6 EACH FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 5
6.1 START UP ............................................................................................................................................. 5
6.3 TITLE BAR ............................................................................................................................................. 6
6.4 MENU BAR ............................................................................................................................................ 6
6.7 RECORD ..............................................................................................................................................11
6.8 ABOUT ................................................................................................................................................11
6.9 DEPARTMENT PROGRAMMING .............................................................................................................. 12
6.10 PLU PROGRAMMING ........................................................................................................................ 15
This software edit and keep the various preset data for ECR (XE-A207, XE-A217, XE-A307). <2
The data are exchanged to ECR via RS232 or SD Card. <2
* XE-A207 means XE-A207W and XE-A207B. <2
* XE-A217 means XE-A217W and XE-A217B. <2
2 System Requirements
2.1 Operating System
Windows XP Professional SP3 (32-bit edition)
Windows Vista Ultimate SP2 (32-bit edition / 64-bit edition) <1
Windows 7 Ultimate (32-bit edition / 64-bit edition)
2.2 Runtime Environment
.NET Framework 3.5 or upper version is necessary.
3 System Configuration
This software is working under following system configuration.
In case of RS-232, it can read and write ECR data directly by cable connection between ECR and PC
In case of SD Card, the data which can be read and write on ECR/POS are stored on SD Card.
The data is exchanged by the SD Card function of ECR/POS.
The software provide above communication function and data read/write function.
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DATA
FUNCTION
DIRECTION
MEDIA
FILE NAME
DEPT
DATA ENTRY
(Department)
UPLOAD
ECR -> PC
RS-232
DOWNLOAD
PC -> ECR
RS-232
IMPORT
SD -> PC
SD CARD
DEPTDT
EXPORT
PC -> SD
SD CARD
DEPTDT
x PLU
DATA ENTRY
UPLOAD
ECR -> PC
RS-232
DOWNLOAD
PC -> ECR
RS-232
IMPORT
SD -> PC
SD CARD
PLUDT
EXPORT
PC -> SD
SD CARD
PLUDT
x x
PLU/EAN
DATA ENTRY
UPLOAD
ECR -> PC
RS-232
DOWNLOAD
PC -> ECR
RS-232
IMPORT
SD -> PC
SD CARD
PLUDT
EXPORT
PC -> SD
SD CARD
PLUDT
LOGO TEXT
DATA ENTRY
UPLOAD
ECR -> PC
RS-232
DOWNLOAD
PC -> ECR
RS-232
IMPORT
SD CARD->PC
SD CARD
LOGODT
EXPORT
PC -> SD CARD
SD CARD
LOGODT
TAX
DATA ENTRY
(VAT/TAX rate)
UPLOAD
ECR -> PC
RS-232
DOWNLOAD
PC -> ECR
RS-232
IMPORT
SD -> PC
SD CARD
TAXTB
EXPORT
PC -> SD
SD CARD
TAXTB
VAT ID
DATA ENTRY
UPLOAD
ECR -> PC
RS-232
DOWNLOAD
PC -> ECR
RS-232
LOGO
DOWNLOAD
PC -> ECR
RS-232
(Graphic logo)
EXPORT
PC -> SD
SD CARD
TMLOG1TB
ALL RAM
UPLOAD
ECR -> PC
RS-232
DOWNLOAD
PC -> ECR
RS-232
Function
DATA ENTRY
Add, delete ,edit, store, read the data
Please refer Data Control Function.
UPLOAD
Read the data from ECR/POS.
DOWNLOAD
Write the data into ECR/POS
IMPORT
Read the data from SD CARD.
EXPORT
Write the data onto SD CARD.
4 Functions
This software have following functions.
4.1 Setting and communication function
DATA
The data of setting (All ram means the dead copy of ECR/POS RAM .(Except internal memory)
FUNCTION
The following data can be controlled.
DIRECTION
The direction of data movement.
MEDIA
The media for each function.
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for XE-A207
for XE-A217
PC-LINK_A207V.exe
PC-LINK_A217V.exe
CustomControlLibrary.dll
CustomControlLibrary.dll
ECR_Lib.dll
ECR_Lib.dll
EcrDataCtrl.dll
EcrDataCtrl.dll
ELMid.dll
ELMid.dll
pictcnv.dll
pictcnv.dll
logoconv.ini
logoconv.ini
de/CustomControlLibrary.resources.dll
de/CustomControlLibrary.resources.dll
de/PC-LINK_A207V.resources.dll
de/PC-LINK_A217V.resources.dll
es/CustomControlLibrary.resources.dll
es/CustomControlLibrary.resources.dll
es/PC-LINK_A207V.resources.dll
es/PC-LINK_A217V.resources.dll
fr/CustomControlLibrary.resources.dll
fr/CustomControlLibrary.resources.dll
fr/PC-LINK_A207V.resources.dll
fr/PC-LINK_A217V.resources.dll
sv/CustomControlLibrary.resources.dll
sv/CustomControlLibrary.resources.dll
sv/PC-LINK_A207V.resources.dll
sv/PC-LINK_A217V.resources.dll
for XE-A307
PC-LINK_A307V.exe
CustomControlLibrary.dll
ECR_Lib.dll
EcrDataCtrl.dll
ELMid.dll
pictcnv.dll
logoconv.ini
de/CustomControlLibrary.resources.dll
de/PC-LINK_A307V.resources.dll
es/CustomControlLibrary.resources.dll
es/PC-LINK_A307V.resources.dll
fr/CustomControlLibrary.resources.dll
fr/PC-LINK_A307V.resources.dll
sv/CustomControlLibrary.resources.dll
sv/PC-LINK_A307V.resources.dll
4.2 Plural data set management.
This software can manage plural data set by folder.
4.3 Multi- Language support
Each message and text of this software can be changed from English to other country language.
(e.g. French, German, Spanish Swedish etc.) by resource file for each language.
4.4 Character exchange support.
Character code is different between PC and ECR.
This software supports exchanging characters.
5 Installation
Software installation is by copying the program files, (not use installer)
Software un-installation is also by deleting the program files.(not use un-installer)
That means the setting data is not stored on registry, stored in setting files and stored in same folder than the data.
List of program files <1
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Item
Default
DEPT
No record is created.
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PLU/EAN
PLU/EAN is not created.
LOGO
No default data
LOGO TEXT
All text are filled by space.
VAT ID
0
6 Each Functions
6.1 Start up
1. ECR data is automatically loaded that are saved at the last time.
2. If there is no ECR data on the PC, default data is set as follows.
3. Dept. screen is always displayed just after start up.
4. This software cannot run a plural number at the same time on the same PC.
6.2 Termination
1. ECR data is saved automatically into a folder that has been selected.
2. Window position and size is saved.
Window will be shown in same position and size at next time.
The above data (position, size, setting data) is recorded in the following file and folder. <1
File name <1
A207: setting207.xml <1
A217: setting217.xml <1
A307: setting307.xml <1
Folder name <1
XP : Document and Settings\(user name)\Application Data\PC_TOOL\Temp <1
Vista: Users\(user name)\AppData\Roaming\PC_TOOL\Temp <1
7 : Users\(user name)\AppData\Roaming\PC_TOOL\Temp <1
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Title
List
Contents
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File(F)
Open(O) ...
You can select the folder which the data base are stored.
Export/Import(T) ...
Control SD data: Export and Import ECR data into/from SD card.
Setting(S) ...
You can set general setting of this software,
Exit(X)
Terminate the software.
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Exec(E)
Receive(R)
Receive from ECR via RS232
Select and Send(S) ...
Send to ECR via RS232.
3
Record(R)
New(N)
You can add new PLU/EAN or Department code
Delete(D)
You can delete PLU/EAN or Department code
4 About(A)
This shows software name and version information.
6.3 Title bar
Program title is always displayed on title bar. <2
"PC-LINK for XE-A207" is displayed for XE-A207. <2
"PC-LINK for XE-A217" is displayed for XE-A217. <2
"PC-LINK for XE-A307" is displayed for XE-A307. <2
6.4 Menu bar
This software contains following menu items.
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Button
Functionality
Export
Programming data is saved into specified folder on SD CARD.
Import
Programming data is loaded from specified folder on SD CARD.
New Folder
Create a new user folder on SD CARD.
6.5 File
This menu item can be operated in case of any TAB is selected.
Open
Load ECR data from selected folder.
Selected folder is set as current DATA FOLDER. <2
Export/Import
Following windows is shown after select this menu item.
Then, following function can be executed.
Export: DEPT, PLU(/EAN), TAX, LOGO TEXT and LOGO data is saved to SD CARD. <2
If no record is displayed on DEPT tab, then DEPT data is not saved to SD CARD. <2
If no record is displayed on PLU(/EAN) tab, then PLU(/EAN) data is not saved to SD CARD. <2
If no file is selected on LOGO tab, then LOGO data is not saved to SD CARD. <2
Import: DEPT, PLU(/EAN), TAX and LOGO TEXT is loaded from SD CARD. <2
If no file to be loaded is in SD CARD, error message is displayed. <2
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Item
Explanation
Default Value
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Data Folder(F)
Data folder to save each data set.
(*1)
<1
RS232C
Port Number(P)
RS-232 port number
1
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Baud Rate(B)
Communication speed.
38400bps
19200bps
9600bps
4800bps
19200
<1
Duplex(D)
HALF(Half duplex mode)
FULL(Full duplex mode)
FULL
<1
ECR
Terminal No.(T)
Terminal No. of target ECR. (*2)
(1-999999)
1
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Export operation
1. Select SD CARD Drive
2. Select “User Folder”
3. Then press "Export" button.
Import operation
1. Select SD CARD Drive
2. Select “User Folder”
3. Then press "Import" button.
Create folder operation
1. Select SD CARD Drive
2. Then press "New folder" button.
3. Following window is shown and enter the folder name.
Setting
Setting items are as follows.
(*1) XP: Documents and Settings\(user name)\My Documents\SHARP_ECR\A207\SHOP_NAME1 <1
Documents and Settings\(user name)\My Documents\SHARP_ECR\A217\SHOP_NAME1 <1
Documents and Settings\(user name)\My Documents\SHARP_ECR\A307\SHOP_NAME1 <1
Vista, 7: Users\(user name)\Documents\SHARP_ECR\A207\SHOP_NAME1 <1
Users\(user name)\Documents\SHARP_ECR\A217\SHOP_NAME1 <1
Users\(user name)\Documents\SHARP_ECR\A307\SHOP_NAME1 <1
(*2) The item of group "ECR" should be set the same value of ECR setting. <1
(PGM MODE - SETTING - DEVICE CONFIG - ONLINE - TERMINAL No.) <1
Exit
Terminate the PC-LINK software.
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Button
Functionality
All Select
All items are selected.
All Clear
All items are deselected.
SEND
Selected data will be sent.
Cancel
Cancel this command and close this dialog.
6.6 Exec
This menu item can be operated in case of any TAB is selected.
Receive
Data of current TAB is received from connected ECR via RS-232.
If "PLU" tab is selected and executed this command, then "PLU" data will be received from ECR.
Select and Send
Data of current TAB is sent to connected ECR via RS-232.
In case of "PLU" or "DEPT", programming data can be sent partially.
Following dialog is shown and you can select the data which should be sent.
In case of "DEPT" tab.
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Functionality
All Select
All items are selected.
All Clear
All items are deselected.
SEND
Selected data will be sent.
Cancel
Cancel this command and close this dialog.
In case of "PLU" tab and "PLU/EAN" tab
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Group
Item
default
<1
TEXT
DPT.xx
xx: Department number
<1
PRICE
0
<1
TAXABLE
Tax1 Selected
<1 Tax2 Not selected
<1
Tax3 Not selected
<1 Tax4 Not selected
<1
PROGRAM
Amount Entry Type
OPEN
Selected
<1
PRESET
Not selected
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Sales Type
NORMAL
Selected
<1
SICS
Not selected
<1
HALO 99999999
<1 Group No. 01
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Group
Item
Value
<1
TEXT
P.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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PRICE
0 <1
PROGRAM
Dept No.
1
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Amount Entry Type
OPEN
Not selected
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PRESET
Selected
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Auto Delete by Z1
Selected
For XE-A307 only
<1
6.7 Record
This menu item can be operated in case of "DEPT" tab or "PLU"("PLU/EAN") tab is selected. <1
New
Create a DEPT or PLU(EAN) record. <1
Code entry window comes up after this menu selected
A new record is created with following default data.
DEPT <1
PLU(EAN) <1
If entered code is already exists, following error is shown.
“Entered code already exist.”
Delete
Delete selected DEPT or PLU(EAN) record. <1
6.8 About
This menu item can be operated in case of any TAB is selected.
A window that shows software name and version information comes up.
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B
6.9 Department programming
DEPT programming is available on "DEPT" tab
Screen construction
This TAB is constructed by 2 panes.
Pane A shows list of department.
Pane B shows detail of selected department.
Department record can not be added or deleted. Number of department is determined by setting item "Number of
Dept."
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Item
Explanation
Text
Max 16 characters can be entered.
Price
Max 8 digits can be entered.
Tab position is determined by regional setting of Windows.
Taxable
Maximum 6 4 taxable can be set.
Please check the taxable number that should be set.
<1
Amount Entry Type
You can choose "OPEN" and "PRESET".
If you check both of "OPEN" and "PRESET", it means "OPEN&PRESET"
If both checks are excluded, it means "INHIBIT"
Sales Type
"NORMAL", "SICS", "SIF" can be selected.
<1
HALO
Open amount limitation.
Group No.
1 - 15 12 can be set.
You can enter Group No. or select from list.
Group list is shown when you push the "assist." button.
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Method
Operation
By selecting from list
Click the department on the list(Pane A).
By entering department code
1. Click the department code (See below, "a" is department code
display.) then code entry window comes up.
2. Enter department code.
By increasing/decreasing operation.
See below, "b" is increase/decrease button.
Click "<" to select smaller code from current code.
Click ">" to select bigger code from current code.
Button
Functionality
RECEIVE
Receive all department preset data from ECR via RS-232.
SEND
Send all department preset data to ECR via RS-232.
a
b
Programming items.
Following items can be programmed.
Selecting Department.
You can select a department by following ways.
Data Transmission
Data Transmission can be made by pressing "RECEIVE" or "SEND" button.
If you need to send only assigned department, please select "Select and Send" from "Exec" menu.
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Method
Operation
From context menu on the list
1. Somewhere on Pane A, click the right mouse button to open
shortcut menu. Then select "New" on the shortcut menu.
2. Code entry window comes appear.
3. Enter Department code.
From menu bar
1.Select "Exec" menu on the menu bar.
2.Select "New" in "Exec" menu
3. Code entry window comes appear.
4. Enter Department code.
Method
Operation
From context menu on the list
1. Select the Department code which is to delete on the Pane A.
2. Click the right mouse button on the Pane A to open shortcut
menu. Then select "Delete" on the shortcut menu.
3. Confirmation dialog comes appear and select "YES", then
assigned Department code is deleted.
From menu bar
1. Select the Department code which is to delete on the Pane A.
2.Select "Exec" menu on the menu bar.
3.Select "Delete in "Exec" menu.
4. Confirmation dialog comes appear and select "YES", then
assigned Department code is deleted.
Create Department code
You can create a Department by following ways.
Delete Department code
You can delete a Department by following ways.
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6.10 PLU programming
PLU programming is available for XE-A207 and XE-A217 on "PLU" tab.
Screen construction
This TAB is constructed by 2 panes.
Pane A shows list of PLU.
Pane B shows detail of selected PLU.
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Item
Explanation
Text
Max 16 characters can be entered.
Price
Max 8 digits can be entered.
Tab position is determined by regional setting of Windows.
Sign
<1
Dept. No.
1 - 99 can be entered.
Amount Entry Type
You can choose "OPEN" and "PRESET".
If you check both of "OPEN" and "PRESET", it means "OPEN&PRESET"
If both checks are excluded, it means "INHIBIT"
Method
Operation
By selecting from list
Click the PLU on the list (Pane A).
By entering PLU code
1.Click the PLU code (See below, "a" is PLU code display.)
then code entry window comes up.
2.Enter PLU code.
<3
By increasing/decreasing operation
See below, "b" is increase/decrease button.
Click "<" to select smaller code from current code.
Click ">" to select bigger code from current code.
b
a
Programming items.
Following items can be programmed.
Selecting PLU
You can select a PLU by following ways.
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Method
Operation
From context menu on the list
1. Somewhere on Pane A, click the right mouse button to open shortcut
menu. Then select "New" on the shortcut menu.
2. Code entry window comes appear.
3. Enter PLU code.
From menu bar
1.Select "Exec" menu on the menu bar.
2.Select "New" in "Exec" menu
3. Code entry window comes appear.
4. Enter PLU code.
Method
Operation
From context menu on the list
1. Select the PLU code which is to delete on the Pane A.
2. Click the right mouse button on the Pane A to open shortcut menu.
Then select "Delete" on the shortcut menu.
3. Confirmation dialog comes appear and select "YES", then assigned
PLU code is deleted.
From menu bar
1. Select the PLU code which is to delete on the Pane A.
2.Select "Exec" menu on the menu bar.
3.Select "Delete in "Exec" menu.
4. Confirmation dialog comes appear and select "YES", then assigned
PLU code is deleted.
Button
Functionality
RECEIVE
Receive all department preset data from ECR via RS-232.
SEND
Send all department preset data to ECR via RS-232.
Create PLU code
You can create a PLU by following ways.
Delete PLU code
You can delete a PLU by following ways.
Data Transmission
Data Transmission can be made by pressing "RECEIVE" or "SEND" button.
If you need to send only assigned PLU, please select "Select and Send" from "Exec" menu.
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B
6.11 PLU/EAN programming
PLU/EAN programming is available for XE-A307 on "PLU/EAN" tab.
Screen construction
This TAB is constructed by 2 panes.
Pane A shows list of PLU/EAN.
Pane B shows detail of selected PLU/EAN.
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Item
Explanation
Text
Max 16 characters can be entered.
Price
Max 8 digits can be entered.
Tab position is determined by regional setting of Windows.
Sign
<1
Dept. No.
1 - 99 can be entered.
Amount Entry Type
You can choose "OPEN" and "PRESET".
If you check both of "OPEN" and "PRESET", it means "OPEN&PRESET".
If both checks are excluded, it means "INHIBIT"
This item can be selected only for PLU (5-digits) code.
<3
Auto Delete by Z1
Auto record delete at the timing of Z1 report.
This item can be selected except for PLU (5-digits) code.
Method
Operation
By selecting from list
Click the PLU/EAN on the list (Pane A).
By entering PLU/EAN code
1.Click the PLU/EAN code (See below, "a" is PLU/EAN code display.)
then code entry window comes up.
2.Enter PLU/EAN code.
<3
By increasing/decreasing operation
See below, "b" is increase/decrease button.
Click "<" to select smaller code from current code.
Click ">" to select bigger code from current code.
b
a
Programming items.
Following items can be programmed.
Selecting PLU/EAN
You can select a PLU/EAN by following ways.
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Method
Operation
From context menu on the list
1. Somewhere on Pane A, click the right mouse button to open
shortcut menu. Then select "New" on the shortcut menu.
2. Code entry window comes appear.
3. Enter PLU/EAN code.
From menu bar
1.Select "Exec" menu on the menu bar.
2.Select "New" in "Exec" menu
3. Code entry window comes appear.
4. Enter PLU/EAN code.
Method
Operation
From context menu on the list
1. Select the PLU/EAN code which is to delete on the Pane A.
2. Click the right mouse button on the Pane A to open shortcut
menu. Then select "Delete" on the shortcut menu.
3. Confirmation dialog comes appear and select "YES", then
assigned PLU/EAN code is deleted.
From menu bar
1. Select the PLU/EAN code which is to delete on the Pane A.
2.Select "Exec" menu on the menu bar.
3.Select "Delete in "Exec" menu.
4. Confirmation dialog comes appear and select "YES", then
assigned PLU/EAN code is deleted.
Button
Functionality
RECEIVE
Receive all department preset data from ECR via RS-232.
SEND
Send all department preset data to ECR via RS-232.
Create PLU/EAN code
You can create a PLU/EAN by following ways.
Delete PLU/EAN code
You can delete a PLU/EAN by following ways.
Data Transmission
Data Transmission can be made by pressing "RECEIVE" or "SEND" button.
If you need to send only assigned PLU/EAN, please select "Select and Send" from "Exec" menu.
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6.12 LOGO programming (Thermal Logo)
Thermal logo data download is available on LOGO Tab.
Screen construction
This TAB is constructed only HEADER LOGO select & send. <1
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Color
Monochrome (Black and White)
Size
Width 360pixel <1
Height 130 pixel
Method
Operation
By entering file path
Enter or select location of logo data file.
By Drag & Drop
Logo data can be set by Drag & Drop operation into C area.
(See screen sample of previous page.)
Button
Functionality
SEND
Send logo data to ECR via RS-232.
Programming items.
This software doesn't support create and edit logo data.
Logo data should be created another PC software (like Paintbrush).
This software supports only download of graphic logo data.
Requirement about bitmap
The bit map image file should meet following requirement.
If assigned Bitmap does not satisfy above requirement, error message will be shown.
Assignment of Logo data
You can set Logo data by following ways.
Data Transmission
Data Transmission can be made by pressing ""SEND" button.
Both of Header logo and Footer logo data is sent.
If one of them isn't assigned, only assigned data is sent.
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Item
Explanation
Logo Text
30characters / line and Max. 6lines of Logo text can be programmed.
Button
Functionality
RECEIVE
Receive all Logo text data from ECR via RS-232.
SEND
Send all Logo text data to ECR via RS-232.
6.13 LOGO text programming
Logo text programming is available on LOGO TEXT Tab.
Screen construction
This TAB is constructed only Logo text entry.
Programming items.
Data Transmission
Data Transmission can be made by pressing "RECEIVE" or "SEND" button.
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Item
Explanation
VAT ID
Max. 10 digits VAT ID can be programmed.
Button
Functionality
RECEIVE
Receive VAT ID data from ECR via RS-232.
SEND
Send VAT ID data to ECR via RS-232.
6.14 VAT ID programming
VAT ID programming is available on VAT ID Tab.
Screen construction
This TAB is constructed only VAT ID entry.
Programming items.
Data Transmission
Data Transmission can be made by pressing "RECEIVE" or "SEND" button.
ECR side should be set as Sweden fiscal mode.
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B
6.15 ALL RAM Backup/Restore
ALL RAM Backup/Restore is available on "ALL RAM" Tab.
Screen construction
This TAB is constructed by 2 panes. <1
Pane A is for all RAM receiving from ECR. <1
Pane B is for all RAM sending to ECR. <1
Programming items.
ALL RAM data can not be modified.
This supports only upload and download of ALL RAM data.
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Button
Functionality
BACKUP
Receive ALL RAM data from ECR via RS-232.
Location and name of the file that the ALL RAM data is stored in is specified by
"BACKUP FILE".
If BACKUP button is clicked, then all RAM data is received and the file is overwritten
by the new data.
<3
<3
RESTORE
Send ALL RAM data to ECR via RS-232.
The transmitted data were appointed in "RESTORE".
ALL RAM data file location is assigned by "RESTORE FILE"
C
Data Transmission
Data Transmission can be made by pressing "RECEIVE" or "SEND" button.
Note area <3
Only PC-LINK for XE-A307 has note area on ALL RAM tab. <3
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Item
Explanation
Tax rate
3 digits integer + 4 digits decimal can be programmed for each rate.
Minus sign can be programmed.
Lower Tax Limit
Max 5 digits value can be programmed.
Button
Functionality
RECEIVE
Receive TAX rate data from ECR via RS-232.
<3
SEND
Send TAX rate data to ECR via RS-232.
<3
6.16 VAT/TAX rate programming
VAT/TAX rate programming is available on TAX Tab.
Screen construction
This TAB is constructed only Tax programming entry.
Programming items.
Data Transmission
Data Transmission can be made by pressing "RECEIVE" or "SEND" button.
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Kind of data
File name
DEPT data
DEPT.xml
PLU(/EAN) data
PLU.xml
Logo Text data
LOGOTEXT.xml
TAX data
TAX.xml
VAT ID data
VAT-ID.xml
ALL RAM data
(file name is specified by user)
7 Internal data handling
Each programming data is stored in specified data folder in PC.
XML DATA FORMAT
DEPT data and PLU data are stolen in following XML format.
The others are stolen in the same format as ER-A280V.
←This line can be omitted.<PROGRAM> <1
←This line can be omitted.<FIELD1> <1
←This line can be omitted.<FIELD3> <1
←This line can be omitted.<FIELD3> <1
←This line can be omitted.<FIELD4> <1
←This line can be omitted.<FIELD4> <1
←This line can be omitted.<FIELD1> <1
←This line can be omitted.<PROGRAM> <1
←This line can be omitted.<PROGRAM> <1
←This line can be omitted.<FIELD1> <1
←This line can be omitted.<FIELD3> <1
←This line can be omitted.<FIELD3> <1
←This line can be omitted.<FIELD4> <1
←This line can be omitted.<FIELD4> <1
<Example> PLU.xml
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8 Display
8.1 Data transmission
A modal dialog is displayed during communication with ECR.
The dialog has CANCEL button.
If CANCEL button is clicked, then the communication with ECR is stopped.
When communication error occurs, error message is displayed by pop-up.
8.2 Status indication
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Number
Meaning
Conceivable cause
0
Communication is successfully completed.
3
FDS file access error
Program bug or
PC has some trouble about file access.
4
TEXT file access error
Program bug or
PC has some trouble about file access.
A: Explanation of dept group number.
B: Explanation folder name specification.
C: Explanation of graphic logo specification
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Language
Message
English
The file is duty over.
German
Die Datei hat zu hohen Schwarzanteil.
French
Le fichier est duty over
Spanish
Exceso de % de negro en el fichero.
Swedish
För mycket svärta i bilden.
6dot
6dot
Black area in this rectangle area must be
under 30%.
11 Restrictions
Following operation is restricted.
1. You must not perform operation to enter into standby during communication.
If stand by timer is set by power option of Windows, it is ignored during communication.
2. Graphic Logo data must be fit for following specification.
2-1. Height must be 130dot, width must be 360 dot. <1
2-2. It must be monochrome color.
2-3. Area of black must be less than 35% of all area.
2-4. When the number of dot of the line which drew on the cross direction is more than 55% of the width,
black area of following rectangle area must be under 30%.
If your graphic logo data is restricted by 2-3 and 2-4, you will see following message.
And you have to modify your graphic logo data to fit above restriction.
These message are displayed when “SEND” key is pressed in “LOGO” tab or “Export/Import” is selected from “File”
menu.
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