Toshiba MA-230, MA-230-100 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Engraving Machine: MA-230-100 - TEC Tokyo Electric Co. Ltd
Display Type: Front-Operator Display and Rear/Remote Front Customer Display
Keyboard Layout: Customizable with open and preset department key options and variety of keys positions
Department Keys: Up to 15 with extra keys
Maximum Numeric Entry Capacity: 8 digits for price, 7 digits for registration
Power Requirements: AC powered and has a switch on the right side of the unit
Safety Compliance: Meets the requirements of FCC Class A computing device
Modes of Operation: REG (Normal Operation) MGR (Manager) X (Reading Report) Z(Resetting Report) LOCK (Disabling Register operations)
Reporting Functions: X and Z sales report to read and reset
Validation Printing: Prints validation slips providing programmable selections.
Receipts and Journals: It can print receipts and journal and there is no printing of receipts.
Paper End Detection: Paper low signals.
Maintenance Operations: Replacement of paper roll is Simple.
Clerk Identification: Identifys using different clerk keys.
Keys for Discounts and Transfers: Pipe Discount Key, Percent Key for Discount Key, Paid Out Key, Key for Received on Account
Error Correction: This allows for item correction during the sell of it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the maximum possible departmental key setting that can be done on the MA-230-100?

A1: Usually, the MA-230-100 allows for up to fifteen department keys which also includes some additional keys.

Q2: How do I go about changing the receipt paper?

A2: To change receipt paper, you remove the paper cover, insert a new paper roll in the right direction, feed the paper into the receipt inlet, and replace the paper cover again.

Q3: Is there any chance that I will be able to issue a receipt if the receipt switch is OFF?

A3: The answer is no, receipts are designed to NOT be issued if the switch is off. In this case, sales can only be printed on the audit roll.

Q4: What do I do in a situation in which the machine goes low on paper supply?

Q5: Do different modes exist in the operation of a cash register?

A5: Looking into MA-230-100, it has different modes such as REG mode for day to day operations, MGR mode for Manager’s operations, and X and Z for report readings and report resetting respectively and a LOCK which is for restricting all the operations.

Q6: How is a returned merchandise item processed on this register?

A6: Returned merchandise item can be done by following the same steps as sale entry by picking the returned merchandise key at some point in the sequence.

Q7: Is there a way to produce reports on sales data?

A7: The reporting functions available in MA-230-100 with X and Z modes enable resetting and reading of the sales data respectively.