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Safety Notice

Safety Notice

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

•Do not use this cash register outdoors in the rain or near any source of liquid, such as a pool.

FCC Warning

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to correct the interference.

•The back-up power system: When you are not using your cash register, you keep it plugged in with the control lock key in the OFF position. Back-up power is provided through the batteries, but this should not be used for long periods of time.

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Contents

Contents Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Contents Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Iii Running Reports 101 100 105 102103 104 127 121124 125 Before Starting Welcome Welcome What is in the Box?Customer Service Website Important Phone Numbers Plugging in and Putting in the Batteries Getting Started Getting Started To get the cash register ready to use To install the paper roll Installing the Paper RollInstalling the Paper Roll Getting Started Installing the Barcode ReaderTo install and program the barcode reader To set the time Example 2 To program 945 P.M Setting the Date And TimeSetting the Date And Time For this tax rate Programming the Sales Tax Programming Department Keys Programming Department Keys To open and close the display Getting To Know the Cash RegisterOpening and Closing the Customer Display This code Appears when Opening and Closing the Customer Display Getting To Know the Cash Register Using the Mode Key AreaThis setting Does this Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard To open the cash drawer without making a sale Using the Cash DrawerTo lock and unlock the cash drawer using the key To open the cash drawer using the emergency lever Using the Accessory DrawerUsing the Accessory Drawer Using the Displays Setting Up Your Cash Register the Basics Clerk Display Setting Alphanumeric DescriptionsSetting Alphanumeric Descriptions Numbers Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Alphanumeric Code ChartSetting Up Your Cash Register the Basics Number Use this table for punctuation and foreign characters Normal Size Using Single Width CharactersUsing Double Wide Characters About Programming Numbers in Logo Messages Store Logo Worksheet Programming a Store Logo or a Commercial Message International Coffees Check key Setting the Commercial Message in the Footer Setting Clerk Numbers and Names Setting Clerk Numbers and Names To use clerk numbers Example 6 Clerk #1 has a passcode Return key To use the Clerk System Setting the Machine NumberUsing the Clerk System Setting the Machine Number Example 9 If the PRG/Z password is Setting X and Manager PasswordsTo set manager passwords Example 8 To set the X password as To print the Quick Start Program Confirmation Report Printing the Quick Start Program Confirmation ReportPrinting the Quick Start Program Confirmation Report Before Going to Register Mode This error Means this Error CodesClearing an Error Error Codes Half System Clear Setting Up Your Cash Register Advanced Press this To specify this See this Setting Up Your Cash Register AdvancedTo program department keys 00 to This number Means this Setting Standard and Gallonage ModeProgramming Multiple and Single Items Programming High Digit Lock-out Hdlo This tax status Number Means this Programming Tax StatusThis number From this To this Assigning Department Number Keys Programming Department Preset PriceIf you do not need a preset price, enter 0 as the price Programming Department Names Code Character Number Alphanumeric Code Chart Special Characters and Punctuation Message Number Message Type This message shows Programming Scrolling Messages Programming Scrolling Message Display Times Setting the Off MessageTo program the Off message time setting To program the Sales message start time setting Setting the Mode MessageSetting the Sales Message Start and Stop Times To program the Mode message time setting To program the Idle message pattern Setting the Idle MessagesTo program the Idle message display after the time appears Press this number To specify Setting the Amount of Time Letters Appear in the DisplayProgramming the Credit Keys To program the amount of time letters appears Press this key To get this letter Programming PLUs without a Barcode Reader Programming PLU Descriptions Programming PLU Descriptions Programming PLUs with the Barcode Reader This decimal point Looks like Setting the Decimal Points Programming Minus Percentage Discounts Setting the Rounding RatesSetting the Rounding Rates Programming Discounts Programming Coupon Discounts Number Taxable by To charge Programming Discounts To program the Coupon key Method See page 96 to ring up a coupon sale programmed with Method Programming Plus Percentage Add-ons Programming Flag Options This Flag Set Number Sets these actions Programming Flag Options Setting Up Your Cash Register Advanced PST1 PST2 PST3 Setting Up Your Cash Register Advanced Programming Flag Options Ringing up Sales Ringing up Sales and Using Training Mode Alpha 583cx User’s Guide To ring up sales with the barcode reader Using Training ModeRinging up Sales and Using Training Mode Ringing up Sales with the Barcode Reader To stop Training mode Using Training ModeTo start Training mode Programming Complex Tax Rates Setting the Tax Rates Setting the Tax Rates To program a VAT tax rate commonly used in Europe Programming Complex Tax Rates Example 25 5% To program a Second VAT tax rate To run a program confirmation report Running ReportsRunning the Program Confirmation Report Running the Program Confirmation Report To run a department confirmation report Running the Department Confirmation ReportRunning the PLU Confirmation Report Running Reports To run a Department sales report Running the Department Sales ReportRunning Management Reports Running the Department Sales Report About Z Readings About X Readings To run a Cash-In-Drawer report About Management ReportsRunning a Cash-In-Drawer Report Running Management Reports To print a Financial report Running a Clerk ReportRunning a Financial Report Financial Reading must be closed out in the Z position To take a weekly or monthly financial report Z2 or Financial Report ExampleTo run a duplicate Z report To reset the Z1 counter To print a Department Range report Running Management Reports To reset the Z2 counterTo reset the grand total Running an Hourly Report Running PLU Reports Maintenance and Options To put the paper in the paper roll Optional AccessoriesInstalling a New Paper Roll Maintenance and Options Using the Battery System Using the Battery System Aside Part Number Ordering Accessories Error message Do this TroubleshootingHear an Error Beep If Clerk E12 Displays In REG 1 or REG 2 Modes Sec code error appears in PRG, X or Z modesPE Printer Error Register Does Not Work at All Opening the Drawer When There is no PowerTroubleshooting Half System Clear Half System ClearFull System Clear If Nothing Helps Examples Alpha 583cx User’s Guide Examples Sample Receipt Code Means this Transaction CodesTransaction Codes Cash Sale With Tendering Change Adding Tax to a Non-Taxable Department Cash Sale Without Tendering Change Cash Sale Without Tendering ChangeCharge Sale To ring a coupon discount sale Coupon Discount Sale Credit Return Credit ReturnCredit Sale Dept Shift Key To ring an item without charging tax Exempting Tax On An ItemExempting Tax on the Entire Sale Gallonage Sales Transaction Gallonage Sales TransactionMinus Percentage Discount Sale Multiplication Sale Multiplication of a Department Unit Price Multiplying By a Fraction Multiplying By a FractionNo-Sale Function PLU Sale Overriding a PLU SalePaid-Out Sale Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 103 PLU Sale With PLU DescriptionPlus Percentage Sale PLU Sale With PLU Description Registering a Reference Number Received-On-Account SaleRegistering a Department Unit Price Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 105 Return SaleSplit Tendering Sale Return Sale To register a reference number Temporarily Overriding a PLU Price Use the Error-Correct /Void Key Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 107 Voiding a Department Preset PriceVoiding a Coupon Sale Voiding a Coupon Sale Voiding a Department Preset with a Minus Percentage Discount Voiding a Department Preset with a Coupon Discount Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 109 Voiding a Multiplication of a Department Preset PriceVoiding a Minus Percentage Discount Sale Voiding a Minus Percentage Discount Sale Voiding a PLU Multiplication Sale Voiding a Multiplication Sale Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 111 Voiding a PLU SaleVoiding a PLU Sale with a Coupon Discount Voiding a PLU Sale Voiding a PLU Sale with a Plus Percentage Rate Voiding a Plu Sale with a Minus Percentage Discount Example 67 Void a $1.00 item in Department To void a sale Voiding a Plus Percentage SaleVoiding a Sale Voiding a Plus Percentage Sale Calculating Your Tax Calculating State Tax Table Codes Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 115 Calculating Your TaxTo calculate your tax rate Type Press Appears as Appendix a Calculating State Tax Table Codes Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 117 Example Tax Chart Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 119 Worksheet Programming the State Tax To program Flag GST/PST System for CanadaCanadian Tax Programming Example Press 00001 + Subtotal/w/TAX + 0* + Dept Key Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 123 Canadian Tax Programming Example Product Information Specifications and SafetyFeature Description Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 125 Safety NoticeSafety Notice Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 127 Description TablesDescription Tables Appendix C Product Information Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 129 Index Alpha 583cx User’s Guide 131 Index 132 133