turn it 90 ° clockwise. 2 Remove the Battery Cover. 3 To exchange batteries, please keep the[...]

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    EO1-11099 - 42 - 5 Replace the old batteries with new ones, while confirming that the positive (+) and negative (-) ends face the proper directions. (Batteries: SUM-3 1.5V x 3 pieces) NOTE: Do not mix used and new batteries in the battery compartment. 4 Return the item removed in Step 3, and attach the Printer Cover. 15. Specifications Size .......[...]

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