Sharp XE-A42S instruction manual Entering character codes with numeric keys on the keyboard

Entering character codes with numeric keys on the keyboard

Numerals, letters and symbols are programmable by entering the character code and the :key. (If numeric characters entry is selected, “1” is displayed on the operator display (lower line). Press the Nkey to release it.) Set the alphanumeric character code table on the next page. By doing this, you can program characters other than those on the key tops.

•Double-size characters can be made by entering the character code 253 or pressing the Wkey. “W” is displayed when double-size characters entry is selected as shown in the operator display example below.

•All three digits of the character code MUST be entered (even if it starts with zero).

Operator display (Example)

Cursor

Characters: Indicating double size character of “A”

Press of 253 :065

			PGM		Press of	=A		PGM
	01	W	065	:		01	W	02
			Character code
								Number of characters
Department code, PLU code, UPC code, function number,								programmed
clerk code or logo message line number is displayed here.
(UPC code will disappear when H, Nor Wis pressed.)

Characters entered are displayed here.

To program the word “SHARP” in double-size characters

253 :083 :072 :065 :082 :080 :

S H A R P

When you press an appropriate number key (job code number) and press the Pkey for text entry just after you start programming with the skey, the cash register will automatically be ready for text entry.

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