
XE-A507 Quick Start Guide
For safe use of the register, be sure to read the precautions, etc. in the instruction manual.
The following describes how to get the cash register ready for operation. Follow these steps before using the cash register for the rst time. 
Place the cash register on a stable, at surface not subject to direct sunlight.
Connecting the Barcode Scanner
1
A barcode scanner is provided with the cash register. To use the scanner, connect the scanner before turning on the register. 
Insert the connector of the barcode scanner into the Scanner port (COM1), and tighten both screws on the connector.
CAUTION: • 
2
 ■Initializing the Cash Register
For your register to operate properly, you must initialize it before 
programming for the rst time. Follow this procedure.
1. Remove the register from its packing carton.
2. Insert the plug into the AC outlet. 
IMPORTANT: 
Never install the batteries into the register before initializing it. Before 
you start operating the register, you must rst initialize it, then install 
two new alkaline batteries LR6 (“AA” size) on the register. Otherwise, 
distorted memory contents and malfunction of the register will occur.
 ■Language Selection
1. Display the “Language Selection” after turning on the power.
2. Press the numeric key for the number of your language.
After selecting the language, the register is initialized. 
According to the displayed instruction, perform the setting.
 ■Setting the Date and Time
1. Display the “DATE/TIME setting”.
2. Enter the date in 6 digits. For example, enter “060511” for 
June 5, 2011.
3. Press the 
4. Enter the time in 4 digits. For example, enter “1430” for 2:30pm.
5. Press the 
 ■Setting the Tax Rate
1. Select the tax number (1 to 4) to set the tax rate.
2. Enter the tax rate in 7 digits (leading zeros may be omitted). 
For example, press the “7” key to set 7%.
3. To set the second and later tax rates, press the 
4. Press the 
For details, refer to “INSTRUCTION MANUAL”.
Always unplug the power cord of the cash register when you connect or disconnect the barcode scanner.
• The Scanner port is COM1. Never connect devices other than the barcode scanner. Otherwise 
malfunction of the cash register will occur.
Initializing the Cash Register and Basic Programming
 ■Setting the Mode Pass Code
1. Select the mode to set the pass code using the F or I keys.
2. Enter the code in 4 digits using the numeric keys.
This operation must be performed without batteries loaded.
 key to select the time setting.
I
A
A
 key to set the date and time.
 key to set the tax rate.
I
 key.
3. Press the 
If no pass code is set, press the 
A
 ■Setting the Manager Pass Code
1. Enter the code in 4 digits using the numeric keys.
2. Press the 
If no pass code is set, press the 
A
 ■Setting the Receipt Logo
1. To change the default logo text, press the D key to delete the 
texts in each line. 
Enter the text using the character keys to print on the receipt.
2. Press the 
If no receipt logo is set, press the 
<Text entry method>
There are two ways for programming text; using character keys on 
the keyboard or entering character codes with numeric keys on the 
keyboard. You can enter characters according to the small gures 
printed in the lower position of the numeric keys. For the layout, 
please refer to “Keyboard Layout”. 
For example to enter “A”, press the 8 key. To enter “B”, press the 8 
key twice.
NOTE
•Fordetailsofthereceiptlogo,referto“INSTRUCTIONMANUAL”.
•TheHELPfunctioninstructsyouhowtosetthelogomessage.After
selecttheHELPmenu,enter“4”toprinttheguidancemessages.
A
 key to set the mode pass code.
A
 key to set the manager pass code.
A
 key to set the receipt logo.
A
 key.
 key.
 key.
COM1
Installing Batteries
3
Batteries must be installed in the cash 
register to prevent data and programmed 
contents from being lost from the memory 
in case of accidental disconnection of the 
AC cord or power failure. 
Please install two new LR6 (“AA” size)  
batteries before programming and 
operating the cash register.
1. Remove the printer cover.
2. Open the battery cover next to the 
paper roll cradle.
3. Install two new LR6 (“AA” size) 
batteries.
4. Close the battery cover.
5. Replace the printer cover.

Installing Paper Rolls
4
Now, you are ready!
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The register can print receipts and journals. For the printer, you must install the paper rolls 
(receipt and journal paper rolls) provided with the register.
NOTE
•Installthepaperrollintheprinter.Becarefulthentosettherollandcutthepaperendcorrectly.
(How to set the paper roll) (How to cut the paper end)
To the printer
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 ■For receipt paper installation
1. Remove the printer cover.
2. Lift up the print roller arm of the receipt side.
3. Set a paper roll in the paper roll cradle of the receipt side as per the diagram. 
Feed the end of the paper along with the paper positioning guides as per the diagram.
4. 
5. While holding down the paper, slowly close the print roller arm of the receipt side, 
and push down the arm until you hear a click locking the arm.
6. Cut off the excess paper.
Print roller 
arm
Paper positioning 
guides
 ■For journal paper installation 
7. Lift up the print roller arm of the journal side.
8. Set a paper roll in the paper roll cradle of the journal side.
9. While holding down the paper, slowly close the print  
roller arm of the journal side, and push down the arm  
until you hear a click locking the arm.
 Remove the paper holding plate from the spool.
10.
 Insert the end of the paper into the slit in the spool.
 (Press the journal paper feed key to feed more paper 
if required.) 
 Wind the paper two or three turns around the spool shaft. 
 Mount the paper holding plate onto the take-up spool.
11. 
 Set the spool on the bearing, and press the journal
paper feed key to take up excess slack in the paper.
12. Replace the printer cover.
13. 
For the receipt paper, press the { key to make sure the paper 
end comes out of the printer cover and clean paper appears.
Paper holding 
plate
Spool
 ■Prior to Making Entries
● Mode selection
In the REG mode, you can operate the entries. If another mode is selected, press the 
a
● Clerk entry
Enter a clerk code (1 to 40) and press 
the clerk code is not needed until the clerk is changed.)  Example: 1 
 key to return to the REG mode.
L
 key. (Once the clerk code is entered, re-entry of 
 (Clerk no. 1 entry)
L
 ■Registration Example (when selling department items by cash)
1. Select the REG mode.
2. Enter your clerk code.
3. Enter the price for the rst department item. 
For example for 5.00, enter 
press the appropriate department key. 
For department 21 to department 40, 
press 
key. 
For department 41 and above, enter the department  
code using numeric keys, and press 
then enter the price and press 
4. Repeat step 3 for all the department items.
5. Press 
6. Enter the amount received from the customer.  
(You can omit this step if the amount tendered is  
the same as the subtotal.)
7. Press 
(when the amount received was not entered,  
total amount is displayed) and the drawer is opened.
8. Tear off the receipt and give it to the customer with his or her change.
9. Close the drawer.
 rst before pressing the department
d
Q
A
 to display the amount due.
 , and the change due is displayed 
5 :
A
, 
d
.
, 
1 L
5 : 1
8 2 5 d 2
Q
2 : 0
A
(Clerk code entry)
(Price and dept. 1)
(Price and dept. 22)
(Amount tendered)
How to download Customer Support Tool:
Customer Support Tool can be downloaded from the Sharp web site. 
Please visit the Sharp web site: http://www.sharpusa.com/registersoftware
When an error occurs:
When an error occurs with an alarm sound, press l to clear the error. If you do not clear the 
error, press 
a
 twice. The transaction will be nalized in subtotal void or cash sale.
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