TOWA SX-590 User manual

Brand: TOWA

Model: SX-590

Category: Cash registers

Type: User manual

SX- 5 9 0

Instruction Manual

NOTICE

The information and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.

While every precaution has been taken to make this manual accurate, the Manufacturer shall not be liable for

any errors or omissions, not for any damages resulting from the use of the information herein.

This manual may not be copied or transmitted by any means, in whole or in part, without prior written consent

from the Manufacturer.

NOTICE

INTRODUCTION

We very much appreciate your purchase of this cash register. This cash register is equipped with function keys

which allow you to program and use various functions and with numeric keys for entering numbers.

This manual explains the methods for programming and entering transactions with this cash register and it

describes precaution and accessory items necessary to use it. This manual also shows examples of the receipts

that will be printed out for each case described.

Before using the cash register, please read this manual so that you understand its operation.

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

1. BEFORE STARTING OPERATIONS.................................................................................................................1

1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................ 1

1.2 PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 1

1.3 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ...................................................................................................... 2

1) EXTERNAL VIEW ................................................................................................................................... 2

2) THE CONTROL LOCK ............................................................................................................................ 3

3) CONTROL KEYS..................................................................................................................................... 3

4) CASH DRAWER WITH LOCK ................................................................................................................ 3

5) KEYBOARD............................................................................................................................................. 4

6) KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS....................................................................................................................... 4

7) DISPLAY.................................................................................................................................................. 7

8) CUSTOMER DISPLAY............................................................................................................................ 7

9) PRINTER................................................................................................................................................. 8

2. SETTING UP ......................................................................................................................................................9

2.1 INITIALIZING ...................................................................................................................................... 9

HALF CLEAR .............................................................................................................................................. 9

SYSTEM CLEAR ........................................................................................................................................ 9

2.2

INSTALLING THE PAPER ROLL ...................................................................................................... 10

3. PROGRAMMING.............................................................................................................................................12

3.1 DATE / TIME / MACHINE NUMBER................................................................................................... 12

TO PROGRAM THE DATE....................................................................................................................... 12

TO PROGRAM THE TIME........................................................................................................................ 12

TO PROGRAM THE MACHINE NUMBER............................................................................................... 12

3.2 TRANSACTION NUMBER PRESET.................................................................................................. 13

3.3 DEPARTMENT PROGRAMMING...................................................................................................... 13

TO PROGRAM DEPARTMENT BY USING DEPARTMENT KEY........................................................... 13

TO PROGRAM DEPARTMENT BY USING ENT KEY & DPT# KEY................................................ 14

3.4 PRICE LOOK-UP (PLU)..................................................................................................................... 17

TO PROGRAM THE PLU’S ...................................................................................................................... 17

TO SEARCH A VACANT PLU NUMBER................................................................................................. 18

TO DELETE PLU DATA ........................................................................................................................... 19

STARTING NUMBER OF PLU ALLOCATION......................................................................................... 19

PLU NAME/PRICE CHANGE ................................................................................................................... 19

3.5 TAX PROGRAMMING ....................................................................................................................... 20

TO PROGRAM TAX RATE....................................................................................................................... 20

TO PROGRAM THE ADD-ON TAX RATE............................................................................................... 21

TO PROGRAM TAX TABLE RATE........................................................................................................... 22

3.6 MINUS [ - ]......................................................................................................................................... 23

3.7 PLUS PERCENTAGE........................................................................................................................ 25

3.8 MINUS PERCENTAGE DISCOUNT................................................................................................... 26

3.9 CLERK NUMBERS

. ......................................................................................................................... 27

TO PROGRAM CLERK NUMBERS ......................................................................................................... 27

TO PROGRAM A CLERK NAME.............................................................................................................. 28

CONTENTS

TO USE CLERK NUMBERS..................................................................................................................... 28

3.10 ROUNDING METHOD FOR FINALIZING AMOUNT........................................................................ 29

3.11 MANAGER PASSWORDS............................................................................................................... 29

TO PROGRAM THE "X" MANAGER PASSWORD.................................................................................. 29

TO PROGRAM THE “P/Z” MANAGER PASSWORD .............................................................................. 30

TO USE THE MANAGER PASSWORD................................................................................................... 30

3.12 TRAINING MODE AND TRAINING PASSWORD............................................................................. 31

TO PROGRAM THE TRAINING PASSWORD......................................................................................... 31

TO TURN ON THE TRAINING MODE...................................................................................................... 31

TO SHUT OFF THE TRAINING MODE ................................................................................................... 31

3.13 PASSWORD FOR THE OPERATION OF THE

VOID, RET, – , ..................................................... 32

3.14 GRAND TOTAL PRESET ................................................................................................................ 33

TO SET THE GRAND TOTAL TO ZERO................................................................................................. 33

TO ASSIGN A VALUE TO THE GRAND TOTAL..................................................................................... 33

3.15 X1 AND X2 COUNTER PRESET ..................................................................................................... 33

TO PROGRAM THE X1 COUNTER NUMBER ........................................................................................ 34

TO PROGRAM THE X2 COUNTER NUMBER ........................................................................................ 34

3.16 Z1 AND Z2 COUNTER PRESET...................................................................................................... 34

TO PROGRAM THE Z1 COUNTER NUMBER ........................................................................................ 34

TO PROGRAM THE Z2 COUNTER NUMBER ........................................................................................ 35

3.17 DRAWER OPEN ALARM TIMER DELAY....................................................................................... 35

3.18 MONEY LIFT ALARM AMOUNT..................................................................................................... 35

3.19 AGE VERIFICATION ...................................................................................................................... 36

3.20 CLERK HOLD TIMER..................................................................................................................... 36

3.21 PROGRAMMING ALPHANUMERIC DESCRIPTIONS..................................................................... 37

3.22 PROGRAM STORE LOGO/COMMERCIAL MESSAGE ................................................................... 41

3.23 SCROLL MESSAGES...................................................................................................................... 43

PROGRAM A SCROLL MESSAGE: ........................................................................................................ 43

PROGRAM SCROLL DISPLAY SETTINGS: ........................................................................................... 44

3.24 PROGRAMMABLE KEYBOARD .................................................................................................... 46

TO PROGRAM THE KEY LAYOUT ......................................................................................................... 46

3.25 TRANSACTION WORDS................................................................................................................. 49

3.26 FOREIGN CURRENCY ................................................................................................................... 52

3.27 FLAG OPTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 53

3.28 PROGRAM CONFIRMATION LIST.................................................................................................. 62

4. THE CASH REGISTER OPERATION.............................................................................................................67

1) SAMPLE RECEIPT.............................................................................................................................. 67

2) TRANSACTION SYMBOLS................................................................................................................. 67

THE CASH REGISTER OPERATION................................................................................................. 68

1: CASH SALE WITHOUT TENDERING CHANGE .............................................................................. 68

2: CASH SALE WITH TENDERING CHANGE ...................................................................................... 68

3: USING THE DPT# KEY AND TENDERING CHANGE ..................................................................... 68

5: CHECK SALE..................................................................................................................................... 69

6: SPLIT TENDERING SALE ................................................................................................................. 69

7: NO-SALE FUNCTION ........................................................................................................................ 69

8: REGISTERING A REFERENCE NUMBER ....................................................................................... 70

CONTENTS

9: MULTIPLYING BY A FRACTION................................................................................................... 70

10: MULTIPLICATION SALE ................................................................................................................ 70

11: REGISTERING A DEPARTMENT UNIT PRICE............................................................................ 71

12: MULTIPLICATION OF A DEPARTMENT UNIT PRICE................................................................. 71

13: DEPARTMENT ............................................................................................................................... 71

14: RECEIVED-ON-ACCOUNT SALE ................................................................................................. 71

15: PAID-OUT SALE............................................................................................................................. 71

16: RETURN SALE ............................................................................................................................... 72

17: MINUS [ - ] SALE: ........................................................................................................................... 72

18: MINUS PERCENTAGE DISCOUNT SALE: ................................................................................... 73

19: PLUS PERCENTAGE SALE:.......................................................................................................... 74

20: USE OF THE ERROR-CORRECT EC KEY: ........................................................................... 75

21: VOIDING A SALE............................................................................................................................ 75

22: VOIDING A MULTIPLICATION SALE ............................................................................................ 75

23: VOIDING A MINUS [ - ] SALE ........................................................................................................ 75

24: VOIDING A MINUS PERCENTAGE DISCOUNT SALE ................................................................ 76

25: VOIDING A PLUS PERCENTAGE SALE ...................................................................................... 76

26: VOIDING A DEPARTMENT PRESET PRICE................................................................................ 76

27: VOIDING MULTIPLICATION OF A DEPARTMENT PRESET PRICE.......................................... 76

28: VOIDING A DEPARTMENT PRESET PRICE WITH A MINUS PERCENTAGE DISCOUNT ...... 77

29: VOIDING A DEPARTMENT PRESET PRICE WITH A MINUS [ - ]............................................... 77

30: CANCEL KEY OPERATION........................................................................................................... 77

31: PLU SALE ....................................................................................................................................... 77

32: VOIDING A PLU SALE ................................................................................................................... 78

33: VOIDING A PLU MULTIPLICATION SALE.................................................................................... 78

34: VOIDING A PLU SALE WITH A MINUS [ - ] .................................................................................. 79

35: VOIDING A PLU SALE WITH A MINUS PERCENTAGE DISCOUNT .......................................... 79

36: VOIDING A PLU SALE WITH A PLUS PERCENTAGE RATE...................................................... 79

37: ISSUING A DUPLICATE RECEIPT................................................................................................ 79

38: AGE VERIFICATION...................................................................................................................... 80

39: CLERK HOLD OPERATION........................................................................................................... 80

40: AUTOMATIC PLU PROGRAMMING FUNCTION ......................................................................... 81

41: FOREIGN CURRENCY .................................................................................................................. 82

5. X / Z MANAGEMENT REPORTS ...................................................................................................................83

X POSITION READING.......................................................................................................................... 83

Z POSITION READING .......................................................................................................................... 83

MANAGEMENT REPORTS AVAILABLE ................................................................................................. 83

TO TAKE A CASH IN-DRAWER / CHECK-IN-DRAWER REPORT ........................................................ 85

TO TAKE AN HOURLY REPORT............................................................................................................. 85

TO TAKE A DEPARTMENT RANGE REPORT........................................................................................ 86

TO TAKE A CLERK REPORT .................................................................................................................. 86

TO TAKE AN INDIVIDUAL CLERK REPORT .......................................................................................... 87

TO TAKE A PLU REPORT ....................................................................................................................... 87

TO TAKE A CASH DECLARATION REPORT.......................................................................................... 87

TO TAKE A DEPARTMENT GROUP REPORT ....................................................................................... 89

TO TAKE A GROUP REPORT ................................................................................................................. 89

CONTENTS

TO TAKE A FULL REPORT...................................................................................................................... 89

TO TAKE A WEEKLY OR MONTHLY FULL REPORT ............................................................................ 89

TO TAKE A TRAINING FULL REPORT ................................................................................................... 90

TO TAKE A TRAINING WEEKLY OR MONTHLY FULL REPORT.......................................................... 90

6. MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................................92

CLEANING YOUR CASH REGISTER .................................................................................................... 92

OPENING THE DRAWER MANUALLY .................................................................................................. 92

IN CASE OF A PAPER JAM................................................................................................................... 92

7. INTERFACE......................................................................................................................................................93

8. TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................................................................................94

IN CASE OF AN ERROR TONE OR IF "ERR" DISPLAYS: ..................................................................... 94

IF PRINTING PROBLEMS OCCUR:........................................................................................................ 94

IF THE CASH REGISTER IS MALFUNCTIONING: ................................................................................. 94

OPENING THE DRAWER IN AN EMERGENCY:.................................................................................... 94

9. ERROR MESSAGE ..........................................................................................................................................95

CONTENTS

OVERVIEW OF STEPS REQUIRED TO USE THIS CASH REGISTER

1) UNDERSTAND YOUR CASH REGISTER.

Before using your cash register, check the specifications and part names, and confirm the precautions

for using it.

See 1 : BEFORE STARTING OPERATIONS

2) INITIALIZE THE CASH REGISTER.

Initialize the memory of your cash register before programming the cash register.

See 2.1: INITIALIZING

3) INSTALL THE PAPER ROLL.

Install paper rolls for the receipt and journal correctly.

See 2.2: INSTALLING THE PAPER ROLLS.

2.5: REMOVING THE PAPER ROLLS FOR THE RECEIPT.

4) PROGRAM YOUR CASH REGISTER.

Program certain items for your store into the memory of the cash register, for example, the price of an

item, the taxes levied on the item, the functions of the keys and so on.

See 3: PROGRAMMING

5) OPERATE THE CASH REGISTER.

Perform the sales transaction according to your programming.

See 4: THE CASH REGISTER OPERATION

6) CHECK AND RESET THE SALES INFORMATION.

Review and reset the daily sales information. You can also check the information from a certain period

of time, such as a week and a month. After resetting the information, you can enter the new information

from the next day.

See 5: X / Z MANAGEMENT REPORTS

OVERVIEW OF STEPS REQUIRED TO USE THIS CASH REGISTER

1. BEFORE STARTING OPERATIONS

1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Description

Power source

AC100～117VAC,220～240VAC±10%

Power consumption 35W(maximum)

Ambient operating temperature 0°C to 40°C ( 32°F to 104°F )

Memory C-MOS RAM

Memory back-up time Approx. 700 hours

Printer 2 station Thermal Printer

Printing speed Approx. 14 lines per sec.

Paper roll Width 57.5mm

Max. Diameter of paper roll 70mm

Dimensions(Body) 350mm (W) x 429mm (D) x 188mm (H)

Dimensions(Drawer No.26) 410mm (W) x 415mm (D) x 114mm (H)

Weight Body(except Drawer): 5.7 Kg

Drawer (No.26): 6.4 Kg

Power Frequency 50Hz/60Hz

Altitude Up to 2,000m

Over voltage category

Ⅱ

Pollution degree 2

Protection class

Ⅰ

Electrical safety standards EN60950-1

EMC standards EN55022 class B, EN55024, EN61000-3-2&3

1.2 PRECAUTIONS

Please note the following items before using the cash register.

▪ Avoid using the cash register in the following conditions:

Exposed to direct sunlight or water

Hot or humid environments

Near equipment that generates strong electromagnetic fields

Anywhere there may be sudden changes in temperature

▪ Do not touch the cash register if your hands are wet.

▪ If the register malfunctions, do not attempt to repair the cash register by yourself.

▪ Plug your cash register into any standard wall outlet. Other electrical devices on the same circuit may

damage the cash register.

▪ The main outlet for this cash register must be located near the unit and easily accessible.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.3 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

This section shows part names and describes the function of each part of the cash register.

1) EXTERNAL VIEW

Part name Functions

1. Printer Cover This cover protects the printer.

2. Receipt Dispenser This is where the receipt comes out.

3. Interface Ports Two connectors (RJ45 type)for RS232C interface are equipped as

standard.

4. Customer Display The article name, the amount and the transaction name are displayed

in two-line fluorescent display unit. Upper line: 14 segments 10 digits.

Lower line: Numeric 10 digits

5. Operator Display The same display as Customer Display.

6. Control Lock The control lock allows you to change the Cash Register mode.

7. Keyboard The water-proof 173-position flat keyboard.

Drawer Unit: The drawer can be sited remotely from the ECR.

CAUTION: Do not connect Input/Output Connectors to Telephones line.

EXTERNAL VIEW

2) THE CONTROL LOCK

Located at the right of the operating area, the Control Lock is a switch that places the cash register into

its several operating modes. These modes are:

3) CONTROL KEYS

Two pairs of keys are provided for the Control Lock and the Cash Drawer Lock.

Operator's Register Key (OP): Provides movement to the L and R modes only.

Manager's Key (MA): Provides access to all of the operating modes. This system effectively limits

access to the P, X, and Z modes to individuals who are authorized to use the Manager's Program key

only.

NOTE: A Manager Password is available for accessing "P", "X" and "Z" positions.

4) CASH DRAWER WITH LOCK

The cash drawer will automatically open after completing a transaction by pressing the [#/NS/SUB] key, or

by the hidden emergency lever underneath the register.

The cash drawer is electronically locked when the Control Lock is in the “Off” position. In addition, the cash

drawer is designed with a security lock and when used with the Cash Drawer key, manually locks the cash

drawer and prevents electronically opening it by the [#/ST] key or by the hidden emergency lever

underneath the register. The Bill Tray and Coin Tray can be removed from the register by lifting up on the

open drawer and pulling toward you.

Program Mode (P): The position is used to set and change your

individualized programming for register operations.

Locked Mode (L): This position is used when the cash register is not in

use. The register is inoperable and the cash drawer stays closed.

position.

Report Mode (X): Permits reading of all transaction totals at anytime

without clearing the register.

Reset Mode (Z): Permits reading of all transaction totals and clears all

transaction totals to zero, except the running grand total.

• X

• Z

CONTROL LOC

5) KEYBOARD

The figures below show the standard keyboards for this cash register.

FLAT KEYBOARD

6) KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS

The following key functions are primarily for cash register entries in R mode. Several keys also have other

functions in the P, X and Z modes which are explained further in the manual.

1. Receipt Feed Key [RF] is used to advance the receipt paper.

2. Journal Feed Key [JF] is used to advance the journal paper.

3. Multiplication and Time Key [X/TIME] - double function - is used to multiply a number of items

entered at one price, to display the current time.

4. Receipt On/Off Key [ON/OFF] allows you to turn off the receipt printing to save paper.

29 18 19 20 30 28 24

31 32 33 34 35

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10

25 26 27

KEYBOARD

5. Paid-Out Key [PO] is used to register dollar amounts taken out of the cash drawer that are not part

of a sales transaction; i.e., petty cash.

6. Received-On-Account Key [RA] is used to register dollar amounts placed in the cash drawer that

are not part of a sales transaction or used to register payments made to a customer's charge

account or to declare the starting amount of cash in the drawer for the day.

7. Department Keys (1-12) are used to specify which department the transaction is for. Each

department can represent a category of merchandise sold and can be programmed as taxable or

non-taxable.

8. Department Key [DPT#] is used to make entries for departments 1-99. Press Department after each

department number entry for departments 1-99.

9. Card 1 Key [CARD1] is used to receive the payment by a card.

10. Card 2 Key [CARD2] is used to receive the payment by a card.

11. Plus Percentage [+%] is used to add a percentage rate such as a service charge or gratuity to an

individual item. The percentage rate can be pre-programmed or manually entered.

12. Discount Key [-%] is used to subtract a percentage rate such as an employee discount from an

individual item. The rate can be pre-programmed or manually entered.

13. Entry and Release Key [ENT RLS] –double function - is used to enter the price of Department

and PLU items and also used to temporarily release the Single Entry or the High Digit Lock Out

which was preset and selected to a PLU or department number.

14. Price Look Up Key [PLU] allows the numbers from 1 to 8000 to be used as codes for

pre-programming merchandise prices, to maintain a tally of cost and quantity of the merchandise sold.

15. PRICE key [PRICE] is used for the temporary change of a unit price.

16. Clerk Key [CLK ID] is used for entering clerk numbers and the Manager's Password Code.

17. 5.00 Tend key [＄5.00 TEND] Used to enter amount when $5.00 is tendered.

18. 10.00 Tend key [＄10.00 TEND] Used to enter amount when $10.00 is tendered.

19. 20.00 Tend key [＄20.00 TEND]Used to enter amount when $20.00 is tendered.

20. 50.00 Tend key [＄50.00 TEND] Used to enter amount when $50.00 is tendered.

[Note for 17-20. Amount Tender keys $5.00 to $50.00]

The maximum tender amount using any of these amount tender keys is $95.00.

Example) Pressing $50.00 Î $20.00 x twice Î$5.00: OK

Pressing $50.00 Î $20.00 x three times: an error occurs.

21. Cancel Key [CANCEL] is used for cancellation of the current transaction.

22. Hold Operation Key [HOLD] is used to interrupt the registration temporarily, and release the

interrupt by depressing CLERK Key CLK ID to continue the registration held.

KEYBOARD

23. Minus Key [–] is used to subtract a specific amount from an individual item. This is also known as

A Mark-Down key.

24. Charge Key [CHRG] is used to finalize a transaction paid by a credit card or can be used to denote

an in-house charge.

25. Return Key [RET] is used for issuing refunds for returned merchandise.

26. Error Correction [EC] is used for deleting the last sales entry.

27. Void [VOID] is used for correcting a particular entry after it is processed and printed.

28. Check Stub Key [CHECK STUB] - double function - Check is used to finalize a transaction paid by

a check. Stub is used to issue the stub receipt after the transaction has been finalized.

29.

Foreign Currency# key [FC#] are used to convert local currency TOTAL amount into a foreign

currency.

30. TOTAL Key [TTL] displays the TOTAL sales amount, including sales tax. It is not printed on the

TEND] key. It can be used to issue the receipt when Receipt Off.

31. Clear Key [CLR] clears the display to correct an entry before it is processed. Also stops error alarm

when incorrect entries are made.

32. Numeric Input Keys (0-9/00/.) are used to input dollar amounts of merchandise sold, to indicate how

many times a particular item repeats, to add and subtract percentages in conjunction with the -% and

+% keys, to input PLU code numbers, to handle figures that require a decimal point and for other

numeric value-related entries. Double Zero (00) allows for quick entry of numbers with two or more

zeros. Decimal Point (.) is used to enter fractional quantity of items being sold. In all modes, the

Decimal Point is not to be used when entering a price.

33. Non-Add and SubTOTAL Key [#/NS SUB] - triple function - opens the drawer without registering

any amounts; for example, to give change. The Non-Add key function allows entering up to a 8-digit

reference number which prints on sales receipts. The SubTOTAL key function displays and prints the

subTOTAL of a sale without sales tax.

34. Cash Tendered/TOTAL Key [CASH TEND] is used to finalize a transaction paid by cash and

calculates the amount of change required from the cash received.

35. Direct PLU Keys (1-117) are used to register a PLU item directly.

KEYBOARD

7) DISPLAY

Operator Displays

Your cash register provides two (10-digit capacity) displays, 1 line alpha and 1 line numeric which feature

large, easy to read fluorescent digits for easy operator viewing. The operator display is located at the top

front of the machine and is your visual guide to the inner workings of the cash register. The numeric display

shows entry amounts and related transaction information by the use of numbers and special symbols. The

alpha display shows alpha prompts in both the Register and Programming modes.

Following is a graphic representation of the items shown on the cash register Operator Displays:

The display indicators read from left to right as follows:

NAME or CLERK 1 to 40: Displays when the [CLERK] key is operated.

DEPT NUMBER or DESCRIPTION: Displays the department number or description entered.

PLU NUMBER or DESCRIPTION: Displays the number or description of the PLU entered.

CASH: Displays when the [CASH TEND] key is operated.

CHECK: Displays when the [CHECK STUB] key is operated.

CHARGE: Displays when the [CHRG] key is operated.

CARD 1: Displays when the [CARD 1] key is operated.

CARD 2: Displays when the [CARD 2] key is operated.

CHANGE: Displays the change due.

KEY OP ERR: Displays if an error is detected. PRESS the [CLEAR] key to

reset.

SUB-TOTAL: Displays when the [SUB TOTAL] key is pressed.

U: Return symbol, appears when a void or return operation is

performed.

R/A or P/O: RA or PO symbol appears when an amount is entered and the

RA or PO key is pressed.

VOID: Displays when the [VOID] key is operated.

RCPT ON/OFF: Displays when the ON/OFF key is pressed.

COUPON: Displays when the [ - ] key is operated.

RETURN: Displays when the [RET] key is operated.

8) CUSTOMER DISPLAY

To position the rear customer display, simply pull up and rotate for viewing from any direction. To close,

simply turn the display facing away from you (to the rear of the cash register), then press down on the

raised display until it lies flat against the top of the register.

RCPT

OFF

5CL 4CL 3CL 2CL 1CL

AMOUNT

DISPLAY

9) PRINTER

The figure below shows the printer with the printer cover removed.

Part Names Functions

Journal location The paper roll for record keeping (the journal) is located here.

Receipt location The paper roll for receipts is located here.

Print-head unit

Prints the characters and graphic logos on the receipt and

Journal.

Take-up reel Used to take up the paper used for record keeping (the journal).

Paper Exit The paper exits here.

Platen Release Button

(Receipt)

Release the platen for receipt.

Platen Release Button

(Journal)

Release the platen for Journal.

PRINTER

2. SETTING UP

2.1 INITIALIZING

1. Locate on level surface – Before operating the cash register, be sure it is placed on a level

surface to permit smooth operation of the register cash drawer.

2. This cash register operates on any standard electrical outlet . It is recommended that the

cash register be connected to an electrical circuit where no other electrical device or

appliance is connected which may overload the circuit or cause electrical interference with

the cash register. It is best that a single circuit be provided for register operations.

3. Confirm the power switch located on the right hand corner of the cabinet to the “OFF”

position. Plug in the cash register. Insert Manager’s Program Key (MA, 33I) and turn to the

“P” position. Install paper – Refer to the Paper Installation Instructions.

4. Initialize the cash register by holding down the CLEAR key and setting the power switch to

the “ON” position. (System Clear)

If Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese or Swedish is used instead of

English, hold down the numeral 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 key respectively instead of the clear key.

HALF CLEAR – If an error tone still persists, perform a Half System Clear.

1. Turn the key to the "P" position.

2. Turn off the power switch located on the right hand wall of the cabinet (for more than 10

seconds), and then turn on the power switch.

3. Continue with normal operations

SYSTEM CLEAR – If the operator cannot correct an error lock condition, as a last resort a System

Clear should be done.

1. Turn the key to the "P" Position.

2. Turn off the power switch located on the right hand wall of the cabinet, and wait at least 15

seconds.

3. While holding down the CLEAR key, turn on the power switch. If Spanish, French, German,

Dutch, Danish, Portuguese or Swedish is used instead of English, hold down the numeral 2,

3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 key respectively instead of the CLEAR key.

4. Re-program the cash register.

5. Continue with normal operations.

INTIALIZING

2.2 INSTALLING THE PAPER ROLL

Your cash register features a thermal printer which uses two rolls of 58mm standard thermal paper; one roll

(left side) is for the customer receipt and the other roll is for the journal record (right side). If a customer

receipt is not required, a paper saving option is available by pressing the [ON/OFF] key on the keyboard.

PAPER ROLL

Before installing the paper roll, be sure to do the following to avoid causing a paper jam:

2.3 INSTALLING THE PAPER ROLL FOR THE RECEIPT

From the front of the cash register, grab

the rear of the printer cover and lift it up.

1. Push the platen release button (left)

to raise the paper guide.

2. Load the paper roll into the receipt location,

and put the paper end to this side.

3. Depress the paper guide (See Fig. 2).

4. Keep the paper guide to this end and

close the printer cover.

Fig.2

2.4 INSTALLING THE PAPER ROLL FOR THE JOURNAL

1. Make sure the Control Lock is in the “R” (Register)

position.

2. From the front of the cash register, grab the rear

of the printer cover and lift it up.

3. Push the platen release button (right) to raise the

paper guide.

4. Load the paper roll into the journal location, and

put the paper end to this side.

Fig.3

5. Depress the paper guide.

6.Insert the end into the slot in the take-up reel and

wind two or three turns of paper around the reel

(See Fig. 3).

* Orient the paper roll so that it rotates in a

counterclockwise direction, as shown in Fig. 1.

NOTE:

1. As thermal paper is used, it has right and wrong

side for print. Install the paper roll correctly.

2. Be careful not to touch the paper cutter when

removing the printer cover.

INSTALLING THE PAPER ROLL

The platen release button

for the

ournal and the receipt

Fig.1

7.Load the take-up reel into the support.

8.Press the JF (Journal feed) key (See Fig. 4).

9.Close the printer cover.

Fig.4

2.5 REMOVING THE PAPER ROLL FOR THE RECEIPT

1. Open the printer cover.

2. Push the platen release button (left). (See Fig. 2)

3. Remove the roll.

Fig.5

2.6 REMOVING THE PAPER ROLL FOR THE JOURNAL

1. Open the printer cover.

2. Push the platen release button (right). (See Fig. 2)

3. Cut the paper after the end of the printing.

4. Remove the take-up spool from the support

(See Fig. 6).

5. Remove the paper record for the take-up reel

(See Fig. 7)

6. Install the remaining paper for the journal.

7. Close the printer cover.

CAUTION : If a paper roll is all up during print or platen is not se correctly, install a

New paper roll or set platen again, and press the RLS key to release

such condition and the massage, ” PRINTER ER” in the display.

Fig.6

Fig.7

INSTALLING THE PAPER ROLL

3. PROGRAMMING

3.1 DATE / TIME / MACHINE NUMBER

TO PROGRAM THE DATE

The Date is designed to roll over automatically every day and prints in a specific format.

Extra Option: If desired, a procedure is offered to eliminate the date from printing on the transaction

receipts, for details see Flag 24. The date format can also be changed to print in any one of the three

different formats selectable by the flag 1.

Control Lock: P position

( DAY MONTH YEAR ) # / NS .

2 2 4 digits

Remark: Flag 1 = 2 (Date, Month, Year in that order)

Example: To program September 14, 2015:

1 4 0 9 2 0 1 5 # / NS.

TO PROGRAM THE TIME

The Time is designed to use military time. REMINDER: To convert to military time, add the number 12

to every hour. Example: 1:15 P.M. will program as (1315). Extra Option: If desired, a procedure is

offered to eliminate the time from printing on transaction receipts, for details see Flag 23.

The Time can print in either the 12 or 24 hour format. The default setting is to print in the 12 hour mode.

To change to the 24 hour format, see Flag 2.

Control Lock: P position

(HOUR MINUTES) X / TIME.

4 digits

Example: To program 10:15 A.M.:

1 0 1 5 X / TIME .

TO PROGRAM THE MACHINE NUMBER

The Machine Number is designed to assign each cash register its own identifying number.

The Machine Number prints on all receipts/journal records, and management reports.

Control Lock: P position

2 ( Machine # ) PO.

4 digits

Example: Program the cash register number to be 1234:

2 1 2 3 4 PO .

IPROGRAMMING

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TOWA SX-590 User manual

Brand: TOWA

Model: SX-590

Category: Cash registers

Type: User manual

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