8In case of power failure or paper jam

When power is lost, the machine retains its memory contents and all information on sales entries.

The following situations occur during a power failure or paper jam. (Batteries must be correctly installed.)

When a power failure occurs when the register is turned on or during a computation process: When power returns, the register resumes operation from the point of failure.

When a power failure occurs during the printing of a sales transaction or of X/Z reports:

When power returns, the register prints “” and then resumes correct printing of the transaction or reports.

What to do when the printer motor locks:

If the printer motor happens to lock, the printing stalls, and an intermittent beeping starts. If this occurs, please follow the procedure below.

1.Turn the mode switch to ” position.

2.Insure the printer is clear of any obstructions (e.g. paper jams, etc). To clear the printer, remove the printer cover and the ribbon cover.

3.Turn the mode switch to the previous position. The “----------” appears in the display.

4.Feed the paper roll to the proper position.

5.Press the ckey.

6. The register will resume correct printing after printing “

”.

9Program resetting

If your register is locked, perform the program resetting. When the program resetting is performed, the register returns to the initial state without erasing the sales data and user-programmed settings. The procedure is as follows:

1.Unplug the power code from the outlet.

2.Turn the mode switch to “ ” position.

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3.While pressing the ákey, plug the power code to the outlet.

When the program resetting is done successfully, “

2” is printed.

10Before calling for service

The malfunctions shown in the left-hand column below, labelled “Fault,” do not necessarily indicate functional faults of the machine. It is therefore advisable to refer to the “Checking” shown in the right-hand column before calling for service.

 

 

 

Fault

Checking

 

(1)

The display shows symbols that do not make sense.

• Was the machine initialized?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2)

The display won't be illuminated even when

• Is power supplied to the electrical outlet?

 

 

the mode switch is turned to any other

• Is the power cord plug out or loosely connected to the

 

 

position than “

 

”.

electrical outlet?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3)

The display is illuminated, but the whole machine

• Is a cashier code assigned to the register?

 

 

refuses registrations.

• Is the mode switch set properly at the “REG” position?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4)

No receipt is issued.

• Is the paper roll properly installed?

 

 

 

 

 

• Is there a paper jam?

 

 

 

 

 

• Is the receipt function in the “OFF” status?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5)

No journal paper is taken up.

• Is the take-up spool installed on the bearing properly?

 

 

 

 

 

• Is there a paper jam?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6)

Printing is unusual.

• Is the paper roll properly installed?

 

 

 

 

 

• Is the ink ribbon worn out?

 

 

 

 

 

• Is the ink ribbon installed properly?

 

 

 

 

 

• Has the ink ribbon folded?

 

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Sharp ER-A180, ER-A160 instruction manual Case of power failure or paper jam, Program resetting, Before calling for service