Sharp ER-A242 Specification

ER-A242

Electronic Cash Register

Point of Sale • Point of Sale • Point of Sale • Point of Sale

Features & Benefits:

HARDWARE

• Integrated high-speed, drop-in
loading thermal printer

• Heavy-duty metal locking cash
drawer with removable 5 bill / 5 coin
cash tray

• Raised wide-key layout and larger
frequently used keys for easier
operation

• Two large displays, one operator
and one adjustable customer, with
high contrast LED

• PC communication cable included

EASY-TO-USE FEATURES
THAT REALLY ADD UP

As a small business owner, you need a cash management system
that is big on value, features and performance, but not price and
size. Sharp, a leading ECR manufacturer with a reputation for
reliability and quality, introduces the ER-A242 electronic cash
register.

Designed for general merchandise, small specialty stores and
small hospitality establishments, the Sharp ER-A242 is an entry
level cash register with PC-friendly software. Here's a cash register
that not only allows the most inexperienced user to be productive
in a short time, but also includes Easy Programming software so
the user can personally set pricing, modify text, set PLU's, print
graphic logos on receipts or generate periodic sales and inventory
reports.

• Journal spool take-up reel included

SOFTWARE

• 16 direct departments, 25 clerk
numbers and 1200 Price Look-Ups
(PLU's)

• Error correct, void, sub-total void
and cancel transaction

• Automatic tax system allows
programming of up to 4 tax tables

• Three tender keys (cash, check
and charge)

• Multi-language function - English,
Spanish or French

• Electronic journal with compression
printing

• Training mode by clerk

• Easy Programming software
enables fast and easy
programming, customized
receipts and periodic sales reports

• Receipt on demand

The Sharp ER-A242 has a compact footprint and comes with a
heavy-duty metal cash drawer with removable till. Fast, quiet
thermal printing is highly reliable, quiet and provides graphic
support.

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CONFIGURATION

*Locally Procured

PC*

ER-A242

Electronic Cash Register

Use your ER-A242 immediately with the Easy Programming Tool
software. This interactive CD enables fast and easy setup of the
ER-A242. Programming, customizing receipts and reporting are
simple with step-by-step instructions:

• automated programming

• print company logo on receipts

PC Link Software

• track transactions, sales data, inventory and department sales

Title Description

Full (General) Combines information from departments and
transaction media totals. This report is used as the
audit report for your business.

Department Reports Consolidates all departments into like categories to
provide summary sales data analysis of your business.

PLU (Range) Allows the store owner to analyze PLU sales data by a
specified range of PLU codes.

Hourly (All/Range) Provides the store owner with the number of

REPORTS

transactions and sales total by 1-hour increments for
a 24-hour period. This becomes a useful tool in
determining which times during the day your business
is most successful. This report can also be useful in
determining when extra employees are necessary.

Display

Operator LED display with backlight
10 characters x 1 line

Customer

Printer

Type

Printing Capacity 24 characters maximum
Printing Speed Approx. 12.0 lines per second
Logo Message 6 line text message maximum
Graphic Logo Yes

Capability

Paper Width 2.25" (57.5 mm)

Thickness .06 mm to .08 mm paper thickness

SPECIFICATIONS

Paper Roll 3.15" (80 mm) maximum diameter

(pop-up) LED, 7 digit numeric / 7 segments x 1-line

1-station thermal with drop-in paper
loading

Paper Type Thermal
Other Printing • Graphic logo capability

Functions • Print stop function

• Paper end sensor

Drawer

Bill 5 compartments
Coin 5 compartments
Other Drawer Security lock
Features • Drawer open sensor

• Pull out cash till

• Heavy duty metal construction

Keyboard

Type
Number of Keys 53 keys

Title Description

Full Clerks Provides sales and media accountability for up to 25
clerks who have made sales entries.

Individual Clerks Allows the store owner or manager to audit each
individual’s sales and media accountability one person
at a time.

Daily Net Provides the net sales total by calendar day for a 31­ day period. Business revenues are easily tracked by
each day of the month.

Flash Cash in drawer

Communications

Type (1) RS-232
Connectivity Connect to optional PC
PC Requirements Microsoft® Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP

General

Memory Back-up (3) "AA" batteries
Dimensions/Weight 16.6"(w) x 16.9"(d) x 11.0"(h) / 28 lbs.
Power Consumption 46.5 W (maximum)/9 W (standby)
Power Source 120V +/–10% AC/60 Hz

Optional Accessories

• ER-55CC2 Optional coin case (5B/5C)

Raised

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Information Systems Group / POSD

Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, N.J. 07430-1163

1-800-BE-SHARP

www.sharpusa.com/pos

ECR-1034 March 2006 Rev. 2.0